Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for all the comments and support. I can tell you from my last boat buying experience that you have to be prepared to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince... Since everyone seems to enjoy the boat shopping vid, I'll definitely bring you guys along when I look at the next ones! With that said, I haven't totally given up on this one... Not sure $5K gets it done, but hey you never know! lol.
Clearly lots of leaks leading to lots of interior damage. "How big a project do I want?" is a an excellent observation. Is the owner incapacitated? To not even take the sails off the boat and properly fold them, over a number of years, tells me that is illustrative of everything else about the boat. Soon that will be an abandoned boat which would be a pass even for free.
It's hard to say what is acceptable. The hull itself is likely repairable. The keel state is unknown. The engine condition is a huge question mark. The deck, including new hatches, can likely be repaired and made watertight again. The sails do look well despite mishandling. The standing rigging likely needs replacement. Accept ripping out the entire interior and making it to a modern standard, but it's still a ton of work-as suggested, not worth more than $5k. Cheers.
Wow . What do you like better Fixing boats or sailing If you come to the club 1 time a week to fix that thing you should be sailing her in about 4 years
Well the boat isn't in to bad a shape for a C&C 35'er ,all older boats need some mtce after sitting for a while. But depending on what you want the boat for cruising, racing ,or ocean going , if its racing you just hit pay dirt , C&C are racing boats and there a canadain made. I know becuse my father had one it was a 27'er and that boat could fly through the water i had it up to 28 knts one time .
$5k cash & carry But seriously, it’s only a 35’ boat. Do you want/need a bigger boat? How quickly can you get the hull/rudder I to shape? Does the engine work? If you can get it to float and move, you could spend time on it. And I do understand you said you wanted a project boat, but could you spend some extra time at work and spend more on a boat that is at least dry? I’m all for preserving old hulls, but the amount of time, work and materials you put into it will never be reflected in anything but your memories. Do you think this is the last boat you will ever own ? Because that is the question we are asking here.
@@ccook1981 wow I only gave $8000 for my Catalina 30 and it was ready to sail and I love that boat the only issue I have is the windows leaking I can't seem to stop it
Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for all the comments and support. I can tell you from my last boat buying experience that you have to be prepared to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince... Since everyone seems to enjoy the boat shopping vid, I'll definitely bring you guys along when I look at the next ones! With that said, I haven't totally given up on this one... Not sure $5K gets it done, but hey you never know! lol.
Brother all I can say is whenever you get discouraged when working on it remember this "How do you eat an Elephant one bite at a time"
One good thing about that boat..it has a good looking knives & forks drawer plus everyone needs a lovely light dimmer on a boat hahaha 😅
Fun video AND ‘good on ya’ for driving a manual!
shed a tear for our sweet beloved manuals. VW has announced that 2024 will be the last year for them... 😪
Clearly lots of leaks leading to lots of interior damage. "How big a project do I want?" is a an excellent observation. Is the owner incapacitated? To not even take the sails off the boat and properly fold them, over a number of years, tells me that is illustrative of everything else about the boat. Soon that will be an abandoned boat which would be a pass even for free.
Not just the work, Im in Trenton Ont canada and how much would it cost for a land tug lol add that to the cost
It's hard to say what is acceptable. The hull itself is likely repairable. The keel state is unknown. The engine condition is a huge question mark. The deck, including new hatches, can likely be repaired and made watertight again. The sails do look well despite mishandling. The standing rigging likely needs replacement. Accept ripping out the entire interior and making it to a modern standard, but it's still a ton of work-as suggested, not worth more than $5k. Cheers.
Wow .
What do you like better
Fixing boats or sailing
If you come to the club 1 time a week to fix that thing you should be sailing her in about 4 years
Well the boat isn't in to bad a shape for a C&C 35'er ,all older boats need some mtce after sitting for a while. But depending on what you want the boat for cruising, racing ,or ocean going , if its racing you just hit pay dirt , C&C are racing boats and there a canadain made. I know becuse my father had one it was a 27'er and that boat could fly through the water i had it up to 28 knts one time .
I’ll take the garmin
5k is a realistic price for that boat
I have seen this boat in bayfield it’s been sitting for a long time.
so...the keel has two crack and it's full of humidity....not a very nice start to be honest!
$5k cash & carry
But seriously, it’s only a 35’ boat.
Do you want/need a bigger boat?
How quickly can you get the hull/rudder I to shape?
Does the engine work?
If you can get it to float and move, you could spend time on it.
And I do understand you said you wanted a project boat, but could you spend some extra time at work and spend more on a boat that is at least dry?
I’m all for preserving old hulls, but the amount of time, work and materials you put into it will never be reflected in anything but your memories.
Do you think this is the last boat you will ever own ? Because that is the question we are asking here.
How much is the asking price?
They are asking $27,500 they were asking 40k
@@ccook1981 wow I only gave $8000 for my Catalina 30 and it was ready to sail and I love that boat the only issue I have is the windows leaking I can't seem to stop it
@@ccook1981 40k ahahah full of cracks and moisture...I'd say 20k is the top they can hit.
It's a big of your time and money that you won't ever get back .
Go sailing instead your boat now is way better 😅
I mean... you're not wrong!
Hi hope is damn cheap because, to me, it's not the deal of your life...