Zzzzzz said..

Ramona said..

Bundeenabuoy said..

Ramona said..
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Swanson-32/163857038852?hash=item2626a3fe04:g:EcAAAOSwTUZdSC9i

He tried to sell it for $5000 but no luck.

I think it was $6000 last time on eBay and had a bid. Has dropped a $1000 on Gumtree too. For a Canberra resident that boat and mooring would be an incredible buy. The interior is much nicer than my boat!

Having seen heaps of these with rotten ply decks I would be very wary

This one is rock solid.

Zzzzzz said..


Do you know this boat Ramona ? If so can you tell us more please

Was a local boat for several years and if I was looking for a boat that size it would be my first choice.

See details here;

sailboatdata.com/index.php/sailboat/farr-38-116

www.farrdesign.com/72.html

I sailed on one in the early 80s and Cougar was a competitor in the first of 3 Hobarts the boat did if I recall right. It was then sailing out of Adelaide - the boat's history log should confirm this? The design is (for its age) a quick cruiser racer in any wind strength when reaching and running - we did 17kts surging downwind with no2 kite and a 20-25kt noreaster behind us for a long time down the course in that 2nd year - think it was '83 the year Scallywag the Farr 38 one tonner same design as JennyH the downwind flyer won. Upwind to 18kts the Farr11.6 was good but the genoas had to be swapped down from the no1 over 12kts - so full main and no1 to about 12, same main and no2 till about 18. After that it seemed best to reef the main and hang onto the no2 till early 20s then the no3 came out. Upwind sails were ideally cut flat - especially the main which was big and long footed. An ideal boat for asymm kites I would have thought - put a Trogear bowsprit on it and run asymms? The boat didn't like to be "over canvassed" - when treated respectfully with sails to suit the breeze it sailed well.

But as always the question is what do you plan to do with the boat?

She raced on Jervis Bay for a few years. Ramona would know her as well

Good to see "Police Car" has sold.

There are few on the market ,
this one is pricy

Thanks guys, interesting info and confirms my gut feeling about the design. No I'm not interested in this to buy, I'm very happy with my Scanner 391. It just happens to be parked next to me at the moment and I liked the look of it. If I was looking, I'd be very interested. Talking with the owner, it sounds like the price will drop further, he's very motivated to sell it as he has newer / larger boat up north and they're planning to cruise the Pacific.

r13 said..
See details here;

sailboatdata.com/index.php/sailboat/farr-38-116

www.farrdesign.com/72.html

I sailed on one in the early 80s and Cougar was a competitor in the first of 3 Hobarts the boat did if I recall right. It was then sailing out of Adelaide - the boat's history log should confirm this? The design is (for its age) a quick cruiser racer in any wind strength when reaching and running - we did 17kts surging downwind with no2 kite and a 20-25kt noreaster behind us for a long time down the course in that 2nd year - think it was '83 the year Scallywag the Farr 38 one tonner same design as JennyH the downwind flyer won. Upwind to 18kts the Farr11.6 was good but the genoas had to be swapped down from the no1 over 12kts - so full main and no1 to about 12, same main and no2 till about 18. After that it seemed best to reef the main and hang onto the no2 till early 20s then the no3 came out. Upwind sails were ideally cut flat - especially the main which was big and long footed. An ideal boat for asymm kites I would have thought - put a Trogear bowsprit on it and run asymms? The boat didn't like to be "over canvassed" - when treated respectfully with sails to suit the breeze it sailed well.

But as always the question is what do you plan to do with the boat?

1982. You guys did well and I remember how you were almost dead level with the lovely Lidgard on line and IOR. That was a fun Hobart!

If I don't find my ultimate cruiser in the next 8 weeks I was thinking about getting an etchells with trailer. Thoughts, opinions?

Logic being that while I continue to save up for the ultimate 40 footer I could go for an occasional blast in the etchells for a couple of hours here and there to get my sailing fix. I don't really want to surrender my mooring, I don't want a project that requires heaps of work. And etchells don't seem hard to sell.

they also don't have all the expensive bits and pieces that break down and require maintenance. Windows, motor, plumbing, galley etc.

And in the winter I can bring it home and antifoul, and do any maintenance needed.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/gib-sea-402-with-new-volvo-auxillary/236855

FreeRadical said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/gib-sea-402-with-new-volvo-auxillary/236855

good buy !! and you are in WA as well .....

sydchris said..

Ramona said..

jbarnes85 said..
This seems to have been for sale for a long while.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1214964946

No interior photos but I think this is the one where someone has painted the interior!

Also listed here: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sail-yacht-/283619525342?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

This is moored next to me looks a bit rough on the outside and I have never seen anyone on it.

This one just needs a cut n polish the owner which I haven't seen for 3 years wanted 15k for at the time. It comes with free pigeon eggs just need to bring your own bacon. Bargain!

That'll buff out!!!