1988 Bullet Boats for sale

CIGARETTE 31 BULLET - NOT ANOTHER ONE LIKE IT IN THE WORLD !!! AMAZING ! VIDEO

$96,900

Miami Beach, Florida

Year 1988

Make CIGARETTE

Model BULLET

Category -

Length 31.0

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1988 CIGARETTE 31 Bullet

$96,900

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Year 1988

Make CIGARETTE

Model 31 Bullet

Category Powerboats

Length 31'

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1988 CIGARETTE 31 Bullet CIGARETTE 31' BULLET TWIN E-TEC OUTBOARDS ENTIRE VESSEL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED BY A PROFESSIONAL BOATER WHO HAS OWNED MANY CIGARETTES, NOT ANOTHER CIGARETTE BOAT IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS ONE.

1988 CIGARETTE 31 Bullet

$39,995

Lake In The Hills, Illinois

Year 1988

Make CIGARETTE

Model 31 Bullet

Category Powerboats

Length 31'

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1988 CIGARETTE 31 Bullet 1988 Cigarette 31 Bullet. Very nice! 509ci big-blocks making 500+hp each, recently freshened by Ateco with approx. 200 hours of run time, dyno sheets available. Freshwater only! Hour meters show 396/398 hours.Other features include K-Plane trim tabs with helm indicators, TRS drives, 4-blade 24-pitch stainless props, Shotgun silencer tips, Gaffrig gauges with bezels, liquid-filled speedo, compass, depth finder, Grant GT wheel, ship-to-shore radio, cockpit cover, cuddy with benches for lounging, enclosed head, lighting, sink and storage. Included is a custom tri-axle trailer with spare. Includes a snap-on cockpit cover. Includes GSC multi-point inspection and dyno test! Very nice and clean example, priced to move at $39,995.00! See it inside our Lake in the Hills, IL showroom, 847-458-6488.Grand Sport Center Inc.1530 Industrial DriveLake in the Hills, IL. 60156 Phone: (847) 458-6488 - View us Online @ www.GrandSportCenter.com

1988 Cigarette Racing 31 Bullet

$39,995

Lake In The Hills, Illinois

Year 1988

Make Cigarette Racing

Model 31 Bullet

Category Powerboats

Length 31'

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1988 Cigarette Racing 31 Bullet 1988 Cigarette 31 Bullet. Very nice! 509ci big-blocks making 500+hp each, recently freshened by Ateco with approx. 200 hours of run time, dyno sheets available. Freshwater only! Hour meters show 396/398 hours.Other features include K-Plane trim tabs with helm indicators, TRS drives, 4-blade 24-pitch stainless props, Shotgun silencer tips, Gaffrig gauges with bezels, liquid-filled speedo, compass, depth finder, Grant GT wheel, ship-to-shore radio, cockpit cover, cuddy with benches for lounging, enclosed head, lighting, sink and storage. Included is a custom tri-axle trailer with spare. Includes a snap-on cockpit cover. Includes GSC multi-point inspection and dyno test! Very nice and clean example, priced to move at $39,995.00! See it inside our Lake in the Hills, IL showroom, 847-458-6488.Grand Sport Center Inc.1530 Industrial DriveLake in the Hills, IL. 60156 Phone: (847) 458-6488 - View us Online @ www.GrandSportCenter.com

1988 Cigarette 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS

$55,995

Clearwater, Florida

Year 1988

Make Cigarette

Model 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS

Category Cuddy Cabin Boats

Length 31'

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1988 Cigarette 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS This Incredible High Performance Cigarette Racing Hull has been completely Re-fitted & Updated with the high rated 2014 EVINRUDE Twin E-TEC 300HP Outboards Under Factory Warranty thru 2021. ONLY 30 HOURS. TOTAL REFIT & RESTORATION " LIKE NEW CONDITION" NEW Real X Trailer, with Electric Wench INCLUDED! ALL NEW ELECTRONICS-GPS-VHF-SOUND SYSTEM Only 30 Hours on 2014 Twin E-TEC Outboards with Factory World Wide Evinrude Warranty to 2021- and the Warranty can be Extended Performance - Over 60 MPH! - Joined with the Economy of OutBoards! Excellent Condition! All new Interior! Featuring a custom cushion arrangement that allows a sleeping cabin for 4! You must see her to appreciate the hand Craftsmanship. She has been Completely Restored by an experienced Cigarette Master Mechanic/Designer and Professional Power Boat Racer. Over $85,000 spent for hand crafted restoration! All Invoice's & Records are Available. This is an Opportunity to Acquire a Unique and Exclusive Customized Cigarette Bullet. She was converted to outboard engines with a 30 Inch set back aluminum bracket and Re-In Forced Transom. This Major Improvement allowed the cockpit to be extended nine feet resulting in a Large Cockpit. New SeaStar Hydraulic steering New Instrument Panel with All New Gauges and Lighted Toggle Switches. All New Interior upholstery All New Marine Carpet Through-Out deck and In cabin. Every Mechanical part in this Vessel is New: water pump, macerator, head pump, Batteries, Battery Charger. Electronics New Clarion Marine stereo syst

1988 Cigarette 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS

$57,995

Clearwater, Florida

Year 1988

Make Cigarette

Model 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS

Category Cuddy Cabin Boats

Length 31'

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1988 Cigarette 31 BULLET - 2014 EV E-TEC 300C - 30 HOURS - ALL OPTIONS This Incredible High Performance Cigarette Racing Hull has been completely Re-fitted & Updated with the high rated 2014 EVINRUDE Twin E-TEC 300HP Outboards Under Factory Warranty thru 2021. ONLY 30 HOURS. TOTAL REFIT & RESTORATION " LIKE NEW CONDITION" NEW Real X Trailer, with Electric Wench INCLUDED! ALL NEW ELECTRONICS-GPS-VHF-SOUND SYSTEM Only 30 Hours on 2014 Twin E-TEC Outboards with Factory World Wide Evinrude Warranty to 2021- and the Warranty can be Extended Performance - Over 60 MPH! - Joined with the Economy of OutBoards! Excellent Condition! All new Interior! Featuring a custom cushion arrangement that allows a sleeping cabin for 4! You must see her to appreciate the hand Craftsmanship. She has been Completely Restored by an experienced Cigarette Master Mechanic/Designer and Professional Power Boat Racer. Over $85,000 spent for hand crafted restoration! All Invoice's & Records are Available. This is an Opportunity to Acquire a Unique and Exclusive Customized Cigarette Bullet. She was converted to outboard engines with a 30 Inch set back aluminum bracket and Re-In Forced Transom. This Major Improvement allowed the cockpit to be extended nine feet resulting in a Large Cockpit. New SeaStar Hydraulic steering New Instrument Panel with All New Gauges and Lighted Toggle Switches. All New Interior upholstery All New Marine Carpet Through-Out deck and In cabin. Every Mechanical part in this Vessel is New: water pump, macerator, head pump, Batteries, Battery Charger. Electronics New Clarion Marine stereo syst

1988 CIGARETTE

$97,000

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Year 1988

Make -

Model -

Category High Performance Boats

Length 31'

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1988 Cigarette Racing This is an original 1988 cigarette decathlon open fish that just received an extremely detail oriented, no-expenses-spared, overhaul completed in 2016. For those unfamiliar with the Cigarette Decathlons they were a Don Aronow design built on a similar deep-V hull as the Cigarette Bullet, it is a very beamy, very fast and very strong hull capable of handling offshore rough weather comfortably. It cuts through the waves like butter and is always a very dry ride due to the tall gunnels. When I purchased the boat it was flawless but outdated so I stripped it down and built it into the work of art that it is today. It was built with the best of everything including triple 300xs mercury racing motors. Too much has been done to this boat to list it all but I'd be happy to talk to a serious buyer about it all. It has Latham racing steering, Livorsi gauges(carbon fiber with cig logo) & controls, full custom interior, custom paint, tons of carbon fiber accents, hydraulic rear hatch, and tons more. No corners were cut in this build, my blood, sweat and tears went into it. It is in turn-key, new condition. It comes with a great triple axle trailer ready for a trip anywhere. This is a US coast guard documented boat free of liens. Serious buyers call or text

1988 Cigarette Racing

$99,000

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Year 1988

Make -

Model -

Category High Performance Boats

Length 31'

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1988 Cigarette Racing This is an original 1988 cigarette decathlon open fish that just received an extremely detail oriented, no-expenses-spared, overhaul completed in 2016. For those unfamiliar with the Cigarette Decathlons they were a Don Aronow design built on a similar deep-V hull as the Cigarette Bullet, it is a very beamy, very fast and very strong hull capable of handling offshore rough weather comfortably. It cuts through the waves like butter and is always a very dry ride due to the tall gunnels. When I purchased the boat it was flawless but outdated so I stripped it down and built it into the work of art that it is today. It was built with the best of everything including triple 300xs mercury racing motors. Too much has been done to this boat to list it all but I'd be happy to talk to a serious buyer about it all. It has Latham racing steering, Livorsi gauges(carbon fiber with cig logo) & controls, full custom interior, custom paint, tons of carbon fiber accents, hydraulic rear hatch, and tons more. No corners were cut in this build, my blood, sweat and tears went into it. It is in turn-key, new condition. It comes with a great triple axle trailer ready for a trip anywhere. This is a US coast guard documented boat free of liens. Serious buyers call or text

1988 Bertram Sport Fisherman

$29,500

San Diego, California

Year 1988

Make Bertram

Model Sport Fisherman

Category Powerboats

Length 33'

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1988 Bertram Sport Fisherman Handsome sportfisher with bullet proof construction. Excellent open water performer. Over 350 built by Bertram. Safe and reliable for family fun!

1988 Bayliner 1710 Trophy w85HP wTrlr

$4,595

White Bluff, Tennessee

Year 1988

Make Bayliner

Model 1710 Trophy W85HP WTrlr

Category Ski And Fish Boats

Length 16'

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1988 Bayliner 1710 Trophy w85HP wTrlr 1988 Bayliner 1710 Trophy with 85Force, MotorGuide 46, Humminbird 561, Stereo, this is a fishing or playing Can fish or play . Boat is in good shape, Runs good. machine.Water ready. Trades Welcome. We sell new boats by Nitro,Tracker,Sun-Tracker Tahoe, Bullet, War-Eagle,Stratos,Ebbtide,Caravelle,Key largo, and the new Falcon, with more brands to come! We often have used boats available from such manufacturers as Triton, Ranger, Stratos, Nitro, Tracker, Sun Tracker, Chaparral, Tahoe and more. Whether it s a high performance bass boat, aluminum boat, fishing boat, runabout, bow rider, pontoon, utility boat, jon boat or hunting boat, we have something to meet your boating needs. We are located in White bluff,and Gallatin, Tennessee (near Nashville), and are well worth the trip whether you are traveling from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, the Florida panhandle or even Knoxville, Chattanooga or Memphis, Tennessee. We can arrange transportation to almost anywhere in the United States and will be happy to get a quote for you. So, no matter if you are in New York, Missouri, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Virginia, California, Arizona or Washington, if you cannot come and pick it up, we can bring it to you. Whether you are coming from KY, IN, MI, AL, OH, IL, MS, AR, SC, NC, GA, FL, NY, CA, or anywhere else in the U.S.A. or Canada, we will make it worth the trip! Please visit our website to see all of our inventory and learn more about us at teamcandomarine.com C&O Marine has been in the same location for over 20 years. We do Fiberglass Boat Repair, Aluminum Boat Repair and Boat Trailer Repair. WE HAVE USED & NEW BOATS IN STOCK! We sell Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha Motors. We sell all types of boat parts for Allison, Aries, Stratos, Sprint, Dyna-trac, Ebbtide, Winner, Rebel, Javelin, Procraft, Astro, Nitro, Ranger, Triton,Glastron, Sugarsand, Gekko, Tahoe, Tracker, Momba, War-Eagle, Polar-Kraft, Mercury, VolvoPenta, Mercruiser, Evinrude, Johnson and Yamaha motor parts & accessories and Lowrance, Humminbird, Garmin, Vexilar, Bottom Line, MotorGuide plus a limited supply of Honda and Suzuki. We are factory trained to work on Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo-Penta, Yamaha (5 star), Evinrude, Johnson, MinnKota and MotorGuide. We are Cando Marine with two locations!!! We’re here for any of your sales and service needs and if you've had damage to your property, we work with all insurance companies to get your boat or watercraft back to you in better shape than before. Best of all, we are insured, bonded and guarantee our work! WE BUY BOATS! Consignment Sales - - 1988 Bayliner 1710 Trophy with 85Force, MotorGuide 46, Humminbird 561, Stereo, this is a fishing or playing machine.Water ready.

Powerboats & Motorboats : Cuddies

$4,500

Palm Coast, Florida

Year 1988

Make Mako

Model 288 Center Console

Category Center Consoles

Length 28'8"

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1988 Mako 288 WOW! 288 Mako, 1998 model with professionally enclosed transom ready to mount top of the line Armstrong Bracket provided. This project boat is one of the most desired wide platform center consoles in the market. Back when Mako made bullet proof hulls, this one isn't far from gulfstream day trips and cruising the Bahamas. The boat is complete with most all of its original parts including a recent $4500.00 Armstrong Bracket and baffled 300 gallon fuel tank. Purchase the bracket and get the boat for FREE! No disappointments, if you can restore boats you'll have this in the water in no time. Seller will load on your trailer. $4500.00 or best offer.

Offshore Saltwater Fishing

$4,500

Palm Coast, Florida

Year 1988

Make Mako

Model 288

Category -

Length 28.8

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1988 Mako 288 WOW! 288 Mako, 1998 model with professionally enclosed transom ready to mount top of the line Armstrong Bracket provided. This project boat is one of the most desired wide platform center consoles in the market. Back when Mako made bullet proof hulls, this one isn't far from gulfstream day trips and cruising the Bahamas. The boat is complete with most all of its original parts including a recent $4500.00 Armstrong Bracket and baffled 300 gallon fuel tank. Purchase the bracket and get the boat for FREE! No disappointments, if you can restore boats you'll have this in the water in no time. Seller will load on your trailer. $4500.00 or best offer.

1982 Bayliner 3270 Explorer 4.3 twin inboards by Crusader

$9,500

Dawsonville, Georgia

Year 1982

Make Bayliner

Model 3270 Explorer 4.3 Twin Inboards By Crusader

Category -

Length -

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V birth for two mid cabin king bed dinette converts to queen. You see about 1/2 without on Yachworld listings. Method: Floscan fuel flow meters. Weight 12 500# Hull Type Modified-V Production 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 the Bayliner 32xx Motoryacht is the best selling Bayliner Motoryacht of all time and for good reason. Full head with stand up shower 4. fresh looking not salty. Unless the previous owner added one there is no factory radar arch. 110 Hino's were the diesel option. Hino is a Japaneses company owned by Toyota. Cockpit Hardtop - Many of the 32xx's in the Pacific North West have a hardtop added to the cockpit. the only issue I have ever had was a clogged fuel filter. From 1985 and on the flybridge helm is in the middle of the panel and there is an L-type seat on the starboard side. Boats Aft Cabin 3441 PSN . Beam 11'6" Water 65/89 gals. the 1998 Kohler 5.0 generator and 2004 reverse cyle marine air were installed in 2004. Large forward deck 8. Sleeps 6 in comfort. These owners then enclose the entire rear cockpit providing a good space in cold weather climates. Anyone with additions or suggestions feel free to post in the Forum tab of this website Bayliner 3270/3288 Motor Yacht Specifications Length Overall 32'1" Clearance 13'10" Length WL 28'10" Fuel 200 gals. Full well appointed galley. In the PNW more than 1/2 of these year boats have 110 Hinos. Large knowledgeable and accessible User Community Many 32xx's came with the Hino Diesel. Generator - There is room in the 32xx engine room to add a generator. the 32xx can be classified as a "Fast Trawler". (Some late production 87's and early 89's are called 3218's) 135 Hino's were the diesel option with the small block 305 GM's (VP or US Marine) as the gas standard. Inside and flybridge helm 5. 1988 3218 Motoryacht. 150 Hino's are the diesel option with US Marine (marinized Chevy 305's) being the standard engine. Below is from bayliner32xx.com the comments below come from my own observations and opinions. One only has to come aboard to see the best designed 32 foot yacht ever built. Designed to do the Great Loop. Diesel boats outnumber gas boats in the PNW for this year. 1998 Kohler 4.5 generator and two air conditioners. the rest of the country seem to have the 305 motors. Radar arch seem to be a factory option on the 85 models. Transom Door - Older 32xx's (91 and before) do not have transom doors. the 32xx hull design features a rounded chine with prop pockets where the props are tucked into. 130 Gallons) 1/2 water. Also the engines are fitted with closed cooling. Some have made modification to the hull (Underhulls) which square up the chine creating less roll and perhaps a little more speed . the gas version is a 15-17 kt cruise boat (3200-3500 rpm) while getting around 0.80 nmpg at that speed. Powered by a pair of great running 4.3 crusaders that are very fuel efficient. Diesel engine option 6. the radar arch was standard on the 86's. Many owners have modified their 32xx and added the door. This means they have trawler like characteristics but faster cruise speeds. 400lb Genny Full flybridge enclosure dingy on swim step mimimum gear. Flybridge Enclosure - Enclosing the bridge is a common 32xx feature. Full galley with propane stove microwave and refrigerator. Maximum speed is around 10 kts and normal cruise is around 8 kts. Three separate sleeping quarters (Forward Berth Salon Berth Aft Cabin Berth) 2. This provides excellent efficiency but the rounded chine creates a little more roll at anchor and a more then normal "Squirrely Ride" in a following sea. Common Options to improve the 33xx motor yacht: 1. 6. Tramson doors are standard in 1992 models and up. Underhulls - Underhulls are a modification of the standard rounded chine found on the 32xx. the flybridge helm is on the starboard side. It's a great addition but a modification best left to a professional. )ne full head with shower. Most boats of this year range came with gas motors (some version of the marinized V-6). There is fresh upholstery every where inside. Interior color schemes with variations of the galley sink thru out the years but overall the same as the 1986's and up. the use of prop pockets removes the need for v-drives and allows the engines to be placed under the cockpit versus the salon like many other vessels of like size. 1981-1984 3270 models were called EXPLORERS. Full head with shower. A complete enclosure can cost up to 5k 3. the ones with Nissan engines are pretty much just trawlers. 1985-86 3270 Motoyacht. the 110 hinos seem to cruise around 10-12 kts. Fuel Economy: the following numbers are what I observe on my 3270 with 135HP Hinos. Most go with something in the 3-5kw range 7. go to www.Bayliner 32xx.com to learn more about this number one selling motor yacht. great looking engines. However many older models have been modified with a transome door by the previous owners. the microwave cabinet above the stove is still missing on the 85's but standard on the 86's and on. with much better fuel economy (around 2 nmpg) but top speed is much less (14 kts ). the underhulls square the hull chine and make the 32xx much less prone to roll and better handling when running in a following sea. Very few Motor yachts have a website dedicated to them. Top speed is around 21-23 kts. Excellent range fuel efficiency and open water capability 11. Mine have been nothing but spectacular; Super fuel efficient reliable and easy to work on. 5. 200 gallons of fuel storage 7. Most of its life has been on Lake Lanier at Bald Ridge Marina. One thing that's interesting is that Bayliner seems to have used the same color scheme for all the Motoryachts of that year (eg. These don't have an extra cabinet above the stove (86's and later have a built in microwave). the air conditioner is so cooled the lens on the camera fogged up. This is basically an extension of the flybridge to cover the cockpit. Marinized Chevy 305's were the standard engine. Inverter -- Adding an inverter is an excellent way to create 110AC when away from the dock. Very economical to operate. They are practically bullet proof super simple to work on and parts are available at reasonable prices. 1982 Bayliner 3270 Explorer 4.3 twin inboards by Crusader Ready for demonstration Ready for demonstration. 1989-1995 = 3288 Motoryacht. These are for both engines. Large cockpit suitable for fishing 9. 4. the flybridge seating is a little different than the later models. Major features are: 1. Galley Down with excellent storage and features 3. 1986- show contact info and 4550 have the same exterior trim). Do net let it fool you the boat was from Lanier and moved to jax only for a short period of its life and then back. Conditions: 4-5 Knot winds little swell. Hull Extension - Some 32xx's have had a hull extension. Most go with a 3 foot extension. 1985 is kind of a transition year for the Motoryacht. 13.7 - 14 knots at 2500 RPM is the sweat spot for me.Ready for demonstration. the feature provides higher hull speeds expanded storage and handling. Conclusion: They all have the same hull from 1981-1995 but the cabin appointments are different on the EXPLORERS. 2. the owners were transferred to Jacksonville for a short while but returned back to Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier. Sleeps SIX in comfort. the cabinetry is a little different in the galley. 1986 and on are pretty much the same except for power plant options. Draft 2'11" Waste 23 gals. the differences were pretty much in the engine choices available and the cabinetry/ color schemes used. Dual station flybridge. the motor yacht has been very well maintained. Beautiful motor yacht powered by a fresh 4.3 v6 Crusader engines with new manifolds and risers. Optional generator 10. Knots Gal Per Hr KnMiles per Gal Range (10% reserve) 7.2 2.3 3.13 563.48 10 5.2 1.92 346.15 11 7 1.57 282.86 12 7.4 1.62 291.89 14 8.4 1.67 300.00 16 12 1.33 240.00 17 13.6 1.25 225.00 18 14.4 1.32 237.50 (WOT 2950rpm) Notes: 2/3 Fuel (approx. So what is the difference between the models 1981 - 1987 = 3270 1988 = 3218 (some late 87's and some early 89's were called 3218's) 1989 - 1995 = 3288 In general all years 1981-1995 are pretty much the same hull. There were a few that came with 90hp Nissan Diesel engines. Costs range from 1.5 - 3k...

1989 Skipjack 25 flybridge

$11,500

Camarillo, California

Year -

Make -

Model -

Category -

Length -

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Private Seller (805) 910-5744 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1988 Skipjack 25 flybridge, 1988 25 Skipjack Flybridge repowered in 2013 complete with new exhaust with bullet proof Volvo 290 DP outdriveHydraulic steering, Furuno radar, Furuno fishfinder,Garmin GPS with chipset. Dual group 27 deep cycle marinebatteries This boat sleeps 4 comfortably with hot and cold running water and an enclosed head with shower for those overnite trips. Tandem axel Zieman galvanised trailer included $11,500, 8059105744 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

Bolger Light Schooner (scooner) PRICE REDUCED!!

$1,995

Long Beach, California

Year 1990

Make Custom

Model Light Schooner

Category -

Length 23.0

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PRICE REDUCED! At this price, this boat is a steal. If you had this trailer made now, it alone would sell for over $2000. I know it's a buyer's market for boats, but this boat is very rare to find at all, let alone in overall good, complete condition of this one. She just needs a couple of weekends of TLC and you could take her sailing! The boat is currently lying in Southern California. Registration in California for both trailer and boat are up-to-date. I have not sailed her in many years, but she has been sitting quietly under a good cover, waiting for more fun. And fun this boat is. Let me just say, one of my favorite memories of the many I have sailing this boat, is of a Fall day in the early 1990s on Lake Erie, just off-shore from down-town Cleveland. We had five adults aboard, it was 55 degrees with sun and clouds and a 15-20 knot breeze. The four crew and skipper found the port-and-starboard hiking straps very handy that day. I can see us now, all hiked out over the windward side, flying westward along the shore, blasting along on a broad reach under a steady northerly. Had we flipped her it would have been a cold 15 minutes, but this crew was fairly expert and sitting back aft, tiller extension in hand, I could not help the exhilarating feeling that we were about to become airborne. I've had some inquiries about the minimum space required to store the boat, its minimum footprint, in other words. Conservatively, I'd say you need at least 26.5 feet long and 6.5 to 7 feet wide to store the boat and move around it comfortably.. I built this little bald-headed schooner to a high quality standard in 1988-1990. Phil Bolger designed the boat for protected and semi-protected waters as a daysailer and rough-and-ready overnighter. She is featured in Dynamite Payson's original book on Instant Boatbuilding. Although, I can tell you that this boat was hardly instant! Note well: the boat and trailer include everything you need to go sailing. Nothing is missing. She draws about 3 feet with the daggerboard down. About 9 inches with the daggerboard up. I should also note that this boat is not a toy. She was made to be driven hard. She was created by one of the most talented boat designers of the 20th century and she sails beautifully on all points, with light weather helm to windward, and a very balanced helm downwind. The boat is built of mahogany doorskin quarter-inch plywood for deck and hull-sides. Half-inch out-door plywood for the bottom. I carefully inspected all panels for voids and flaws. Structural members consist of various appropriate soft- and hard-woods. The bowsprit and mid-ship stiffener on deck are of solid apatong. Booms and gaffs of clear, vertical-grain sitka spruce, custom-ordered from M.L. Condon. Tiller of mahogany. Masts of SPF two-by-fours laminated and hand-planed and sanded to shape. Masts are solid and totally bullet-proof. They have some weight to them, but are, nonetheless, easily stepped without much effort. The boat was built using the original Chem-Tech T-88 structural epoxy glue and Chem-Tech's sealing and laminating resin. Marine bronze anchor-fast nails and bronze screws used where appropriate. The entire boat is sealed in epoxy. The outside of the hull is sheathed in polypropylene cloth set in laminating epoxy, and finished with an epoxy paint no longer made, which has lasted the years quite well. The masts are sealed in epoxy. The booms and gaffs in marine varnish. Deck hardware consists of bronze cleats bolted through the deck and reinforcing stiffeners with stainless bolts. Rigging is best-quality line from West Marine, still in excellent, soft, pliable condition. Sails custom-made by Sail-rite, consisting of mainsail, foresail, flying jib and staysail. Wood-shell blocks are really beautiful and one size larger than necessary for the service, and should last forever. The boat has a motor-well, but I never used it. the boat goes nicely under paddle-power, and comes with four paddles. A little electric or gas engine of 2-5hp would be more than sufficient to power her wherever you want to go. The motor-mount itself is made of laminated apitong and is very robust. I fabricated a simple cover for the motor well, so that water doesn't slop in if you're not using an engine. Note that like many of Bolger's sailboats, this schooner has NO standing rigging. Once I got the hang of it, I could go from arriving at the ramp to sailing in under 45 minutes. And setting up a boat like this is part of the zen-fun of the thing. The boat includes wood brackets to hold masts and rigging inboard for trailering. The retractable daggerboard can be lifted part-way for downwind work (to lessen the chance of a broach), or all the way to beach the boat. The board has about 20 lbs of lead-shot in the bottom, which gives her a bit more stability for windward work. She still needs her crew to keep her right-side up in a breeze of wind, but is perfectly docile in lighter airs with just two aboard. I even single-handed her a few times in light-airs, with the mainsail reefed, and with two people and reefed main she's good in a breeze up to 15 knots, with care. The trailer was custom-made for the boat by Trailex of Canfield of Ohio to a superb quality standard. The trailer is made of extruded aluminum sections bolted together, and any part of it can be easily replaced. The trailer shows some wear and light oxidation from weather and years but everything still works fine, EXCEPT for the lights, which should be completely re-wired, and probably replaced. The buy-it-now price is quite reasonable. The trailer, sails, and all other materials and hardware in a big pile in your driveway would cost much more than my price. If you had her built today to an appropriate level of finish and quality by a skilled builder who understands this kind of thing, you'd easily spend $15-20K. Or more. See "Condition" note above for more details. Please ask any and all questions before purchase. I have described the boat as accurately as possible. I don't want any surprises for the buyer. I would really like to sell the boat to someone who will cherish her, as I did for many years. She needs a bit of TLC right now, but not all that much to go sailing!