The link hasn't worked.
Is this to race at Cronulla or somewhere else?
What are the limitations you have?
what about a ross830 or young 88 both a bit faster

http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/dealer/used/OAG-AD-7574226/1983-YOUNG-88?cr=2&psq=%28%28%28Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%26%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%29%29%26BoatAll%3Dkeyword%5Byoung%5D%29%26Make%3D%5BYOUNG%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium

www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-3279642/1989-ROSS-830?cr=4&psq=%28%28%28Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%26%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%29%29%26BoatType%3D%5BSail%5D%29%26BoatAll%3Dkeyword%5Bross%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium

Thank you for both foryour comments.
I have looked at them and it was an opener.
I will keep you informed of my progress

Great boat, we have a 1984 one.
I think it looks pretty good, has some nice gear. I would just get motor properly assessed as this would be about 5-6k for a fully reconed Bukh.
Also what condition is the rigging in.

Hi Bundeenboy

In the original post you said you are limited in the size of boat you can put on your mooring which makes me think you might prefer a larger boat

Is there any possibility of upping the length allowed on your mooring because here in Tassie if there is room around the mooring for a larger boat MAST who regulate the moorings will change the length of the mooring to suit a longer boat

Regards Don

Quick question are you taking the bride sailing if so there are only two option in that range, north shore 27 and cav 28.
Why?
Each has a proper enclosed stand up head With a proper door.
Sorry.
Girls don't camp! (Not for long anyway)

felixdcat said..
Use strategy: get your friend to make an offer very very low and then top it Worked for me

This is very bad advice. It is dishonest. How would you like that approach used on you if you were selling a boat ?

Thanks Twodogs,
I am looking at the adams on the weekend.

I agree with everything you said.
I will try and estimate what it will cost to make it good again, and do I have the time.
The S&S looks in great condition. I am viewing that on Monday.

So I have to ask the question. Why let down? Rust?

Sectorsteve said..

zilla said...

felixdcat said..
Use strategy: get your friend to make an offer very very low and then top it Worked for me

This is very bad advice. It is dishonest. How would you like that approach used on you if you were selling a boat ?

This ****s me also and is why I hate ebay

Not at all it is making good use of a buyers market, had it done to me when I sold my Farr that what gave me the idea, the guy that did it was not that clever..... he use the same phone number .
Was not in a rush selling so I did not fall in the trap!
Ebay is different some peeps get family and friends to bid to up the price and when you make an offer it is a binding contract. That is dishonest in my book.
Prefer dealing with peeps doing strategy than time wasters that come to have a look and pick every little scratches to offer a ridiculous price, most of the time they don't have any intention to buy the boat, or want to go for a sea trial. I ask for a $100 deposit to go not refundable if the deal is not done except if the boat has a big fault not mentioned at first inspection (leaking water, dead engine.....)

Look at all the rest Bundee, but the Northshore 27 is a beautiful little boat.
Dad had one with a furling heady, sailed it single handed no worries, club raced, had a ball with a couple of his mates.
Best boat he had.

I have looked at the Adams 8, and the Swarbrick SJ8 which both require considerable work. My feelings are I would rather pay more and get a better boat but I really enjoyed the speed of them in very light winds.
I have not been able to contact the owner of Boss Ross. If anyone can help me here it would be good.

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-3943460/1985-Swarbrick-Swarbrick-S80 via @boatsalescomau

I finally bought the boat I wanted.
I had two inspections and a sail
I picked it up this morning and put it on its new home.
I am relieved and happy.
Its a light weight racer/cruiser.
I would like to give a big thanks to all those who offered me help in this decision.

I thought the northshore was nice....been following your adventure. Enjoy the new ride. Will look for it next tine i am surfing mainbar..

My new purchase is berthed at C4 @ CYCA until the new year.
Anyone interested is welcome to look at it.
A name change is on the cards, and I am guessing I just do that when I register it in my name.
As the servey is three years old I expect it will have to come out of the water to be inspected before any company will insure it?
I am having another look at it today and will start to make plans as to the work that 'needs to be done'.
Initially I am having the rigging checked, and will go from there.
I have benefited greatly from all the advice so far. Please feel free to continue.