I am looking into a catalina 27 (1973) with an atomic 4 inboard. The vessel is in good shape w 5 sails. Asking price is $6500 US. My query has not given a lot of recent values. Is this priced right? Any feedback will be helpful.
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You should hire a surveyor for a vessel of this age prior to closing the deal. The survey, other than providing exceptions and recommendations, will give you a fair market value.
You should hire a surveyor for a vessel of this age prior to closing the deal. The survey, other than providing exceptions and recommendations, will give you a fair market value.
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Hello. I just recently bought a 1974 Catalina 27 standard rig with a fin keel. The man I bought it from was asking $6,500, but I offerred him $6,000 and he accepted. My particular boat has a 9.9hp outboard in a well. Mine came with 3 sails (1 main and 2 jibs), roller furling on the headsail, all lines led aft, radar, depthmeter, knotmeter, installed vhf radio, solar charger, 2 burner stove, pressure and manual water, and all cushions in great shape and the bilge had dust in it. The exterior needs a good power washing, but the interior is nearly flawless. What the other gentleman that replied said was right. If you can afford a survey (I couldn't), get one. Your insurance carrier may require it anyway. Depending on the equipment included and the material condition of the boat, that sounds like it could be a great deal. The Catalina 27 was on the list of the top 20 sailboats that can take you anywhere in the world. That's a pretty good endorsement to me! Good luck, and if you want to see some pics of mine so you can compare material condition, e-mail me at: kevinmorton64@yahoo.com. By the way, I LOVE my Catalina, and if this one is in good shape, I am sure you will too. Kevin M. Morton S/V Serenity _/)_
Hello. I just recently bought a 1974 Catalina 27 standard rig with a fin keel. The man I bought it from was asking $6,500, but I offerred him $6,000 and he accepted. My particular boat has a 9.9hp outboard in a well. Mine came with 3 sails (1 main and 2 jibs), roller furling on the headsail, all lines led aft, radar, depthmeter, knotmeter, installed vhf radio, solar charger, 2 burner stove, pressure and manual water, and all cushions in great shape and the bilge had dust in it. The exterior needs a good power washing, but the interior is nearly flawless. What the other gentleman that replied said was right. If you can afford a survey (I couldn't), get one. Your insurance carrier may require it anyway. Depending on the equipment included and the material condition of the boat, that sounds like it could be a great deal. The Catalina 27 was on the list of the top 20 sailboats that can take you anywhere in the world. That's a pretty good endorsement to me! Good luck, and if you want to see some pics of mine so you can compare material condition, e-mail me at: kevinmorton64@yahoo.com. By the way, I LOVE my Catalina, and if this one is in good shape, I am sure you will too. Kevin M. Morton S/V Serenity _/)_
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