glenswansn
Cadet
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- Feb 8, 2009
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My fifteen year old son and I have been looking for a sailboat to sail in the bay of Mobile. We have been going to marinas and yards, asking if they know of any boats for sale. Would anyone care to comment on these two boats please?
First is a Ranger 29, only 500 hrs on the diesel. The gentleman who owns her has been slowed down by arthritis, and hasn't had her out of the slip in three years. Not out of the water either. I listened to the engine run, very nice. Inside the boat seems in fair shape, neat, clean but some of the wall liners coming down.
Next there is a Hunter 34. I believe 1987(?) This one is out of the water, on jacks. Every thing looks good on this one, except the hull needs painting, and some cosmetic work. Mast is unstepped and the guy says the engine ran when he took her out of the water. Engine looks clean, but...
The Ranger can be had for three grand, and the hunter can be had for two grand, but I have to pay to put her back in the water.
Any thoughts on these two boats would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
First is a Ranger 29, only 500 hrs on the diesel. The gentleman who owns her has been slowed down by arthritis, and hasn't had her out of the slip in three years. Not out of the water either. I listened to the engine run, very nice. Inside the boat seems in fair shape, neat, clean but some of the wall liners coming down.
Next there is a Hunter 34. I believe 1987(?) This one is out of the water, on jacks. Every thing looks good on this one, except the hull needs painting, and some cosmetic work. Mast is unstepped and the guy says the engine ran when he took her out of the water. Engine looks clean, but...
The Ranger can be had for three grand, and the hunter can be had for two grand, but I have to pay to put her back in the water.
Any thoughts on these two boats would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.