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1989 Custom 65 Sailboat (Baltimore MD)

1989 Custom 65 Sailboat The vessel is constructed from salvaged scrap metal, and possesses a diesel powerplant. The engine does not run. The vessel is titled, and the marina can...

1967 Alberg 30 (Solomons Island MD)

1967 Alberg 30 Still floats just fine but has no engine in it. Gave up as I don’t have enough money to put into it but it’s a fine boat....

23 Robalo cubby (Boynton Beach FL)

Free Boat it is blocked up currently you will need a trailer. Transom has a soft spot and will need to be repaired. Including aluminum hard top structure. Serious inquiries...

29ft Ted Lange cruiser (Leonardtown MD)

29ft currently on a trailer but doesn't come with the boat. Trailer is for sale for 1000. Engine is all there but will need lots of work. Hull is solid...

Gone -64 Columbia Contender 24

1964 Columbia Contender 24 I am trying to rehome. She floats and comes with an outboard and a "decent" set of sails. Some schkuff's on the paint, but a solid...

17' hull and center console (Freeport AL)

17' boat hull and center console boat hull and center console controls. Also comes with double 3/4" marine grade transom wood already cut. Deck and stringers have been removed already....

18 ft boat with trailer (Kirkland WA)

Free boat and trailer must take both trailer is 18 ft total length hydraulic brakes single axle boat is complete. This was abandoned and will have paperwork to obtain a...

26’ Olympic fishing boat (Tacoma, WA)

26’ Olympic fishing boat giving away for free (no trailer). Classic sought after platform. started working on this project but no longer have time. It’s a great boat and will...

38ft wood boat V8 Detroit marine engine (Hudson FL)

1978 wood Boat is pretty much gone topside, hull may be rebuildable. All hardware is still there! Engine, trans. bow thrusters, gas geny, tanks, ect. Lots of recyclable metal. Floating,...

20x8 Cuban homemade boat (Marathon, FL)

20x8 Cuban homemade boat Diesel Isuzu motor Currently aground in field. Long bed trailer needed. 20 ft long x 8 ft wide. MUST pickup entire vessel to have motor. No...

43ft Buchanan yawl sailboat (French Polynesia)

43ft British built classic wooden Buchanan yawl sailboat lying in Moorea, near Tahiti, in French Polynesia. Offered at a low cost or possibly even free to a suitable person who...

1972 Grand Banks 42ft (North Fort Myers FL)

42 1972 Grand Banks full wood Hull, need removed ASAP. It has 2 running ford liemens, its located at Old Bridge Marina and is for salvage, the boat is COMPLETELY...

21 Seaswirl 130hp OBM (Cape Coral FL)

1997 21' Seaswirl w/130hp OBM Free Boat with title 130hp Johnson/Evinrude outboard motor needs work to get running again. Must be able to tow with another boat to a ramp...

big boat 76 Uniflite (Woodburn OR)

big boat 35-40ft no trailer 76 Uniflite will probably need a little work to get it back in the water, all intact, free to whoever can get it out of...

Trailerable Day Sailer (Austin TX)

Project day sail sailboat sailboat in near southwest Austin. Trailer *not* included. It’s about 18’ long and heavy. You will not be able to pick it up without several people....

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Sailboats For Sale Louisiana

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36 Hunter Vision 1993

Hobie Mirage Tandem Island

• Florida , United States

1972 Luders 36 by Cheoy Lee

Tartan 10 Snowballs Chance

• Connecticut

1975 Bristol 32 Sloop, Keel/CB by Ted Hood (Am’s Cup)

• Massachusetts

Used Yamaha 200 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Motor Engine

• United States

Used Yamaha 115 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Motor Engine

33ft Blue Water Sailboat

Freshwater Only – 1989 Hunter 33.5 Sloop-Rigged Cruiser, Shoal Wing Keel

F&C 44′ Ketch

Reeds Cub Scow – SOLD

Melges C Scow

470 sailboat and trailer

• Pennsylvania

1978 Hunter 30 Cheurbini

Sold – Shallow Draft Cat Ketch 24 Cruiser

1981 Pearson Flyer

Catalina 27 for sale

Hunter 44 DS perfect to live aboard!

New and Used Sailboats For Sale

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Cruising sailboats are a popular choice for many sailors looking to get on the water with friends and family. For some sailors this means either an afternoon sail or a multi-day adventure. No matter what you’re sailing agenda is, you’re sure to find a variety cruising sailboats for sale in Louisiana on SailTrader. Browse sailboats from popular cruising brands like Hunter, Catalina, Beneteau, Jenneau, Swan, Cal, Tarten, Pearson and more.

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Sailboat racing is a fun activity for many area residents. Local racing can often be found at local shoreside parks. Most areas with well-established racing are often organized by a club or organization. Different areas and bodies of water often determine what racing sailboats are suitable in Louisiana. So finding the right racing sailboat for sale in Louisiana is important to fit in the your local racing fleet. Popular racing sailboat brands are J-Boats, Tartan Yachts, C&C, Melges and more. Be sure to check out your local racing prior to looking for your next racing sailboat.

One Design Sailboats

One Design sailboats can often provide the best chance to learn and improve your racing skills. It’s common to find one design racing sailboats near larger bodies of water. Search sailboats for sale in Louisiana from popular one design classes like the J24, J70, Tarten Ten, J105, J111, Melges 24 and more.

Dinghy’s are a often preferred due to the convenience and low maintenance costs. There are different classes that can offer a range of benefits and regattas. Browse dinghy’s for sale in Louisiana like Thistles, Lightnings, Flying Scots, Scows, Optimists, 420’s, Lasers, VX Ones and more. Dinghy’s are also a popular choice in areas of Louisiana that have small bodies of water. For racers, the cost of new sails for a dinghy are far less then a large racing sailboat. Search SailTrader for your next dinghy sailboat. 

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Both catamarans and trimarans can be a great choice no matter if you’re a racer or cruiser. Racing multihulls are fast and light while cruising catamarans are wide and comfortable. SailTrader makes it easy to find the right catamaran or trimaran sailboat for sale in Louisiana. We cater exclusively to sailors so you’ll find the latest and most recent sailboats available.

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What is Boat Re-Homing?

Finding a foster family for your boat.

What if you started a boat project, but its completion stalled by changing circumstances? Or you inherited a boat, while you are not in the boating? In many such cases selling can be a bad option - you might get a hundred pounds out of it, after spending months with answering time-wasters of all kinds on social media and phone.

We offer a solution: Re-Homing. We will help you to find a new owner for your boat or a project. We have an extensive marketing network, with lots of enthusiast following us and looking for new projects they are keen to take on. 

Re-homing is a  way to dispose of an unfinished project or an old boat at minimal cost to her current owner. It is done by passing the boat on to a new owner, who takes the boat for free but covers lifting, transport and all related costs.

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A combination of overseas work commitments and recurring engine problems, forced the owner to give the boat away. 

02/2023, Bath

Nicholson 26

Abandoned ion its berth for many years this classical boat is now being restored by two students.

02/2023, Devon

The approaching berthing fees and post-COVID need of clean up forced the owner to give up on the boat. Now sold to a new enthusiast.

02/2023, Brighton

Fully functional boat if not for the non-running engine. New home found.

01/2023, Essex

Small Rowing boat

Just a small rowing tender escaped the scrapping.

01/2023, Teignmouth

Ex-Passenger 46ft

Old times wooden hull  believed to be Morgan Giles's passenger boat built in Teignmouth in 1947 and called originally Joy Belle.

01/2023, Brixham

Thompson 240 Traveller

Inherited but unwanted motorboat was looking for a new home. Required trailer update and engine refurb.

12/2022, Bolton.

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1984 Watkins 25 | Watkins Barnegat Township, New Jersey, United States

1992 Hunter 42 | Wahoo Anse aux pines, Grenada, Caribbean

1992 Hunter 34 | Rythm n Blue Marathon, Florida, United States

1983 Challenger 60 | Magic Carpet Norfolk, Virginia, United States

1976 Valiant 40 | Galivant Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

1984 Van de Stadt 27 | Siren Song Hartwell, Georgia, United States

1978 Morgan 45 | Miller Time Vero Beach, Florida, United States

2002 Bavaria 44 | Gente di Mare Lindon Bay, Colón, Panama

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2013 Leopard 48 | Paradise St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

1978 S2 30 | Trinity heart Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States

2010 Island Packet 26 | Robert J Worton, Maryland, United States

1988 Hunter 23 | Smurfette Murrayville, Georgia, United States

2017 American 14 | American 14.6 Seneca, South Carolina, United States

1979 Capital Yachts 30 | Sorrento's Siren Long Beach, California, United States

2006 Hanse 54 | Tikki Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

1987 Island Packet 38 | Lost Horizon Stockton Springs, Maine, United States

1987 Catalina 30 | Dream On Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada

1973 Macgregor 17 | Dawn Treader Madison, Wisconsin, United States

1982 Tanzer 39 | L'Eau-Dace 4 fronteras, Guatemala, Guatemala

1971 O'Day 17 Concord , New Hampshire, United States

1983 Passport 40 | Peppin Jacksonville, Florida, United States

1974 C&C 34 | 8 Ball Oriental, North Carolina, United States

1983 Catalina 30 | Advantage Treasure Island, Florida, United States

1988 Farr 40 | Aura Fajardo, Puerto Rico, United States

2020 Flying Scot 19 Dallas, Texas, United States

1985 O'Day 22 White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States

2008 Tartan 41 | MAKASI Le Marin, Normandy, France

2018 American 14 | Aqua Cat North Miami, Florida, United States

1986 Custom 34 | ditto Washington, Illinois, United States

1982 C&C 35 Port Charlotte, Florida, United States

1982 Hunter 30 Arcadia, Michigan, United States

1976 Southern Cross 31 | Milanooka Sandusky, Ohio, United States

2017 Precision 21 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

1985 Amel 46 | Late Harvest Titusville, Florida, United States

1982 O'Day 25 | Shennigans Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

1973 Custom 38 | Drummer Luperon, Dominican Republic, Caribbean

1982 J Boats 24 | Na Durango, Colorado, United States

1984 J Boats 24 | Pair a docs New Buffalo, Michigan, United States

1974 Ocean Cruising 31 | Pirhana Rockport, Maine, United States

1979 Performance Cruising 33 | Amesias Mandeville , Louisiana, United States

1967 Pearson 35 | Maui Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States

1981 Lord Nelson 41 | Wysteria LaSalle, Michigan, United States

1950 American 16 | Glen-L-Zip Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States

2003 Sparkman & Stephens 43 | Windarra Gaeta, Lazio, Italy

1979 O'Day 30 | Oasis New York, New York, United States

1977 C&C 24 | Nifty Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States

1973 Pearson 26 | No name Madisonville, Louisiana, United States

1975 Morgan 51 | Possessor Palm Coast, Florida, United States

1977 Downeaster 38 | SUSURRO Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

1981 Pearson 32 | Aine New Bern, North Carolina, United States

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When looking for new, pre-owned, and used yachts for sale in Louisiana, the amount of time it takes to narrow down exactly what you want can some times be intimidating. With so many manufacturers, models, and boat types, how do you begin to find the right yacht that meets your budget and your needs?

United Yacht Sales is the one-stop professional yacht brokerage that can navigate you through the frustrations and help you make the best decision possible when it comes to the purchase of your next boat. We can help you find the yacht for sale, set up the showings, help negotiate pricing, handle the yacht closing and everything else involved, and we do all of this so you are able simply sit back and to enjoy the process. Buying a yacht requires a significant investment and it is our goal to provide you with detailed information and professional guidance.

When searching for a yacht for sale, there are a plethora of options. The yachts on our website number over 7,000 listings, including yachts built by top brands such as Hatteras, Viking, Bertram, Sea Ray, Azimut, Sunseeker, Ferretti, and more. United can also help you find the best used center-console boat in Louisiana from brands like Yellowfin, Contender, and more.

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120' Eastern Swath 1999

Amelia, Louisiana, United States

88' Arno Leopard 2001

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

72' Commercial Trawler Freezer Shrimper 1984

Galliano, Louisiana, United States

70' Real Ships 2004

Mandeville, Louisiana, United States

70' Monticello River 1998

Springfield, Louisiana, United States

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60' Hyatt 1998

METAIRIE, Louisiana, United States

54' Hatteras 54 Convertible 2003

53' Cavalier 2004

SLIDELL, Louisiana, United States

Sugar Shaker

52' Buddy Davis 52 Express 2007

Grand Isle, Louisiana, United States

50' Post 1997

Houma, Louisiana, United States

48' DeFever 1988

48' Hans Christian 48T 1990

46' Valhalla Boatworks V46 Center Console 2022

Pecan Island, Louisiana, United States

45' Cabo 45 Express 2004

44' Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht 2004

Madisonville, Louisiana, United States

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To tell the truth, abandoned ship near qew listed on canada’s buy and sell website.

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If you have made the drive along the Niagara stretch of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) you have undoubtedly seen the rustic, 141-foot ship that is nestled in the Jordan Harbour.

“La Grande Hermine” (The Big Weasel) is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the region but it may soon look a little different.

According to a public document on the federal government’s buy and sell website, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently accepting bids on the old ship.

The 3 masts on La Grande Hermine may soon be gone, Fisheries & Oceans Canada have requested bids to remove them from the abandoned ship after a March inspection by the Coast Guard determined the boat poses a risk to the environment and the public. @CHCHNews @CHCHTV pic.twitter.com/PRrMlVrYpm — Matt Ingram (@MattIngramNEWS) October 28, 2021

A technical assessment of the vessel was completed back in March by the Canadian Coast Guard Central Region Vessel of Concern (VOC) program.

The assessment determined the wreck posed a “significant level of danger to the environment, as well as to the health, safety and well-being of the public.”

It was deemed necessary to proceed with the removal of the main mast and restrict access to the wreck to mitigate the hazards present.

The assessment by the VOC describes the ship as “stranded, dilapidated” and “burnt.”

It lists the owner of the boat as “not determined.”

The ship was built in 1965 and is a life-sized replica of the three-masted sailing vessel that famous explorer Jacques Cartier traveled on in the 1500s.

It was later converted into a restaurant and was refurbished with a wooden facade built over the steel hull. The boat was featured at the Montreal Expo in 1967.

The vessel was then purchased by a businessman man who wanted to convert it into an interim casino in Chippewa.

He docked the vessel while awaiting approval, however, the man passed away and the boat was left abandoned.

In 2003, the ship was destroyed by a suspicious fire.

The burned-out hull still sits in the harbour roughly 25 metres from shore and continues to attract tourists from all over the world.

Over the years, many people have shown interest in taking ownership of the boat, including a man from the United States who wanted to sink the vessel so it could be used by divers to explore underwater.

A group from Hamilton also expressed interest in restoring the ship and moving it to Pier 4 so it could be used for observation and recreational purposes.

Companies looking to place a bid on the vessel will have to meet specific criteria to be awarded the contract, including the successful completion of a minimum of two vessel recovery projects in the last five years.

The winning contractor will also be responsible for the removal and disposal of the masts as a whole or in pieces, provide proof of disposal and secure dangerous accesses within four weeks of the contract being awarded.

All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five days before the bid closing date on Nov. 9.

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