"Capt. JG" wrote in message ...
| Although it might be obvious, you typically want to buy a boat that someone
| else has spent a lot of time and money on and no longer wants. A lot of
| boats are advertised as "Mexico vet" or "Atlantic vet." While there's
| nothing wrong with that, you need to be careful not to buy a boat that's
| been "road hard and put away wet" so to speak. Sure, it did it 10 times. Do
| you want a boat that's been through that kind of pounding? Depending on what
| you're willing to spend, get a survey. It'll likely save you 1000s,
| especially since you don't know much about boats. Have a mechanic take a
| look at the engine. Your choices of engine are diesel or gas. Most people
| prefer diesels, but there's nothing wrong with an A4 if it's in good shape.
|
| The main considerations (and expensive items) are hull quality, standing
| rigging, engine, and general maintenance (has it been done or not).
| Typically, someone who has done regular maintenance on their boat takes
| pride in their boat, and thus the other things fall into line. It's rare
| when lack of maintenance by the previous owner equates to few problems with
| the other items.
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| "j" ganz @@
| www.sailnow.com

So sez the voice of AnalEze expertise . . .
http://www.body-language.com/item403.htm

Paladin
--have sailboat, will travel.

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