Vadim Luppo, Автор в Examples of sailboats from 1000 euro

Bostrøm 31-2 with a new Yanmar engine for 5900 euros!

Friends, today we have a Bostrøm 31-2 with a new Yanmar engine and a lot of upgrades for 5900 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 9.33 meters
Beam: 2.76 meters
Draft: 1.80 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

A good, sturdy and well-maintained boat. A large number of both major and minor improvements.

All wooden elements have been restored. The gelcoat has been updated. A new antifouling. USB sockets are installed.

The interior has been slightly redesigned: the charts table has been removed for more space in the cabin and an enlarged sleeping place.

The mast and standing rigging have been checked this year. A new spray hood and a cockpit tent have been sewn.

There is a stove, sink and refrigerator in the galley.

A new starter battery and two house ones. New electrical wiring.

A lot of work has been done with the engine. A more powerful Yanmar 3GM-30F 27 hp was installed in 2023. The fuel system is completely new. New transmission. Engine room with new insulation.

The sails are in average condition and will probably last for several more seasons. Mainsail, two different-sized staysails, a storm staysail and a spinnaker.

Only the VHF radio station and Raymarine instruments with Windex are visible, which have not yet been plugged in. There is also a dinghy (inflatable boat) with a 4 hp engine, which are included in the price — this is a very big plus.

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Biscay 36 Ketch with a Volvo Penta engine for 26 100 euros!

Friends, today we have a Biscay 36 Ketch with a Volvo Penta engine for 26 100 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 10.95 meters
Beam: 3.28 meters
Draft: 1.70 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

Another interesting ketch. In total, about 25 hulls were produced and some of them are still not only afloat, but also participate in one of the most famous round-the-world races — the Golden Globe Race. Moreover, three such boats have already been registered for the 2026 race.

This yacht looks well-maintained and has many upgrades.

A new antifouling was applied. The hull, deck and rigging are in good condition.

A galley with everything you need. A dedicated toilet.

There is a heater.

A huge set of sails: the new genoa 2022 on a furler with UV protection, a mainsail with a lazy bag in good condition, a mizzen with a lazy bag, a trisail, a storm staysail, a spinnaker and other spare sails.

The Volvo Penta MD22 58 hp engine works like clockwork. There is a bow thruster.

The deck is covered with natural teak. The wood looks good. There is an anchor winch with an anchor and 50 meters of chain on the bow. There are solar panels for autonomy.

There is a lot of useful and expensive equipment on the boat: wind autopilot, chartplotter, Furuno radar, common autopilot, VHF with AIS, echo sounder and anemometer (it says that there are some problems).

There is also a life raft, GPS tracker, lifebuoys and more.

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Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus Ketch with an updated Yanmar engine for 30 700 euros!

Friends, today we have a Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus Ketch with an updated Yanmar engine and new sails for 30 700 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 10.55 meters
Beam: 3.05 meters
Draft: 1.40 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

A very beautiful boat that is being sold by a guy who has a blog on YouTube. To be honest, I haven’t watched his videos, but there is a link to his channel in the ad.

However, I see that the boat is very well-maintained and updated.

Firstly, it immediately strikes that the interior has been redesigned. The owner managed to avoid the “IKEA” effect. The boat turned out to be very cozy.

A brand new galley with new stove, plumbing and a roomy refrigerator. All hatches and portholes have been replaced. New seacocks.

There is a separate aft cabin. Fully dedicated toilet with electric flush, septic tank and new plumbing.

The sails are brand new: a staysail with UV protection, a mainsail and a mizzen. There are covers for the last two.

The Yanmar 55 hp 2000 engine was overhauled in 2023, and runs like clockwork.

There is also a wind autopilot (this is a fairly expensive device ~ 5K euros), a chartplotter, solar panels, an anemometer, compass, a new life raft, life jackets and much more.

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Hanse 388 with a Yanmar engine for 195 000 euros!

Friends, today we have a Hanse 388 with a Yanmar engine for 195 000 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 11.41 meters
Beam: 3.90 meters
Draft: 2.06 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

Usually I don’t do reviews on such boats, but I decided to make an exception. This is 2019 yacht, and it has been in the hands of one family. It can be seen that the boat has never been chartered and its condition is close to ideal.

An important thing is that the boats of 2019 are often found in a new condition. They had been bought, but when the pandemic began, sailing ended almost all over the world, and the owners lost interest over time due to they can’t sail, but have to pay the mooring fee.

There is also exactly the same Hanse in our marina, and the owner is very happy with the boat, travels a lot and participates in competitions.

This boat has an extended package of additional options. Improved oak interior finish. Lithium batteries with smart charging. Bow thruster with a separate battery.

Yanmar 3JH5E engine with a power of 39 hp is installed.

The deck made of natural teak looks very beautiful.

Two steering wheels. A good chartplotter in the cockpit with all the necessary instruments.

Many complain about the quality of Hanse fittings (for example, door locks quickly fail, etc.). Judging by the ad, the owner has eliminated these disadvantages.

A complete set of new sails, including even Code0. There is a lazy bag. The self-tacking staysail is on the furling.

A new cockpit tent has been sewn, in which you can stand up to your full height.

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Hallberg-Rassy Monsun with an updated Volvo Penta MD2030 engine for 21 900 euros!

Friends, today we have a Hallberg-Rassy Monsun with an updated Volvo Penta MD2030 engine and a bow-thruster for 21 900 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 9.37 meters
Beam: 2.87 meters
Draft: 1.40 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

Very beautiful and well-maintained Monsun 31. It can be seen that the boat is owned by an experienced sailor who not only traveled on it, but also managed to participate in competitions on it and take prizes (judging by the photos with diplomas).

The classic interior is in excellent condition. New Lewmar hatches were installed. A new antifouling was applied. The ad has a link to Google Disc with more than 120 photos, if you’re interested, you can see how a really well–maintained yacht should look 😉

A new water heater is installed. A good stove with an oven, two sinks and a refrigerator. There is “smart” charging and a solar panel.

The sails inventory is not new, but in good condition. There are covers on the mainsail and the staysail. There is also a storm staysail and a spinnaker. All the running rigging looks new.

The boat has a 2003 Volvo Penta MD2030 engine. The engine is fully functional and has always been serviced on time. There is also a bow-thruster. This boat is very hard controlled in reverse, so the bow-thruster is very good.

There is a spray hood and a cockpit tent. A bathing ladder at the stern. Among the disadvantages, I would note the absence of an anchor winch with a chain on the bow.

The photo shows a chartplotter, autopilot and VHF radio station, there is also an echo sounder.

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Bavaria 36 with a Volvo Penta engine for 49 800 euros!

Friends, today we have a Bavaria 36 with a Volvo Penta engine for 49 800 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 11.40 meters
Beam: 3.60 meters
Draft: 1.65 meters
Sleeps: 8
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

Nice and well maintained Bavaria 36 (in fact, the boat is almost 38 feet).

Three cabins, separate toilet with shower. Fresh water supply is 150+150 liters. There is also a separate hot water tank.

The boat belongs to the family and has never been chartered.

There is a Webasto and an air dryer.

New starter and house batteries.

Two anchor winches with a chain (at the bow and at the stern).

Sails: mainsail with a new lazy bag and a staysail on a furling.

The Volvo Penta engine has a power of 29 hp.

The boat and engine were serviced in 2024.

There is also a lot of useful equipment: a new chartplotter with an echo sounder, a duplicate chartplotter on the chart table, an autopilot, a wind strength and direction meter, VHF and much more.

For an extra fee, you can pick up an inflatable boat with a 6 hp outboard. I would try to bargain and pick it up for free.

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Elan 43 with a Yanmar engine for 32 700 euros!

Friends, today we have an Elan 43 with a Yanmar engine for 32 700 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 13.45 meters
Beam: 4.00 meters
Draft: 1.95 meters
Sleeping places: 9
Toilet (head): 2
Shower: yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A reliable and seaworthy 43 ft boat. The boat is fully ready for living on board or long trips. The price for such a boat can start from 65K euros in the Mediterranean!

Three cabins, two toilets and a shower. There is also a hot and cold shower in the cockpit.

The boat looks very well-maintained inside. The wooden elements are in good condition. New plumbing. I really like the solution with a partition with windows between the salon and the forward cabin. It looks very cozy. What do you think? 🙂

The galley is equipped with everything you need: a new stove with an oven, two sinks and a refrigerator.

The owner says that the sails are in average condition and most likely will last for several more seasons, although they look good in the photo. There is a cover for the mainsail and a staysail on a furler with UV protection. Electric winch is installed in the cockpit.

The Yanmar 4JHBE engine was serviced on time and works like clockwork.

The boat is covered with teak, and it should definitely be replaced in the cockpit. This is quite expensive. You can think about replacing it with an artificial teak.

The boat also has a new chartplotter, anchor winch + 100 meters of chain, anemometer, compass, inflatable boat and much more.

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Amigo 23 with a Yanmar engine for 1000 euros!

Friends, today we have an Amigo 23 with a Yanmar engine for 1000 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 6.80 meters
Beam: 2.30 meters
Draft: 1.12 meters
Sleeps: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

There is very little information about the boat in the ad, but this can often be an interesting offer.

The boat has been in the same hands for the last 30 years, and it looks like the owner has been keeping a good eye on it.

The most important advantage is the working inboard Yanmar 7.5 hp engine.

The interior and cushions look good.

A full galley with a stove and sink with fresh and seawater.

The toilet is located in the forward cabin. Most likely it is a bio toilet. It looks new.

There is a Wallas 1400 heater in the cabin. The ad says that it works properly.

The sails: mainsail with a cover and roller furler genoa.

The autopilot is visible in the photo. It’s very good that it’s available. In fact, you pay for the autopilot, and the boat is a bonus 🙂

I also see a bracket for a chartplotter or tablet, perhaps some of this is also on the boat.

There is a spray hood and an anchor in the stern. This is also a very good advantage.

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Albin Viggen with Tohatsu engine for only 5 euros!

Friends, today we have the most interesting find — an Albin Viggen with Tohatsu engine for only 5 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 7.10 meters
Beam: 2.24 meters
Draft: 1.11 meters
Sleeps: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

Yes, it’s not a typo. The boat is given as a gift to a person who is ready to take care of her.

When I found this ad, the boat cost 200 euros, and even then it was a very interesting offer. Now the owner is ready to give it away for free.

The boat is already very well-maintained and has good updates, for example, new halyards, teak in the cockpit, an entrance shield made of darkened glass.

The interior and cushions are in good condition. There is a galley with an alcohol stove and sink. The toilet is located in the forward cabin.

The sails look good. Mainsail with a cover and a staysail on a furling. The wiring of the halyards to the cockpit has been done.

The Tohatsu outboard engine has recently been serviced, but sometimes it’s malfunctioning. The owner says it’s probably because of the carburetor. You need to look at the place.

There is a spray hood and cockpit cushions. There is an anchor with a chain on the stern.

Perhaps there are some navigation devices on the boat, then this boat may turn out to be a real treasure.

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Beneteau First 305 with a Volvo Penta engine for 11 900 euros!

Friends, today we have a Beneteau First 305 with a Volvo Penta engine for 11 900 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 9.30 meters
Beam: 3.20 meters
Draft: 1.70 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

A nice and well-maintained boat with lots of upgrades. The keel bolts have been replaced, this is a very important update. The underwater part was painted.

The interior looks good. There’s a new refrigerator in the galley. There is a smoke detector.

New electric toilet with septic tank. All hoses have been replaced.

New batteries. There is a solar panel.

Full set of sails: mainsail with a lazy bag and a staysail on a furler. The sails are not new, but in good condition. There is also a spinnaker.

The Volvo Penta 2002 engine has been serviced on time and works well.

There is an anchor winch with remote control.

There is also a new chartplotter, autopilot, VHF and more.

The photo shows an inflatable boat, which can also be picked up along with the boat.