Wanted Frances Project boat

[efkirton]

I am looking for a Project boat Frances 26 or Carol 24 preferably in the New England area. Advice and leads are appreciated.

Eric

[itchen]

Hello Eric,

What is your definition of a "project boat" ? I may have a line on one located in CT. It has been on the hard for a number of years with no activity by owner. Where are you located? You can give me a call (845) 895 2033 work. I looked for quite some time before finding one. They did not build that many as I am told.


Best to you
Mark
SV Sea Bird

[efkirton]

Mark,
Thanks for your reply, By project boat I mean needing lots of work and priced accordingly, Structurally sound. 'I cant afford Stormy' and am looking for a good project and eventual good boat. I neglected to include in my initial post I am interested in a flush deck.

Eric

[itchen]

Eric,

OK. The only ones I am thinking of are both trunk cabin models. Stormy is very nice but very pricey. There is a Carol listed but it is in UK. Best of luck in your search. If I hear of anything I will send a note .

Sincerely

Mark

[efkirton]

Mark, I am in the Boston area , I think that it is unlikely that I would be satisfied with a trunk cabin, however,you mentioned one located in CT, on the hard for a number of years with no activity by the owner. That has me curious.

Eric

[itchen]

Eric

I will check status of this boat and get back to you

Sincerely

Mark

[itchen]

Hello Eric,

If you want to check on the Frances 26 you can call Elliot (owner) of Midway Marina in Haddam CT. He will give you the owner's name. Elliot's phone number is (860 ) 345 4330. Good luck...let me know how you make out.

Sincerely yours

Mark
SV "Seabird"

[efkirton]

Mark,
Thank you, I'll pursue it next week

Eric

[dkgibbons]

The one in Westport Point Mass has been re-listed for $38,000, but I believe you can get it for less. I saw it 2 years ago and i doubt it is getting any action
1. NOT Morris finished. Interior is a bit of a cob job.
2. Previous owner converted from keel stepped mast to deck steped by CUTTING THE MAST OFF AT THE DECK!
3. Started with asking price of $59,000 3 or 4 years ago which was delusional
4. Sitting untouched in shed. Flat tires on trailer
If you are project bound, take a look and make a low ball offer.

Dennis

[efkirton]

Dennis,
Do I recall correctly that this boat is a cabin model ?
Eric

[dkgibbons]

Yes.
Pictures are at YachtWorld

Dennis

[admin]

I think this is Satyam: http://frances26.org/satyam.php

http://usedboatmarina.com/boat/1984-mor ... rip-1-8499