I was poking through the moths for sale site tonight and was quite surprised how low the price of some of these boats is getting here are some of the current boats for sale:

1. Bladerider #1 – $ 6,900 AUD
2. On the prowl – Mk1 Prowler with gen 2 foils $7250 AUD

Both those are cheaper than the cost of my home build …

3. Production Bladerider RX #4 $9,950 AUD (needs work apparently)

4. The current Australian Champion X8 was $14,500 AUD, but it’s gone, resprayed and looking like new.

So if you are thinking about getting into the class, there are a few bargains around now, all with the potential to be just as quick as any other boat with a bit of elbow grease and some TLC.

At this rate it won’t be worth home building anymore, it will just be cheaper and easier to buy, repair, respray and update a good second hander, especially when you are getting a pre-preg hull.