Paul wrote:
Based on your question it sounds like you should do some research
on boats around that size range.
Yes! This is exactly what I wish to do. Do you have any suggestions
how I should begin? A search of the internet for "boats, 30 feet"
does not help much...
I don't know if I would be comfortable buying anything in that
size range for 11k.
If I had thirty or forty of thousands of dollars to buy a boat,
it would be much easier and better, no? I agree with you, but must
start where I can start.
The following link is to boats that are for sale. Don't worry
if the boats aren't in your area, check out the pictures and the
specs and familiarize yourself with what's available. If the
boats are in your area start to look at the prices, if they're
not in your area don't bother with the prices
(unless you want to add shipping).
Ha! "shipping"! Is that not what I will be eventually doing?
I like your sense of humor!
http://www.yachtcouncil.com/yachts_b...earch_form.asp
I shall check out this link, and learn something, hopefully!
There is also a wealth of information for new (and experienced)
boat buyers on the site in the following link. This guy is a
rather hardcore boater and is fond of serious offshore and
bluewater designs so you have to take that into account if
you're looking for a boat slightly less capable. Many of his
articles talk about what happens when people try to get into
boating on the cheap.
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/
You say this "on the cheap" as if it were a bad thing. If I
do not have the many big dollars needed to buy such a boat,
then I should not become a boater, is this what you suggest?
I thought that this is a message group to encourage boating,
and to welcome new boaters into the society.
Boating is very expensive, I have a 30 foot boat and it
costs me about CAN$7,000/year (US$5,000?) as long as nothing
goes wrong.
That is not unreasonable expense to maintain a boat such as
that. My local marina has a $140 per month charge for slip
uses, up to 31 feet of boat, and + $4 more for every foot over
that 31 feet per month. Fuel, provisions, safety courses, and
the power squadron things I shall also do would add to such,
but will likely prevent me from being not safe. I also would
have insurance to the boat, which would likely cost money, but
it is the prudent thing to do, no?
If you make a mistake buying a boat you might end up buying
something worthless so get a structural survey from an accredited
marine surveyor and a full mechanical inspection from a proper
mechanic before signing any agreements. All in this will probably
cost about a grand. Best money you will ever spend on your boat.
Good advice this is! I shall remember this. Thank you.
Going into sal****er means you'll want to have yourself rigged
slightly differently such as a closed cooling system, possibly
a y-valve ... I'm a freshwater boater so maybe some of the salties
can chime in here.
I would like to know these differences, as I forsee this boat as
a way to go up and down the eastern coast, and still keep the boat
in the river near my home. I may even live on it during the summer
months, if I like. Would also make a nice little love nest for my
wife and I to enjoy.
You should also contact your local power squadron and sign up
for a USCG safe boating course. It sounds like you will be dealing
with tidal inlets and passing from sal****er to freshwater, you
need to learn about the dangers inherent in that.
I know that I do not know all I need to know, and that I will not
ever learn all there is to know. But I do know I must make all
effort to learn as much as I should, to be safe and fun.
A boat in the size range you're talking about can be huge
fun, I think it's the best thing in the world. But it's serious
business in every aspect from money to safety and everything in
between. Your life will literally depend on this craft and your
skill. You have to educate yourself.
Yes, I must do this to educate me. I appreciate all of your very
excellent advisement, and I appreciate your post. It would be
very nice if others would share their experiences so that I could
make a learning experience out of it, without committing the very
same mistakes. Is that not what this message group is for?
Sorry my response is so long, I didn't have time to make it
shorter.
I am also sorry I did not have time to make my reply to your
response shorter. I shall try to do better.
Thank you!
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