Boats for Sale/Wanted

The boat is located in Polk City, IA and yes, all paperwork including title, bill of sale, etc. is in order. After doing a bit of market research I’m planning to set the asking price around $6,000. The boat will be going on consignment at Saylorville Marina, once they have it posted I can let you know and add it to the classifieds on the IS Mariner site.

Your Mariner looks immaculate and super well cared for. I especially like the clean interior look. I do think location makes a big difference on the price. If it were me, I’d be asking somewhere in the range of $4.5-6.5k given all the upgrades and aesthetics.

Where is the boat located? I am at the jersey shore. This seems like the perfect Mariner. Do you have Title? And Bill of Sale for trailer?

Pending inspection and location, I will offer $3000.00.

My wife and I are finishing up our sailing career after 50 years of various keel boats with something more affordable.

Hopefully the pics post this time:

While I have loved every minute of owning my Mariner "PLATT-a-pus," I got something a little larger and am now looking to sell her off to her new home :-/

Given the current state of the sailboat market, I'm struggling with what the asking price should be. Below is a description of the boat, work done and some photos. I'd really appreciate your thoughts, thanks!

FOR SALE: 1978 O'Day Mariner - Extensively Restored & Upgraded

Meticulously restored and modernized classic Mariner, perfect for both day sailing and weekend cruising. This boat represents the ideal combination of vintage charm with modern upgrades and reliability.

Recent Major Improvements (2022-2025):

Complete interior restoration (2022)

Hull stripped, barrier coated, and bottom painted (2023)

Deck recored and all hardware rebedded (2022)

Transom rebuilt and reinforced (2022)

New running rigging throughout (2022)

Sails, Rigging & Canvas:

2022 Neil Pryde main with two reefs

2022 Neil Pryde jib (#6 luff tape)

2025 Ullman asymmetrical spinnaker

Two serviceable backup sails

Forespar 4'-8' whisker pole

CDI flexible roller furling

6:1 adjustable backstay

New spreaders (2025)

Sunbrella boom tent/sail cover (2023)

Power & Equipment:

2023 Suzuki 6HP 4-stroke outboard

1997 Mercury 4 HP 2-stroke outboard (has good compression, believe it needs a new ignition 'switchbox')

Silva compass (dual mount in cabin OR on bottom weather board)

11 lb Bruce anchor with 15' chain + 100' rode

Navisafe navigation lights (2024)

New tiller w/clutch and Forespar extension (2024)

Comfort & Interior Features:

Custom shelving and storage solutions

New cockpit cushions (2022)

Opening hatch with bug screen

Under-cockpit storage bins

Manual bilge pump

Chrome Beckson Vent-O-Mate

Epoxy-coated bilge

Trailer:

Good condition with new bearings (2024)

New lights and wiring (2025)

Heavy-duty winch

Spare tire

Storage & Maintenance:

Indoor winter storage

Dry slipped during season

Extensive maintenance records available

No leaks, excellent condition