Looking for a serious liveaboard? This is a pretty good start. Budget on a short motor or secondhand.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Swanson--42--Yacht/202857370
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
Looking for a serious liveaboard? This is a pretty good start. Budget on a short motor or secondhand.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Swanson--42--Yacht/202857370
You couldnt pay me to take that away...
Select to expand quoteAchernar said..lydia said..MorningBird said..Ramona said..
We have discussed this one previously. Lovely boat but they are asking serious money for an SS30. Engine is twice the size it needs to be. I never like seeing plastic hoses in the engine room!
In my view grossly over priced. You can get a lot of boat for anything over $50k and an S&S30, great boats as they are, just doesn't measure up in that price range of mid $60k.
I would have said it was very good value.
but then again I sort of have an idea of what the Defiance Reno cost although I have never added it all up.
Not going to comment on the price, but I now have a case of engine-access-envy. But, where is the engine mounted in Evening Star? SailBoat Data shows an SS30 with the engine under the saloon table, but that does not seem the case from the photos.
sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ss-30-aquafibre
In the advert text (specifications tab) is included "engine access under v berth". The photo of the engine seems like this is the case. Assume there must be an intermediate shaft from the gearbox output to the propeller shaft forward end with universal joints? As with any drive train alignment needs to be maintained..........eg
ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/design_and_analysis/128_propulsionshaftalignment/shaft-alignment-gn-sept-19.pdf
Agree best to not add up yacht reno costs................
I see it's no longer on the market, I feel kind of sorry for the highest bidder, some serious money evento get her out of Maritimes hair, befor any positive renovation could begin!
Select to expand quoter13 said..Achernar said..lydia said..MorningBird said..Ramona said..
We have discussed this one previously. Lovely boat but they are asking serious money for an SS30. Engine is twice the size it needs to be. I never like seeing plastic hoses in the engine room!
In my view grossly over priced. You can get a lot of boat for anything over $50k and an S&S30, great boats as they are, just doesn't measure up in that price range of mid $60k.
I would have said it was very good value.
but then again I sort of have an idea of what the Defiance Reno cost although I have never added it all up.
Not going to comment on the price, but I now have a case of engine-access-envy. But, where is the engine mounted in Evening Star? SailBoat Data shows an SS30 with the engine under the saloon table, but that does not seem the case from the photos.
sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ss-30-aquafibre
In the advert text (specifications tab) is included "engine access under v berth". The photo of the engine seems like this is the case. Assume there must be an intermediate shaft from the gearbox output to the propeller shaft forward end with universal joints? As with any drive train alignment needs to be maintained..........eg
ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/design_and_analysis/128_propulsionshaftalignment/shaft-alignment-gn-sept-19.pdf
Agree best to not add up yacht reno costs................
Aside from the obvious challenge with shaft alignment, I wonder how the balance and handling of the boat is affected by moving the engine and all of the weight that far forward?
Select to expand quoteStockie said..
I see it's no longer on the market, I feel kind of sorry for the highest bidder, some serious money evento get her out of Maritimes hair, befor any positive renovation could begin!
I suspect the owner was found and the sale withdrawn.
Select to expand quoter13 said..Achernar said..lydia said..MorningBird said..Ramona said..
We have discussed this one previously. Lovely boat but they are asking serious money for an SS30. Engine is twice the size it needs to be. I never like seeing plastic hoses in the engine room!
In my view grossly over priced. You can get a lot of boat for anything over $50k and an S&S30, great boats as they are, just doesn't measure up in that price range of mid $60k.
I would have said it was very good value.
but then again I sort of have an idea of what the Defiance Reno cost although I have never added it all up.
Not going to comment on the price, but I now have a case of engine-access-envy. But, where is the engine mounted in Evening Star? SailBoat Data shows an SS30 with the engine under the saloon table, but that does not seem the case from the photos.
sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ss-30-aquafibre
In the advert text (specifications tab) is included "engine access under v berth". The photo of the engine seems like this is the case. Assume there must be an intermediate shaft from the gearbox output to the propeller shaft forward end with universal joints? As with any drive train alignment needs to be maintained..........eg
ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/design_and_analysis/128_propulsionshaftalignment/shaft-alignment-gn-sept-19.pdf
Agree best to not add up yacht reno costs................
Hi, we must be looking at different photo's, I see the engine located adjacent to the galley just forward of the companionway steps. 
I just rang the broker to clarify. He advised yes the engine is in the v berth - at the rear of the v berth - and there are "2 or maybe 3" shafts which make up the drive train. The propeller exits "just aft of the keel". He advises that the boat sits well and the weight further forward "doesn't impact much on sailing performance". Obviously there would be some impact in the larger seaways. A trial sail would indicate how she goes.
Select to expand quoter13 said..
I just rang the broker to clarify. He advised yes the engine is in the v berth - at the rear of the v berth - and there are "2 or maybe 3" shafts which make up the drive train. The propeller exits "just aft of the keel". He advises that the boat sits well and the weight further forward "doesn't impact much on sailing performance". Obviously there would be some impact in the larger seaways. A trial sail would indicate how she goes.
Hi I think I see the problem, I was looking at the swanson discussed here and I guess you are refering to the S&S 30 on the previous page.
Select to expand quoteMorningBird said..Ramona said..
We have discussed this one previously. Lovely boat but they are asking serious money for an SS30. Engine is twice the size it needs to be. I never like seeing plastic hoses in the engine room!
In my view grossly over priced. You can get a lot of boat for anything over $50k and an S&S30, great boats as they are, just doesn't measure up in that price range of mid $60k.
The original Yankee S&S 30 is a nice boat. Engine access is great, including the complete drive train.
Swarbick SS30 at a very good price.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/redcliffe/sail-boats/s-s-30-foot-sail-boat-volvo-penta-89-awesome-boat/1275929999
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
Looking for a serious liveaboard? This is a pretty good start. Budget on a short motor or secondhand.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Swanson--42--Yacht/202857370
Thats a knockdown.
I really wanted to buy this yacht about 12 years ago but was seen off by someone who got there first. I did not have the readies at the time! The Kalik 33 is slightly faster than a UFO 34 and an SS34 and would be my pick of the 3.
Fibreglass hull with a teak over ply deck and going by the asking price there could be issues with the deck. Worth a look though!
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/miranda/sail-boats/kalik-33-yacht/1276206436
Select to expand quoteBananabender said..
Made in Oz
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/gem-spring-266e/263927
That's serious money for what is basically a Spring 25. British designed yacht by Tony Castro. I think most people have gotten over wing keels and their impracticality.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..Bananabender said..
Made in Oz
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/gem-spring-266e/263927
That's serious money for what is basically a Spring 25. British designed yacht by Tony Castro. I think most people have gotten over wing keels and their impracticality.
After looking a bit harder I agree.
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
So how did these auctions work? Do you get pictures or an opportunity to inspect?
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
Never looked for boats on Pickles auctions before, there are some beauties on here:
www.pickles.com.au/general/item/-/details/C1922--Custom-Built/1090042412
Select to expand quotejulesmoto said..Ramona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
So how did these auctions work? Do you get pictures or an opportunity to inspect?
There are plenty of pictures on the site but you usually can inspect. It's in the marina at Batemans Bay.
Select to expand quoteJake888 said..
Never looked for boats on Pickles auctions before, there are some beauties on here:
www.pickles.com.au/general/item/-/details/C1922--Custom-Built/1090042412
That is a boat made for the express purpose of drinking rum and waving swords around whilst wearing a bandana tied around your head.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..julesmoto said..Ramona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
So how did these auctions work? Do you get pictures or an opportunity to inspect?
There are plenty of pictures on the site but you usually can inspect. It's in the marina at Batemans Bay.
Once a boat has been 'written off' does anyone know process to gain registration again? Is it even possible in NSW?
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
This one would be tricky given the design of the Jorbert mast base.
The mast base does not touch the bottom of the hull, so engineering wise brilliant but there is no pathway for the charge of get out through the hull.
Select to expand quotelydia said..Ramona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
This one would be tricky given the design of the Jorbert mast base.
The mast base does not touch the bottom of the hull, so engineering wise brilliant but there is no pathway for the charge of get out through the hull.
It is still floating so I guess the lightning strike did not blow a hole in the hull, something I have heard of happening before. Guess the buyer would have to allow for replacing the standing rigging for a start. Then there is all those lovely electronics....
The Goose got a lot of work from its very experienced owners (who are also very good sailors) before it sailed around Oz a couple of years ago. Damn pity about the lightning strike.
Select to expand quoteYara said..lydia said..Ramona said..
This is not quite ready for auction but may appeal to someone. Cape Barren Goose 37 has suffered a lightning strike.
www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/Circa-1976--Cape-Barren--Goose-37--Yacht/202860746
This one would be tricky given the design of the Jorbert mast base.
The mast base does not touch the bottom of the hull, so engineering wise brilliant but there is no pathway for the charge of get out through the hull.
It is still floating so I guess the lightning strike did not blow a hole in the hull, something I have heard of happening before. Guess the buyer would have to allow for replacing the standing rigging for a start. Then there is all those lovely electronics....
More importantly is the whole mast ring frame.
any corrosion or crevice cracking and the whole thing is toast.
Still got the mast frame pins from woodyard somewhere, got hit by lightning, blew the filler over the bottom of the pins right away and fried the pins as the that was way for the charge to get out of the boat.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
I really wanted to buy this yacht about 12 years ago but was seen off by someone who got there first. I did not have the readies at the time! The Kalik 33 is slightly faster than a UFO 34 and an SS34 and would be my pick of the 3.
Fibreglass hull with a teak over ply deck and going by the asking price there could be issues with the deck. Worth a look though!
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/miranda/sail-boats/kalik-33-yacht/1276206436
Yes, I linked to my own post! Price drop to seven grand.
"33 foot Kalik 33 for sale priced for quick sale new mainsail, 2 headsails, Yanmar 2QM diesel engine
google sailboat data for more details.
more pics to come shortly along with further details, great sailing boat perfect for twilight racing.
NEEDS ALOT OF WORK"
I could just about guarantee the teak deck has to go. Still not much money for one of the very few boats in this size that's better than an SS34!
