Donal,

You're absolutely correct about a 25 yr old boat is NO comparison to a
new boat.

Poor Nutsy will always remain a LOSSER if he continues to compare "
Derelict" to anyone with a new boat. I hope some day he will feel the
joy of ownership of a factory fresh, brand new vessel.

Even the most uninformed purchaser knows a new car is of greater value
than a used model of the same manufacturer. The market value is the
perfect visual example of value.

When you consider present function of a sailing vessel; NEW is better
than OLD.

The only time an Old boat, car, house, etc is worth more is of a
collectors item. Not as a functional, usable thing

AND; "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!"

Ole Thom