Mr. Luddite
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Where the heck are these posts coming from? They are ancient.

But, 1-1/4" thick solid fiberglass is pretty thick for a boat hull.

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Maybe. But not for a boat if your sized diesel powered Navigator.

I’d think...

On 6/3/2018 7:49 PM, Tim wrote:
Mr. Luddite
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Where the heck are these posts coming from? They are ancient.

But, 1-1/4" thick solid fiberglass is pretty thick for a boat hull.

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Maybe. But not for a boat if your sized diesel powered Navigator.

I’d think...



I think you would be surprised. I can't remember the details now but I
recall investigating that when I saw the thickness of the hull when
they cut the holes for the thruster. Most fiberglass hulls on a boat of
that approximate size is less than an inch thick. Fiberglass is strong
stuff. We are talking solid glass, below the waterline and not upper
sections that are cored.

The guy that built Navigators (Jules Marshall) believed in "when in
doubt, make it stout". He was known for building strong boats at the
expense of some of super fancy interiors. I remember the stringers in
the engine room were about 15 inches high and 2-2.5 inches thick. I've
been in many boats of that approximate size and never saw anything like
those in that boat.

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

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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?

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.

I am new to boating and would like to know if there's a general checklist I like a PreFlight list for airplanes that I can get to check out the Carver from start to finish this would be my first Powerball and I would like to take care of it in a way that make sure that I don't harm other boaters or my family thank you

I am new to boating and would like to know if there's a general checklist I like a PreFlight list for airplanes that I can get to check out the Carver from start to finish this would be my first Powerball and I would like to take care of it in a way that make sure that I don't harm other boaters or my family thank you

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Oh there’s probably a check list somewhere. The US coastguard sites would have plenty about safety equipment but for a boat that size, probably the best you could do is pay a bit and have it surveyed. the surveyor would give it a professional going over and detect future problems if not present ones. Their signature on the documentation is a Good thing to have.