SEA ROGUE – Why Is the Price So Low

Question of the day – why are woodys so cheap in the USA compared to here? Is it a numbers game? Or is the cost of ownership (haulage, marina berth, insurance etc) make them unaffordable?

David Glen sent me a link to Sea Rogue a 54’ 1972 pilothouse, trawler style woody that was designed by naval architect Arthur Defever and built in 1972 by the Oriental Boat Company in Japan.

If you believe her 4sale listing she has been continuously upgraded by a meticulous owner. The zoom zoom is via twin Caterpillar diesels.

3 staterooms, each with head + captains berth in the pilothouse.

Currently located in San Diego – and the price? An unbelievable NZD$174,000.

Even if the motors didn’t go, that’s a very cheap waterfront apartment.