need advice on purchasing a used trawler
 

I'm going to become a boater again after a 20 year absence. Tomorrow I
have an apointment to see a 1985 47 ft marine trader trade winds listed
at 118,000.00
any advice will be appreciated. thanks Clem

need advice on purchasing a used trawler
 

cap208 wrote:
I'm going to become a boater again after a 20 year absence. Tomorrow I
have an apointment to see a 1985 47 ft marine trader trade winds listed
at 118,000.00
any advice will be appreciated. thanks Clem
Hi:

What part of the country?

If you are open to some really great boats you might consider one of
the commercial fishing vessesl that are availible from the "government
buy back program" in the PNW and AK. They are banned from commercial
fishing ever again but some really nice 60' steel boats are availible
for a for a good price. Also, lots of slightly soggy gulf shripers in
the 50' -80' range going cheep.
Bob

need advice on purchasing a used trawler
 

It looks attractively priced compared to the other 5 currently on
Yachtworld at the moment.

Get a recommendation for a surveyor from someone other than the broker
:) and be sure to engage his/her services for a thorough job.

My .02.

Jonathan


cap208 wrote:
I'm going to become a boater again after a 20 year absence. Tomorrow I
have an apointment to see a 1985 47 ft marine trader trade winds listed
at 118,000.00
any advice will be appreciated. thanks Clem



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