Page Updated On:
May 12, 2008

Fixer-Upper Sailboats

The Neglected boat you save may become your own

If you're looking for an affordable good old boat that needs major fixing up, you've come to the right place. We're helping marinas and neighborhoods get rid of the abandoned sailboats in boatyards and back yards (who knows? maybe even in brickyards -- that's where the Allied boats were once created). We're looking for abandoned, deteriorated sailboats in need of a new dreamer to turn them into a dream boat once more. So if you know of one, get in touch! And if you're interested in one of those listed here, follow your heart and follow up. Call the number listed.

Have something to add? Contact us. There's no charge to list a fixer-upper. But you must be selling it for $5,000 or less. Please let us know whenyour boat goes to a good home and we'll remove the listing.

There's no fee for the buyer either. We just want to help you find the boat of your dreams.

Spring 2008

Halman 20

Length: 20 feet
Price: $5,000 USD, firm
Phone: 705-868-8405
Location: Brighton, Ontario

1981 Halman 20 Sailboat for sale. Boat is solid and only considered a fixer-upper in that it would benefit from new paint and some lines. Good inventory includes BRAND NEW never used V berth cushions, battery, flares and other safety equipment. Main, Jib, Genoa. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY via phone. Priced to sell FAST as I bought another boat and would like to see this one go to a good home. Boat is located in Brighton Ontario...a 4 hour sail directly south from New York state.

Winter 2008

Paceship

Length: 32 feet
Price: $5,000 or B.O.
Phone: Paul Rhude at 508-274-6086
Email: prhude@comcast.net

Tripp PACESHIP. 1964, in need of a little work. Fiberglass. New main & roller furling genoa. Wheel steering, bright work needs refinishing. Volvo diesel.

Bristol

Length: 22 feet
Price: $2,000 OBO
Phone: Steve at 770-975-8049
State: GA
E-mail: steve_sowders@yahoo.com

1970 Bristol 22. I have done about 95 percent restoration on her and have spent many weeks on her in the Gulf of Mexico. Hull and deck in great shape. New paint in 2005 inside and out. All teak and varnish in great shape. Displacement 2850, ballast 1500, 7.9 ft beam, 3 1/2 ft draft. New teak rubrail. New stern rails. Solid bulkheads. Lots of upgrades. Mast raisng system. Only needs very minor finishing work on inside. Boat kept inside, on trailer.
Boat only for 2000.00 obo. Trailer is new and loaded. Both for 4500.00. Dallas, GA, near Atlanta. New job prevents taking her out for a long while. I would love to take a trade in for a smaller boat that I can take out on the local lake with my kid.

Inter-island Knockabout

Length: 26 feet
Price: FREE
Phone: 727-892-2414 (call Ned)
State: FL

The Mary. A full-scale copy of an historical Florida Keys Inter-island Knockabout. Shoal-draft with centerboard.
This wooden boat was being built by an old salt who got too old to finish her construction. She is near completion. Some outside fiberglassing has been done.
Construction - strip planking of pressure treated pine. Polyester resin finish inside her hull. Fastenings - bronze boat nails and brass screws and bolts. Old-style rounded counter stern, plumb stem, and unfinished wooden mast included. Chain plates built-in. Rudder post and deadeyes of Jamaica Dogwood. Decking and gunwales completed. Cabin top completed and ready for painting. Centerboard and trunk complete. Full roll of woven roving fiberglass, free with boat. See boat by appointment only. St. Petersburg, FL.

Fall 2007

1960 Hallberg-Rassy

Length: 28'
Engine: 25hp Universal
Price: B/O
Phone: Rich at 508-367-6406
State: MA

Wooden Classic P28. Beautiful lines. Needs work. Great for the Classic Wooden boat lover. Best reasonable offer for boat, cash talks!! Trailer not available with this offer but is for sale. She's in Hyannis. MA. NEED TO MOVE BOAT ASAP.

1984 Hobie

Length: 33'
Engine: N/A
Price: $5,000 or B/O
Phone: 804-725-0540
State: VA

My neighbor has the less common fixed keel version of this amazing design. He wants $5,000 negotiable for the boat. I have posted all of the particulars on a website: http://home.earthlink.net/~kalana/id4.html

19?? Columbia

Length: 34'
Engine: N/A
Price: $5,000 or B/O plus $2,500 for 12' Zodiac
Phone: Jack at cell: 978-767-0439 or home: 978-546-3539
State: MA

It's a flush deck Columbia with 6' 3" headroom. I need a buyer or someone to donate it to. It's in reasonably good condition, but with no engine. The sail inventory is a North Mainsail, storm jib, roller furling genoa, (130%) and drifter. Deck gear includes anchor windlass w/bow roller and 45 lb. danforth, Wheel steering, main traveller winches for main and headsail and a stern ladder. Below is a u-shape galley w/stainless-steel gimballed stove w/oven, pressure water, a nav area to starboard, a saloon that seats six,...to port a sette /double bunk. Forward is an enclosed head w/shower and a v-berth. The main hatch and lazerettes needs repair or replacing. Also rewiring is a good idea. It did have a Palmer P-60 gas engine that seized. An Atomic 4 would fit perfect.

This is a good value for someone wanting a comfortable offshore cruiser. There's a relatively new 12' Zodiac w/15hp Merc that's an additional $2500.00.

Summer 2007

1966 Alberg

Length: 30'
Engine: Yanmar 18hp
Price: Almost Free!
Email: seafarer@tds.net
State: GA

This boat is in drastic need of restoration. The hull and deck are sound. The interior needs to be replaced, hatches need replacing, needs new sails. Has Sta-lok terminals on the rigging, mast steps, Pro-furl roller furling, Bimini (canvas needs replacing?), alcohol stove, etc. You will be getting a solid hull and deck to start that offshore cruising boat. Do not expect an easy fix. Lots of work and a little money will get you one of the most seaworthy boats ever made. Located in southeast Georgia. Price: Would like to trade for a houseboat project.

Spring 2007

19?? Steel Sloop

Length: 31'
Engine: N/A
Price: Cheap TBA
Phone: 512-353-1964
Email: chanes2@austin.rr.com
State: TX

This is a major project. The boat is completely disassembled. I have all the parts except the motor. I also have a cradle and a yard trailer for moving the boat. 5 sails, wooden mast and booms. Ask for more photos and drawings. Charles Hanes.

1981 Hunter H22

Length: 22'
Engine: Evinrude Yachtwin 9.9
Price: $2,950
Phone: Peter at 724-948-2277
Email: petern1@linequest.net
State: PA

A nice ballasted centerboard shallow draft boat rescued from a desperate long-time owner who was moving to a lakeless locale. Big and clean inside, decent condition, needs caring owner. Color White. Under tarp, or not, for couple years. Multiple suites of sails, spinnaker and pole, good cushions, complete, on trailer with new tires! Delivery possible.

1978 Bayliner B200

Length: 20'
Engine: N/A
Price: $1,995
Phone: Peter at 724-948-2277
Email: petern1@linequest.net
State: PA

This rare yellow daysailer has a flush deck and a nice heavy glass-encased lead shoal draft keel (30 " max draft). Huge cockpit and modest below deck space in good condition. Few minor bumps and scrapes, on trailer ready to go. New lines up the mast, other rigging in good shape. Includes original sails, main and jib. I called it my pickup truck, ready to haul the whole family anywhere, easy and fun to sail and lounge on. It is a most serviceable family boat, requiring little to keep up. Delivery possible.

Bone Yard Boats

Also check out Bone Yard Boats, available four times a year by subscription. Its purpose is to link handymen/boaters with neglected boats. This newsletter lists all kinds of boats available. Better yet, you can subscribe to get the latest information sent directly to you. Send a check for $19.95 to Bone Yard Boats, P.O. Box 831, Charleston, SC 29402.