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That looks like a really well set up yacht.
Big enough but not too big. I especially like the halyard/control line set up on the mast. The two head sails on furlers makes for very easy handling in strong weather.
Fit out is beautiful.
+++ Three cylinder Bukh and looks to have a eutectic fridge.
+++ Three blade streaming prop.
+++ Love the lantern over saloon table.
-The only concern I have is maintenance of the centre board.
Around the buoys or around the world I think it fits the bill.
The owners having returned overseas could make this an opportunity to buy at a good price.
Here you go. That raised freeboard is more than a tad polarising but for offshore sailing it is probably a net benefit, as long as it was done well structurally and not too heavy.
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Here you go. That raised freeboard is more than a tad polarising but for offshore sailing it is probably a net benefit, as long as it was done well structurally and not too heavy.
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It polarises me to the stage of really hoping someone takes a grinder to it, quickly!
Ahhh, the old Battlestar, ex Superstar - what a beast! One of the classic Peterson pintail machines. She went from the quickest thing in the country to being significantly out-designed and out-built in just a few months but like all that style, she was a great looking creation until they did the cruising conversion.
I was drooling over her at MHYC when I was 15 or 16 and Syd Fisher had chartered her while he waited for his Peterson 46. Syd invited me out to the winter series race, where we had very few crew and most of them ended up chatting with the women on board, leaving a rather small teenager with the kite sheet in one hand and the brace or blooper sheet in the other, with my arms gradually getting longer! Lucky it was light and Syd was in his mellow mood, which he normally kept very well hidden.
I did a bit of racing on her when she had been sold and renamed Battlestar and still remember the feeling of her trucking along upwind under that vaaaast number one.
She seems to have been loved, which is nice, and looks a lot nicer down below these days.
Select to expand quoteChris 249 said..r13 said..
Here you go. That raised freeboard is more than a tad polarising but for offshore sailing it is probably a net benefit, as long as it was done well structurally and not too heavy.
www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/397967475532253/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment
It polarises me to the stage of really hoping someone takes a grinder to it, quickly!
Ahhh, the old Battlestar, ex Superstar - what a beast! One of the classic Peterson pintail machines. She went from the quickest thing in the country to being significantly out-designed and out-built in just a few months but like all that style, she was a great looking creation until they did the cruising conversion.
I was drooling over her at MHYC when I was 15 or 16 and Syd Fisher had chartered her while he waited for his Peterson 46. Syd invited me out to the winter series race, where we had very few crew and most of them ended up chatting with the women on board, leaving a rather small teenager with the kite sheet in one hand and the brace or blooper sheet in the other, with my arms gradually getting longer! Lucky it was light and Syd was in his mellow mood, which he normally kept very well hidden.
I did a bit of racing on her when she had been sold and renamed Battlestar and still remember the feeling of her trucking along upwind under that vaaaast number one.
She seems to have been loved, which is nice, and looks a lot nicer down below these days.
A great story to be remembered Chris.
Thanks.
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It polarises me to the stage of really hoping someone takes a grinder to it, quickly!
I am with you on that. Of no benefit at all.
I had ENVY II, a 42 ft flat topper and there was no way a swimmer could board without a ladder.
Beats me why some people think they know better than the designer.
Select to expand quoteChris 249 said..r13 said..
Here you go. That raised freeboard is more than a tad polarising but for offshore sailing it is probably a net benefit, as long as it was done well structurally and not too heavy.
www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/397967475532253/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment
It polarises me to the stage of really hoping someone takes a grinder to it, quickly!
Ahhh, the old Battlestar, ex Superstar - what a beast! One of the classic Peterson pintail machines. She went from the quickest thing in the country to being significantly out-designed and out-built in just a few months but like all that style, she was a great looking creation until they did the cruising conversion.
I was drooling over her at MHYC when I was 15 or 16 and Syd Fisher had chartered her while he waited for his Peterson 46. Syd invited me out to the winter series race, where we had very few crew and most of them ended up chatting with the women on board, leaving a rather small teenager with the kite sheet in one hand and the brace or blooper sheet in the other, with my arms gradually getting longer! Lucky it was light and Syd was in his mellow mood, which he normally kept very well hidden.
I did a bit of racing on her when she had been sold and renamed Battlestar and still remember the feeling of her trucking along upwind under that vaaaast number one.
She seems to have been loved, which is nice, and looks a lot nicer down below these days.
"A tad polarising......" - bingo. "Supertruck" was built by a truck builder in Melb - Marshall Lethlean iirc - and TomS and his crack crew came up to flog the Syd teams in the trials for the 77 Admirals Cup and was first Vic yacht selected in the Aust Admirals Cup team. I well remember watching from the gap as she sailed out of the heads south in a 15kt southerly from level to leeward of Rags (think was a Frers45 then) with better speed as well as height and drove Syd totally mental. See video here race 1 of the 77 cup - those big genoas must have been more than 150% iirc they had 170% back then? Complete nightmare to tack. And those bloopers............won't start on them...........
www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAB9BSSK12BGHWWRWO24F8QKQMG-UK-ADMIRALS-CUP/query/Cup
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/currawong-30/277143
Another MD7A that won't start!
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Another MD7A that won't start!
Would just need a fuel bleed. I suspect this is more likely a 1975 build if it has a MD7a. Nice solid boat and good value at 10 grand.
Morning All,
I am making my first yacht sale and after some feedback on the process.
I haven't had any calls so far so after some advice on how/ where best to advertise from those who have been through this before.
Compared to the other Farr B30s its competitively priced, last one I saw in WA sold for $45k about 6 months ago, theres two others in QLD for $37k and $70k. Could also be that its winter and people aren't looking but 0 calls is a little strange.
If you were looking to buy are there any other pictures you would want to see? Or more specific information in the description?
Also I have the yacht on the below websites as this is where I go to look, but should it be anywhere else?
Any standard contracts people use around warranties of product and information?
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/waikiki/sail-boats/farr-binks-30-monohull-sailing-yacht/1295032785
www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/1988-farr-b30/SSE-AD-7510103/?Cr=9
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
Jake888
Exactly when was the rigging renewed?
Waikiki?- Hawaii for some
Engine year, model?
Newly antifouled could be expected for that kind of dollars.
The market is small in WA. Borders open, people can travel-demand down.
You have to weigh up your price vs time to sell. Holding costs.
Asking prices do not reflect actual sell price.
No calls indicate on the surface that price might need to be reduced.
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Jake888
Exactly when was the rigging renewed?
Waikiki?- Hawaii for some
Engine year, model?
Newly antifouled could be expected for that kind of dollars.
The market is small in WA. Borders open, people can travel-demand down.
You have to weigh up your price vs time to sell. Holding costs.
Asking prices do not reflect actual sell price.
No calls indicate on the surface that price might need to be reduced.
Thanks Yara, appreciate the input and I will update with the above info.
Holding cost is fairly low, I own the mooring its on, so if it takes 12 months to sell then so be it. That said I also bought another larger boat and I don't think that patience is shared by all those in the household, if you get my drift.
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Morning All,
I am making my first yacht sale and after some feedback on the process.
I haven't had any calls so far so after some advice on how/ where best to advertise from those who have been through this before.
Compared to the other Farr B30s its competitively priced, last one I saw in WA sold for $45k about 6 months ago, theres two others in QLD for $37k and $70k. Could also be that its winter and people aren't looking but 0 calls is a little strange.
If you were looking to buy are there any other pictures you would want to see? Or more specific information in the description?
Also I have the yacht on the below websites as this is where I go to look, but should it be anywhere else?
Any standard contracts people use around warranties of product and information?
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/waikiki/sail-boats/farr-binks-30-monohull-sailing-yacht/1295032785
www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/1988-farr-b30/SSE-AD-7510103/?Cr=9
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
Tough market in WA at the moment. There is a Cole 32 nearby that is a delightful boat that is down to 29 grand!
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Morning All,
I am making my first yacht sale and after some feedback on the process.
I haven't had any calls so far so after some advice on how/ where best to advertise from those who have been through this before.
Compared to the other Farr B30s its competitively priced, last one I saw in WA sold for $45k about 6 months ago, theres two others in QLD for $37k and $70k. Could also be that its winter and people aren't looking but 0 calls is a little strange.
If you were looking to buy are there any other pictures you would want to see? Or more specific information in the description?
Also I have the yacht on the below websites as this is where I go to look, but should it be anywhere else?
Any standard contracts people use around warranties of product and information?
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/waikiki/sail-boats/farr-binks-30-monohull-sailing-yacht/1295032785
www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/1988-farr-b30/SSE-AD-7510103/?Cr=9
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/farr-binks-30-fixed-keel/277004
Tough market in WA at the moment. There is a Cole 32 nearby that is a delightful boat that is down to 29 grand!
My call is the market has turned.
This is probably the result of interest rate rises and the winter.
I sold my last boat sight unseen for the asking price in the pandemic. That won't happen again for a while.
If you intend to sell do it now as the market will continue to soften and boats will be cheaper than they were before the last boom.
I believe the job market in WA is the reason yachts over there have become cheaper.
This WA yacht has had another price drop. A lot of boat for 28 grand!
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1292438139?campaign=DM404725&utm_content=&utm_source=trigger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=watchlist_pricedrop
Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
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Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
Nice boat, can you remember what it listed/sold for?
Select to expand quoteThat Cole has had quite a drop in asking price.
Cole 32 Sailing Boat
$28,000 Negotiable WAS $1,234,567
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Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
Nice boat, can you remember what it listed/sold for?
Free.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..0llie said..Ramona said..
Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
Nice boat, can you remember what it listed/sold for?
Free.
Ah ok , Owner says hull needs work/spraying so wondering if he got it for free maybe there's something amiss and now he's getting rid for that very reason.
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Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
Nice boat, can you remember what it listed/sold for?
Free.
Ah ok , Owner says hull needs work/spraying so wondering if he got it for free maybe there's something amiss and now he's getting rid for that very reason.
This is a well known boat that has been discussed on this forum previously when it was last up for sale. All boats need work and it's not unusual for boats to be given away or almost given away. Mine for example was pretty much a gift when the owner was incapacitated. In this case the owner looks like he is leaving.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..0llie said..Ramona said..0llie said..Ramona said..
Gelignite is back at a reasonable price! Feel free to Google how this boat was made.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sail-boats/35-custom-sailing-yacht-gelignite-one-of-a-kind-/1295414343
Nice boat, can you remember what it listed/sold for?
Free.
Ah ok , Owner says hull needs work/spraying so wondering if he got it for free maybe there's something amiss and now he's getting rid for that very reason.
This is a well known boat that has been discussed on this forum previously when it was last up for sale. All boats need work and it's not unusual for boats to be given away or almost given away. Mine for example was pretty much a gift when the owner was incapacitated. In this case the owner looks like he is leaving.
Well that is/ or was a truly interesting proposition. I hope the right sort of person got hold of her
Swanson 27 with a deck/cabin off a later model. One of Jonathon's specials. Metal Gleam would have this looking pretty smart with about 30 minutes of scrubbing!
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/artarmon/sail-boats/swanson-27-well-respected-sailing-yachts-clean-up-or-we-can-diesel-cheap-/1295593679
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Swanson 27 with a deck/cabin off a later model. One of Jonathon's specials. Metal Gleam would have this looking pretty smart with about 30 minutes of scrubbing!
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/artarmon/sail-boats/swanson-27-well-respected-sailing-yachts-clean-up-or-we-can-diesel-cheap-/1295593679
So that is what the cruising cabin looks like.............not bad...........Zzzzzz if you are still looking for one don't shoot yourself in the foot again and miss this one.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Swanson-27-Incredibly-Tough-Yacht
This is a stunner and seems a good price.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-44-meltemi/277507
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This is a stunner and seems a good price.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-44-meltemi/277507
Looks beautiful although I wouldn't want to single hand it or be constantly maintaining the timber work
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This is a stunner and seems a good price.
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-44-meltemi/277507
That indeed is good value. Not sure what has been done to the teak deck. Looks a bit like an epoxy finish! It's one of those boats that when in Ulladulla you can't stop purving at!
If the primary winches were shifted aft and the mainsheet went either side to winches near the wheel like modern yachts that would be easy to sail solo.
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This is a stunner and seems a good price.
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ps://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-44-meltemi/277507
That indeed is good value. Not sure what has been done to the teak deck. Looks a bit like an epoxy finish! It's one of those boats that when in Ulladulla you can't stop purving at!
If the primary winches were shifted aft and the mainsheet went either side to winches near the wheel like modern yachts that would be easy to sail solo.
Even if the primary winches were shifted aft the headsails are still enormous :(.
Still a lovely boat at a great price subject of course to an inspection as there are so many things you just can't asess no matter how many pictures are in an ad.
