mflave007 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi guys im tryin to get back into sailing and need your help in buying a boat. How much is this worth? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/mflave007/starboard.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/mflave007/stern.jpg The ad says "1984 Nacra 5.8 catamaran, trailer, mainsail, jib, cat trax beach hauler, 2 murray's harnesses, 2 dagger boards, rudders. Boat is in fair condition. Hulls could use a cleaning and some paint, tramp is in good shape, sails aren't crisp but they are in good condition. I am not an experienced sailor but the rigging could use some re-working/organization. This is a high performance boat, capable of speeds over 15 knots. This boat could really shine with some effort and provided years of fun. Must go....make an offer." thanks -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NacraPhelia628 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Is this boat kept on land or moored in the water? The pictures make it look like it has a fair amount of 'sludge' on the bottom of the hulls. My boat was made around the same time and I think it is worth around $3500 (maybe a bit more but mine is in very good knick). Find out what number the boat is, offer him $1000-$1500 and when he says "not enough", tell him he's dreaming and make the same offer in about a fortnight to a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRACELAND1216 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum. After looking at the photos the boat is in poor to fair condition. It would take alot of time and money to bring this boat upto a reasonable condition to race but it could be sailed as is for fun. To bring it up to scratch for racing it would need a new mainsail, bridle jib kit,stays, trap wires and probly all new ropes and possibly some new blocks. If the boat has been sitting in the water for some time without a proper epoxy barrier problems with the fibreglass could be an issue too. I reckon around a $1,000 depending on the condition of the trailer and sailbox? and other equipment, you might be better to wait for a boat in good to very good condition and pay more but will still be cheaper in the long run then buying this one as this is a very old boat. Regards Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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REV YUKKA II Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 at least you know it dosn't leak! i would agree with josh and steve $1000- $1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NacraPhelia628 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I just did a quick google search for this add and noticed that Mike and the boat for sale are not located in Australia. see: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/349891213.html Mike, this boat has $500US on it which equates to about $630 Australian dollars. At that price offer him $350-$400US and you are laughing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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