Fourteen Beauties to Tease You
The deadline for getting boats into the upcoming October print edition of Latitude 38 is, as always, the 15th of the month prior. That means all the boats for the next issue are now in and they are also now online. We love having a browse of what’s available. We found 14 beauties in one size range.
The 14 are all for sale in just the 25- to 28-ft size, ranging in price from $4,200 to $89,900! What could account for such a huge price swing in similarly sized boats? It’s often the same as the difference between buying a Timex or a Rolex. Plus there’s age, condition, sail inventory, equipment and a slew of other factors. Regardless, there’s likely a boat that would catch your fancy and suit your budget. As we write, all the boats below are currently offered for sale in our Classy Classifieds alongside nine other boats in this size range, and numerous other boats larger and smaller.
We often ask guests on our Good Jibes podcast to tell us their “dream boat,” and a frequent answer is the Alerion 28. They’re beautiful, comfortable, and easy to sail singlehanded, shorthanded or with a group of friends. And we believe there are somewhere near 35 of them on the Bay.
The Olson 25 is one of those unsung heroes that emerged from the boat sheds in Santa Cruz in the ’80s. You’ll often see Dave Gruver’s Olson 25 Sketch in the winner’s circle along with other Olson 25s wherever they race. Maybe you want to challenge Dave with the Olson 25 Dog House.
Another Santa Cruz-built rock star, the Express 27 is one of the best boats to sail out of Monterey Bay, and which still maintains an active local fleet. Hang 20 is shorthanded- and ocean-equipped, having done the Pacific Cup in 2022, and comes with trailer and outboard. There are two Express 27s currently available in the Classy Classifieds.
Classic lines and head-turning, varnished West System mahogany make this 26-footer stand out wherever she sails. She’s quick, too. She has roller furling, a full boat cover and Torqeedo electric outboard, and is the type of boat that will make you leave work even earlier to sail more.
The Coronado 25 is a California classic starter boat. Ruggedly built, suprisingly spacious and a solid boat to start knocking about the Bay. This one says, “6hp Nissan, runs great, new cushions, curtains, custom-made full-boat bimini. Self steering system. Porta Potty. Great shape.” And it’s in Alameda and listed for just $4200.
There are so many different kinds of boats because there are so many different kinds of sailors. About 100 boats are currently listed for sale in our Classy Classifieds, with each offering something unique at a price that suits someone. If this is your size and prize range, see all 14 boats in the 25- to 28-ft range here, or take a look at all of our Classy Classifieds (which include used gear, help wanted and more) here.
Remember, you can list boats, gear and other sailing stuff under $1,000 for free, including photos (online only). If you want to get your boat in the November issue you can post it now or by October 15. The ad will go live online right away and come out in our next print edition, which anyone can pick up here. The magazine always looks good on your dinette table, chart table, or coffee table — and will tease you all month long.