On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:21:38 GMT, Charlie Morgan
wrote:

Who says he doesn't have it? He more than likely just set 30k as an
arbitrary estimate he'd LIKE to stay within. That doesn't mean it's a
reasonable estimate, or that it is carved in stone. He may have
millions of dollars and just figured he could get a nice live aboard
boat with a 2 foot draft for that amount. In my opinion, his
estimate was wrong.

You're right here, except I sure don't have millions. I actually used
the 30k for three reasons. I can afford it, since I drive old Chevys.
It's the price of a brand new, full equipped Mac 26M.
And if I said 50k, which would be a stretch, I might get
recommendations for 100k, which is out of the question.
You're right - nothing is carved in stone, and thanks again for
pointing me at the Seaward, which I might be able to stretch to.

--Vic