Trying to find information on this

[Dannyrevs]

My father passed away and this boat was one of the items that I was told I could have. Problem is it is in rough shape and I do not know anything about it other than it is a salt water vessel. Any info would be greatly appreciated, I do not sail nor have I ever I know as much about boats as I do rocket science which is nothing. Any info would be appreciated. I do know that it is 32 ft 10 inches and believe it is a Pearson. What would something like this be worth?

 

[Merlin Clark]

Looks like a Pearson Vanguard.
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?CLASS_ID=1112

 

[Chris Patterson]

Well, it is a classic. Sorta like being left an old Corvette in auto terms I'd guess. You could have been left with a much lesser turkey, but this boat has some value fixed up. Not a helluva lot mind you, it is a boat. Myself being a boat guy, I could do something with it..

Before I forget it, I didn't mean to imply I WANTED to fix it.......it will just take a 'boat guy' to actually succeed in the recomm..

And love....money.....more money....dedication...hard work while sweating blood....schedule IV narcotics...more money...I could go on..

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Look on the back of the transom to see if you can find the Hull ID number. With that, it will help to determine what it is. In addition, are there any numbers on the bow to indicate a state registry or a name/hailing port on the stern to indicate a possible federal registry. If any of that information is there, you can determine what the boat is. Also, you will need that if you intend to sell as a Bill of Sale will be needed but you will also have to provide a copy of the will showing the boat was left to you in some jurisdictions. I would look in your father's papers for any documentation or title work to possibly include a boat registration card if state registered.

I hope this helps

 

[Ross]

That boat is too old for a hull ID number.

 

[31seahorse]

What is it worth? Exactly what a willing, able, and ready buyer will pay for it.

At least your dad had good taste in classic boats. He also started out with the idea of protecting the boat from the weather by putting it under temporary shelter. Costs involved if someone buys it: moving the boat using a professional boat hauler, lots of replacement parts ( the engine may be "shot" ), lots of restoration work, and on, and on.....

Best wishes.

 

[Maine Sail]

She's a Pearson Vanguard. She's worth donating to a guy who is willing to take the time to restore her. This will likely run him well into 5 figures...

 

[jibes138]

MaineSail makes a good point. Several charitable organizations accept boats as donations and then they sell them for whatever they can get. You get a tax deduction for the appraised value. Might be worth looking at that path, otherwise there are so many boats like this out there that trying to sell it will not get you far and disposing of it will be a large cost. If the keel is lead it will have some salvage value, and you could strip the various hardware and try to sell those as individual items.

 

[shemandr]

If you don't love it let it go. As jibes138 posted, donate or part it out. There are many organizations that accept boats. There's a boat restoration school in Newport. I think some organization related to Kings Point Academy or NY Maritime Academy have programs for donations as do many Maritime Museums. The problem is transport. it is expensive so look locally.

 

[Dannyrevs]

It is pretty sad because this is what it looked like 11 years ago when he put it up on those jacks. He tore it all apart to fix it up to sail from the great lakes to Australia. He just stopped working on it at one point and sometime in that time period a huge storm ripped the cover off the canopy that was sheltering the boat. There is no damage other than element exposure that I know of. He was sanding on the hull and such also. He also took it all apart like the mast is taken off stuff is scattered all around in the house the interior is inside the house like the cushions and sails and such. I have no idea about this kinda thing I have not even found the title yet still digging through his things. But thanks for the help so far. I need to get more pics of the inside and up close shots of the top deck. I know it was sea worthy before he put it here he had sailed around the great lakes and down into the gulf of mexico with it. As far as I know engine runs and did run fine when it was dry docked. His problem always was he changed hobbies every other decade. I would go up inside it for some pics but his widow tells me that it has hornets inside it so I am waiting for cold weather to deal with them. I know he has always made sure water stayed out of it also by pumping any water that got in out with a hose while it has sat here.

 

[justsomeguy]

Mast and boom still nearby?

 

[Dannyrevs]

yea sitting on the ground next to it

 

[Barnacle Bill]

It's a good old boat. Looks like the hull was sanded in preparation for paint. By the looks of the windows and curtains, the boat might not be in such bad shape inside. I would try to start the engine using temporary fuel (and run water through it) to see if it worked and maybe run a compression test on it too. What sort of inboard does it have? If the interior is decent and the engine runs, you might get $5,000 to $10,000 for it. But not so if it is a project boat.

 

[Dannyrevs]

I think it has a diesel, but I could be wrong swore he said it was Diesel

 

[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

Classic boat. Designed by Phillip Rhodes. I'm working on one now. The hull where I bored to install a new through hull is almost 1 inch thick at the turn of the bilge. Well worth restoring by someone who wants a real blue water boat. What ever you do, DON'T cut it up.

 

[Dannyrevs]

I know nothing of restoring boats or anything about boats in general. Is working on boats hard to learn? Where does a person like me start?

 

[justsomeguy]

I know nothing of restoring boats or anything about boats in general. Is working on boats hard to learn? Where does a person like me start?

You're in a good spot right now, in these forums.
If you use the search function wisely, boatloads of information will be at your fingertips.

Caution, sailboats can be addictive...

 

[Dannyrevs]

Problem is I do not know how or if I could afford to even own something like this.

 

[justsomeguy]

Problem is I do not know how or if I could afford to even own something like this.

Many people fail to ask themselves that very question before they have a child, yet they muddle through.

Just sayin'.

 

[Coyote]

You also need to consider where the boat is located,, which is not indicated.
As you'll note in previous posts, transporting a sailboat of 30+ feet can be EXPENSIVE-
and at some some point, either you or a new buyer are going to have to deal with that cost!
based on the image you posted and reference to the Great Lakes, I'll assume your up north and now that this vessel is YOUR responsibility, you'll need to prepare it for Winter

best of luck, and cheers,
Coyote