Looking for a B31 FBC for $230,000?

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:16

Check this ad out on THT!

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boat-commer ... uiser.html

All you B31 guys are sitting on gold mines!

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:23

Nice, but he's dreaming!

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:29

That's Thompson Lykes' "Salt Lick". Lot of update work was done by Regino Caberara...

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:32

No extra charge for the leaking front windows. Dumb.

UV

micky · Post by **micky** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:37

For that price I'll buy a 46 and still have some money left.

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Dec 3rd, '11, 12:47

Ask high...you can always bring the price down.

The completing touch on Dads last boat was a "For Sale" sign. He didn't really want to get rid of it as he didn't have the money to buy the boat he wanted...but figured if someone offered him that much money...he'd let it go. Sure as hell, a year later someone offered him his asking price and that boat was gone...bought the Hatteras shortly thereafter.

Besides...you see what a new Clorox boat goes for these days...at 230 its a bargain!

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 3rd, '11, 15:31

That boat has been on yacht world for 18 months now.

Nice looking boat but I'm sure I can get my boat exactly where I want it for less then $230,000. Or at least enjoy trying.

wmachovina · Post by **wmachovina** » Dec 4th, '11, 08:52

Figure out the fuel burn in a 46 with 8 92s over 500 miles to a 31 with cummins over 500 miles

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 4th, '11, 11:29

Capt. Patrick - does Thompson still own her? Fond memories of he & Lee Irvin years ago when they took me, Mike O, Thudd, & Ric sailfishing and we rode around during one FLL show on Lee's Bahia with the nosebleed tower. How time flies.....

UV

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 4th, '11, 11:41

Jup, she's still Thompson's boat. I get a phone call from from time to time...

jackryan · Post by **jackryan** » Dec 5th, '11, 16:13

Here's a Bahia for $289,000

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... =8384&url=

JR

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 5th, '11, 18:19

Is that bahia built on a b31 hull or just "inspired" by it. The ad is a bit ambiguous.

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 5th, '11, 18:25

Yeah, its a B31, done by Carl at Elite Marine in St. Pete...real nice but a little optimistic on the price, and no genset & a/c is a bummer. Nice layout tho.

UV

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 5th, '11, 19:24

Very cool, unique layout that's well thought out.

Just think if your going to that level of customization you have to realize the likelihood of recouping the investment is low.

At the same time I've seen some new boats that are more money and not half the boat.

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 5th, '11, 19:45

Most of the Faithful who have tossed large sums $US at our beloved boats could care less about recouping.....they do it because they want to, and most importantly, they CAN.

UV

bob lico · Post by **bob lico** » Dec 5th, '11, 20:04

to offer a 31 bertram to the public for 230.000 with all those ridiculous thru bolts in the windshield is ridiculous . that windshield has to be removed and the boat has to be sent to capt. patrick for a windshield redo to command that kind of money!-----my two cents

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 6th, '11, 09:41

There are so many diesel B31s on yacht world this is one I really like how it was done.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/Be ... ted-States

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Dec 6th, '11, 09:58

Looks like a redone Sportsfisherman as I don't see (or missed) the head on the starboard stern side. Don't see where they put it, but can't believe after all that work, that there isn't a stand-up head.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 6th, '11, 10:05

Walter K wrote:Looks like a redone Sportsfisherman as I don't see (or missed) the head on the starboard stern side. Don't see where they put it, but can't believe after all that work, that there isn't a stand-up head.

It's in the vee birth

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 6th, '11, 10:32

Wow....that's a awful lot of boat & good looking iron for the money - puts a totally different value on most of our boats I'm afraid. I have room at my dock for her behind AJ....is it time for ole UV to double down? I could make it to the Prop Stop in 9 minutes vs. 13....the ZF220s are getting close to their limits tho at 370 hp.

Anyone familliar with the boat. Soony Middleton's Dog River Marine is about the most expensive place around here to get anything done, so bet he has 250+ sunk in it.

Assuming the iron checks out, this is a tremendous bargain for under 100.

UV

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Dec 6th, '11, 11:08

UV:

Of course you should double down -- however, no point in keeping them in the same locale.....no, I suggest a boat at the camp, and a boat in say, Old Lyme, CT. I'd be happy to keep an eye on her, and make sure the fuel gets run through the lines (just to make sure she doesn't get clogged) and keep the bottom clean.

Just being yo frien,

Tailhook Tom!

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 6th, '11, 11:23

Vic,

There are about 100 31s listed on yacht world. Many of them are north of $120k they range from total refit to an original boat with nice gas motors. Then there are boats between 50k and 100k that again range from total refit diesels to less then desirable gas boats. It doesn't seem to make much sense.

Both the realistic and optimistic are sitting unsold. There are a few bahias in the 50-60k range with great diesels and cosmetic gems. Makes me think twice about going much beyond maintenance on my ole boat.

Of course plenty under 50k that range from laughable to good good deals.

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Dec 6th, '11, 11:27

then theres my boat, put 80 in my pocket and its yours

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 6th, '11, 11:56

Yep Pete, the market for all boats is real soft due to George W. Bush's economic depression caused by not taxing the rich enough.

I have followed the "asking" and "actual" prices of B31s for years and right now I'd say the "actuals" are down about 50% from what they were 4 or 5 years ago. No question a repower to diesel from gas is economic madness....assuming you can by the Destin boat in the mid 90s (and of course, like the layout for your needs) it would be impossible to justify any sort of repower & remodel vs. buying one already done. Buyer's market.

Charlie, I'll sell her for you on consignement, got more room at my dock, put a 'for sale cheap' sign up and you never know.

yo Fren'

UV

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Dec 6th, '11, 12:34

uv
by the time i get it down there it will be bass season lol

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Dec 6th, '11, 12:55

UV:

So, have you given any more thought about the "northern" boat?

Did your 25 diesel have twin volvas or one big one? Damn, that sounds funny and perverted at the same time!

Tom

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 6th, '11, 15:59

Tom - twin Vulva TAMD 30 DPs - little 4 cyl. turbos with the duo prop outdrives. 20 kt. cruise, huge range with original 113 gallon tank. Maintaince nightmare with shit falling off the motors all the time and with them jammed up so tight. Had a full tower on her and probably caught 100 billfish off her over the years. Last I heard Hurricane Katrina ate her.

The diesel motors were way too heavy for the boat and cost 20K in 1984. I put Doel-Fins on the drives and that help a good bit, but at rest the cockpit drains were under, way under so it was a self-sinking boat. Da Judge put the 4 cyl. Mercruisers in his with the Alpha One drives and it runs great, kept up with my 31 with the Cummins all day long burning less fuel. On te 110 n.m. run from my camp to Venice I'd burn 83 gallons at 24 kts. and he'd do 54 gallons following in my wake. That's what I'd go with on a repower from the 165s.

UV

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Dec 6th, '11, 16:22

Thanks, UV -- I keep thinking a single 6bta would be fun in a B25. And then I can keep the perfect fuel tank that has not had fuel in her for 11 years!

J Graham · Post by **J Graham** » Dec 6th, '11, 22:07

Tom,
I have a 25 with a 330B v drive. Great combo.
Go for it.
Jim

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