Hello everyone. I'm the guy who is trying to buy a live aboard sailer and actualy use it. I have asked my friend about this buccaneer but some people say yes and some say no. I just want to be careful. Thank everyone for helping me.
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Some people swear by them and others consider
them to be cheaply built. They were manufactured by Chrysler, yes a sub of the automaker. They were mostly into runabout powerboats but built a line of sailboats under the Bucaneer logo. They built a bunch of small daysailers and 22' cruisers but not many 30'models. Have not heard of any critical defects in the line but like any 30 year old boat there I would advice you carefully survey it.
them to be cheaply built. They were manufactured by Chrysler, yes a sub of the automaker. They were mostly into runabout powerboats but built a line of sailboats under the Bucaneer logo. They built a bunch of small daysailers and 22' cruisers but not many 30'models. Have not heard of any critical defects in the line but like any 30 year old boat there I would advice you carefully survey it.
Bayliner owned US Yachts & Buccaneer
Bayliner owned both US Yachts & Buccaneer for a period of time. I am not sure where Chrysler was in the equation, but these were ventures for both of these companies that obviously did not work out.
Bayliner owned both US Yachts & Buccaneer for a period of time. I am not sure where Chrysler was in the equation, but these were ventures for both of these companies that obviously did not work out.
New Sailer
Are you the one who asked Nice & Easy about the Buccaneer? Follow this link to a Practical Sailor article about two Buccaneers. A 295, and a 305. The page is a little hard to read, but click on "Click to Expand" on the first page, then use the "Next Page" link to change pages. When you are done you can go to the Buccaneer home page. Benny, Chrysler built a sail boat called a Buccaneer, but it was a Chrysler Buccaneer, not a Buccaneer built by Bay Liner (later by US Yachts). Please don't give information that isn't correct! Thank you. Michael McCann
Are you the one who asked Nice & Easy about the Buccaneer? Follow this link to a Practical Sailor article about two Buccaneers. A 295, and a 305. The page is a little hard to read, but click on "Click to Expand" on the first page, then use the "Next Page" link to change pages. When you are done you can go to the Buccaneer home page. Benny, Chrysler built a sail boat called a Buccaneer, but it was a Chrysler Buccaneer, not a Buccaneer built by Bay Liner (later by US Yachts). Please don't give information that isn't correct! Thank you. Michael McCann
The Buccaneer,
built by Chrysler was only an 18' daysailor. The Buccaneer you folks are dealing with is a boat made by Bayliner, They are large boats for their length, but, they have a reputation for being shoddily built, and did not sail very well.
built by Chrysler was only an 18' daysailor. The Buccaneer you folks are dealing with is a boat made by Bayliner, They are large boats for their length, but, they have a reputation for being shoddily built, and did not sail very well.
I hope this is correct.
The enclosed page gives the history of Chrysler Sailboats built between 1966 and 1980. It also talks about the Chrysler's design for a 30' boat and also mentions Bayliners actions to produce the Bucaneer and their renaming of other models to try to steer legal procedings. It seems quite likely that the model boat subject of this thread is correctly a Bayliner Bucanner 30'. I'm sorry if my previous answer may have created some confusion but I was referring to the Chrysler boats.
The enclosed page gives the history of Chrysler Sailboats built between 1966 and 1980. It also talks about the Chrysler's design for a 30' boat and also mentions Bayliners actions to produce the Bucaneer and their renaming of other models to try to steer legal procedings. It seems quite likely that the model boat subject of this thread is correctly a Bayliner Bucanner 30'. I'm sorry if my previous answer may have created some confusion but I was referring to the Chrysler boats.
If you average out
the 'Yes's' and the 'No's' you get a maybe. Dont spend your money on a 'Maybe'. If you know Phillip, AKA Nice n easy, then you probably live on or near the Gulf. If thats the case, your money could be spent much wiser. For your first boat, go Catalina, you can always sell a Catalina. If you go Buccaneer, any prospective buyers from your Buccaneer will be getting similar info and suggestions as you are getting here. Tony B
the 'Yes's' and the 'No's' you get a maybe. Dont spend your money on a 'Maybe'. If you know Phillip, AKA Nice n easy, then you probably live on or near the Gulf. If thats the case, your money could be spent much wiser. For your first boat, go Catalina, you can always sell a Catalina. If you go Buccaneer, any prospective buyers from your Buccaneer will be getting similar info and suggestions as you are getting here. Tony B
bayliner bucaneer vs Chrysler bucaneer
Please do not get confused. Chrysler built a line of mostly cb dinghys and a few larger boats. One model an 18 footer had the unfortunate name of bucanner. Not a bad sailing dinghy. And certainly not to be confused with the ubiquitous Bayliner built bucaneer. This has been said before: Stay away from any bayliner built bucaneer. including the ones called US yachts There are many many good older boats you can buy. Personally I wouldnt take a bucaneer free nor would anyone who is interested in sailing. If your looking for a floating cottage it might be ok. but you can forget about selling it. When the time comes your going to have to either donate it to charity if you can get a charity to take it. Or worse your gonna have to pay someone to break it up and cart it to a dump
Please do not get confused. Chrysler built a line of mostly cb dinghys and a few larger boats. One model an 18 footer had the unfortunate name of bucanner. Not a bad sailing dinghy. And certainly not to be confused with the ubiquitous Bayliner built bucaneer. This has been said before: Stay away from any bayliner built bucaneer. including the ones called US yachts There are many many good older boats you can buy. Personally I wouldnt take a bucaneer free nor would anyone who is interested in sailing. If your looking for a floating cottage it might be ok. but you can forget about selling it. When the time comes your going to have to either donate it to charity if you can get a charity to take it. Or worse your gonna have to pay someone to break it up and cart it to a dump
thank you
I don't live by Phil yet but I will when I find a boat. All I can say about Phil is every since the first words left his mouth he has been honest with me and so helpful, like if God sent me a protective Grandpa I've never had. All my Grand folks died when I was young. But I remember my friends grandparents and Phil seems to be one of the old school guys, and thats how I was raised until my Grandpa died. I lived with him summers and breaks. Any way If God said I could pick one I think I would pick PHIL!!!!!
I don't live by Phil yet but I will when I find a boat. All I can say about Phil is every since the first words left his mouth he has been honest with me and so helpful, like if God sent me a protective Grandpa I've never had. All my Grand folks died when I was young. But I remember my friends grandparents and Phil seems to be one of the old school guys, and thats how I was raised until my Grandpa died. I lived with him summers and breaks. Any way If God said I could pick one I think I would pick PHIL!!!!!
Monte
Why dont you fill out a complete profile on here so next time you ask a question, we will know a little more about you and your intentions. That will make it easier to asses your situation and give more precise answers. Also, I was trying to be more delicate, but since bffatcat already brought it to plain and simple language "Or worse your gonna have to pay someone to break it up and cart it to a dump", I totally agree with him. Tony B
Why dont you fill out a complete profile on here so next time you ask a question, we will know a little more about you and your intentions. That will make it easier to asses your situation and give more precise answers. Also, I was trying to be more delicate, but since bffatcat already brought it to plain and simple language "Or worse your gonna have to pay someone to break it up and cart it to a dump", I totally agree with him. Tony B
Monte
I think you have a fairly healthy attitude. I think the last part of your bio belongs on e-harmony.com (just kidding). Anyway, Phillip will help you stay on the straight and narrow when it comes to finding a boat. There are a lot of good bargains out there, but I never count on a 'super deal'. They are rare and usually scoffed up by a friend of family or relative. Whatever you do, dont let anyone talk you into a fixer upper. You will find your new pass-time to be boat repair and not sailing. Get something that you can motor and sail from the minute you buy it. Things will still go wrong and you will still have to do repairs. Thats just the nature of the beast. This may mean getting a smaller boat than you want, but it will be usable. We all have different levels of comfort. I have lived on a Catalina 25. Very Crowded, but do-able. A Catalina 30 is ideal for the money. Check out the boats on yachtworld.com. If you see one way cheaper than the others, RUN!. Tony B
I think you have a fairly healthy attitude. I think the last part of your bio belongs on e-harmony.com (just kidding). Anyway, Phillip will help you stay on the straight and narrow when it comes to finding a boat. There are a lot of good bargains out there, but I never count on a 'super deal'. They are rare and usually scoffed up by a friend of family or relative. Whatever you do, dont let anyone talk you into a fixer upper. You will find your new pass-time to be boat repair and not sailing. Get something that you can motor and sail from the minute you buy it. Things will still go wrong and you will still have to do repairs. Thats just the nature of the beast. This may mean getting a smaller boat than you want, but it will be usable. We all have different levels of comfort. I have lived on a Catalina 25. Very Crowded, but do-able. A Catalina 30 is ideal for the money. Check out the boats on yachtworld.com. If you see one way cheaper than the others, RUN!. Tony B
Just so I understand perfectly
Just want to make sure I understand correctly. The 18' Chrysler Buccaneer could be a decent boat right? The other style I really like would be the O'Day 17' Daysailer. I've recently gotten the sailing bug and a nice sailable daysailer would fit the family plan perfectly.
Just want to make sure I understand correctly. The 18' Chrysler Buccaneer could be a decent boat right? The other style I really like would be the O'Day 17' Daysailer. I've recently gotten the sailing bug and a nice sailable daysailer would fit the family plan perfectly.
Chrysler Buccaneer
is a great boat, 500 lbs of go fast. Had one till I went up to a NACRA Catamaran.
is a great boat, 500 lbs of go fast. Had one till I went up to a NACRA Catamaran.
Ahhhh, the Buccaneers
Hi folks..
I am the owner of a 1978 Peterson 33, (technically a Buccaneer 333)currently for sale on Craig's List. Having owned it for over nine years, I am admittedly biased, and have enjoyed countless hours in Puget Sound near Seattle, considered by many to be one of the sailing capitals of the planet.....but I nonetheless agree that it was NOT built with the overall integrity of a Catalina or Hunter, etc.
I do wish the hull was slightly stronger, and with the interior having more of a "finished" look, (as opposed to bare fiberglass visible under cushions, etc.) It was built with racing in mind and has all the necessary equipment to accomplish just that, with tall double-spreader rig, rod rigging, deep 6-foot fin keel, 5-foot spade rudder,and a displacement of 9000lbs (4500 ballast). It points like a banshee, and actually won the World's 3/4 ton trophy in 1978 in its class.
Without doubt, a good number of Bayliner/US Marine built boats of this era looked as well as sailed like footballs...the 24 being the prime example. I would say, however, that the 295,305,333, and the 40 are good examples of design and performance. I lived comfortably on mine for almost 5 years, and with the 'Peterson' badge attached to particular models, I would feel confident in buying another boat from this time period.
Hi folks..
I am the owner of a 1978 Peterson 33, (technically a Buccaneer 333)currently for sale on Craig's List. Having owned it for over nine years, I am admittedly biased, and have enjoyed countless hours in Puget Sound near Seattle, considered by many to be one of the sailing capitals of the planet.....but I nonetheless agree that it was NOT built with the overall integrity of a Catalina or Hunter, etc.
I do wish the hull was slightly stronger, and with the interior having more of a "finished" look, (as opposed to bare fiberglass visible under cushions, etc.) It was built with racing in mind and has all the necessary equipment to accomplish just that, with tall double-spreader rig, rod rigging, deep 6-foot fin keel, 5-foot spade rudder,and a displacement of 9000lbs (4500 ballast). It points like a banshee, and actually won the World's 3/4 ton trophy in 1978 in its class.
Without doubt, a good number of Bayliner/US Marine built boats of this era looked as well as sailed like footballs...the 24 being the prime example. I would say, however, that the 295,305,333, and the 40 are good examples of design and performance. I lived comfortably on mine for almost 5 years, and with the 'Peterson' badge attached to particular models, I would feel confident in buying another boat from this time period.
Chrysler Bucanner 18 a fun boat
It is an unballasted daysailer that plans easiy and likes to turn turtle. But it was easy to right by standing on the daggerboard.
My brother had a 28' Bucanner that was a piece of crap. He sold it about a yar after he bought it. We had the mast in the water a few times. This was in a lkae with not very strong winds. It is the only 28' boat that I've known to get the mast in the water just from the wind
It is an unballasted daysailer that plans easiy and likes to turn turtle. But it was easy to right by standing on the daggerboard.
My brother had a 28' Bucanner that was a piece of crap. He sold it about a yar after he bought it. We had the mast in the water a few times. This was in a lkae with not very strong winds. It is the only 28' boat that I've known to get the mast in the water just from the wind
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