Classic styled timber sailing dingy - Pricing help

[ClassicYachtsman]

Hi Everybody,

I would like some help pricing this 14' sailing singy:



This person is asking for $12,000 Aus dollars. It looks absolutely beautilful
You can see the detail they have put into it.

It's a 2001 model. And i'm wondering if it is a good price, or if anyone knows any new boat brands that make classic sailing boats in this size.

The boat sales website I found it on is [URL="http://www.sydneyboating.com.au/"]Sydney Boating

 

[Romeo]

Without wishing to ignite any arguements, it is plywood rather than timber (This is not a critisism. Some of my best friends are made of plywood....). For that reason I would want to check the water balast arrangements. I don't like the idea of damp little hidden plywood corners.

As to price I obviously don't know the Goolwa market, but it seems quite pricey to me, no doubt to reflect the amount of work that someone has put it. You do get a lovely looking boat for your $.

 

[ClassicYachtsman]

Sailing Dingy

Thank you for your insights. I will definitely look around a bit more, before making any decisions.

Thanks again.

 

[UnlikelyBoatbuilder]

I agree with the above... someone values their own labor, probably at about $20/hr, by the look of it.

That said, you can buy a lot of boat, these days, for $12,000.

-- John

 

[Woodlouse]

It's Aussie dollars remember. Which works out at just over £7,000. I'd say that wasn't too unreasonable considering the size and condition of the boat.

Sure you can get a bigger uglier boat for less. But sadly, looks cost money too.

 

[Lakesailor]

The standard of construction looks very good. I know a good ply/epoxy boat builder who would be proud of that.
The rig looks a bit home-made though. For £7K I would be looking for a bit less of a baggy bed sheet.
Once you've got past the beauty aspect, how well does she sail?