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Have you ever thought you'd like to be able to take a vacation to Alaska, but couldn't afford it? The expensive part is lodging and chartering a fishing boat. Here's where the opportunity comes in.
I have a 32' Coronet Yacht harbored in Cordova, Alaska. Cordova is a small fishing community on Prince William Sound, but one that has jet service daily from Anchorage and Seattle. If you book in advance and watch airfares you can get a round trip ticket to Cordova from Chicago for around $600-$700. Even on short notice they are about $900. So, is properly planned, you can do an Alaska vacation for about $1000, and with a 5 way split on ownership you would spend a few hundred a year in other costs. (less if more people split)
I am willing to sell my boat for $20,000, which I feel is very low, but I need to invest my money in other things right now. If several guys go together to purchase it, the up front cost would be minimal. The slip costs $1050 per year and electric is about $30/month. Insurance runs about $800/year, but could be reduced if insured at a lower value. This boat could be used for summer fishing, or as a base for hunting in the spring or fall. If purchased by a group the time could be split up over the summer.
This boat is set up for Alaska fishing and even has fishing gear on board. Since I moved out of Alaska I've used it exactly as I am describing here. There is at least 16 weeks of good summer fishing available each year, and the boat will sleep up to 6 comfortably. It has twin inboard Volvo/Penta 4 cylinder gasoline engines and Volvo/Penta SX outdrives. It has a nice sized head with shower and electric flush toilet, and an on board inverter and deep cycle battery bank to provide 120 volts while at sea. It has recent electronics, refrigerator/freezer, and microwave. The boat has nearly new engines and outdrives, so maintenance is minimal.
Concerning value, I can tell you there has been well over $30,000 of new parts and updates done over the past six years. The boat is currently insured for $35,000, which the insurance company verified to be a reasonable value.
If you are interested in cheap Alaska vacations, this is a deal whether you buy it on your own, or as a group. I can be contacted by e-mail or at my cell phone: (815) 742-7421.
Thanks,
Mark
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I have a 32' Coronet Yacht harbored in Cordova, Alaska. Cordova is a small fishing community on Prince William Sound, but one that has jet service daily from Anchorage and Seattle. If you book in advance and watch airfares you can get a round trip ticket to Cordova from Chicago for around $600-$700. Even on short notice they are about $900. So, is properly planned, you can do an Alaska vacation for about $1000, and with a 5 way split on ownership you would spend a few hundred a year in other costs. (less if more people split)
I am willing to sell my boat for $20,000, which I feel is very low, but I need to invest my money in other things right now. If several guys go together to purchase it, the up front cost would be minimal. The slip costs $1050 per year and electric is about $30/month. Insurance runs about $800/year, but could be reduced if insured at a lower value. This boat could be used for summer fishing, or as a base for hunting in the spring or fall. If purchased by a group the time could be split up over the summer.
This boat is set up for Alaska fishing and even has fishing gear on board. Since I moved out of Alaska I've used it exactly as I am describing here. There is at least 16 weeks of good summer fishing available each year, and the boat will sleep up to 6 comfortably. It has twin inboard Volvo/Penta 4 cylinder gasoline engines and Volvo/Penta SX outdrives. It has a nice sized head with shower and electric flush toilet, and an on board inverter and deep cycle battery bank to provide 120 volts while at sea. It has recent electronics, refrigerator/freezer, and microwave. The boat has nearly new engines and outdrives, so maintenance is minimal.
Concerning value, I can tell you there has been well over $30,000 of new parts and updates done over the past six years. The boat is currently insured for $35,000, which the insurance company verified to be a reasonable value.
If you are interested in cheap Alaska vacations, this is a deal whether you buy it on your own, or as a group. I can be contacted by e-mail or at my cell phone: (815) 742-7421.
Thanks,
Mark
