Good deal on a neat boat

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starcrafttom

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I know that its not a c-dory but its such a great looking boat that i think it deserves a little attention. it is owned by a one time c-brat and has been for sale for some time. The price has dropped a lot over the year ( cant remember the starting price) and at 59k is a hell of a deal. if you are thinking of a 25 c-dory then you should look at this boat. very nice looking in and out and little chance of running into another one at the dock.

http://www.eqmarine.com/1987_Devlin_Balck_Crown_27.html

I have meet the owners once a several years ago but have no contact with them since. I have no interest in this boat. I just think that its a great boat for the price and hate to see it sit.
 
Yeah Tom, Caryn and I both love the Devlins. This is a sweet boat. My only problem is that we're not ready to go slow all the time. We like the fact that we can go "fast" if we have to. Otherwise, I think we like the Devlins better than we like the CD 25's.
 
according to the devlin web site they will cruise from 18 to 22 mph with a top speed of 27mph. thats as good or better then the c-25s. Not as fast as my 27 but I am special. ( rode the bus and everything). I thought they were slower but I guess it depends on the motor.
 
starcrafttom":3gjqpbi8 said:
according to the devlin web site they will cruise from 18 to 22 mph with a top speed of 27mph. thats as good or better then the c-25s. Not as fast as my 27 but I am special. ( rode the bus and everything). I thought they were slower but I guess it depends on the motor.
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If I am right that particular boat has a 6.5knot cruise and 8.5 top.

Engine: Single Yanmar Diesel
Cruising Speed: 6.5 Kts Cruise, 8.5 Kts Max
Fuel Capacity: 70 Gal
Water Capacity: 53 Gal
Total Fuel Consumption: *
*The actual fuel consumption may vary depending on sea conditions, hull type, boat weight, and speed.

Dual Steering Station: No
Generator:
Inverter: Yes, Heart
Anchor Windlass: No
Galley
Location: Salon Level
Stove: 2-Burner LPG
Freezer:
Refrigeration:
Ice Maker: Norcold AC/DC
Microwave: Yes
BBQ:
Electronics
VHF Radio: Yes
Depth Sounder: Furuno NAVnet
Television:
Radar: Yes, Furuno NAVnet
GPS: Yes, Furuno NAVnet
AM/FM Stereo: AM/FM Cassette
Cabin Heating
Type: Espar Diesel & Red Dot
Dinghy
Hard: Livingston 7/5
Inflatable:
Outboard HP: 3 HP OMC
Specifications
LOA: 27 '
Beam: 8'6"
Draft: 2'10"
Displacement: 6500 lbs.
Year Built: 1987
 
Thanks Herb. That's what I had in mind. Slow...

It doesn't really matter, I'm not in the market anyway. But if I was, I think the lack of speed would be the deal breaker for me.

Peter
 
Yes it does go slow....about the same speed as "Willie's Tug". A little nicer accommodations while you are going though. But Willie sure does it cheap...grins.
 
From Devlin's web site at:

http://www.devlinboat.com/blackcrown30.php

"This cruiser has been produced in 27, 29 and 31 foot versions and is currently available in the 29 foot version. The interior consists of a large private cabin forward, separate head and shower compartments, spacious galley and dining area, and plenty of storage throughout. The dual-prop Volvo diesel outdrive provides a top speed of 29 knots. This boat will cruise for 450 miles at 18 knots."

They are using a 160 to 250hp diesel with a I/O. So this is not a displacement hull that will only go 7-8 knots unless someone has put a much smaller engine in it. Very nice boats. Sounds like a deal for someone. Most of Devlin's boats this size are composite, stitch and glue, plywood, epoxy and fiberglass.

They usually have multiple entries at the Wooden Boat Festival and I've seen them before at the boats afloat show.

Don
 
SloW, maybe, but beautiful...................YES! (1st CLASS BOAT !!!)


Click on the left photo for the original link and then on the right photo for more photos!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
A buddy of mine calls trawlers "crawlers" :)

This one sure is nice in side though. If you HAVE to go 8mph, that's the place to do it eh?

Q: is it odd to have the steer wheel over on the left hand side a'la automobile? While I'm at it, been curious why MV's usually have steering on the right side? To instinctually remind the driver they AREN'T in a car? :)

Brenton
 
The cruise boats I drove last summer both had the helm on the port side (30+ year old boats). Seems that in the past 20 years, the starboard side has been more favored. I did drive one cruise boat with a center helm, and I sure enjoyed that. It doesn't take much time to acclimate to either.
 
A few motor vessels will have the helm on the port side. I have always preferred the Stb side for better visibility of privileged vessels. Most flying bridge vessels have the helm in the center--but there visibility is excellent--at least forward and to the sides.
 
I think the helm position - particularly in boats with a trailerable beam - may have a lot to do with the placement of the engine controls for predominatly right-handed operators.
 
Thank you for drawing some attention to my fine wessel! I just moved it from Anacortes to LaConner, where it is on "the hard." (more about that in another post).

Regrettably, the boat is for sale at 49k and it's in better shape than when I bought it. The only thing it needs is some polish on the woodwork trim and perhaps an auto pilot. Rest is tip top.

My reason for selling it is due to the distance I live from it, consequently I haven't used it enough. But when we're on it, life is grand. 1/gph at cruise of 6-7 knots, 2400 rpms. If I were retired, she wouldn't be for sale. It's a top notch, year round boat.

Stop by and see it. One more thing. It will get listed with a broker in January and the price will go up to 52k or so.

-Greg
 
It is indeed a pretty boat! I'm not in the market myself, but I note that the EQ site shows a "Listing Price" of $59K, and that's apparently where people should "go see it". So it's not clear to me what the $49K price "before it goes to a broker" means. Can you clarify?
 
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