Prairie 29 for Sale
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- Location
- California Delta
- Vessel Name
- FlyWright
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Lots of Prairie 29 fans here, but you need to give us more to go on. Pics, specifications, price, condition, more pictures, contact info. Ads need to say more than "I want to sell my boat."
cappy208
Guru
Here's another one on the market.
30' Intracoastal Trawler by Prairie Boat Works | eBay
Up for three more days. Reserve not met.... yet.
30' Intracoastal Trawler by Prairie Boat Works | eBay
Up for three more days. Reserve not met.... yet.
cappy208
Guru
The one in Tybee I Ga is still for sale. Do a Craigslist search for prairie inter coastal cruiser. He's asking 34.5
cappy208
Guru
Another one popped up on Yachtworld. It's in New Bedford Ma. asking 49k:
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...981/New-Bedford/MA/United-States#.VUyk0mfD_IU
And this one has been on Yachtworld for a while: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...99565/Niceville/FL/United-States#.VUyklmfD_IU
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...981/New-Bedford/MA/United-States#.VUyk0mfD_IU
And this one has been on Yachtworld for a while: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...99565/Niceville/FL/United-States#.VUyklmfD_IU
I know the Prairie's are built like a tank, how about the Atlantic version. I am always concerned about the stringers after having to change them on a couple boats. I'm told the Prairie's have all glass stringers and no cores in the hull which makes them high on my list. Both of the Atlantic boats have Volvo's, are there any opinions here on the Volvo, it appears to have 2X the horsepower needed for this boat. From what I've read the 85 hp Perkins is about the best for this hull. Thanks for the reply, waiting to see opinions on the Volvo and if not too negative I may check on the boat in Niceville.
Sortie
Senior Member
You are correct, the Prairie is built like a tanks. The stringers are all glass as is the hull. Generally speaking, I have never any problems with the Volvo. My boat has the 4-108, which is a little under power. The 4-236 is, I believe just about right. Better to have more power then to little. I also know that many early Prairies were built wit Perkins 4-154's. This engine is very difficult to get parts for. I can not speak to the construction of the Atlantic version vs. the Prairie, perhaps someone else can address that issue.
The Prairie is a well built little vessel and handles well. The do roll in a beam sea and they are not fast. They are efficient and easy to handle in tight situations. As always hire a surveyor for the hull and another for the engine.
John
The Prairie is a well built little vessel and handles well. The do roll in a beam sea and they are not fast. They are efficient and easy to handle in tight situations. As always hire a surveyor for the hull and another for the engine.
John
cappy208
Guru
I was seriously contemplating buying the one that was on yachtworld down in Key Largo up till February. The price dropped to 17K Would have been an awesome Florida boat for short money. But it's gone.
