A little over a year ago my wife and I decided to upgrade our 22' Seafarer we had owned for 30 years. I looked at new cushions and new outboard and new sails and some new roller furling hardware and was shocked at the total bill. I quickly realized that we might be able to upsize to a 27 with standing headroom and separate head for WAY less. I ended up buying an '81 Catalina 27 and have been very happy. Then cost to me was $6,000! It had a fairly new outboard (4 stroke Honda) and roller furling 150 and main both just a couple years old. Other gear was in good shape. So we did it because it was be the best dollar deal over refurbishing the 22' boat. We have been SO happy with our decision to get the Catalina. So yes, it is a good time to buy a used sailboat.
Joe McCary Aeolus II #4795 West River, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of tim ford > Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Prices w C270 > > Speaking of prices, I dont know, it's probably just me, but has the > whole PRICE thing gone through the roof? > > I'm sort of in the market for a new boat, and have just been kinda > strolling thru the aisles, looking around. There > are a zillion offerings out there and it's probably a great time to buy > a boat....a USED boat.
