{"id":11487,"date":"2025-08-07T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how-to-buy-sailboat.com\/blog\/?p=11487"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:16:38","slug":"polo-86-e-for-just-5700-euros-with-a-lot-of-potential-for-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how-to-buy-sailboat.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/07\/polo-86-e-for-just-5700-euros-with-a-lot-of-potential-for-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Polo 86 E for just 5700 euros with a lot of potential for upgrades."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friends! Today we\u2019ve got a great find for anyone looking to start their sailing journey without breaking the bank \u2014 Polo 86 E for just 5,700 euros, with a lot of potential for upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Location: Norway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: 8.9 m (29 ft)
Beam: 2.90 m
Draft: 1.65 m
Displacement: 3,300 kg
Berths: 4
Toilet: Manual with holding tank
Engine: Yanmar 2GM, 13 hp, saildrive SD20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Polo 86 is a simple, honest sailing boat \u2014 a great entry point into yachting on a modest budget. Perfect for coastal cruising, weekend getaways, or even local club racing if you\u2019re feeling adventurous. She\u2019s easy to handle, responsive under sail, and well-suited for solo sailors or a small family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Sails and Rigging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Furlex roller furling for the genoa (comes with 3 genoas from Boding and Syversen)
\u2013 Doyle mainsail
\u2013 Spinnaker, pole, and gennaker with sock available by separate arrangement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Equipment and Upgrades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Tiller autopilot
\u2013 Nexus navigation instruments
\u2013 Fixed VHF radio
\u2013 New horseshoe buoy on the stern
\u2013 New safety netting on lifelines
\u2013 New sprayhood
\u2013 Swim platform and ladder at the stern
\u2013 Beautiful original interior finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Condition Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boat is in technically sound condition, though it will benefit from some small fixes and general care. The bottom was last serviced in the fall but hasn\u2019t been done this year \u2014 a great opportunity to get hands-on and make her your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been looking for your first boat, this is your chance to enter the world of yachting at a very reasonable cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n