Advice Wanted Regarding a Wayfarer

[Airhopper]

Hi,

Is there any one who can give me some advice? I am thinking on purchasing a second hand Wayfarer, it was apparently built in 1974.

The sails have been replaced with smaller ones, it has a launch trolly, and has had a few repairs in the past.

My question is what sort of price would you expect to pay for a dinghy like this?

All sensible answers welcomed.

Cheers

 

[davidwf]

Have a look at the Wayfarer org site its got a fair selection of boats for sale.
http://www.wayfarer.org.uk/BuyandSell/BoatsforSale20050719.htm

Should give you a reasonable idea of prices.

 

[gandy]

The class website has a brief guide to second-hand buying, with a few things to look out for, see :
http://www.wayfarer.org.uk/BuyandSell/GuidetoBuying2ndHand.htm

At that age it will be either wood, GRP Mark I (full height fron bulkhead) or GRP MkII. The Mk IIs are structurally better.

Price will depend on the condition, and how up-to-date the rig and equipment is, the age doesn't really enter into it. Also ir depends on whether you'll want to replace the sails with full-size.

Can you provide more info on the boat? You could also try asking the Wayfarer group on Yahoo

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wayfarerdinghy

Tony S

 

[colvic987]

check it has the wayfarer plate on the centreboard, if it hasn't then you won't have the number of the boat and it officially cannot be a wayfarer, a copy maybe but not an official wayfarer dinghy, which would be worth a fraction of a wayfarer, the sails not being the official size would also bring the price down, doesn't sound a good buy to me, would be expensive to bring up to scratch, if you only require it as a boat to mess about in and not to race or use as a wayfarer in the association races or cruises, then buy at the price you think it is worth, if seller is trying to pass off as a wayfarer, then goto website and look at the descriptions of types of boats, the secondhand area or look at other wayfarers for sale and price your prospective choice appropriately... are you looking at £000's or £0000's, if the latter then look at a couple before going for your choice....

 

[tim3057]

I am a wayfarer owner, a 1972 'woodie'. It hasn't got a makers plate, but frankly to me it doesn't matter at all because I don't plan to race (which is a very serious business!). So, we have had a fantastic time with a strong, reliable boat that sails beautifully, and carries four adults and lots of kit with ease.

Go for it!