Used under the lens: 4 historic Classic Boats for sale (9 to 12.5 meters)
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The second-hand market, never more than for sailing, is a vast, complex world full of potholes and variables. And, if figuring out which boat is right for you, and which among the ones viewed is the best option, can be difficult, even more so can selling your own. Nonetheless, the world of used boats is the one that lends itself best to much of the public, both on the quality-price front and on the choice front-not to mention, the Classic enthusiasts, who only here find, or can find answers. With this in mind, to assist each front, the Classic Boat Club seeks to meet you, whether you are an owner, or a prospective buyer. So here are 4 used boats, observed in the detail of their design and now entered in the Official Register of Classic Boats of Historical Value..
Used under the lens: 3 historic Classic Boats for sale
Let’s start with a premise: the Classic Boat Club has nothing to do with sales platforms, and it is not a marketplace. Its purpose is not to sell boats, and nothing is gained from it. That said, however, celebrating and valuing Classic Boats also means taking responsibility for helping those who, care for them, have taken care of them, or intend to do so. That is why, the Official Register of Classic Boats of Historical Value, offers the option to report a boat listed as for sale, if that is the owner’s intention. But this is purely a signaling, an assistance in visibility. Any negotiation, information, or contact, is done directly between the interested parties and the owner, without commission or meddling some. That being specified, here are quaatro hulls for sale today, each, in its own unique way, perfect for a new owner.
Gulliver; Hallberg Rassy 41 [1978; 55 m].
Gulliver is a Hallberg Rassy 41, Olle Enderlein’s grand design for the yard, which launched production in 1975. Launched in 1978 and purchased by a Swedish professor under the name Aloha, after a few years of sailing in northern Europe, Gulliver moved with them to the States, only to return to Sweden 6 years later, selling the 41 to a German architect, who took it to the Mediterranean and then round the world. After about 7 years he returned to Porto Ferraio where Gulliver was put up for sale again, becoming the property of the present owner.
An extremely solid and seaworthy boat, Gulliver was immediately completely overhauled in the shipyard, engine, sails etc. were replaced, and after a year or so, this HR41 set sail again to be around the world. In July 2000 she then landed in the Marquesas, French Polynesia, where she stayed for 4 years sailing around the Society Islands and Raiatea in particular In 2004 she began cruising the Leeward Islands and carried on this activity until November 2024, when she was put on the market for sale. Since then, however, the current owners have kept it in top shape.
Looking at the design itself, the Hallberg Rassy 41 was the yard’s flagship of 1975, ketch-rigged was conceived and totally designed to take to the sea without worry, resulting in a hull that, without compromise, was born for those who want to live on a boat. Which, this specific model has well demonstrated that it can do. Perfect for big cruising, comfortable and quality, it is a boat yes dated, but not to be underestimated, designed in every aspect to go anywhere. The deck proves it, designed for just that, and the cockpit is very protected, while below deck, basically, it is a home.
For more information, find direct contact details at the tab here: Gulliver, Hallberg Rassy 41
Livadi; First 305, Beneteau [1987; 9.80 m].
Livadi, is a First 305, a design by the great Jean Berret produced by Beneteau shipyards from 1985 through 1989, for more than 640 total units. Launched in 1987, Livadi is thus part of the mid-series. Typically 1980s, the model was particularly popular with the public, and became one of the shipyard’s successes, strong in its great maneuverability and sporty nature.
In terms of design, the 305 is inspired by the hull of the already highly regarded First 30E, of which, however, it offers revised appendages. In terms of deck plan, it turns out to be a well-organized boat, capable of being driven short-handed as well, while it does not fail to offer cruiser-friendly interiors, with double cabins, galley and living quarters.
Because of the considerable displacement, it is a hull not particularly happy in the breezes, but extremely comfortable as the air rises, a quality that can appeal to both those seeking fun and those feeling more conservative. Overall, it turns out to be a hull suitable both for those looking for a small cruiser and for the neophyte looking for a boat to start with. In terms of maintenance, Livadi has lived mainly on Lake Garda and boasts quite a few upgrades related to onboard facilities and accommodations.
For more information, find direct contact details at the tab here: Livadi, First 305
Golondrina (formerly Ojalà); One-Off S&S [1968; 11.24 m].
Golondrina, born as Ojalà commissioned by Charles Holland, is design No. 1922 by Sparkman & Stephens. It is a One-Off hull, a One Tonner Rorc launched in 1968 by the Carlini Shipyards in Rimini, then S&S’s flagship entity for mahogany construction in the Mediterranean.
Built of mahogany wood, this is a classic hull with no small pedigree, a boat born for cruising and always devoted to it. Among other things, she was two-time Mediterranean One Ton Champion, in 1970 and 1971, and First Classified at the 1971 Giraglia. Since the 1990s, she has been racing assiduously. Today, she proves an ideal hull for category racing in the renewed ‘historic’ classes that populate the Mediterranean.
In terms of condition, however, she needs a new refit, with the last one performed in 2018. Overall, she comes across as an excellent hull for those who are fans of ‘classic’ and ’60s elegance and want to become owners, literally, of a piece of sailing history.
For more information, find direct contact details at the tab here: Golondrina (formerly Ojalà)
Talìa; Valiant 40 [1980; 12.20 m].
Talìa, launched in 1980, is a good representative of the ‘cruising’ culture overseas, where, moreover, the design is listed in the American Shipbuilding Hall of Fame (Sail). Introduced in the mid-1970s by Bob Perry, she was a great success among American cruisers, earning hundreds of examples for the builder’s yard, Uniflite, before the molds were acquired by a new builder, now under the name Valiant Yachts (production then lasted until the 1990s).
In terms of design, above the waterline, Perry’s design is deceptive, offering particularly classic lines and volumes, as well as a very narrow stern. Below the waterline, however, the music changes: low wetted surface area, high prismatic coefficient, and reduced ratio of displacement to waterline in fact make it a boat similar to early 1970s racers, making it a fast and particularly seaworthy cruiser, capable of sailing, as evidenced by its many circumnavigations, wherever these want to go.
Today, looking at the whole, Talìa turns out to be a well-maintained hull suitable for the cruiser with a classic taste, but looking for a comfortable and well-tested boat. Worth mentioning, one particular modification: in agreement with the designer himself (who provided the design for the modification), Talìa underwent an upgrade of the propulsion system from shaft-line to sail-drive.
For more information, find direct contact details at the tab here: Talìa, Valiant 40
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