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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 08/07/2012 : 20:29:25

This boat just sold up on Lake Conroe which is about 30 miles north of Houston. Seems like a really low price for a '87 model in this good of condition. Didn't take long to sell it at this price!

[url="http://sailingtexas.com/201201/scatalina25295.html"]'87 C25[/url]

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GaryB
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 08/07/2012 : 20:47:35

Yeah they did....hope they find us, come here and tell us about it.

Priced well, even in a bad economy...it'll sell....

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/07/2012 : 20:55:15

That price was too low!

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 08/07/2012 : 21:09:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stinkpotter
 That price was too low!
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Yeah...but even that low it was still on the market for a month.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 04:31:28

Here, outside Atlanta on Lake Lanier, most low priced boats have suddenly been snatched up within the last coupla months.

[url="http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/cache/pl_search_results.jsp?ywo=snugharborboats&ps=50&type=%28Power%29&type=%28Sail%29&new=&luom=126&hosturl=snugharborboats&page=broker&slim=broker&lineonly"]Snug Harbor Boats for Sale[/url]

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 05:37:29

Value is dependent on the local market. Without a trailer, that boat was priced to sell to a rather small pool of prospective buyers in the local market. If it had a trailer, the value would increase due to the trailer and the fact that it opens it up to a larger area of prospective buyers.

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 08:09:15

That is an '86, not an '87. For an '83-'86 generation boat with basic sails, no upgrades, and an older motor that seems like a reasonable price. My '84 was in similar appearing condition but with a brand new motor and I bought it for just over that price after they'd had it on craigslist for a couple of months.

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 08:15:43

I was planning to look at that boat as it was on my local lake but I found a little better deal in Austin. If anyone is in the market I suggest you keep an eye on CraigsList. With Travis being so low they are giving away some boats. I just picked up my '84 C-25 two weeks ago for $2400. It was in similar condition but came with a brand new (literally just a few hours) Nissan 8 hp 4-stroke. The guy advertised it as "Buy a new motor and get a free boat" which turned out to be true. I had to pay to ship it to Conroe but I still came out with a great deal and I found a fixed keel boat which I had been searching for.

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:09:39

Welcome aboard, Chris! Great catch!

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:16:32

Like Don said, with no trailer it was priced about right for a drought stricken area. She does look like a sweetie.

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:19:21

Thanks Dave! I've been trying to absorb as much info as I can here as this is my first sailboat since sailing a Sunfish as a kid. Looking forward to joining the association soon!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:37:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by AquaHolic
 I just picked up my '84 C-25 two weeks ago for $2400. It was in similar condition but came with a brand new (literally just a few hours) Nissan 8 hp 4-stroke. The guy advertised it as "Buy a new motor and get a free boat" which turned out to be true.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Excellent and congratulations!

Your experience is virtually identical to mine. Nearly new outboard, excellent boat, $2,600.00.

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:41:50

Well Don I beat you by $200 but you have me licked on the sailing locale! :-)

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szymek
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:56:29

It's hard to judge by looking at couple pics. To me seems the price was too low. However, what's the condition of the sails? motor? fiberglass: top and bottom, electrical and the list goes on. Back in 2008 I almost bought a boat that looked quite well in the pics and was amazing as per the PO. But once I went to take a look at it and take it for a test sail I've found: engine would start but on it's way out, lots of soft spots and cracks on top, sails were at the end of their life. And on top of that when we went for trail sail forestay snapped and we go de-masted. And on top of that once we got the engine going (inboard) it was pumping in more water into the boat than bilge pump could pump out.

From what was an awesome deal, turned out to be a disaster.

I'm planning on listing my boat by end of the month - but trust me... i won't be giving it away. I will help the Catalina 25 market... as if I won't get reasonable amount for it she will stay until the right buyer comes around. :-) on My boat I can sail through a storm and I will feel comfortable on it as I know she can handle it - it's just getting too small as I'm spending nearly every weekend on it and we're planning to relocate in Ontario further away from home (so longer stays aboard).

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 10:14:14

I agree. They are giving away boats in the Austin area because of the low lake levels. My father is in the market, so he's searching for a ~28 footer.

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 10:52:19

If your father finds something that he decides to ship I'd be happy to pass along the info for the guy who helped me. I got no less than four referrals from different sources and they all led back to the same guy. Fortunately he's based out of Austin which was convenient. Saw a decent looking Cat 27 for sale on CL in Corpus for $1900 but unfortunately I had just sealed the deal on my 25.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 11:38:40

Saw the 27. No motor. Inboard removed. But, we'll definitely get in touch regarding the transport.

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 11:49:48

Ah, didn't read too closely since I'd already bought a boat and didn't see the missing motor. Good luck with the search and let me know if you need help with shipping.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 15:26:11

How about this [url="http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/3191511549.html"]1986 Catalina 34[/url] asking $10,700.00. If my marina were deeper, I'd be calling on it!

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 18:16:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by AquaHolic
 Ah, didn't read too closely since I'd already bought a boat and didn't see the missing motor. Good luck with the search and let me know if you need help with shipping.
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How is the sailing on Conroe? Are there many sailboats? I used to powerboat up there for years but never really saw too many sailboats out on the lake.

We just got back from Lake Travis a couple of weeks ago and there are a LOT of power and sails boats for sale at low prices.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 19:02:59

Chris,
My fin keel trailer is still available to purchase, if you are interested. built by Trail-Rite and tailor made for your boat!

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 21:33:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 How about this [url="http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/3191511549.html"]1986 Catalina 34[/url] asking $10,700.00. If my marina were deeper, I'd be calling on it!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Too bad it's not the wing that draws 4'3". Friends have one--it's great!

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/09/2012 : 07:59:39

dlucier - That is a steal!

dmpilc - Thanks for the offer but I just shipped the boat a couple weeks ago! :-(

GaryB - I've had the boat out three times and each time we've seen a few (as in 2-4) other sailboats and LOTS of powerboats and skis. I'm hoping to join our local sailing club for my first race tonight. At the dinner Tuesday we had probably 25 people and a few nice boats including a J100.

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/09/2012 : 09:06:56

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by AquaHolic
 ...a few nice boats including a J100.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Oooo... I want one of those! ...with a Hoyt boom and a tiller!

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AquaHolic
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Response Posted - 08/09/2012 : 09:27:02

No kidding! We were admiring a nice looking boat on a lift outside someone's house while cruising Saturday. Looked like a sleek rig with a blue hull...my favorite. Needless to say I was smitten when he pulled up to the marina for dinner Tuesday. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a tour as I had to leave early. The owner is working the next few weeks so hopefully that gives me a little time to learn how to race before he shows up and spanks everyone!

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 08/09/2012 : 16:03:54

anyone near Grosse Ile that can put a preliminary set of eyes on the Cat34?

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