Hi,

We are thinking about going sailing for the next 2-3 years, we have been preparing ourselves to it so decision has been made. Right now it's the time to choose the right boat for us.
Our destination will be South Pacific and Australia mainly. Maybe later on we will decide to go further but we'll see where life will take us.
We do not want to rush our trip but fast sailing boat is always a big plus! I have been racing for over 14 years so it's important for me. For my wife probably comfort is the most important :)
Most of the time there will be only 2 of us.

The boat which we are thinking about is:
1993 Adams 42

http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/dealer/used/OAG-AD-1707952/1993-ADAMS-42

What do you think about it.

Thanks!

Of course I will have survey done before we will make any decision. I do not trust myself that much. That probably will be worth every $ spent on survey.
To be honest, after buying a yacht I would prefer to spent as less money on add ons as possible to be able to support us for longer time cruising.

Any ideas what else she's lacking of? Water maker, solar panels, freezer etc?
Thanks in advance!

It doesn't look like a typical Adams design to me but as it is Australian Registered you should be able look up the designer and builder.

There is a lot of info on this site. www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/ship-registration/transferring-ownership-australian-general-register-vessel and you will see her listed here

www.amsa.gov.au/vessels/shipping-registration/list-of-registered-ships/

By the looks of her she will heavier displacement, maybe 13 to 14 tonnes and has been built as an ocean cruiser. The rig is set up well with furlers on both inner and outer fore stays, and jumper stays and forward swept spreaders at the peak of the inner fore stay which should eliminate any need for running backstays.

From the listing description she seems to be fully equipped and the engine is recently fitted new. He does hint at some minor problems. They become big problems if not tended to.

It is a steel hull with timber decks so you really need to check the deck out thoroughly and especially at the deck to hull joints. If there are leaks there may be major problems. As with all steel hulls, rust can be a big problem.

If everything is right with this yacht, it is capable of taking you around the world, but, for a yacht like this and what you intend, spend the money and have it surveyed by someone who really knows steel yachts.

Price wise I think it is about where the market is for this yacht. It all depends on the survey. If you can get it for $45,000 I think you would be doing quite well.

Cheers.

THank you all soo much for the effort of replying! It gives us more confidence in going further with our purchase. We obviously haven't decided yet on this boat but in the next few days we will be making detailed inspection of the boat and once I will know more about it I will update it here. It's a big step for us, and we do not want to rush it and make as informed decision as possible and on the other side we want to get our new home ASAP :) That's probably totally normal thing :)

Hi Cisco,

Thanks for detailed explanation!
In the next few days I will know more about the boat and will post detailed info!