Sarah at Sturgeon Bay’s Harbor Club Marina
Fairly regularly, folks comment on this site either offering their Quickstep for sale or seeking a boat to buy. I’ve noticed that those comments get scattered on a number of pages and may not get noticed. So to help make getting in touch with one another a bit easier, I’m adding this page and encouraging you to comment here if you are looking for a Quickstep or have one for sale. I hope this helps. Please limit comments here to potential purchases and good luck!
By the way, I tried to move all of the previously posted comments about available boats and buyers to this page, but the technology won’t permit it. So feel free to write again if you want.
Looking for a Quickstep 24. I live in NC but willing travel to see a boat in good condition.
Looking for a Quickstep.
Baltimore area
Trailer desired
Thank you
Brad, I have a 1989 QuickStep 24 that I’ve had for 7 years that I’ll be putting up for sale shortly. It’s located in Hull, MA but I do not have a trailer. I’d be happy to provide pictures and provide details on what is included if you are interested. My email is craigtrobinson@comcast.net. Best regards, Craig Robinson
What model are you looking for? I have an 88 Q24 with trailer at Jersey shore going on the market once the glaciers melt. Very nice example. Reply to lapstraker@gmail.com.
I think this was sent to the wrong Joe. I purchased a 1990 Quickstep 24 last November. I haven’t posted on the site since that time. Looks like the Joe you are looking for posted January 24, 2021.
Joe
I’m interested in buying a Q24. Thanks for any leads.
Joe, what is your location?
I’m in Virginia, but willing to travel for the right boat.
I just bought a 89 Qucikstep 24 and needs an outboard motor. I am planning on getting a Tohatsu Sail Pro 6 with either the 20” or 25” shaft. Does anyone have some advice on the best length of shaft or general advice on outboard motors. Thanks
I’ve had a Yamaha 4 hp four stroke on my 18 foot sailboat and I’ve had an 8 hp Yamaha four stroke on precision 21. The biggest problem with outboard motors of this size is that gasoline with ethanol in it will cause water to gum up the carburetor and after a few seasons you’ll have an engine that won’t start. Treating the gasoline does not eliminate the problem. Running the engine dry at the end of the season does not eliminate the problem. Consider getting ethanol free gas at a local airport perhaps 5 gallons at a time so that you don’t have to deal with this problem. Otherwise plan on becoming an expert on cleaning out your carburetor yourself every few years. I had this done by an outboard dealer a couple of times and it takes forever to get scheduled and it’s very expensive to have them clean and rebuild the carburetor.
Thanks to our government bailing out the farmers by allowing ethanol in our gas small outboards have been plagued with this problem.
BTW In my opinion Yamaha four stroke outboards—especially the 4 hp which is a phenomenal engine— are the only engine I would ever consider for a small sailboat. Cost a little bit more but their performance and reliability is worth every penny.
Q24 for sale in East Greenwich RI
https://providence.craigslist.org/boa/d/east-greenwich-family-daysailer/7109121528.html
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa/d/jacksonville-24-quickstep-sailboat-for/6998969188.html
Here is a $1000 (asking price Q24) simply scrape/hose off the collected guano and go!
For less than a grand its a bargain.
I recently purchased a Q24 and am preparing to put it on the hard for the winter. Has anyone devised a system for storing the unstepped mast on the boat for the winter? I want to pull the mast to inspect it and to facilitate covering it with a tarp. Pictures would be very helpful.
thanks,
I am interested in purchasing a well maintained Quickstep 24. Please let me know if you are considering selling. Joe 919-247-5099 jfhotard@gmail.com