There are many good sources for used sailboats outside the MSOG. One of my favorites is Sailing Texas. Since they list a history of boats that have sold for years it also gives you a good idea of what you can expect to pay based on age and options. I have also had good luck with Craigslist. In my experience there are other trades than just money for buying new versus used. If you buy new you are going to have many years before your boat or trailer needs major maintenance/repairs. As all us good old boat owners know that is not the case with older used boats. Good luck! Robbin On 8/26/2012 9:30 PM, Michael Garcia wrote:
I have also been in a futile search for a used M17. I search the MSOG classified relentlessly. However, I'm sure others feel the same frustration that most of the ads are out of date; boats sold long ago. Is it possible to identify and delete boats that have been sold. I would be happy to forward those that have responded that their boat is sold, or no longer for sale to the Monty list. Mike
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On Aug 26, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Howard Audsley <haudsley@tranquility.net> wrote:
One of the oldest, and still one of the best, Internet resources on M-Boats is the MSOG. I see people are still using the classifieds:
http://msog.org/cfmods/M-boats4sail.cfm
On Aug 25, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Tom Smith wrote:
No disrespect to Bob, but sooner or later, a patient fellow will find a used M17 in damn good shape for much less than the price of a new boat. Guaranteed. You may have to travel a bit, but a road trip is nearly always a good time.
But then again, if you have the cash, go for the new boat... t