With the market getting better for buyers ( prices soon to really normalize) what is your opinion of a price fair or reasonable for a well kept 1984 27 with an 3 year old engine that has less than 200 hours on her ?
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ?
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Price is a number you are willing to pay for a boat you believe it is in a better condition than it might be worth.
Offer a number that allows you to spend again that much so you can make the boat what you think you want.
When you’re finished you will spend more than the boat is worth. Hopefully you’ll be happy for a while.
Such is the nature of boats and owners.
Offer a number that allows you to spend again that much so you can make the boat what you think you want.
When you’re finished you will spend more than the boat is worth. Hopefully you’ll be happy for a while.
Such is the nature of boats and owners.
It's all about condition, retrofits and equipment upgrades. I know quite a bit about this classic coastal cruiser, having owned my 77 dinette, std rig, outboard power model for 24 years. I wouldn't dare suggest a price without asking a lot of questions about the boat and what the new owner's expectations are. So........I would be happy to chat with you directly about all things Catalina 27. I suggest we do this over the phone. It'll be way easier and faster than posting emails back and forth. You can use the "private message" feature here on the forum to contact me to set up a call. Good Luck. Joe
Newer engine is a PLUS. Price depends on condition of engine, sails, electrical, plumbing, rigging, hull and non-skid and safety equipment, what instrumentation it has and is not out dated like a Loran, etc,, what upgrades it gas AND what you are willing to pay for it vs. other similar sailboats. Get a survey and see what the surveyor says about value. Ask the broker for comps on what other 1984 Catalina 27's have recently sold for. Also do an internet search on 1984 Catalina 27 for sale to see what others are being listed for like these:
1984 Catalina 27, Canyon Lake Texas - boats.com
1984 Catalina 27 Racer/Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
1984 Catalina 27, Canyon Lake Texas - boats.com
1984 Catalina 27 Racer/Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
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Hello it is Beta Marine 14hp engine. with about 200 hours on her installed by the owner before this seller 3 years ago . Here is everything and I really appreciate you giving your thoughts . She is on the older side and who know might begin to smile soon as we all have heard but what do you think ? The seller list many things but lets face it they are standard for the 1984 and it isn't even a MRK II . Thank you take a look below I am thinking more in the 10 K area or range .
Beam: 8.83’ Draft: 4’ Light displacement: 6845 lb Hull Height from waterline: 34ft Lead Keel: fin without bulb Beta Marine 14hp engine. Wheel Helm: Edson Solar Panel (Battery Charger) Garmin GPS (Garmin Chirp) Depth finder Raymarine Autopilot: Raymarine X5 with wheel drive. Working VHF: New VHF antenna included with purchase of boat. Doyle Main Sail 110% Jib Sail Main Halyard, Spinnaker Halyard, and Jib Halyard Lines with locks. 2 Lewmar 2 way self-tailing winches. 1 Main Sail 1 way self-tailing winch. 1 spinnaker/jib winch Main Sail Traveler 15-gallon water tank. 15-gallon diesel fuel tank. Stern berth, pull-out cabin bed, and v-berth. 2 sinks (both operational): Galley and Head Wet Head: installed a shower adapter to the sink for extended shower hose. fold down cabin dining table alcohol stove: used it many times and its awesome. Storage behind cabin cushions and under cushions Manual Pump Head Toilet 10-gallon black water tank Two 12V Cabin fans, Two 12V double port usb DC outlets (helm and cabin) AC Power works, along with all outlets (Shore power only, no inverter) In the two years I’ve had it I’ve made the following updates/ maintenance: New Doyle Racing Main Sail May 2022 New Raymarine Autopilot wheel drive System Installed August 2022 - display head is used, everything else is new. New running rigging (Main sheet, main halyard, jib sheets). September 2022 Rigging tuned and inspected September 2022 New Keel Bolt Nuts and Washers with Metal Treatment January 2022 New Zincs January 2022 Fresh Bottom Job (Antimicrobial) January 2022 New Shaft Seal and Nuts January 2022 2 New Marine Batteries 80amp hours each (Total 160 amp hours) Parallel Configuration January 2022 New Non-skid and Top coat Polyurethane. (Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501) New 25lb Rocna Anchor February 2022 Restitched Jib Sail 2021 Stripped, Epoxy, and Varnished hatchway door slats and pieces around the door. June 2022 New LED Anchor Light September 2021 New LED Running Lights September 2021 New Bilge Pump Switch November 2021
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
- 23,301
Here is a fresh water boat.
www.yachtworld.com
one year younger, for comparison
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I think it's worth $10K or a little more if everything is in good shape. I'd prefer to see new standing rigging, rather than original "inspected" rigging. If it's original, I'd figure on replacing. The biggest ticket item that would ruin this boat's value would be a non-functioning engine. The fact that it has a nicely powered new engine is very favorable.