hi Lauren Can you give me your opinion on my boat which is going for sale "1967 E 30 one of the originals " just listed.
Its called the mee mee
marklashway@gmail.com
thanks
Its called the mee mee
marklashway@gmail.com
thanks
I have 17 pics there under groups Did you see them ? I dont know what to ask?/ Ideas?This "almost an ad" needed its own thread. Now moved to one.
As for an opinion of that model, I have not sailed one, but there is a restored one in our YC. I believe that this is one of the first or second designs that Bruce King did for Ericson. The ports and general shape do have the signature "Ericson look", tho!
Ad some pix and a description when you are ready to let it go, and an asking price.
Thank you.
asking price IYO?I would not be afraid of the age of the boat.
Ericsons were build very well.
My 1971 E 29 is a fantastic boat,
Rick
Re asking price, consider what you paid for it and what upgrades you made. Generally the upgrades don't add to the price, they just make the boat marketable.
Now list the recent upgrades that have actual value. They increase the basic price somewhat because of the factor: "You're also getting..."
"Actual value" is stuff you could easily sell separately.They might include a dinghy, outboard, brand new chartplotter.
Engine factor. Is this a diesel in good running condition? That's a selling point. (I see a diesel troubleshooting book in one of the pix).
Old boats generally need almost every system replaced. Any systems already replaced add to value.
Ruined sails reduce the value by the cost of new sails. Usable sails, or recent sails, are a strong selling point and to be emphasized.
At a guess, the expected price for such a boat is 10K. If restored to pride, 20K. If not sailable without some work, 5K.
The potential buyers are not rich, and some will not be knowledgeable. You are competing against junk 30-footers and new 15-footers.
Winter and slip/storage fees loom and buyers are scarce. Ask minimum. When interest is shown, make the deal.
mainsail very good genoa excellent Every system vg to excellent complete rewire I removed EVERY bolt or 99 percent replace and sealed with new ss. Dingy only if I had too with perfectly running 2.5 hp nissan achilles inflate dingy with hard bottom in excellent shape no dry rot all wood cetol 3-9 coats some ready for touch up exterior only Very dry boat new cutlass new 3 blde prop balanced shaft great engine access mod fuel tank removed cleaned polished i I would say this is a boat that if I kept i would like to put treadmaster on and a few electronice for fum I sail in River Hudson. new hold tank hoses etc I can go on and on