mherrcat
Contributing Partner
I have been thinking of possibly purchasing a sailboat and am trying to get an idea if I can afford this hobby. (I have some experience sailing, having once owned a Laser and having sailed on a few 27' boats over the years and a 46' Amel Maramu from New York to Baltimore once.)
I have a lot of questions regarding a couple of used Ericson 30-1's that I have my eye on, so hopefully you all will bear with me. Both boats are in Ventura, CA, but I haven't spoken with the brokers yet. One of them is a 1968 model, the other a 1969. You can see them on the Boats.com website.
One is with Catalina Yacht Anchorage and the other is with Larry Dudley Yacht Sales (Smugglers Cove Yachts.)
Does anyone have any knowledge or opinions about either of these brokers?
The 1968 model is priced considerably less than the 1969, so I assume it will probably need new sails, rigging and possibly a new engine (or rebuild?) This boat is named "Felicity." Is anyone familiar with this boat or know anything about it?
I understand that Ericson's are pretty well made, but since these are basically 40 years old, what should I pay particular attention to when I go see them?
In general, what kind of expense will I be looking at to replace each of the following:
Sails
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging
Engine Replace (engine rebuild?)
Bottom Repaint
How much am I looking at for insurance?
What is the general progression of a purchase? Does my offer to purchase come before the survey? Who pays for the boat to be hauled out for the survey? Is the offer negotiable after the survey? Am I obligated for any costs (other than the survey) if the survey shows the boat needs more repairs than I am willing to make and I decide not to buy?
I have read that in addition to the survey, a "mechanical" inspection of the engine is a good idea. Any idea what this inspection might cost me?
Finally, from what I've been able to gather on the Internet, slip rental in the Ventura/Oxnard area seems to be between $300 and $400 a month for this size boat. Does that sound about right? Are there any places that might be less in the same general area, or maybe further up towards Pismo Beach or Morro Bay?
I realize this is a lot of questions, but I'm trying to get as much info as I possibly can before I contact the brokers so I don't look like a complete idiot. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Mark Herrick
I have a lot of questions regarding a couple of used Ericson 30-1's that I have my eye on, so hopefully you all will bear with me. Both boats are in Ventura, CA, but I haven't spoken with the brokers yet. One of them is a 1968 model, the other a 1969. You can see them on the Boats.com website.
One is with Catalina Yacht Anchorage and the other is with Larry Dudley Yacht Sales (Smugglers Cove Yachts.)
Does anyone have any knowledge or opinions about either of these brokers?
The 1968 model is priced considerably less than the 1969, so I assume it will probably need new sails, rigging and possibly a new engine (or rebuild?) This boat is named "Felicity." Is anyone familiar with this boat or know anything about it?
I understand that Ericson's are pretty well made, but since these are basically 40 years old, what should I pay particular attention to when I go see them?
In general, what kind of expense will I be looking at to replace each of the following:
Sails
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging
Engine Replace (engine rebuild?)
Bottom Repaint
How much am I looking at for insurance?
What is the general progression of a purchase? Does my offer to purchase come before the survey? Who pays for the boat to be hauled out for the survey? Is the offer negotiable after the survey? Am I obligated for any costs (other than the survey) if the survey shows the boat needs more repairs than I am willing to make and I decide not to buy?
I have read that in addition to the survey, a "mechanical" inspection of the engine is a good idea. Any idea what this inspection might cost me?
Finally, from what I've been able to gather on the Internet, slip rental in the Ventura/Oxnard area seems to be between $300 and $400 a month for this size boat. Does that sound about right? Are there any places that might be less in the same general area, or maybe further up towards Pismo Beach or Morro Bay?
I realize this is a lot of questions, but I'm trying to get as much info as I possibly can before I contact the brokers so I don't look like a complete idiot. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Mark Herrick