Fair Price: 2002 Nacra F18 in Canada? / Pre-sales Inspection

dave_r

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Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 03:47 PM

Hey Folks

I wrote a post about using a beach cat for the Inside Passage - thanks to those of you who sent in your ideas (and suggested that I'm not completely crazy).

I found a candidate Nacra F-18 about 200 miles from our home in Calgary and I'm going to have a look at it tomorrow night. It's going for $9400 which feels high for a 10 year boat that (I think) has been stored outdoors.

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca…a-F18-W0QQAdIdZ391164399

1. What "show-stoppers" should I be looking for? Assuming:

*Any signs of de-lamination, damage from freezing water, etc
* Corrosion in rigging (should have been recently updated)
* Flex in points where the beams mount to hull
* Board, rudder damage
* Conditions of sales

2. The current owner wants $9400 - despite the fact it's in Canada, this feels high to me.

Any suggestions on inspection or pricing?

Thanks in advance!

Dave
optikid

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Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 05:00 PM

also look to see if the mast it bent. and what extras it comes with.
dave_r

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Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 05:35 PM

optikidalso look to see if the mast it bent. and what extras it comes with.

Oh - - that would be a basic didn't think of. Thanks!

Also - ignore the dumb typo on "sails".

Dave
pbegle

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Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 06:23 PM

You still want to drag a 400# round bottom boat up the beach every night while doing the passage? I suggest an assemetrical Prindle 18 (V bottom) at 335#'s. But to your question on price. You're in an area where there are few F-18's & a long way North. Figure an extra grand just to get it there. Have you thought about righting (from the inevitable capsize) this 31' mast? Pete
halliske

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Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 08:09 PM

Sails.. sales All cost $$.. H

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Hal Liske
Livermore CA
H 16 (6+ 1.. Friends) H 3.2 N 5.2 (2) H 17 (2) H-18
Nacra 5.8 (son's) H 20 (Friends)
It's a Sickness

I Need a A Cat Please
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jackb

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Posted: Jul 13, 2012 - 09:55 PM

There are very few Nacras here, in western Canada. Considering this, and the boat in VERY good conditions, the price is reasonable. This is if you really want a Nacra. If you are flexible, three are lots of Hobie 16s, H18, etc, at much more affordable price.

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Jack B
Hobie 17
BC, Canada
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