Avg price for decent 26s?

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Chumpy36
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Avg price for decent 26s?

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I’m seeing all over the board. 2k up to 12k. What’s good for a ready to sail boat with trailer?

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adudinsk
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In Canada (Ontario) you can find them EASY for $10,000-$12000 Canadian Pesos
$7400 to $8800 us Doll Hairs.

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Stickinthemud57
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In 2020 I paid $6900 for mine. It was in very good condition, but the mainsail was worn out and the kicker needed lower end work before it could be used. It came with a lot of nice extras; Magma grill, anchor, fenders, big sunshade, bimini top, skeeter screen, waterproof pop-top cover, etc. I would say if you find one in good condition with a kicker for less than $6000, that's a pretty good deal. If someone is wanting close to $10,000, that had better be in excellent condition with good sails, nice kicker, ready-to-go and needing no work.
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BillyBobV
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I purchased mine in Jan 2020 for $6500, it was advertised at $7000. It is/was in pretty good shape, motor was fine at the time, though it's gone kaput since, and had a grill and some other extras. In California (northern). At the time I saw some advertised up in Portland, OR area for $5500 but wasn't in nearly as good condition, and the person was not very responsive to inquiries.
There was another one in less nice condition at the time that was also around $6000, I don't remember the location, but it was west coast area.
I might be selling mine to upsize but am not settled on that yet.

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Chumpy36
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Thanks all!
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