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Coastal Cruising
I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal
cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight |
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Your wishlist is way to large and includes every power boat over 30...ever
made. Try to narrow it down. For me, the boat would be a 48' De Fever or an Albin 43. Good luck Bruce -- See how our Endeavour is progressing at www.cruisinglife.net/horizonproject.htm "Dwight Jones" wrote in message news:zzUtb.6939$iS6.6763@fed1read04... I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight |
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Your wishlist is way to large and includes every power boat over 30...ever
made. Try to narrow it down. For me, the boat would be a 48' De Fever or an Albin 43. Good luck Bruce -- See how our Endeavour is progressing at www.cruisinglife.net/horizonproject.htm "Dwight Jones" wrote in message news:zzUtb.6939$iS6.6763@fed1read04... I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight |
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:07 +0000, Dwight Jones wrote:
I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight I think your first question should be "how fast do I want to go?" I'm not too familiar with the larger SeaRay's but the smaller ones (20-30ft) are mainly party/gofast boats, not intended for extended offshore cruising (ie have microwave and A/C, but not a lot of fresh water, hanging-locker space, storage...) I'd be looking at more of a trawler design, such as a Canoe Cove, Gulf Commander, Mainship (I'd suggest Uniflite, Monk or Tollycraft, but I think they're all out of business) You DO realize you're talking $250K or so... Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 |
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:07 +0000, Dwight Jones wrote:
I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight I think your first question should be "how fast do I want to go?" I'm not too familiar with the larger SeaRay's but the smaller ones (20-30ft) are mainly party/gofast boats, not intended for extended offshore cruising (ie have microwave and A/C, but not a lot of fresh water, hanging-locker space, storage...) I'd be looking at more of a trawler design, such as a Canoe Cove, Gulf Commander, Mainship (I'd suggest Uniflite, Monk or Tollycraft, but I think they're all out of business) You DO realize you're talking $250K or so... Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 |
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:07 -0700, "Dwight Jones"
wrote: I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? My choice in this category: The NordWest 390 or 410. Beautiful (for a motor boat) and superb quality. http://www.nordwest.se/uk/home.html /Marcus -- Marcus AAkesson Gothenburg Callsigns: SM6XFN & SB4779 Sweden Keep the world clean - no HTML in news or mail ! |
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:07 -0700, "Dwight Jones"
wrote: I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? My choice in this category: The NordWest 390 or 410. Beautiful (for a motor boat) and superb quality. http://www.nordwest.se/uk/home.html /Marcus -- Marcus AAkesson Gothenburg Callsigns: SM6XFN & SB4779 Sweden Keep the world clean - no HTML in news or mail ! |
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says... On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:07 +0000, Dwight Jones wrote: I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. Hmm. Even with a seven figure annual income, you might have difficulty with that statement. Buy a boat that has a decent resale value, of which there are very very few. Suggest: Grand Banks 36 or 42--fit all your qualifications but you'll need to go deeper than 5 years with that budget. A 10 year old 42 fully equipped in good shape will ask about $400k; she'll take you from Maine to the Virgin Islands particularly with stabilizers. Before 1993 the body was a bit narrower and a bit shorter so 1992s go for about $50k less than 93s which might be a good deal. A 36 which is still sturdy enough to take you from Maine to the Bahamas will go for about $125k less or so. Check www.grandbanks.com Check out some of the dealers web sites: www.hjcyachts.com www.marlowmarine.com Look at brokerage Grand Banks prices on bucnet at www.bucnet.com email me disclaimer--I sell nothing- just a boater |
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Look at a San Juan 38. Heee...Heee...Heee
http://www.sanjuan38.com/ Joe Wood Dwight Jones wrote: I am finally financially able to purchase a powerboat capable of coastal cruising. My wife and I currently own two other boats, both small craft for fishing and water-sports (under 25'). We are looking for something in the 35'-45' length, with 400-500 mi. of range, full nav and comm electronics, with sleeping for 4, diesel engines and less than 5 years old. We've been looking at Sea-Ray boats primarily, but will consider other manufacturers. Does anyone have any suggestions? Dwight |
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