#1 is a 1971 Mariner 31, hull #96 in Port Charlotte for $4,000. It’s 90% rebuilt. Needs the rig re-stepped as they replaced the main mast with an aluminum one. All the rigging is present. Also needs a head job on the 4.107. Almost all new wiring, batteries, etc. Re-done decks and frames. Gorgeous design- see http://www.marineryachts.com/ and click on “Owners” to see a lot of pictures of these boats (and read how most of them need the work that has already been done to this one). The owner is Captain Bill- phone: 941-627-6861 e-mail: captbill.armiger@gmail.com
Pictures available here: http://www.seafarer-research-center.com/1971mariner31

#2 is a 1977 Al Mason designed 30′ sloop / cutter in Crystal River (or was it Cedar Key?) for $6,000. In the words of the owner:
she is a real beautiful, no phony “pirate ship”, a, true classic. needs some underdeck work. decks have leaked before. she is powered by a quick-starting 25hp Volvo diesel, auto-pilot, vhf, danforth compass, full awning, lots of sails, s/s fuel tank, 30gal water. all water on foot pump, in galley and head. roller furler, sails, rigging and mast all in good condition, heavy duty mast with double spreaders, a sweet cruiser. hull is African mahogany, stripped plank, and epoxy sealed glued and bronze pinned, all hardware and fasteners in bronze. boat has new bottom job, 3 gallons of Trinidad bottom paint. new zincs etc.. good battery bank and charger, solar panel. she draws 4’8″ with a full keel made of lead. the boat was hand made in solomine’s island, in maryland. the cabins, decks and interior is teak. she sleeps 4, enclosed head with holding tank. hanging locker doors and all cabinets have hand cained doors. 6’6″head room in cabin. she has no mattresses in berths. i am selling her since i have two boats, and i have decided to keep my 37ft tayana cutter. or finish her “:TLC”, and sail her or sell her. the mason was purchased to have a boat to sail while i was working on my 37ft boat. and that would be easier to sell esprit. i wish i could keep them both, but the dockage is hurting my retirement check. thanks, stephen fsfredericks@gatorworks.com
pictures available here: http://www.seafarer-research-center.com/1977mason30

Time to buy???

I’ve glassed over most of the teak that is not protected by the bimini. We are restoring the cockpit to original beauty and making the rest of the boat practical. I’m not a big varnish guy so I dont want to answer the question. I like to think I only have opinions about topics I’m familiar with :)

Capt Paul, If you dont have your boat in time you could always throw the charter my way :) Good luck with finding your boat mate. Not having a boat is a horrible place for me so I don’t envy you.

Cheers.

Yep, the heart is pumpin’. I can hear it in your words. Good for you. I found a Endeavor 43 sitin’ in Boot Key. I’m heading down there tomorrow and check her out. I need a deck under my feet soon. Two months as of today I’ve been boatless. No way to run a charter business. In fact, I just took a 3 day charter for March. The last thing I said to him was, “By the way, I don’t have a boat, but I’ll have one by then.” All he could say, was, “Now that concerns me a little.” Very funny way to finish out a sale. I also told him to hold the deposit and I’d be in touch…

Just crawling out onto a limb and hoping God grows a tree under me…

Stay in touch, and I’ll catch you on Skype.

Capt. Paul
s/v…

Peace love and maple syrup (only six more weeks till season)………. Dean

There is a GORGEOUS Al Mason designed 30′ cruiser for $6,000 in Cedar Key. All mahogany, teak, and bronze…