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.

Summer 2009

1974 Tartan 34

Hull and deck in fair condition - deck needs paint and bright work. Interior was flooded by rainwater while in storage. Needs thorough cleaning, paint, carpet, etc. A4 engine damaged by rainwater. Needs rewiring and repower. Email for more details and pictures. Nice Sparkman and Stephens Centerboard Sloop wants to be sailing again.

1973 Sabre 28

Hull and deck in original condition, which means they need cosmetic attention. Decks were sound as of most recent survey (2000). Survey report available upon request. Boat is partially dismantled and requires plenty of TLC, but all the basics are there. Partially disassembled Atomic 4 engine complete with boxes of new and refurbished parts--it's all there. Original mast and rigging, two sails in serviceable condition, and all the basic deck hardware and sailing hardware included. No interior cushions. She is a sound boat of respected design and construction, but definitely a project. Photos and additional information available by email.

1966 Pearson Ariel 26

  • Length: 26 feet
  • Price: $5,000 USD
  • Email: cjeffers@lancova.com Jeff Schmidt
  • Phone: 804-462-7240
  • Location: Irvington, VA

1966 Pearson Ariel (#412), Yanmar diesel, enclosed head, 5 sails, custom walnut interior, needs cosmetic paint and varnish.

1977 Albin Vega

  • Length: 27 feet
  • Price: $ 5,000.00 USD
  • Email: VLaz@msn.com
  • Phone: 813-967-3899
  • Location: Deltaville, VA

Solid boat with good reputation. New complete standing and running rigging, brand new set of interior cushions. Topsides are prepped for painting, bottom sand blasted, ready for barrier coat of epoxy. No blisters, solid deck. Has inboard diesel, not sure if its running.

1969 Pearson Electra

Solid hull and decks. Includes: 3 Headsails, 2 mainsails, Harken furler, good mast. In need of cosmetic work & some rigging.

New trailer: $3800.00. 2008 Loadrite 4900 gvw, surge brakes. Under 300 miles. Never been in the water.

1971 Irwin 28

  • Length: 28 feet
  • Price: $2,500
  • Email: cdrg0n@yahoo.com
  • Phone: 850-871-3819
  • Location: Panama City Florida

1971 Irwin 28. Sails: 28\'X9\'x3\', Atomic 4 engine running. Solid hull and rig. Needs some interior work on galley area, TLC needed on exterior. Good day sailor, sleeps five. As-is. Leave number and message for Doug. Will return all calls.

1973 Grampian 30

  • Length: 30 feet
  • Price: $3,500 USD
  • Email: zogumwesterly@yahoo.com, Briggs Monteith
  • Phone: 850-306-1388
  • Location: St Petersburg Fl

Needs an interior. She has a strong 30 hp Universal diesel engine, newer aluminum selden spar, main, jib, spinnaker, seafrost refrigeration, alcohol stove/oven and a couple of solar panels. This boat was built like a tank.

Pearson 390

  • Year: 1973
  • Price: $5,000 USD
  • Email: colinfinch2000@yahoo.com
  • Phone: Colin 809-449-1819
  • Location: afloat in Turks and Caicos Islands

Engine and deck work required. Solar panel, new cushions in aft cabin.

1973 Newport 30

  • Length: 30 feet
  • Price: $3,595 USD OBO
  • Email: Connie, conniehowes@cogeco.ca
  • Phone: 613-453-1848
  • Location: Kingston, Ontario

New rigging. New wiring. New lights, inside and out. Atomic IV gas engine- runs well and comes with many new and spare parts. New gas tank and lines. S-steel life lines, bow pulpit and stern rail. Some new, custom cabinetry, Portable toilet. Main sail, jib, sail cover and sailbag Cradle.

Spring 2009

LeCompte Medalist

Plenty of work already done to get this girl back on her feet after years of neglect, but she needs more interior and cosmetic attention. She has a strong single cylinder diesel waiting to be reinstalled after some galley work, good sails and more to offer. Please give Chris Toomey a call.

Homemade 16

  • Length: 16 feet
  • Price: $500 USD OBO
  • Email: Leo Ponter, lponter@aidscouncil.org
  • Phone: 518.434.4686 ext. 2410
  • Fax: 518.427.8184
  • Location: New York State

I own a homemade 16' sloop built in 1970 in need of a new home and some attention.

Details - Construction: Fiberglass over plywood. Sails: main and jib. Cabin, sleeps two. Centerboard (steel, also acts as ballast). Outboard mount, VHF, running lights. Trailer. She needs a cockpit makeover, paint, new companionway hatch.

Bruce Roberts 341 hull

  • Price: $2,000 USD OBO
  • Email: hotwiregam@aol.com
  • Phone: (727) 943-0424
  • Location: Tarpon Springs, FL

Bruce Roberts 341 hull and deck. Some interior rough carpentry, three stainless tanks installed. No electrics, plumbing, engine, rudder, mast or rigging. USCG documented.

Hullmaster 22

  • Length: 22 feet
  • Price: $3,300 USD OBO
  • Email: jrozema@rogers.com
  • Phone: 705 484 5831
  • Location: Lake Simcoe

1974 Hullmaster 22 for sale. Swing keel with a 2 axle road trailer. This boat needs tlc but is ready to sail the way it is. Located on Lake Simcoe. Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.ca/JohnRozema/Hullmaster22ForSale3300OrBestOffer#

Pearson Coaster 30

Pearson coaster
  • Length: 30 feet
  • Price: $3,900 USD
  • Email: radamacue@hotmail.com
  • Phone: 206-297-4441 or 206-724-5493. Contact Chris.
  • Location: Napa Valley Marina, CA (dry storage)

I have a 30' 1966 Pearson Coaster for sale. Hull #6. In need of restoration. Hull, deck and house are all structurally sound. Strong-running Yanmar diesel. Four older but usable sails, newer thru hull fittings, new depth sounder, self tailing winches, vhf, LED running lights. Cosmetically it needs  paint and varnish inside and out. Needs new mast step.

Wayfarer Islander 24

Reluctantly, I must give up my classic Wayfarer Islander 24' sailboat. Sloop. This is the 1964 McGlasson Islander where the mold was made from the original wooden version. Hence, there is molded planking on the hull. Tiller. Fixed keel. Good main and Genoa. 9.9 hp electric start Suzuki outboard. Transferable (on approval), inexpensive slip in Wilmington, CA (West of Long Beach). Even cheaper slips nearby without service. Needs bottom paint but sailable.

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Summer 2008

The Penobscot Bay YMCA has several sailboats remaining from our annual boat auction. Proceeds help to fund summer camp scholarships. www.penbayymca.org

O'Day 24

  • Length: 24 feet
  • Price: $2.500 USD
  • Phone: (207) 236-3375
  • Location: Rockport, ME

Easy to handle vessel in good shape. Very good interior; includes cushions, sails and engine.

Hunter 25

  • Length: 25 feet
  • Price: $1.500 USD
  • Phone: (207) 236-3375
  • Location: Rockport, ME

Good starter boat. Includes sails, cushions. Great overnighter.

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Winter 2008

Paceship

Bristol

Bristol 22

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.

Bristol inside Bristol trailer Bristol sunrise

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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.

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