Catalina 27

There is a Catalina 27 available to me if I want a project.  It has a good engine that is at present out of the boat on a bench having been gone over.  An Atomic 4.  The boat also has brand new sails never sailed.  But it's been sitting outside 10 years so it's rough.  It is solid tho, the deck sounded out solid.  The sails are worth a minimum of $500.  The engine another $500.   $1000 would get the engine installed (maybe less).  Then the clean up and repair of the interior and exterior begins.  Pressure wash, compound and wax the hull.  I think the topside has been painted, not sure.  If painted you wouldn't compound it, just cleaner wax.  It could be repainted.  Maybe another $500 for wood repair in the cabin including new companionway boards.  Figure another $500 for wiring and batteries.  And on top of it all it need to be moved.  It is across the street from a marina with a travel lift, but she's sitting under a tree where the lift can't get to it.  If a cradel was built under it, the cradle could be dragged out far enough to get the boat with the marina's lift. That would entail buying 4x4's for the cradle and $300 or so for the lift.  You could get a flatbed trailer and haul the boat yourself on a flatbed home.

In essence it would be a minimum of three thousand to put together.   The Catalina 27 is a nice solid vessel tho for daysailing and weekends.  I hate to see decent boats waste away in yards and at marinas.  For years I dreamt of a sailboat and daily am thankful for the chance to play with boats.  So if anyone wants a project or a delivered boat let me know.  I would at least advise you on what needed to be done.

But lets talk...I'll keep asking...