Dufour 30 classic with a Volvo Penta 18hp engine for only 29950 euro!

Friends! Today we have Dufour 30 classic with a Volvo Penta 18hp engine for only 29950 euro!

Location: France

Hull length: 8.95 meters
Width: 2.98 meters
Draft: 1.55 meters
Keel: fin
Sleeping places: 6
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available

This boat was made in 2000. Its size falls under the category of up to 9 meters. It means that the mooring fee in the marinas will always be affordable.

There’s probably the original 2000 Volvo Penta 18 h.p. engine. Nothing is said about its problems, most likely it works properly. The fuel reserve is 80 liters. It’s about 60 hours or 300 nautical miles.

The sails are almost new, from 2020 (genoa, mainsail and spinnaker). All the ropes go to the cockpit. There’s a lazy jack, a cover for the mainsail. Genoa also has UV protection.

The equipment includes a stationary VHF radio station with a distress function, a Simrad TP 22 autopilot, an anemometer and an echo sounder. There’s a navigator with the MOB (man overboard) function, good music system onboard, 2 x 64Ah batteries with a charger, and an automatic switch from 220V to 12V, charging for devices, a compass and a direction finder.

There’s a shower onboard and a 170-liters tank. Toilet is in excellent condition, 2 pumps, a 60-liters fridge, a gas stove with 2 burners and a gas leak sensor, a life raft (2019), an inflatable boat (2010), an anchor chain of 30 meters + 30 meters of anchor rope, anchor 15kg, as well as many other mooring equipment and fenders.

The boat looks fresh from the inside and looks very modern from the outside. It also has a shower and everything you need. Good balance of comfort and the cost of ownership, well-suited for Mediterranean, especially for marinas with water and electricity but no shower.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Hallberg Rassy Rasmus 35 with an updated Lombardini 2204M engine for 31500 euro only!

Friends! Today we have probably one of the best offers for all the time!

It is a Hallberg Rassy Rasmus 35 with a separate aft cabin and an updated Lombardini 2204M engine (57 hp, 2005) for 31500 euro only!

Location: Sweden

Length: 10.5 meters
Width: 3.05 meters
Draft: 1.3 meters
Type of keel: long keel
Sleeping places: 6
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available

I like Rasmus 35 because it has an aft cabin with a separate entrance which is very comfortable for family or guests.

Long keel with hinged rudder blade, can you imagine something more fail-safe?

The boat is equipped with a full set of sails, the sails are quite new. There is a jib furler, and as well there is a mainsail furler! It’s really very conveniently and very rare on such boats.

Quite new Lombardini 2204M engine with giant power reserve of 57 hp. This Rasmus became a motorsailer!

Plastic and wood are in good condition. Teak is wet on the photo, but it is in good condition, too.

Kitchen is in the starboard, it’s more comfortable while moorage, those who love cooking will like it.

There are many other upgrades, the owners invested a lot in this sailboat and cared for it. It’s one of those boats that is a true gift in my opinion!

The price will be at least 50 000 euro in the Mediterranean! It’s a pretty good way to earn money.

I would definitely change the cushions 😀

Label Hallberg Rassy is one of the best yacht brands, it is considered that they make boats that are ready to go to the ocean. Everything is thought out, supreme quality and reliability.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Leisure 22 with an 8 h.p. Honda engine for only 1900 euro!

Friends! Today we have a Leisure 22 with an 8 h.p. Honda engine for only 1900 euro!

Location: Norway

Length: 6.71 meters
Width: 2.39 meters
Draft: 0.81 meters
Sleeping places: 5
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available
Ceiling height: 1.73 meters

There’s an 8hp Honda 4-stroke outboard engine 2018 with a guarantee and with a generator. It has a plenty of power reserve for this boat.

It’s said that the sails are in excellent condition. There’s also a spare set of old sails.

This boat has bilge keels. It’s convenient in tidal zones. You can simply stand on two keels and a rudder blade. The water will drain and the boat will stand up straight.

Some yachtsmen maintain their boats and even make antifouling in this way. You can save some money on the lift.

Look at the scheme, it has an interesting layout. So there’s a lot of space inside, while you pay for the size of a 7 m. boat. Very cost-efficient.

5 sleeping places. The owner says that the interior needs to be updated inside. You have to look at it in life. There’s an autopilot and a battery. Apparently, this boat is equipped with everything you need to sail in the sea.

For 1900 euro you get a safe, prepared boat in which you need to create comfort for yourself. A reliable fresh engine with a power reserve for such a boat. The consumption will be about 1.5 liters per hour.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Albin Ballad with a Yanmar 1GM10 engine (overhauled in 2021) for 12900 euro!

Friends! Today we have an updated Albin Ballad with a Yanmar 1GM10 engine (overhauled in 2021) for 12900 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 9.14 meters
Width: 2.96 meters
Draft: 1.55 meters
Sleeping places: 5
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available

The boat was totally renewed and a lot of money was invested. The engine was overhauled in 2021 (there’s a receipt). The entire interior was also updated.

A complete set of sails. The sails are in good condition. There’s a jib furler and a new cover for the mainsail were made.

All the ropes go to the cockpit. It means that the sails can be set right from the cockpit and there’s no need to approach the mast.

The plastic looks great. The gelcoat was also updated, possibly.

The running rigging was updated. It’s better to ask about the standing rigging but there’s a high probability that it was also updated.

The last owner wanted to bring the boat to perfection, and he probably almost succeeded. This boat should be checked in life but in my opinion, this is a great option to take “all finished”.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Daimio 28 sailboat with a Yanmar 8 hp engine for 3,500 euro!

Friends, today we have a Daimio 28 sailboat with a Yanmar 8 hp engine for 3,500 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.4 meters
Width: 2.8 meters
Draft: 1.3 meters
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available
Berths: 5

Daimio 28 includes double cabin, living room (salon) with a double and a single coaches, comfortable planning with a large table and a separate toilet.

About the sailing equipment: the price includes solar panels, a septic tank, an autopilot, GPS, a VHF radio, an echo sounder, stereo system, etc. The price also includes a standard set of sails (a genoa and a mainsail) in excellent condition.

If you buy a Daimio 28 for 3,500 euro, most likely you will invest from 500 to 3,000 euro to prepare the boat for the passage, 100-200 euro per year for insurance (depends on insurance), 50-1000 euro for registration for 3-5 years (depends on the register).

In addition, it is important to think over the route and the final point of the sailboat’s location. In the Mediterranean sea, for example, you can find marinas with annual prices: Tunisia – 800-1500 euro per year; Greece – 1500-2500 euro per year; Turkey – 2000-3000 euro per year; Italy, Spain, France – 2000-4000 euro per year.

So, if you have a budget of 5000-7000 euro – Daimio 28 is a good option.

The only thing that confuses me is the old engine, but you can hardly find a boat with a fresh inboard engine for 3500 euro.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Compis 28 with 8hp Yanmar engine for only 3800 euro!

Friends! Today we have Compis 28 with 8hp Yanmar engine for only 3800 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.56 meters
Width: 2.84 meters
Draft: 1.51 meters
Berths: 5
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available

Exhaust system was replaced in the Yanmar engine, also a new starter and two new batteries were set.

There is a jib furler, a new mainsail cover, and a good tent for the cockpit.

The sellers equipped the boat for their comfort. USB sockets were installed, there’s also a gas stove, a fridge, a water foot pump in the sink. There’s also a 65 litres water tank with level sensor. Service and starter batteries are separated, there are voltmeters, a charger, an updated emergency pump, a bow platform, a set of mooring equipment, etc.

You can see photos of the interior, it looks very cared-for.

Sailboat of this size is an excellent solution for travels, because it has a low mooring fee in marinas, and it has a lot of space inside for comfortable living.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Johnson 27 with a Volvo Penta md2030b engine for only 2700 euro!

Friends! Today we have a Johnson 27 with a Volvo Penta md2030b engine for only 2700 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 8.34 meters
Width: 2.73 meters
Draft: 1.3 meters
Sleeping places: 4
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available

An updated Volvo Penta md2030b engine with a large power reserve was installed. This is a big plus. Such an engine costs more than this boat.

The mainsail is not new, but it does not require replacement. New genoa was installed in 2016. There’s a jib furler. There’s also a cover for the mainsail. The spray hood looks good.

In addition to various household items, such as dishes and spare parts, there is an autopilot, a GPS navigator. A holding tank was installed in 2020. A bow platform was mounted. I think there is more equipment that is not listed.

Everything inside looks fresh. The wood is in good condition.

It is very cheap for such an offer. Of course, everything needs to be checked, as always but if there are no critical defects, then you can purchase this boat. It will be easy to sell it for 7-8 thousand euro even in the Baltic, and in Mediterranean for 10-12 thousand euro.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Albin Viggen 23 sailboat with a new 4-stroke SeaFox 5 hp outboard motor for 3,200 euro!

Friends, today we have an Albin Viggen 23 sailboat with a new 4-stroke SeaFox 5 hp outboard motor for 3,200 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 7.1 meters
Width: 2.24 meters
Draft: 1.1 meters
Motor: outboard, 4-stroke
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available
Berths: 4

Albin Viggen suits for the ones who want to try sailing. A good first sailboat for a small company or a solo traveler. After you gain first experience, you’ll decide if sailing life is for you, maybe find a larger sailboat, 27-32 feet.

As you have already noticed, there are the following types of sailboats in the price range of 1000-3000 euro:
up to 7.5 meters with an outboard motor;
over 7.5 meters with an old diesel engine;
more than 7.5 meters with an outboard motor instead of dismantled old diesel engine.

Out of these 3 options, I prefer to choose a sailboat up to 7.5 meters with an outboard motor, especially if the motor is new and 4-stroke. Since on a boat up to 7.5 meters it will consume about 1-1.5 liters per hour, which is relatively inexpensive.

Albin Viggen 23 has a draft of 1.1 meters, which allows you to climb into different coves without running aground, you can often go right to the shore.

The boat will be equipped with a new 4-stroke SeaFox 5 hp outboard motor in 2021, at the moment there is still an 8-month guarantee!

About the sailing equipment: the price includes a standard set of sails (and a jib furler), a new cover for a mainsail. Inside, the interior has been updated and new sofas have been made.

Unfortunately, the seller gave little information about the technical condition of the boat, but you can request an online viewing, I think this has become normal in terms of the pandemics 🙂

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Västbris 20 sailboat (2004) with Mercury 4hk engine for 2,500 euro!

Friends, today we have a Västbris 20 sailboat (2004) with Mercury 4hk engine for 2,500 euro!

Location: Sweden

Length: 6.15 meters
Width: 2.12 meters
Draft: 1.1 meters
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: portable
Berths: 4

Västbris 20 is a compact, reliable Swedish sailboat, it’s perfect for 2 people.

The boat has a long lead keel, so despite its small size it is possible to pass long distances.

In 2018, the Mercury 4hp engine was installed. In the seller’s advertisement it’s said that he purchased this engine for 1000 euro, and it worked for only a few hours.

There’s a double bed in the bow part (1.85 m), plus two beds in the salon (2 m), a mini-kitchen and a portable toilet.

The price of the sailboat also includes a set of sails (a mainsail and a staysail) and the following equipment: an external fuel tank (2021), a new battery charger (Victron), new mattresses for berths (2021), two anchors, a swim ladder, kitchen equipment (dishes, cooking utensils), fenders, mooring equipment, etc.

Such a sailboat is an excellent solution for the first sailboat, since not only the price, but also the cost of its maintenance is also small. Besides, there’s a new engine.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/

Dufour 34 sailboat (2004) with Volvo Penta MD2030 engine for 50,000 euro!

Friends, today we have a Dufour 34 sailboat (2004) with Volvo Penta MD2030 engine for 50,000 euro!

Location: Norway

Length: 10.6 meters
Width: 3.48 meters
Draft: 1.9 meters
Engine: inboard
Kitchen (galley): available
Toilet: available
Berths: 8

This sailboat has an original Volvo Penta MD2030 engine, haulage is about 2150 operating hours, and a folding propeller is also installed. The announcement says that a lot of upgrades have been done: new glow plugs, new gas wires, a new throttle, a new generator and more.

The price of the sailboat also includes a full set of sails (a genoa, a mainsail, a spinnaker with boom, lazy jack, lazy bag, cockpit wiring, two-speed Harken winches) and a lot of equipment: AIS, Raymarine chartplotter, Raymarine autopilot, Navman VHF radio station, Webasto diesel heater, septic tank, radar reflector, rescue equipment, mooring equipment and others.

The fuel tankage is 100 liters, the water reserve is 300 liters. It is a lot of water for this size, if necessary, you can add water and fuel if you install flexible tanks.

Among the additional bonuses are an electric anchor winch with a 50-meter chain and remote control (2019) and sanitary updated in 2021.

In the Mediterranean, this yacht will cost from 70,000 euro.

This is a good option for those who want a sailboat with 3 cabins. For example, it is good for a big family. It can also fit if you want a boat to receive an additional income. 50,000 euros is a very good price for a sailboat with 3 cabins, in good condition, and with a lot of equipment.

If you want to make your dream about sailing life come true – learn more about my package “An entry ticket to sailing life”. https://how-to-buy-sailboat.com/book-and-course-package/