Nice Colvic for sale on ebay

[Otter]

Noticed this today http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colvic-Watson-28-6-motor-sailer-/271090465557?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item3f1e403b15 it's a very rare 28' 6" aft cabin. It's an amazing amount of boat in a 28 foot package - I had a Macwester 28 that had half this volume. Looks in good condition too.

No connection except an affinity for these great family cruisers.

 

[chrishelen]

Looks good i would love to have one of these boats as a wheelhouse is getting more appealing , but "teak decks on plywood" hummm could be costly to repair,i know cos i'm slowly repairing my cockpit seats made the same way. lots of these boats around for that kind of money finding a half decent one is the problem.

 

[Otter]

What makes this one a bit special is the aft cabin on a 28, rare and makes a difference. Wheelhouses, wide side desk and bulwarks make the Colvic Watson a good family cruiser.

 

[PeteCooper]

And another one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28-6-Colv...ng_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item35c16e22e3

 

[prv]

Like the way the aft cabin is not a "blank canvas" but a "black canvas". Needs a bit of a clean, then?

Pete

 

[chrishelen]

Like the way the aft cabin is not a "blank canvas" but a "black canvas". Needs a bit of a clean, then?

Pete

A ten grand money pit

 

[Boo2]

A ten grand money pit

I wouldn't say that, she looks allright to me. 10k is the buy it now so s/he might accept a little less. How much to have the aft cabin professionally fitted and furnished ? Say £4k ? You might have her in the water with a complete set of brand new sails for £18k, not too far off the pace I wouldn't have thought.

Boo2

 

[haydude]

What an ugly motorsailer!

A boat is a pleasure, what pleasure do you find in an ugly boat?

 

[bljones]

What an ugly motorsailer!

A boat is a pleasure, what pleasure do you find in an ugly boat?

It makes me look more attractive by comparison.
It is also why I hang out with obese people with bad teeth.

 

[Otter]

What an ugly motorsailer!

A boat is a pleasure, what pleasure do you find in an ugly boat?

Harsh or what! They are great family boats and look nice in the water, but a bit tubby out of it.

 

[Zagato]

What an ugly motorsailer!

A boat is a pleasure, what pleasure do you find in an ugly boat?

I quite like em! OK they are a fishing boat with sails but to me they're akin to an old Land Rover, they have a working, earthy image. Not quick, not pretty, but a sturdy workhorse that will get you through most conditions!

Old boats which have been messed about with think you really need to fully aware of what you are taking on and the costs involved especially with these. I wouldn't fancy having to put a new engine in or paying for rigging/masts and dealing with miles of hacked up electrics from previous owners but then thats the challenge for some, similar to restoring an old car...