What should I pay for Catalina 22 with trailer and motor?

[dailytrek]

What should I pay for each end of the spectrum on condition for a 22 with trailer and operable engine?
High end is a boat, galvanized trailer and newer motor which have been well cared for and needs little work.
Low end is no major damage or fiberglass repairs, everything in working order but needs upgrading.
I live in Port Townsend WA.

 

[morbidfollower]

I'd easily pay 12k for a new design fully loaded. On the low end I wouldn't buy a boat unless it was in good shape. maybe 3k. And I'd personally avoid any that are worth less than that. But some guys enjoy working on boats as much as sailing them which is cool but if I had to start over I would look for a turn-key boat and just go sailing.

 

[Gene Neill]

The spectrum is going to be very, very blurry at each end. Luck plays a huge role, as does the way each individual defines terms like "little work", and "needs upgrading".

Having said that, I would not expect to easily find any model year C22 boat/motor/trailer in decent shape, with no major work needed, for less than about $4500. It could happen, but some luck and patience would be required. I've bought a couple C22's for less than that, and deeply regretted it both times.

On the high side, I would expect to pay a lot for a 1988+ boat from a seller who loved it, maintained it, and rigged it well. If you could find such a thing at all. (Once again, luck and patience come into play here.) We bought our 1988 for $5500 in "ready to sail" condition, but she had a crappy trailer, crappy sails, a crappy motor, and crappy electronics. Not to mention plenty of long-overdue maintenance needed, and undoing all the idiotic things the PO had done to her. By the time she was fully up to speed, we had 20K in her, and countless hours of labor.

So, I think I would happily give $15K for a near-pristine C22 boat/motor/trailer combo with good electronics, 1988 or newer. If one could be found.