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in your search (research) you might want to try www.boats.com, put in your
price and see what comes out, it will give you an idea of what's out there. "whitespc1" wrote in message ... I am interested in getting a boat. I would be using this on the Chesapeake Bay and would most likely keep it in a hi-dry storage marina versus trailering. I have a family of four (2 kids, 6 and 4 years) and would primarily use the boat for cruising and skiing/tubing. I am not sure what brands of boats I "need" to consider nor do I know what size of boat would be best. I do not want to buy an 18 footer only to find that I want a 23 footer next year so I am hoping to get some recommendations. Money is certainly a consideration and I was hoping to spend about 15/16K for this toy. I am probably going to go with a used boat since I have to believe a lot of people sell boats and I could stand to save money..... Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated. |
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Ask Skip...he knows every boat in the eastern US
"whitespc1" wrote in message ... I am interested in getting a boat. I would be using this on the Chesapeake Bay and would most likely keep it in a hi-dry storage marina versus trailering. I have a family of four (2 kids, 6 and 4 years) and would primarily use the boat for cruising and skiing/tubing. I am not sure what brands of boats I "need" to consider nor do I know what size of boat would be best. I do not want to buy an 18 footer only to find that I want a 23 footer next year so I am hoping to get some recommendations. Money is certainly a consideration and I was hoping to spend about 15/16K for this toy. I am probably going to go with a used boat since I have to believe a lot of people sell boats and I could stand to save money..... Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated. |
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"Bruce" wrote: Ask Skip...he knows every boat in the eastern US Yes but he wants a bluewater sailboat. "whitespc1" wrote in message ... I am interested in getting a boat. I would be using this on the Chesapeake Bay and would most likely keep it in a hi-dry storage marina versus trailering. I have a family of four (2 kids, 6 and 4 years) and would primarily use the boat for cruising and skiing/tubing. I am not sure what brands of boats I "need" to consider nor do I know what size of boat would be best. I do not want to buy an 18 footer only to find that I want a 23 footer next year so I am hoping to get some recommendations. Money is certainly a consideration and I was hoping to spend about 15/16K for this toy. I am probably going to go with a used boat since I have to believe a lot of people sell boats and I could stand to save money..... Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated. grandma Rosalie http://www12.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/ |
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whitespc1 wrote:
I am interested in getting a boat. I would be using this on the Chesapeake Bay and would most likely keep it in a hi-dry storage marina versus trailering. I have a family of four (2 kids, 6 and 4 years) and would primarily use the boat for cruising and skiing/tubing. I am not sure what brands of boats I "need" to consider nor do I know what size of boat would be best. I do not want to buy an 18 footer only to find that I want a 23 footer next year so I am hoping to get some recommendations. Money is certainly a consideration and I was hoping to spend about 15/16K for this toy. I am probably going to go with a used boat since I have to believe a lot of people sell boats and I could stand to save money..... Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated. Cruising and skiing are very different activities and may require two boats. Tubing can be done with a cruising boat, but a bunch of people in the anchorage will be a bit perturbed. We are a sailboat, but often "hang" with powerboats, usually overnighting together. From what I've seen, there are 18-20' boats that a couple can overnight in, but the ones that regularly cruise seem to be at least 23'. Don't expect to sleep on deck much on the Bay. The bugs will eat you alive come sunset. So you need real berths for all onboard. Used boats are definitely your best investment. You can get more and better quality for the same cost. Considering what a few friends with new powerboats have gone through, used boats may not be more work -- with a good survey and sea trial, you can be pretty certain you'll have a boat that works, that doesn't need to go in for "factory service" a few months (or years) after you get it. Of course you'll have some work to do, but if you get a boat that really suits what you honestly can say you're going to do for the next few (say 5 or 7) years, you'll have plenty of time to get everything together. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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"Bruce" wrote...
Ask Skip...he knows every boat in the eastern US Nah, Skip is only shopping *sail*boats. But maybe he'll offer to sell this guy his old skiboat. Frank |
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