I am looking for a boat in the 27' to 28' range. I will be sailing in the north east on Long Islan Sound, and have a budget of about 20,000. Does anybody have any info, and is it better to start looking now, or wait till spring?
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You should look now and buy when you find IT!
Jim: Start looking ASAP. You will know it when you find it. There are a lot of boats available in this price range. You may be able to move up to 30'ers in this price range. Cat 30 or Hunter 30 sell in that price range. There are also Oday, C
Jim: Start looking ASAP. You will know it when you find it. There are a lot of boats available in this price range. You may be able to move up to 30'ers in this price range. Cat 30 or Hunter 30 sell in that price range. There are also Oday, C
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Brian
I found my boat at this site
This is a great boat search you can search by region and many other variables.
This is a great boat search you can search by region and many other variables.
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Jim A
Yes, I just got a H 28
There are a couple of great hunter 27 - 28 for sale used. I like the 1989-1993 range better than the newer boat. Must time they have great equipment with them. I got a 1992 H 28 with heat
There are a couple of great hunter 27 - 28 for sale used. I like the 1989-1993 range better than the newer boat. Must time they have great equipment with them. I got a 1992 H 28 with heat
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Rob
Very General, but worth reading
Congrats, you are at one of the most exciting stages of ownership. I budgeted about 15k for my boat, then bought a 1979 Catalina 27 for 8k - about 3k under her value here in Austin, Texas. The extra 7k got me a roller furler, bottom job, and many, many upgrades, such as stero, re-wiring job, new batteries, engine parts and maintenance tools, all new safety items, anchors, new lines, fenders, running rigging - all that stuff that adds up. And believe me, it adds up FAST! Most importantly, I had her surveyed by an accredited marine surveyor. He pointed out to me the necessary upgrades and improvements I should make. I can't stress how important a survey is - it's well worth the money. As for what type - don't worry about the type. Find a size that fits you, and a manufacturer with readily available parts (one of the reasons I chose a Catalina). And hey - keep us updated. We love to hear how things work out, and how you make your decisions along the way. Best of Luck, Rob p.s. - If you can find a boat with all these items complete and in check - it's a good deal, and a LOT less work. The only downside(and it's a considerable downside)is that you don't learn as much about your boat's systems as quickly. Knowing your boat's system will make you more confident on the water.
Congrats, you are at one of the most exciting stages of ownership. I budgeted about 15k for my boat, then bought a 1979 Catalina 27 for 8k - about 3k under her value here in Austin, Texas. The extra 7k got me a roller furler, bottom job, and many, many upgrades, such as stero, re-wiring job, new batteries, engine parts and maintenance tools, all new safety items, anchors, new lines, fenders, running rigging - all that stuff that adds up. And believe me, it adds up FAST! Most importantly, I had her surveyed by an accredited marine surveyor. He pointed out to me the necessary upgrades and improvements I should make. I can't stress how important a survey is - it's well worth the money. As for what type - don't worry about the type. Find a size that fits you, and a manufacturer with readily available parts (one of the reasons I chose a Catalina). And hey - keep us updated. We love to hear how things work out, and how you make your decisions along the way. Best of Luck, Rob p.s. - If you can find a boat with all these items complete and in check - it's a good deal, and a LOT less work. The only downside(and it's a considerable downside)is that you don't learn as much about your boat's systems as quickly. Knowing your boat's system will make you more confident on the water.
Best place to start shopping is right here!
JIM: The best place to start shopping for a boat is right here. There are plenty of used boats avail on these sites. These are really some of the better and more affordable boats for the casual sailor too. Don't worry about going out of your area to look for a boat. There are always delivery captains or fellow sailor that can/will help you get a boat to NY.
JIM: The best place to start shopping for a boat is right here. There are plenty of used boats avail on these sites. These are really some of the better and more affordable boats for the casual sailor too. Don't worry about going out of your area to look for a boat. There are always delivery captains or fellow sailor that can/will help you get a boat to NY.
Do it now if you can!
I was told that fall is a good time to buy a boat up north because most sellers would rather accept a lower price than deal with the hassles of winterizing and paying for storage (just to sell in the spring). Besides, you have all winter to not only fix any problems that your surveyor may find but also to personalize your new pride and joy. Peter H23 "Raven"
I was told that fall is a good time to buy a boat up north because most sellers would rather accept a lower price than deal with the hassles of winterizing and paying for storage (just to sell in the spring). Besides, you have all winter to not only fix any problems that your surveyor may find but also to personalize your new pride and joy. Peter H23 "Raven"
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Charlie Gruetzner
A place to start
Jim, a good place to start is in Soundings magazine. They list boats by length and you can find some great deals. I found my first boat a 1986 Catalina 27 in great shape through there. I kept it in Mamaroneck Harbor just east of you and it was a great boat for the Sound Good luck Charlie Gruetzner S/V Angels Grace Beneteau 361
Jim, a good place to start is in Soundings magazine. They list boats by length and you can find some great deals. I found my first boat a 1986 Catalina 27 in great shape through there. I kept it in Mamaroneck Harbor just east of you and it was a great boat for the Sound Good luck Charlie Gruetzner S/V Angels Grace Beneteau 361
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners
Start looking
As a couple of folks mentioned, start looking now. You'll look at about a million different boats before you actually buy one, which is a good thing cuz then you really know what you're after, so it doesn't hurt to start now. Colder months are more of a buyer's time cuz prices typically are lower, but with $20K you have a good budget. With that kind of budget, I'd definitely look at boats with the bells
As a couple of folks mentioned, start looking now. You'll look at about a million different boats before you actually buy one, which is a good thing cuz then you really know what you're after, so it doesn't hurt to start now. Colder months are more of a buyer's time cuz prices typically are lower, but with $20K you have a good budget. With that kind of budget, I'd definitely look at boats with the bells
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Mike
Start now, it's fun!
I started looking for a boat in August and bought in October a few years ago. I highly recommend starting now; it really helps to dampen the "buy it now" impulse because you can't go sailing right away. For me, it really allowed me the leisure to walk away from a couple of deals/boats that were not great. I wound up with the model boat I wanted most in the condition I wanted at the price I wanted (including already paid up winter storage). With a budget of 20K, you can get a really nice boat. My only strong suggestion is to evaluate your likely uses for the boat; be brutal with yourself. Don't buy a blue-water ready cruiser if all you will realistically do for the next few years is daysail on the Sound with an occasional overnighter at a marina. Use the extra money to spruce up a more realistic boat: new running rigging, new sails, etc. The other posts have some great suggestions for places to look; I would add boatyards in your area. Just go down and look for "For Sale" signs. If nothing else, its fun.
I started looking for a boat in August and bought in October a few years ago. I highly recommend starting now; it really helps to dampen the "buy it now" impulse because you can't go sailing right away. For me, it really allowed me the leisure to walk away from a couple of deals/boats that were not great. I wound up with the model boat I wanted most in the condition I wanted at the price I wanted (including already paid up winter storage). With a budget of 20K, you can get a really nice boat. My only strong suggestion is to evaluate your likely uses for the boat; be brutal with yourself. Don't buy a blue-water ready cruiser if all you will realistically do for the next few years is daysail on the Sound with an occasional overnighter at a marina. Use the extra money to spruce up a more realistic boat: new running rigging, new sails, etc. The other posts have some great suggestions for places to look; I would add boatyards in your area. Just go down and look for "For Sale" signs. If nothing else, its fun.
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