Bill
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You ask after buying?
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I think that’s the game but he did say he was a new boater. Hope all works out well for them.

On Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:22:24 -0000 (UTC), Bill
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I just bought a used Carver 38-foot Santiago 1994 how are they rated I
only intend to do Coastal boating with her and use it mainly as a
live-aboard is this a good investment


You ask after buying?

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Simple question, simple answer: No.

Boats are not an investment, just an expense. You buy boats because
you want one, no other reason. Investments are things that may go up
in value or generate income. Even a top of the line, well built boat,
will do none of that. And you can be sure that any 25 year old boat
will need a lot of work and ongoing maintenance. And you can be sure
that the work and maintenance will cost more than you think, probably
much more.

If you just want a cheap place to live, looked for a used double wide.

On Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:56:22 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:22:24 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote:

wrote:
I just bought a used Carver 38-foot Santiago 1994 how are they rated I
only intend to do Coastal boating with her and use it mainly as a
live-aboard is this a good investment


You ask after buying?

===

Simple question, simple answer: No.

Boats are not an investment, just an expense. You buy boats because
you want one, no other reason. Investments are things that may go up
in value or generate income. Even a top of the line, well built boat,
will do none of that. And you can be sure that any 25 year old boat
will need a lot of work and ongoing maintenance. And you can be sure
that the work and maintenance will cost more than you think, probably
much more.

If you just want a cheap place to live, looked for a used double wide.

I thought Harry's went up in value.

John H. wrote:
On Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:56:22 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:22:24 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote:

wrote:
I just bought a used Carver 38-foot Santiago 1994 how are they rated I
only intend to do Coastal boating with her and use it mainly as a
live-aboard is this a good investment

You ask after buying?
===

Simple question, simple answer: No.

Boats are not an investment, just an expense. You buy boats because
you want one, no other reason. Investments are things that may go up
in value or generate income. Even a top of the line, well built boat,
will do none of that. And you can be sure that any 25 year old boat
will need a lot of work and ongoing maintenance. And you can be sure
that the work and maintenance will cost more than you think, probably
much more.

If you just want a cheap place to live, looked for a used double wide.
I thought Harry's went up in value.

Always - as reported by him.