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Principia Discordia => Apple Talk => Topic started by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 06:56:02 PM

Title: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 06:56:02 PM
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/2304384208.html
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Luna on April 11, 2011, 07:00:04 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 06:56:02 PM
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/2304384208.html

I... Fuck, I got nothing, dude, that's sweet...
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: The Good Reverend Roger on April 11, 2011, 07:00:57 PM
It will eat your rat.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on April 11, 2011, 07:01:26 PM
That is AWESOME. You should buy it.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: LMNO on April 11, 2011, 07:02:20 PM
Needs more .50 caliber turrets.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on April 11, 2011, 07:03:29 PM
Dude, $340/month slip fees with two months free with a year lease? You cannot live cheaper than that! Even if you financed it your combined monthly total would be under a grand.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Shit, I could borrow that much privately. And yeah, that's $3400 a year for slip rent and all the shit that comes with it. That thing is SICK. The only thing I'm unclear about is...it clearly no longer has a mast or sails, and yet the specs say it only has a 20 gallon diesel tank? That would only last you about 8-12 hours at a stretch, depending on wind/tide/current, so the part where they call it "voyage-ready" seems a little off, unless they're talking about a voyage to Cascade Locks and back.

ETA: or it's a typo and it actually holds 200 gallons of diesel fuel, which would make alot more sense.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Fredfredly ⊂(◉‿◉)つ on April 11, 2011, 07:12:28 PM
BUY IT
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Luna on April 11, 2011, 07:13:55 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Shit, I could borrow that much privately. And yeah, that's $3400 a year for slip rent and all the shit that comes with it. That thing is SICK. The only thing I'm unclear about is...it clearly no longer has a mast or sails, and yet the specs say it only has a 20 gallon diesel tank? That would only last you about 8-12 hours at a stretch, depending on wind/tide/current, so the part where they call it "voyage-ready" seems a little off, unless they're talking about a voyage to Cascade Locks and back.

ETA: or it's a typo and it actually holds 200 gallons of diesel fuel, which would make alot more sense.

Ask.   :D
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Dysfunctional Cunt on April 11, 2011, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Shit, I could borrow that much privately. And yeah, that's $3400 a year for slip rent and all the shit that comes with it. That thing is SICK. The only thing I'm unclear about is...it clearly no longer has a mast or sails, and yet the specs say it only has a 20 gallon diesel tank? That would only last you about 8-12 hours at a stretch, depending on wind/tide/current, so the part where they call it "voyage-ready" seems a little off, unless they're talking about a voyage to Cascade Locks and back.

ETA: or it's a typo and it actually holds 200 gallons of diesel fuel, which would make alot more sense.

It probably only has a 20 gallon tank.  The one picture still had the mast, where the second didn't making me think it's removal is rather recent change.  It didn't say the tank was new, so I'm again thinking it's what was there when the boat could still sail.  Would you not replace the mast and get new sails if you got it?  
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on April 11, 2011, 07:17:42 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Shit, I could borrow that much privately. And yeah, that's $3400 a year for slip rent and all the shit that comes with it. That thing is SICK. The only thing I'm unclear about is...it clearly no longer has a mast or sails, and yet the specs say it only has a 20 gallon diesel tank? That would only last you about 8-12 hours at a stretch, depending on wind/tide/current, so the part where they call it "voyage-ready" seems a little off, unless they're talking about a voyage to Cascade Locks and back.

ETA: or it's a typo and it actually holds 200 gallons of diesel fuel, which would make alot more sense.

Yeah, I bet it's 200... 20 makes no sense at all.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: The Good Reverend Roger on April 11, 2011, 07:18:34 PM
I can't see the page, because of the nannywall.

But the link has the word "boa" in it, so ECH has to be careful for his rat's sake.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on April 11, 2011, 07:20:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 11, 2011, 07:18:34 PM
I can't see the page, because of the nannywall.

But the link has the word "boa" in it, so ECH has to be careful for his rat's sake.

:lulz:
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on April 11, 2011, 07:21:19 PM
40' Liveaboard Catamaran - $27500 (North Portland)
Date: 2011-04-04, 7:54AM PDT
Reply to: sale-kh6cf-2304384208@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

My wife and I are selling our 40' custom, three level catamaran that has been completely remodeled into a voyage-ready floating penthouse. Features include a walk-in closet, master stateroom and wheel house, guest bedroom, carpeted living room with built in TV stand, deep basin sink with granite counters adjacent a full-size gas range and oven, combo washer/dryer, 2500W inverter powering aircraft grade electrical system, gps/depth/marine radio, lots of storage, and much more. We have also done many upgrades to the plumbing and the Yanmar diesel engine. This boat used to house a family of four, and my wife and I have been amazed at the quality of life that we have been able to create on the water. We have more ammenities on board than we ever had in our apartments on land.



I have pages of pictures, vessle documentation/stats, and stories to tell, but our hope is to have people come visit us so they can see for themselves all of the things that are impossible to convey through the web. My wife and I have a growing family, which means growing expenses, so we are motivated to sell. You can't get a boat for much cheaper than this, but bring a reasonable offer/partial trade and lets see what we can do to get you living on the water this summer.



I will start to post answers to questions below this line as they come up.



LOA: 39.5'

Beam: 15'

Draw: 3' but could be reduced to less than a foot with kickup rudders

Sail: Originally a twin masted design, no longer have the sails or hardwear

Slip fees: $340 per month, 2 months free with a year lease - transferable

Slip ammenities: Free ice, showers, wifi, water. State of the art, check it out at www.salparemarina.com

Fuel: 20 gallons diesel

Water: Two 25 gallon freshwater tanks

Holding: Macerating toilet to 50 gallon tank



Thank you for looking.

(http://images.craigslist.org/3ka3o53pc5Y05X15S6b44a17ca9a971fa1cf6.jpg)(http://images.craigslist.org/3k13m93od5Z65T05X6b44a32e206ae655167f.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/3n83m83oc5V65Q25T1b443020de187e6015ce.jpg)(http://images.craigslist.org/3n23md3l35V15Q65T1b44a678da90053112d7.jpg)
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:22:57 PM
I wouldn't sail that thing in blue water with the current configuration of the superstructure. The steerage is not going to respond the way that hull was designed for it to in a bad blow. Makes much more sense as a motor yacht the way it's set up now. Wouldn't be a big deal to throw a Detroit Diesel and a bigger tank in there and make it a twin-screw. It would actually be really sick with that set-up, because you'd have the stability of a cat hull in open water, but it would be super maneuverable with a twin-screw drive and with the shallow draft you'd also have a 40-foot liveaboard that could anchor within wading distance of the nearest beach bar.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Fredfredly ⊂(◉‿◉)つ on April 11, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
BUY BUY BUY

dont you like how you asked us to convince you NOT to buy and everyone is doing the opposite  :lol:
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Richter on April 11, 2011, 07:32:22 PM
Do you know anyone who surveys sailboats?  I'd really recomend that. (Dad sails, spent the weekend helping him run down electrical problems.  :x )

The tank size for something primarily designed to sail is about right.  Although it LOOKS like a motor/sail configuration though.  Odd.

 
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Thurnez Isa on April 11, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: The Fred ⊂(◉‿◉)つ on April 11, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
BUY BUY BUY

dont you like how you asked us to convince you NOT to buy and everyone is doing the opposite  :lol:

I'm pretty convinced that on PD you could ask just about anything and we all take the opposite position
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: The Good Reverend Roger on April 11, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
ECH:  Just think how much cleaning that thing will take.  Not to mention the rat.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:33:39 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 11, 2011, 07:32:22 PM
Do you know anyone who surveys sailboats?
 

Does the Pope know anybody who buggers little boys? :lulz:
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:35:50 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 11, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
ECH:  Just think how much cleaning that thing will take.  Not to mention the rat.

My biggest sticking point is that I don't really want to live on the river in North Portland. That's why I'm so interested in its long-voyage capabilities.

Because I would park the fuck out of that thing in White Bay on Jost Van Dyk, right in front of Foxy's.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Richter on April 11, 2011, 07:44:38 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:33:39 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 11, 2011, 07:32:22 PM
Do you know anyone who surveys sailboats?
 

Does the Pope know anybody who buggers little boys? :lulz:

Perfect.

The lines and absence of designer's name make me think it was either self-made / small builder, plywood cored fiberglass.  Depending how "vintage", previous use, and how well maintained, that could be a problem.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 07:49:08 PM
Well, the superstructure is clearly an aftermarket addition. I would never buy a boat without knowing the composition and origin of the hull no matter what.

brings up another interesting point, though, which is that with the added superstructure on the stern, that thing would be just about the ugliest boat in the world as a sailboat. Its current lines DEMAND that it be motorized.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Payne on April 11, 2011, 08:13:04 PM
If you buy that boat, you'll _______ your _______ till it _______ and the U.N. has to _______ until it's a smear. ________ and ________ will appear on network news declaiming your ______ actions as hideously innappropriate.

Also, your penis will fall off.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Juana on April 11, 2011, 11:26:50 PM
:lulz:

BUY IT!
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 11, 2011, 11:39:08 PM
I'm gonna go check it out sometime this week. I've decided that I won't borrow money to buy it, but if it's still for sale in 6 months or so after I've had a few trips out to sea to pad my bank account I might not be able to resist.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Phox on April 12, 2011, 12:08:20 AM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 11, 2011, 11:39:08 PM
I'm gonna go check it out sometime this week. I've decided that I won't borrow money to buy it, but if it's still for sale in 6 months or so after I've had a few trips out to sea to pad my bank account I might not be able to resist.
Pfft. This kind of thing needs to be an impulse buy. You'll get no enjoyment out of it if you carefully manage your finances.  :argh!:
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Salty on April 12, 2011, 12:46:23 AM
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/Altyvision/43862db6.jpg)
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 12, 2011, 01:17:51 AM
Right? Only if Kevin Costner had a full kitchen and a master suite. See that little girl? On my ship, she'll be replaced by a beach volleyball team.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Salty on April 12, 2011, 02:59:41 AM
You'd have to get into the spirit of the thing, find some people riding jetskis and FUCK their shit UP. Also, urine filter.
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: East Coast Hustle on April 12, 2011, 05:10:27 AM
Actually, I'd much rather be Dennis Hopper than Kevin Costner.

Smokers FTW!
Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Freckleback on April 13, 2011, 05:37:56 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 12, 2011, 05:10:27 AM
Actually, I'd much rather be Dennis Hopper than Kevin Costner.

Smokers FTW!
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Title: Re: Quick, somebody convince me I shouldn't buy this!
Post by: Suu on April 13, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
Quote from: nihilbilly on April 13, 2011, 05:37:56 PM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on April 12, 2011, 05:10:27 AM
Actually, I'd much rather be Dennis Hopper than Kevin Costner.

Smokers FTW!
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THIS.

I WANT THIS IN THE PROVIDENCE RIVER RIGHT NOW.