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May 08, 2021

Used Sailing Equipment For Sale

Here's where people with sailing equipment for sale advertise their stuff entirely free of charge. If you're looking for used sailing gear or other used boating accessories, here's where to find it!

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May 05, 2021

'True Blue', a Ranger 33 Sailboat for Sale

'True Blue' is located in Fort Myers Beach. She is a 1976 33' Ranger sloop. Spacious layout. Custom made mattress in V berth. Head has electric toilet

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May 05, 2021

'Allorshas', an Irwin 40 MKII Citation for Sale

'Allorshas', my 1981 Irwin 40 MKII Citation combines comfort with speed. Generous use of teak is made throughout the spacious white interior, from the

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May 03, 2021

Popular Cruising Yachts from 45 - 50ft (13.7m to 15.2m) Length Overall

Offshore cruising yachts of this size are probably the maximum size that most cruising couples can handle safely without taking on additional crew.

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Apr 30, 2021

'Zeffiraglia III', a Wauquiez Gladiateur Sailboat for Sale

This Wauquiez Gladiateur 'Zeffiraglia III' has had maniacal maintenance and improvement from her owner in the last 20 years. Zeffiraglia III' has been

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Apr 30, 2021

Used Sailboats for Sale in the Caribbean

Looking for used sailboats for sale that are capable of crossing an ocean? These cruising yachts are already in the Caribbean, but what are the risks and benefits of buying out there?

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Apr 18, 2021

Time on the Water

Dr Michael Cohen discusses the concept of time and how it is a vital component in the calculation of a boat's (or a person's) precise location on the surface of the earth.

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Apr 16, 2021

'Nomad', a Lagoon 421 for Sale

Nomad has been lovingly maintained by a cruising family. Never chartered. Bluewater ready with watermaker, 705 watts of solar panels and Westerbeke generator.

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Apr 16, 2021

'Sol Magic', a Catalina 400 for Sale

Sol Magic is an extremely well-equipped example of one of Catalina's finest sailboats. This 2-berth, 2-head model is one of the roomiest and most comfortable

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Apr 16, 2021

'Rampant', a Norseman 400 Cruising Catamaran for Sale

'Rampant' is a comfortable 40ft cruising catamaran which I have owned for 20 years. I am the second owner, and the vessel has been well maintained and

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Apr 12, 2021

Catamaran Sailboats for Sale

No monohulls here, just a list of catamaran sailboats for sale privately by their owners - and buyers won't pay brokerage fees either!

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Apr 06, 2021

'Alma', an Ericson 41 for Sale

Alma, an Ericson 41 built in 1969, is completely upgraded and Ready to Go! Located in Ft Pierce, Florida, Alma comes with everything you need to set sail,

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Apr 03, 2021

'Holy Grail', Custom Aluminium Pilothouse Cutter for Sale

Holy Grail is a fully round bilge professionally built world cruiser, built for the present owners, and designed to sail anywhere in the world. With 50,000

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Apr 02, 2021

'Windsmith II', a Niagara 42 Sailboat for Sale

SORRY, NOW SOLD! For more boats like this one that are currently for sale please go to Cruising Sailboats for Sale...'Windsmith II' is a fully equipped

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Mar 27, 2021

Buying a Used Boat Direct From the Owner

If you are thinking of buying a used boat from a private seller - particularly one who has not opted to use the services of a Broker - there are a number of actions you must take to avoid substantial commercial risks that could leave you seriously out of pocket.

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