Cape Dory 30 Price Drop $15,000

[ghockaday]

We will be putting up for sale our CD30, ” Danielle Elizabeth”. Listed upgrades were since 2018/2019. The aux is a 10 KW electric yacht set up. I will be adding pictures. It will be going to a broker in the new year. If we still have it come July and we pay our slip fee, we will keep it another year.
Listed upgrades were since 2018/2019.
Lewmar 2 speed self-tailing winches
Doyle Yankee
Quantum Main, two reef points
Quantum staysail
Chart Plotter, Garmin
VHF radio
Hand held VHF radio
Sta-set running rigging
Lazy jacks
V Birth cushions
Stainless grill rail mount
Honda 2kW generator
10 KW electric motor (20 HP)
300 amp hour 48 volt battery bank
Smart charger
48 to 12 volt converter
Tiller steering
Harken traveler moved to the cockpit
All blocks replaced
Life Line replaced
FX16 Fortress Anchor
2 bilge pumps
Sail covers
Port screens
Port gaskets
Bow sprit
Battery monitor
Compass
Dock lines
Bumpers
Cushions
Stainless stern ladder
Extra 3 blade prop
alloy prop shaft

[Typhoon4Fun]

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[ghockaday]

$25K, I would like it to go before June

[ghockaday]

New lower price

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600 views, no comments, I know the wind is free but everything can't be.

[ghockaday]

when I add up from that list what I spent in 3 years, I must have lost my mind.

[JD-MDR]

when I add up from that list what I spent in 3 years, I must have lost my mind.

The idea is to enjoy the boatand the project I added up my reciepts. Every nut, bolt,sanpaper haulouts etc. over$150,000. If I had to sell I would be lucky wtth $20g’s although the not “out of water” survey not counting the new engine was $33

[ghockaday]

when I add up from that list what I spent in 3 years, I must have lost my mind.

The idea is to enjoy the boatand the project I added up my reciepts. Every nut, bolt,sanpaper haulouts etc. over$150,000. If I had to sell I would be lucky wtth $20g’s although the not “out of water” survey not counting the new engine was $33

I did enjoy the work and I love to sail her. Probably not a good time with interest up along with inflation. But I'm in no hurry. No way I would get my money back. I do appreciate the reply. I have been kind of surprised that I have gotten zero offers though. Even the typical low balls. Almost 800 views now and only two replies.

So I am obviously too high for the current market.

I'll keep sailing and when my health won't allow anymore I'll donate or haul her to the farm and set her in the woods for the grand kids and raccoons to play on.

Thanks again for the feedback. Dennis

[Frenchy]

Hi, Dennis - Hang in there - I think you'll have more interest come spring. Plus there is increasing interest in electric
propulsion. Good luck - you have a pretty boat there. - Jean

[ghockaday]

Hi, Dennis - Hang in there - I think you'll have more interest come spring. Plus there is increasing interest in electric
propulsion. Good luck - you have a pretty boat there. - Jean

Thank you very much. We are hoping to sail this weekend. That is a plus for electric. We have nothing to winterize.

[Tony Batchelor]

It is interesting to read what others have spent on their CD30's Like them I also spent as much on repairs and upgrades (around NZ$25k) as I did on the purchase of my CD30 "Wisp" registered at Jekyll Island. In Wellington New Zealand, I sold the vessel in 2009 for $45,000 New Zealand dollars. At that time the vessel was in NZ Cat 1 condition, (fully fitted for off shore international travel with, SSB, new life raft, new rigging, radar, sat nav, etc etc).
Then only last week I saw that my "old Boat" is currently again up for sale on Trademe NZ, for $38,000. Having been fitted with a new engine but otherwise very much like it was when I owned the vessel.
Cape Dory boats had their faults but from my experience, I know they are good sea going vessels and I believe, undervalued compared to most similar sized vessels.
Tony.

[ghockaday]

It is interesting to read what others have spent on their CD30's Like them I also spent as much on repairs and upgrades (around NZ$25k) as I did on the purchase of my CD30 "Wisp" registered at Jekyll Island. In Wellington New Zealand, I sold the vessel in 2009 for $45,000 New Zealand dollars. At that time the vessel was in NZ Cat 1 condition, (fully fitted for off shore international travel with, SSB, new life raft, new rigging, radar, sat nav, etc etc).
Then only last week I saw that my "old Boat" is currently again up for sale on Trademe NZ, for $38,000. Having been fitted with a new engine but otherwise very much like it was when I owned the vessel.
Cape Dory boats had their faults but from my experience, I know they are good sea going vessels and I believe, undervalued compared to most similar sized vessels.
Tony.

They are great little boats