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....The biggest problem I'm discovering has nothing to do with the boat itself. I can't find moorage anywhere in Vancouver if I do bring her home. True enough, moorage is a huge issue but much easier at 26 feet than 30 plus. Have you tried the North Shore marinas (Mosquito Creek/Lynwood) They often have a shorter wait for smaller boats. Also as a last resort, esp over the winter Bowen Island is a possibility - but you'll have to find something else when the transient season starts in the spring. Horseshoe Bay is another possibility. And if you're prepared to drive there are marinas in Squamish. Also some of the high end marinas may have some space but at a price... (Quayside in False Creek) Good luck
These are some boats for sale in Ontario. Rule of thumb is add 15% for the Left Coast. Grampians are good boats. Thay have taught many people to sail. I looked apilife at the pics and the boat looks to be in OK condition to me - not bad but not exceptional. There is one picture taken inside the cabin showing the starboard side looking aft. There appears to be a wire hanging. apilife Lowball and see what happens. Lots of boats and lots of time to choose.
Quote: Grampian 26 1973 Great family boat. Huge cockpit. Yamaha 4-stroke. New bulkheads, compass, VHF, running rigging, lifelines and windows (all 2007). New varnish inside and out. Sunbrella sail cover. Fixed keel. Steel cradle included. Clean and ready to sail. Lying Hamilton, ON. CDN $7,900 (905) 521-2233 evening E-mail: nyet@mcmaster.ca Web: grampian26.tripod.com Grampian 26 1973 FOR SALE! In good condition. Recently painted. Lying Collingwood, ON. Summer fees paid. CDN $9,500 obo (705) 429-1004 E-mail: nick.borst@sympatico.ca Grampian 26 1973 Good solid family sailer. Beige colour. Sails 4 years. apilife New interior, cushions, dock lines, bumpers, apilife Halyards 6 years, 8hp outboard. New head. Steel cradle. CDN $5,000 neg (905) 717-9130 anytime Grampian 26 1974 With inboard motor and wheel steering. Two head sails, one main, compass, loran, depth sounder. Great boat with lots of room for family cruising. Priced to sell. CDN $9,999 frm (519) 542-6672 anytime E-mail: hames@ebtech.net Grampian 26 1976 9.9hp Evinrude, electric start. Just overhauled. Two mains, roller furling genoa, lazy jacks, four winches. Clean interior, cushions, apilife stove. Well maintained boat. Fully equipped, steel cradle. CDN $7,850 obo (416) 802-2844 anytime (705) 649-3809 anytime E-mail: mguy@ca.inter.net Grampian 26 1976 Two sets of sails. All equipment including 9.9hp Sail Drive electric outboard. apilife Has 2001 survey. Call Dave Owen at Baycrest Lodge Marina, Big Island, Bay of Quinte. CDN $8,900 (613) 476-5357
thanks S.M. - I've received a 2006 survey from the current owner. The boat was appraised at a market value of 10k. He did some additional work but I think, if everything checks out, that might be a good figure to offer him. As you mentioned, I'm jealous of the better deals back east (I'm originally from Ontario). Why are boats cheaper in the east?
Quote: Why are boats cheaper in the east? I think that it's a combination of more boats per capita here in Ontario, and more affluent people in Vancouver. Lots of money out there and folks seem to be very willing to spend it. Offer 8K and see what happens - you can always go up but you can't back off. Good Luck and keep us posted !
You know what the first rule of sailing apilife is? ...Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat to the sea you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
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