Have you ever regretted not buying a particular boat? I have wanted a Cape Dory 30 with the B plan interior for a long time. I had the opportunity to buy one last year but foolishly tried to wear the owner down on price. The boat sold to someone else immediately.
There are two boats offered on YachtWorld that are priced higher than I can now afford.
1984 CD30B
1985 CD30B
I understand there were only a dozen or so of this model made. Is that why it commands a premium?
CD30 B Plan
Moderator: Jim Walsh
CD 30 "B" Plan
Jack,
I have a CD 30 B plan boat. Hull No. 358 (1986 model) I have now reached three-score and ten of my earthly years and I just ain't sailing like I used to (in more ways than one). Because of reading your post, I am now actually considering offering "Jambalaya" for sale. Its kind of like offering one of your children. Jambalaya has been a good child and taken me a lot of places, including Bermuda. I have just re-engined with a Beta 13.5 hp engine. I now have about 20 hours on the engine. I have also purchased a new Adler-Barbour cold machine which I am going to try to install this weekend. Boat has lots of other stuff, including an ICOM SSB. I'll try to make a list of all the "upgrades."
I looked at the website ads for the boats you provided, and concluded that they are priced too high no matter what condition they are in. I believe a CD 30 "B" boat (or any CD 30 for that matter), if its in pretty good shape should sell in the $40,000 range and that's where I am going to price Jambalaya.. I believe that's consistent with the "BUC" rating system. If you'r interested, let me know and I'll provide more detailed information.
The boat is located at the Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton, Florida if you want to see it.
Will
s/v Jambalaya
CD30
I have a CD 30 B plan boat. Hull No. 358 (1986 model) I have now reached three-score and ten of my earthly years and I just ain't sailing like I used to (in more ways than one). Because of reading your post, I am now actually considering offering "Jambalaya" for sale. Its kind of like offering one of your children. Jambalaya has been a good child and taken me a lot of places, including Bermuda. I have just re-engined with a Beta 13.5 hp engine. I now have about 20 hours on the engine. I have also purchased a new Adler-Barbour cold machine which I am going to try to install this weekend. Boat has lots of other stuff, including an ICOM SSB. I'll try to make a list of all the "upgrades."
I looked at the website ads for the boats you provided, and concluded that they are priced too high no matter what condition they are in. I believe a CD 30 "B" boat (or any CD 30 for that matter), if its in pretty good shape should sell in the $40,000 range and that's where I am going to price Jambalaya.. I believe that's consistent with the "BUC" rating system. If you'r interested, let me know and I'll provide more detailed information.
The boat is located at the Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton, Florida if you want to see it.
Will
s/v Jambalaya
CD30
Will Parker
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Steve Kuhar
- Posts: 244
- Joined: Feb 1st, '06, 22:49
- Location: "AIKANE", CD30
Pensacola, Fl.
Jack,
I also have a CD30B, hull # 359 (1985 model) that I purchased in January. The surveyors estimate of fair market value was $43,000, and although the boat was sound it needed a fair number of big ticket replacement items (roller reefing on jib and staysail, electronics, running rigging, fresh water pump, etc.). The purchase price was therefore considerably below the appraisal. I recall a previous string on this board that tried to determine just how many "B" models were manufactured and it seems to me that the conclusion was that there were only 8 or 9 of them. Good luck in your search, and I am sure that if you find one you will be happy with it regardless of the price.
Steve Kuhar
CD30B "Aikane"
I also have a CD30B, hull # 359 (1985 model) that I purchased in January. The surveyors estimate of fair market value was $43,000, and although the boat was sound it needed a fair number of big ticket replacement items (roller reefing on jib and staysail, electronics, running rigging, fresh water pump, etc.). The purchase price was therefore considerably below the appraisal. I recall a previous string on this board that tried to determine just how many "B" models were manufactured and it seems to me that the conclusion was that there were only 8 or 9 of them. Good luck in your search, and I am sure that if you find one you will be happy with it regardless of the price.
Steve Kuhar
CD30B "Aikane"
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Jay Kanavos
- Posts: 30
- Joined: Feb 12th, '05, 15:39
- Location: 1984 CD-30C "JenEric", #327, B-layout
CD30B Registry
Over the years, I have tried to take note of the B-model CD30s out there. To date, I have counted 13. Here's the list as I know it:
Year/Serial #
1984/327 (Mine)
1984/335
1984/unknown serial # (S/V Theodore B)
1985/339
1985/343
1985/345
1985/351
1985/unknown serial #
1985/354
1986/356
1986/358
1985/359 (I thought this was a 1986 model previously named Carpe Diem??)
1986/360
Year/Serial #
1984/327 (Mine)
1984/335
1984/unknown serial # (S/V Theodore B)
1985/339
1985/343
1985/345
1985/351
1985/unknown serial #
1985/354
1986/356
1986/358
1985/359 (I thought this was a 1986 model previously named Carpe Diem??)
1986/360
Jay
s/v JenEric, #327
CD-30C, B-layout
Boston, MA
s/v JenEric, #327
CD-30C, B-layout
Boston, MA
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Wally Bennett
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Mar 14th, '06, 14:15
- Location: CD30b, Evensong, Nyack NY
CD30 B Plan
I have a CD30 B plan..
The boats name is "evensong" , Hull No #356 (1986)
I keep it at the Nyack Boat Club in Nyack, NY. It is moored in the
Hudson River. I've had it since February 2001.
Wally Bennett
The boats name is "evensong" , Hull No #356 (1986)
I keep it at the Nyack Boat Club in Nyack, NY. It is moored in the
Hudson River. I've had it since February 2001.
Wally Bennett
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Oswego John
- Posts: 3535
- Joined: Feb 5th, '05, 20:42
- Location: '66 Typhoon "Grace", Hull # 42, Schooner "Ontario", CD 85D Hull #1
Welcome
Hi Wally,
Welcome to the CD board. Hoping to soon hear from you again.
Welcome aboard.
O J
Welcome to the CD board. Hoping to soon hear from you again.
Welcome aboard.
O J
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barfwinkle
- Posts: 2169
- Joined: Feb 6th, '05, 10:34
- Location: S/V Rhapsody CD25D
Yacht World
Has three listed on the front page (doing a search for Cape Dory 30).
My Dream Boat is a 30B with a tiller
Fair Winds
My Dream Boat is a 30B with a tiller
Fair Winds
Bill Member #250.