This S&S looks a good buy.
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-39-an-ideal-cruising-liveaboard-ready-to-go/207980

MorningBird said..
My type of yacht. Just can't justify buying a bigger boat.

Same ..

saltiest1 said..

Ramona said..

Jode5 said..
This S&S looks a good buy.
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-39-an-ideal-cruising-liveaboard-ready-to-go/207980

That vessel moved to the top of my list after someone bought that Swan 44. Still another Swan 44 for sale in Sydney though for those that dream of a lottery win.

I just went through it today.

And???

Still on Yachthub!

Externally great. Good bones too. All timberwork below needs cleaning up.
Sails a bit old but functional. Hf is crusty old thing and only 90 litres fuel. Bilge had a fair bit of diesel in it.
Bolt on keel. Very solid boat. Looks to need about $25k to head for a crossing.
None of the instruments work (log wind etc) but new AIS and plotter. Very old auto pilot. Gas bottle hung over stern.
Lot of work needed for this to be a comfy offshore boat but will put in an offer in the next few days.

saltiest1 said..
Externally great. Good bones too. All timberwork below needs cleaning up.
Sails a bit old but functional. Hf is crusty old thing and only 90 litres fuel. Bilge had a fair bit of diesel in it.
Bolt on keel. Very solid boat. Looks to need about $25k to head for a crossing.
None of the instruments work (log wind etc) but new AIS and plotter. Very old auto pilot. Gas bottle hung over stern.
Lot of work needed for this to be a comfy offshore boat but will put in an offer in the next few days.

The TMQ4 autopilots are excellent.

I look straight at boat from my slip, it has some nice lines! Good luck with the offer!!

Mate!!! If there is no money left after you buy it,.............you cannot afford it.

If you are going to buy a Porche you need to be able to afford the price of a Porche mechanic.

Further, if the cost/value of a yacht is more than 10% of your nett worth, you also cannot afford it.

The above advices are "left brain thinking" i.e. logical, sage and wise.

If your "right brain thinking" i.e. illogical, emotional and pleasure seeking dominates, you could be headed for ruination of dreams and finances.

I have been down both of those roads and recommend the former rather than the latter.

cisco said..
Mate!!! If there is no money left after you buy it,.............you cannot afford it.

If you are going to buy a Porche you need to be able to afford the price of a Porche mechanic.

Further, if the cost/value of a yacht is more than 10% of your nett worth, you also cannot afford it.

The above advices are "left brain thinking" i.e. logical, sage and wise.

If your "right brain thinking" i.e. illogical, emotional and pleasure seeking dominates, you could be headed for ruination of dreams and finances.

I have been down both of those roads and recommend the former rather than the latter.

Cisco, I've got the boat and a Porsche and I can tell you the Volvo boat mechanic is more expensive.

Jode5 said..

Cisco, I've got the boat and a Porsche and I can tell you the Volvo boat mechanic is more expensive.

Well that is telling it like it is!!

saltiest1 said..
Looking good. I'm heading back for survey and sea trial next week so hoping completed by end of March.
If anyone is in the area at the time it'd be good to lift a glass with you and say hi.

Did you end up buying Blue Bottle??