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

Friends, today we have a Compis 28 with an inboard Yanmar engine and a new trailer for only 2200 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.56 meters
Beam: 2.84 meters
Draft: 1.51 meters
Sleeping places: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A very good inexpensive boat. An interesting offer for those who are looking for their first boat with a small budget.

Docking in the marina is paid for until the end of spring. There is enough time to prepare the boat for a new season.

The boat looks clean and well maintained. The interior and cushions are in good condition.

There is an electric heater.

Partially dedicated head with bio toilet.

Two house batteries and a separate starter battery. The ad doesn’t say when they were installed. It’s possible that they will need to be replaced.

There is a small solar panel.

A new sprayhood has been sewn (the value is approx 500 euros).

A new trailer was also recently purchased for 500 euros.

A complete set of sails with a cover and a furling. The ropes are out in the cockpit.

The boat has an inboard Yanmar engine of 8 hp. Having a working inboard engine on such a boat is a good thing. Often a non-working engine is removed and an outboard is installed.

There is no information about the equipment in the ad, but the photo shows some kind of displays in the cockpit. Perhaps it’s an echo sounder or an anemometer.

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Friends, today we have an Allegro 27 for 1800 euros!

📍 Location: Sweden

Length: 8.08 meters
Beam: 2.76 meters
Draft: 1.25 meters
Berths: 4
Toilet (head): Yes
Kitchen (galley): Yes

The boat has been well-maintained and is ready for the 2025 season. It is equipped with an Oz Ecodrive electric motor, allowing for up to 12 hours of cruising in eco mode and 6 hours at full speed.

The boat comes with a mainsail, a furling genoa, and a spinnaker. The sails are in working condition.

A new toilet was installed in 2021, with a holding tank and deck pump-out option. The boat is fitted with six 100 Ah batteries (purchased in 2022), three solar panels.

This Allegro 27 is perfect for those looking for a reliable and affordable sailboat for peaceful cruising.

A great price for those who want to try sailing but aren’t ready to spend a lot at the beginning of their journey.
After gaining experience over a sailing season, the yacht can be sold for a slightly higher price (I had a similar experience — I bought my first yacht in Sweden for €1,200 and sold it in Finland after the season for €3,000).

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Friends, today we have a Dixie 27 with an inboard Yanmar engine for only 2100 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.27 meters
Beam: 2.82 meters
Draft: 1.55 meters
Sleeping places: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

Nice and well maintained boat. There is a large sailing inventory: a mainsail, a staysail, two genoas, a storm jib and a spinnaker. There is no furling, this may be a reason for a bargain, but, most likely, it’s already included in the price.

The interior looks very good. There is a galley with a stove, sink and refrigerator. There is a freshwater tank.

All dishes and kitchen utensils are included.

There is a Wallas heater.

A partially dedicated toilet (between the salon and the forward cabin) with a new toilet bowl.

The boat has an inboard Yanmar YSE engine with a power of 8 hp. The ad does not mention any problems with the engine, but it’s a fairly old engine, and I would check it carefully.

There is a solar panel on the rack.

There is also a chartplotter and a VHF on the boat.

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Friends, today we have a very interesting Albin Vega with a Volvo Penta engine for 2100 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.25 meters
Beam: 2.46 meters
Draft: 1.12 meters
Sleeping places: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes
Shower: in the cockpit

A very updated Albin Vega. The boat looks well maintained. The owner made a lot of cool upgrades.

First of all, the rudder is shifted back for better steering. So the tiller takes up less space in the cockpit.

A good anchor winch with a 40-meter chain has been installed. The hull was polished and additionally insulated.

A davit is installed. This solution allows you to conveniently store the dinghy and not hold it on the bow or carry it behind. This is a fairly rare and good solution for a boat of this size.

The interior and furniture, including the galley, have been updated. There is hot water under pressure.

Another cool solution is the built-in vacuum cleaner in the cockpit with a 10-meter hose. There is also a hot shower in the cockpit.

Among other things — a new starting battery and shore power.

The boat has an inboard Volvo Penta engine. The engine has been repaired, but the cylinder block gasket needs to be replaced (everything necessary for this has been purchased).

There is no information about sails in the ad, but the photo shows that all sails are available, including the spinnaker.

The boat clearly requires some investments, but nevertheless, the offer looks very interesting.

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Friends, today we have a Maxi 95 at an incredibly low price, only 2977 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 9.50 meters
Beam: 3.20 meters
Draft: 1.60 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

I don’t usually post projects, but this boat isn’t really a project.

The boat is fully ready to go to sea, except for some cosmetic work.

The boat has been standing on the shore for the last 3 years. The owner was going to make a refit, but he doesn’t have time for it anymore. It remains to sew new cushion covers and assemble a new kitchen (now there is not even a countertop in the galley). One of the hatches also needs to be replaced.

There is an impact mark on the stem. You need to look at the place.

Otherwise, the boat has working sails. Standing rigging was checked a few years ago.

Relatively new batteries: 4 house batteries and a separate starter battery. A new charger.

There is a heater in the cabins. There is also a Garmin chartplotter on the boat.

The Yanmar 3GM engine has always been serviced on time and is now starting at half turn.

Maxi 95 is a boat with two separate cabins, a dedicated toilet and a spacious cockpit. If you put it in order, you can get a good reliable boat for a small investment.

The price of these boats in Scandinavia can reach up to 20K, and it seems to me that this could be a very interesting offer.

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Friends, today we have a Maxi 77 with new sails and a lot of upgrades for 2200 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 7.70 meters
Width: 2.50 meters
Draft: 1.45 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes
Shower: no

An interesting offer for those who are just about to start sailing.

On such a boat you will understand all the basic principles, but it will forgive you more mistakes.

Due to the fact that all the ropes are placed in the cockpit, the boat can be operated even alone. There is also an autopilot.

Despite its small size, the boat is quite autonomous: there is an 85-liter fresh water tank, there are two solar panels and a good battery pack.

The teak interior is in good condition. There is a stove and a sink with an electric pump. There is also a refrigerator and a TV.

The toilet is in the forward cabin.

A good sailing set: genoa 1, new genoa 2, new mainsail, staysail and spinnaker. All the running rigging is also new.

The boat has a new Mercury 8 hp outboard motor.

There is also a spray hood, a teak in the cockpit, fenders, mooring lines, a fire extinguisher, a radar reflector and much more.

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Friends, today we have a Columbie 66 with an inboard Yanmar engine for only 1700 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 6.60 meters
Beam: 2.50 meters
Draft: 1.50 meters
Sleeps: 4
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): no

Perhaps the «biggest little boat» in recent times. The boat is Norwegian-made and has the classification of an offshore cruiser.

It was possible to place a separate toilet with a sink at 22 feet. Spacious interior. There is no galley in the project, but you can buy a good alcohol stove. The supply of freshwater is 40 liters.

A large double bed in the forepeak.

Full set of sails: mainsail and staysail on a furler. The sails look good.

An inboard Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine is installed on the boat. The ad does not say what condition it is in. I also see an outboard motor. This may be a «ring call» that the main engine may sometimes have problems. It’s better to check with the owner.

There is an anchor with a roller on the bow. There is a spray hood. There is no information about the equipment, but there is an echo sounder in the photo.

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Friends, today we have a Jaguar 25 with an inboard Yanmar engine for only 1700 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 7.62 meters
Beam: 2.51 meters
Draft: 1.73 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

An interesting small and inexpensive yacht.

There is quite a lot of space inside, despite the small length. Good standing height.

This offer may be an ideal option for the first boat.

The hull was repainted and polished. New antifouling. New cushions in the salon.

A galley with a sink and a roomy refrigerator, like on a large yacht. I don’t see the stove in the photo, perhaps it’s unavailable, or it was removed.

The toilet is located between the salon and the forward cabin.

The sails are in good shape: the mainsail with a cover and the staysail with a classic setting with a bag.

The big advantage of this offer is the presence of a working inboard Yanmar 1GM10 engine on the boat, which starts the first time and works like a clock.

There is also an autopilot on the boat, which makes this offer even more interesting.

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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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Friends, today we have Birdie 24 with a lot of updates for only 1300 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 7.36 meters
Beam: 2.41 meters
Draft: 1.25 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: no
Kitchen (galley): yes

A very interesting boat. The owner is moving soon and has to sell the boat at a low price.

The boat is clean and cozy. It’s clear that the boat was used and cared for.

There are many useful updates on the boat: the hatch of the forward cabin looks new, ropes to the cockpit have been brought. There is a furler for the staysail. A sprayhood and a cover for the mainsail are sewn.

The interior is in good condition. You may want to change the cushions, but it’s to your taste.

The owner wrote about things that need to be solved: the fresh water tank is not connected and the galley needs repair. What exactly needs to be done is not entirely clear. If you need to replace the stove, then this can be done very inexpensively (for about 200 euros).

Sails: mainsail with a cover and a staysail on a furler. The staysail is not visible in the photo, it may have been removed. Thanks to the furler and wiring of the sheets and halyards into the cockpit, even a completely newbie can control such a boat.

The ad says that the engine has been recently serviced and is working well. But it doesn’t say what kind of engine. I also recommend checking this information with the owner before buying.

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