Boat opinion.

Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
So I have missed out on 3 boats. So I have decided to ask opinions from those more knowledgeable then I. Please give opinions on the boats
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport

I like the idea of a stable trimaran. But I know nothing about these boats.
 
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Aug 10, 2020
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Catalina C25 3559 Rocky Mount

I like the idea of a stable trimaran. But I know nothing about these boats.
if this was closer.... it's such a cool boat. I had looked at it on ebay earlier.
 
Jul 7, 2004
8,481
Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
So I have missed out on 3 boats. So I have decided to ask opinions from those more knowledgeable then I. Please give opinions on the boats
That's not much to go on. What kind of sailing do you do? Where? Size range? Budget?
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
That's not much to go on. What kind of sailing do you do? Where? Size range? Budget?
I just missed out on a cal 36 cruiser at 1300. I want around 35ft. Project like my other tread says. And budget is key word that's why I am looking at auctions
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,736
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
A low price boat at auction on eBay is, almost by definition, a serious project boat. These boats almost always take more time and money to refit than expected. There is a reason they are so cheap.

A boat that is a perfect fit one person might be the worst possible choice for another. Without knowing much about you, your skills, your ambitions, your time, your finances, and so on, we can't give any reasonable advice.
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
A low price boat at auction on eBay is, almost by definition, a serious project boat. These boats almost always take more time and money to refit than expected. There is a reason they are so cheap.

A boat that is a perfect fit one person might be the worst possible choice for another. Without knowing much about you, your skills, your ambitions, your time, your finances, and so on, we can't give any reasonable advice.
I'm more looking for any info on the boat. I cant find alot helpful
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,736
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
I'm more looking for any info on the boat. I cant find alot helpful
The boat was designed by Arthur Piver who was an early designer of multi-hull boats and a wanna be long distance racer. He designed the tri that Donald Crowhurst sailed in the Golden Globe around the world race, his fate was well documented.

Looking at the HIN (CFZ4091KF200), the ebay boat is a home built boat built in California. Probably from one of Piver's designs.



 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
The boat was designed by Arthur Piver who was an early designer of multi-hull boats and a wanna be long distance racer. He designed the tri that Donald Crowhurst sailed in the Golden Globe around the world race, his fate was well documented.

Looking at the HIN (CFZ4091KF200), the ebay boat is a home built boat built in California. Probably from one of Piver's designs.



Ty.
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
The boat was designed by Arthur Piver who was an early designer of multi-hull boats and a wanna be long distance racer. He designed the tri that Donald Crowhurst sailed in the Golden Globe around the world race, his fate was well documented.

Looking at the HIN (CFZ4091KF200), the ebay boat is a home built boat built in California. Probably from one of Piver's designs.



Just read about his failed trip. Lol. Dosent sound very great. But also depends on the skill of the builder
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
I really like a twin keel design for shallow and to beach if needed/wanted.

Anyone have experience with them?
 

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Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
That one looks awfully rough. Bilge Keel boats have 2 keels.
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These boats can get closer to shore and in the case of a shallow bay can sit on the bottom during tidal low water. The Boat in the book about the British sailor was a bilge keel boat.

They sail fine down wind or off the wind, but are not usually great up wind sailers.
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
That one looks awfully rough. Bilge Keel boats have 2 keels.
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These boats can get closer to shore and in the case of a shallow bay can sit on the bottom during tidal low water. The Boat in the book about the British sailor was a bilge keel boat.

They sail fine down wind or off the wind, but are not usually great up wind sailers.
I have read that...but the fact I can beach at high tide to do things like scrap hull or swap out a fitting is very nice
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,736
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
I have read that...but the fact I can beach at high tide to do things like scrap hull or swap out a fitting is very nice
In order to take advantage of the twin keels and drying out, you have to be in a place with a large tidal range, probably 10 feet or greater. These boats are popular in the UK because they have a very large tidal range. If you have a 4 foot range, by the time the boat is dry enough to work on, the tide is coming back in.
 
Feb 26, 2004
22,986
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
I just missed out on a cal 36 cruiser at 1300. I want around 35ft. Project like my other tread says. And budget is key word that's why I am looking at auctions


which one? not everyone "follows" all your posts...
 
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Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport
I'm looking to bid on this. But how would I get a motor on it?
 

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Nov 4, 2010
495
Beneteau 331 Deale, MD
Says it has an inboard diesel of some kind, so wasn't meant to have an outboard.
 
Sep 27, 2020
171
Newport 27 Westport

I like the idea of a stable trimaran. But I know nothing about these boats.

Lmao. Ment this 1