"Bob Crantz" wrote
Who in their right mind would put more than 50K$ into a boat?


Well now that's a loaded question, ain't it?

J B wrote:
That's just when they start getting nice.

Nah, there are lots of nice boats much cheaper. That's a good round
number to start looking for bigger ones that are nice, tho'.

What about $100K? Or $200K?

I guess it's all relative.

Funny thing, the buying price is just the ante. A few years ago, we
started getting active in trawler cruising circles and a Great Loop
cruising association. A number of people we met were talking about
buying a boat specifically to do the Loop, and when we got into details
they were all shocked at the idea of budgeting 20% to 50% more than
their purchase price for upgrades & commissioning... but two of the
folks we've gotten to be good friends with have done just that... or more.

Yeah, it's crazy!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King