Category: Sailboats from 1,000 to 3,000 euros

Friends! Today we have a compact and atmospheric sailboat that could be a great option for a first boat — a Benford 27 for only 1300 euro!

📍 Location: Sweden

Main parameters:

Length: 8.10 m
Beam: 2.64 m
Displacement: approx. 5 t
Sail area: 42 m²
Engine: Volvo Penta MD5, diesel
Hull: ferrocement

The boat is a classic Scandinavian design with a teak deck.

The hull is built of ferrocement, which makes it strong and able to withstand knocks against rocks or piers without trouble. It doesn’t rot, isn’t prone to corrosion or osmosis, and it retains heat while lasting for decades.

This boat also has an impressively smooth motion. There’s a specific measure called the Motion Comfort Ratio, and on the Benford 27 it’s higher than 98% of yachts of similar size. In simple terms, she handles rolling far more gently.

Equipped with a Volvo Penta MD5 diesel engine, a staysail and a furling genoa.

Inside there is a galley, an electric toilet with a septic tank, and a heater for warmth on cool days.

A good balance of coziness, simplicity, and seafaring reliability.
The bottom appears to be painted.

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Friends! Today we have a Vindö 30 — a charming Swedish sailboat of the classic school, designed by Karl Andersson. The price has been reduced to autumn level: only 1300 euro!

📍 Location: Sweden

Length: 9.1 meters (29 ft)
Beam: 2.45 meters
Draft: 1.31 meters
Sail area: 30 m²
Keel: long
Rig: masthead sloop
Galley: yes
Toilet (head): yes

This long-keeled sailboat is perfect for those who want to start their sailing life simply and calmly. It has faithfully served one family for more than ten years, offering many adventures in the archipelago.

The Vindö 30 has a beautiful silhouette and a timeless combination of fiberglass hull, varnished teak deck, and mahogany coachroof.

The sail plan includes a furling staysail, furling genoa, and a mainsail with two reefs. Both the mainsail and genoa are in good condition.

A new sprayhood and cockpit tent were installed in 2020, and in 2013 the boat received a fully overhauled engine. In recent years, the cushions, batteries, electric bilge pump, and USB outlets were upgraded.

Onboard you’ll find a toilet, Origo alcohol stove, cool box, compass, anchors, covers, and more. The saloon can be converted into a spacious double berth, making it comfortable for family cruising.

The boat has been well cared for, with new varnish applied every year, so even after the rain the wood stays dry. Yes, there are a few small jobs — for example, one window has a crack — but the boat is ready to sail today.

Vindö 30 is a blend of coziness, beauty, and reliability — a true Swedish classic that always attracts looks in the marina.

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Friends! Today we have a great example of how you can get a boat for just 1,000 euros and head straight to sea – the RJ85!

📍 Location: Sweden

Dimensions and specifications:
• LOA: 8.55 m
• LWL: 6.70 m
• Beam: 2.05 m
• Draft: 1.26 m
• Displacement: 2,150 kg
• Ballast: 1,260 kg
• Sail area: 20.62 m²

The boat is fully ready to sail — it’s already been tested during the 2025 season. An excellent opportunity to get a compact cruising yacht for a minimal investment. Thanks to the furling genoa and sheets led to the cockpit, it’s easy to handle single-handed.

Onboard equipment:
• 10 HP engine in good working condition
• Sails — jib and mainsail in good condition
• Furling genoa, halyards led to the cockpit
• Gas stove (2023)
• Fresh and seawater pump
• Lewmar winches
• Teak Laguna table
• Sprayhood in excellent condition
• Spinnaker (barely used)
• Full set of mooring lines, fenders, and anchors
• Solar panel

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Friends! Today we have Albin Vega — a Swedish sailing classic at a great price: just 1700 euro, and it comes with a marina berth!

📍 Location: Sweden

Key specs:
Length: 27.06 ft
Beam: 8.07 ft
Draft: 3.77 ft
Engine: Albin O22 (inboard) + Mercury 4HP (outboard)
Berths: 4

This Vega is well maintained and comes with a solid sail inventory. She’s currently afloat and includes a berth at Bullandö Marina (summer and winter), with haul-out/launch services, electricity, water, showers, sauna, restaurant, and grocery store — all on site.

The inboard engine was factory overhauled in the early 2000s. Currently, there’s an issue with oil pressure — the oil pump might need repair.

Also included is a 15-year-old Mercury 4HP long-shaft 2-stroke outboard.

Equipment highlights:
– Furling headsail
– Mainsail with cover
– Sprayhood
– Bow platform with ladder
– 4 berths with fresh cushions + extra foam mattresses in the forward cabin
– 2 solar panels with charge controller
– Anchor with rode
– Aluminum winter cover frame
– 2-burner gas stove
– Freshwater tank + separate seawater tap in the galley
– Garmin plotter
– New marine toilet
– Lines, life jackets, cushions, and various gear included

This is a great chance to own a proven Vega with solid history — and that rare bonus: a berth in a full-service marina.

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Friends! Today we have a simple, quick, and lively boat — Granada 27 for just 1000 euros!

Location: Sweden

Specifications:
Length: 8.28 m
Beam: 2.78 m
Draft: 1.75 m
Engine: Yanmar YSB8, 8 hp
Fuel tank: 15 L
Water tank: 50 L
Berths: 5

A great example of a compact boat for just 1K euros — ideal for beginners or anyone looking for an easy, budget-friendly way into sailing. All lines are led aft to the cockpit — solo sailing made simple.

The hull is well maintained. In 2024, the bottom was stripped and repainted with fresh layers of epoxy primer and antifouling.

The engine is not new, but it’s a reliable, well-kept Yanmar. In 2024: new impeller, seawater filter added, fresh oil, and a full set of spare belts, gaskets, and parts included. Starts without hesitation.

Sails:
– Two jibs (one with a repair, one barely used)
– Genoa — in good condition
– Mainsail — old but serviceable

Below deck: galley, new (2024) porta-potty, 230V shore power, USB ports, and a Chinese diesel heater.

Minor flaw: some cosmetic work needed on the cabin ceiling, but nothing critical. Optional extras available: winter cover system, supports, tarpaulin — I’d try bargaining to get them included for free.

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Friends, today we have an Albin Accent with an inboard Yanmar engine for only 2200 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.05 meters
Beam: 2.77 meters
Draft: 1.54 meters
Sleeping places: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A good and quite seaworthy boat. There are only a few owners in the entire history of ownership.

The boat is clean and tidy. The cushions were reupholstered. The internal wood is in good condition.

Two important components have been replaced: new seacocks and a relatively new standing rigging. These are very important and expensive updates.

New hatch in the forward cabin.

Along the starboard side, there is a galley with an alcohol stove and a sink with two taps (fresh and seawater). The new Porta Potti toilet.

Sails: mainsail with a cover and genoa without a furling. There are also several genoas for different winds and a storm staysail with a spinnaker. The sheets and halyards are brought into the cockpit.

The boat has a Yanmar YSB8 diesel engine. There is no information about any problems with the engine in the ad. This engine is quite reliable, but you have to understand that the engine is not new.

The boat has a chartplotter, VHF, anemometer, lag and echo sounder. This equipment is quite enough to make a big passage.

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Friends, today we have a Maxi 95 with a dead engine for only 2500 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 9.50 meters
Beam: 3.20 meters
Draft: 1.55 meters
Sleeping places: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

In my opinion, this is a very interesting offer. A fully functional and well-maintained boat.

The interior has been slightly renovated. New cushions. The galley has been updated. A new faucet is installed — looks nice. New stove with oven.

The sails look great: a mainsail with a lazy bag and genoa on a furling. All the lines are out in the cockpit.

There is a spray hood. The boom traveler is made so that you can install a bimini. In general, it’s clear that the boat is in the hands of an experienced sailor.

The low price is due to the fact that the engine is not running. It’s actually not that scary. You can find an inexpensive refurbished engine or buy a new one (approx cost 7-10K). To be honest, I even see advantages in this.

Let’s do the math. The market price for such a Maxi 95 starts from 13-15K. It will be a more «tired» boat with an old engine. Most likely without equipment. People buy such a boat and, most likely, will sail on it and constantly fix the engine, which will often break down.

Here you can also buy a good boat with autopilot and put a brand-new engine on it, and it will cost less than 10K.

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Friends, today we have a Hallberg-Rassy Misil II with a new engine for just 2000 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 7.35 meters
Beam: 2.30 meters
Draft: 1.20 meters
Sleeping places: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A legendary and reliable Swedish-made boat. More than 50 years ago, about 600 hulls were produced, and most of them still sail the seas.

The modified long keel is my favorite type of keel. The boat has more maneuverability (compared to a common long keel), but at the same time it’s the same reliable and durable system without keel bolts.

The owner says that even at 17 m/s the boat is steady on course and feels confident.

The interior is well preserved, but the upholstery needs to be replaced in one place — this is not big a problem.

There is a galley with a stove and sink.

A complete set of sails. A mainsail with a cover, a staysail and a spinnaker with a spinnaker boom.

The engine on the boat is almost new — it’s a 2020 Suzuki 6 hp.

There is also a stationary VHF, two hand-held walkie-talkies, a compass, a new house battery, and more.

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Friends, today we have a Trapper 28 with a new BMW engine for just 2200 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.61meters
Beam: 2.80 meters
Draft: 1.45 meters
Sleeping places: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

Perhaps one of the most interesting offers in recent times for those who are looking for an inexpensive and well-maintained boat.

The interior is clean and neat. There is a galley with an alcohol stove. The toilet is located in the space between the saloon and the forward cabin.

The full set of sails includes a mainsail, a genoa on a furling with UV protection and a spinnaker. The sheets and halyards are brought in the cockpit, for the simplicity of setting sails even alone.

The old engine was replaced with a newer 7 hp BMW engine. To be honest, I didn’t face this engine model, but I think there is nothing unusual about it.

There is a small solar panel for charging the batteries. A new spray hood and a ladder for swimming in the stern.

The boat has a Raymarine chartplotter. There is no more information about the equipment.

You can also pick up props for winter storage with the boat.

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Friends, today we have a cozy sailing boat — the Albin Viggen for 2700 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 7.10 meters
Beam: 2.24 meters
Draft: 1.11 meters
Sleeping places: 4
Toilet: Bio
Galley: Yes

This small boat is in good condition and is perfect for those who plan to start their first sailing journey without big investments.

The engine on this yacht is an outboard. It works well and has been regularly maintained by the owner. In the last service, the carburetor was cleaned, and the filters were replaced.

The sails are in good condition, with a roller-furling genoa and a mainsail with a new cover.

Last year, the owner updated the sprayhood and the cushion covers in the cabin.

The galley is equipped with an alcohol stove.

The head is fitted with a bio toilet.

The owner provided very little information in the original listing; there may be some equipment, like a chart plotter and compass, but it needs to be confirmed.

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