Category: Sailboats up to 1000 euros

Friends, today we have a Maxi 84 with a Volvo Penta engine for only 880 euros!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.40 meters
Beam: 2.95 meters
Draft: 1.50 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes
Shower: no

A very interesting offer. The price on the market of such a boat can reach up to 10K.

There is very little information about the boat in the ad, so it’s worth asking the owner if there are any problems.

The interior looks good. There is a galley with a stove, sink and an ice-box.

Forward cabin with two sleeping places. There are 5 beds on the boat.

Partially dedicated toilet. There is a heater.

Two batteries: one starter battery and one house battery.

There is a 100 liter fresh water tank.

There is a spray hood.

A staysail with a furling and a mainsail with a cover. The ropes were wired into the cockpit.

There is a teak on the benches in the cockpit. The wood looks good.

The boat is equipped with an original Volvo Penta MD7A engine. It’s necessary to check with the owner about its condition.

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Friends, today we have a Trio 80 with an inboard Yanmar engine for only 514 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 8.05 meters
Beam: 2.80 meters
Draft: 1.50 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

An excellent offer for those who are looking for an inexpensive boat at the end of the season. The value of such a boat on the market is at least 10 times higher.

Despite the low price, the boat is completely in working condition.

Of course, it has something to fix and repair. There are several scratches on the hull (shallow), antifouling is required, the fresh water tank is leaking a little.

If you look at it from a positive point of view, then it may be a good option to practice minor repairs.

The Yanmar inboard engine has recently been repaired. The owner says that the engine starts and works properly, but it’s worth replacing the exhaust manifold.

The interior looks good. There is a galley with a stove with an oven, a sink with fresh and sea water and a refrigerator.

Separate toilet.

A new electric bilge pump is installed on the boat. Two batteries (condition unknown). The sprayhood is sewn.

A complete set of sails: a mainsail with a cover (in good condition) and an older, but working staysail on a furler. There is also a spinnaker that has hardly been used and is most likely as new.

There is also some equipment on the boat: Garmin navigator, VHF, echo sounder and anemometer.

There is also a new autopilot, but the owner wants an additional fee for it. I think it will be possible to bargain and pick it up inexpensively.

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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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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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Friends, today we have an Amigo 23 with a Tohatsu engine (optional) for only 400 euros!

Location: Sweden

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

Amigo 23 is an excellent boat for start and short passages for less than 500 euros. Reliable long keel and shallow draft.

The interior and cushions look good. The upholstery in the forward cabin is a little worn, but that’s not a problem.

There is a place for a galley with a fresh water sink. The water tank has been recently cleaned. I don’t see the stove in the photo. If it’s not available, then you can use a camping stove or buy a normal alcohol stove.

The sails look quite fresh. A mainsail with a cover and a staysail with a classic setting.

The boat has a 5 hp Tohatsu outboard engine, which can be included in the deal for 340 euros.

There is also a spray hood with a new water-repellent impregnation. There is a small solar panel.

Also, there are fenders and mooring lines in the required quantity.

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Friends, today we have a Hallberg-Rassy 312 with a brand new Volvo Penta engine for 37 700 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 9.42 meters
Beam: 3.08 meters
Draft: 1.62 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Shower: yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A very well-maintained boat of high quality. The boat is fully prepared for the new season. The underwater part was cleared. All seacocks were replaced with composite TrueDesign. The standing rigging is checked.

The boat is clean inside and out. The interior and cushions look good.

There is a galley with everything necessary for cooking: a new stove with three burners and an oven on a gimbal, a sink with fresh and seawater and a refrigerator. All hoses and tubes in the galley (including propane) have been replaced.

Partially dedicated toilet with sink and hand held shower.

Full set of sails: mainsail and genoa on the furling. The sails are in good condition, but I don’t see a mainsail cover. If you are going to sail in regions with active sun, then it’s better to sew one. There are also additional older sails.

The original engine was replaced with a new, more powerful 2023 Volvo Penta D1-30 with a power of 28 hp. New insulation was made. A new 91-liter fuel tank was installed.

The new sprayhood. The teak deck looks good, but you need to watch it live. The cockpit has a shower and a new bathing ladder.

There is an anchor with a winch and a new chain of 50 meters on the bow. There is also an anchor from the stern.

Also, there is a new autopilot with direct drive to the baller, echo sounder, anemometer, VHF and more.

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Friends, today we have a Shipman 28 with a Tohatsu engine (extra) and a lot of upgrades for just 846 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 8.86 meters
Beam: 2.60 meters
Draft: 1.55 meters
Sleeps: 6
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

There have been no boats up to 1000 euros for a long time. This one looks like a good example.

The salon is quite spacious and there is plenty of storage space for a boat of this size.

A fully dedicated toilet with a new toilet bowl. New seacocks have been installed.

The dining table on the port side folds into a double bed. There are 6 berths on the boat.

The interior and cushions look good. USB sockets, new batteries and a charger have been installed.

There is an autopilot. It’s very good for a boat for that price. There is also a VHF station.

A good sailing inventory: a mainsail with a new cover, two staysails of different sizes and a storm staysail. The sails are in good working condition.

The inboard engine was dismantled, but the shaft and folding screw are available, which makes it possible to install a new diesel or electric motor.

Now the boat has an almost new Tohatsu 6 hp outboard engine from 2021. The owner is ready to give it away for an extra fee of 1270 euros. You can try to bargain or look for another engine.

Also, there is a sprayhood, a bathing ladder, a pair of anchors, manual and electric bilge pumps and much more.

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Friends, today we have a Sunwind 26 with good sails inventory and a Yamaha engine (optional) for only 816 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 7.80 meters
Beam: 2.60 meters
Draft: 1.50 meters
Sleeps: 5
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

A small but well-maintained boat. A great option for the first boat or to start learning how to sail.

Such a boat has all the same basic principles as a larger boat, but it will forgive you more mistakes, and this can be very important at the initial stage.

There is a galley with a stove and sink. 5 berths.

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

A full set of sails: a mainsail with a cover, a staysail with a classic setting and a spinnaker. The sails are in good working condition and most likely will last for several more seasons.

The boat has an outboard two-stroke Mariner (Yamaha) 4 hp engine, which is given for an extra fee of ~ 400 euros. The owner says the engine is in perfect condition.

Also on the boat there are a large number of mooring lines and various ropes, a set of fenders and a spray hood.

All the electrics and lighting are working. A good battery is installed.

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Friends, today we have a Contest 34 with a Volvo Penta engine for 18 900 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 10.36 meters
Beam: 3.40 meters
Draft: 1.75 meters
Sleeps: 8
Toilet (head): yes
Kitchen (galley): yes

Beautiful and well-maintained Contest 34. A reliable long keel, a strong hull, a rudder protected with a skeg — everything is as we like.

The mahogany interior is in excellent condition.

A galley with everything you need: a stove with an oven and gas leak sensors, a sink with an electric pump (there is also a foot pump, but it does not work) and a refrigerator.

There is a heater in the cabin.

New starter and house batteries have been installed. A new charger.

A complete set of sails: mainsail, staysail on a furing, spinnaker and a spare staysail. The sails are not new, but in good condition. All the running rigging is new.

A Volvo Penta MD17 is installed on the boat. The engine starts and runs well, but at high rpm it eats a little oil. You need to look. The exhaust system and cooling system have been updated.

The boat has an anchor with a chain and an electric winch at the bow, as well as a second anchor with a winch at the stern.

There is a sprayhood and a bimini. Steering wheel control.

Also, there is an autopilot on the steering wheel, an echo sounder, a wind force and direction meter, VHF and more.

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Friends, today we have a Junker 22 for novice captains for only 549 euros!

Location: Norway

Length: 6.50 meters
Beam: 1.98 meters
Draft: 0.90 meters
Sleeps: 4
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet (head): unavailable

The boat is clean and well-maintained. A perfect option for the first boat and a novice skipper. Lowest mooring fees. Easy to manage and maintain. There is almost nothing to break 🙂

There is a stove and a sink. Clean and dense cushions were stored at home in winter.
The head should be located in the forepeak, but it is not visible in the photo. You can install a bio-toilet.

Mainsail and staysail are available and in good condition. New sheets. There are two small winches that perfectly cope with their tasks.

Despite its small size, there is a lot of useful storage space on the boat. It should be understood that this vessel is not for long-distance travel, but rather a weekend boat.

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