Perusing the September 1971 issue of the magazine with which I am
associated, I found an interesting ad for some brand new Uniflite
boats.

One is a flybridge sedan, and the copy reads:

**
1971 Uniflite 31' Sport Sedan. Length 31', beam 10'7". The vesatile
31' Sport Sedan is one of America's most popular boats. It is a fine
deep sea fishing craft as well as an ideal family cruising boat. The
hull became famous when the Navy selected it for a fleet of swift
patrol craft. Twin screw powered with a standard fly-bridge. See this
great boat at our marina. Priced from $24,995
**

And for those seeking a slightly smaller boat or on a more restricted
budget:

**
1971 27' Uniflite Cruiser. Length 27'3", beam 9'7". The Uniflite 27'
cruiser is the ideal first big boat fo cruising Northwest waters. A
true big cruiser in construction, stability, and the features desired
by Northwest families. Sleeps 6 in comfort. Good galley, large head,
single or twin power. A rugged boat for years of pleasure. Prices
start at $15,995

***

Things have changed a bit......but not as much as it might first
appear all things considered. At least in this end of the country, a
$1000 monthly salary
was considered very good money back in 1971- and a lot of people got
by rather nicely on considerably less. (Run-of-the-mill Seattle area
homes were
$12-15,000 back then, with prices in the most exclusive neighborhoods
running as mind-boggling high as $30-35,000).

I guess it still takes a lot of people about a year's income to buy a
new 27' boat- so in some respects all that has happened is the decimal
point has moved. :-)