On 5/3/2016 12:35 PM, True North wrote:
Mr. Luddite
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"Why not just let Don buy the boat *he* likes ..."


Thank you!
I realize that the Bayliner is considered an entry level boat and have read whatever I can google on the pros and cons of outboard vs stern drive but some of the participants in here don't realize my realities. Low dollar, short season, dry sailing, light useage etc.
It doesn't make sense for me to stretch myself out on a top rated boat. Might be better to apply my 79 cent pension dollars, saved on a modest boat purchase, towards a modest travel trailer.

It doesn't sound to me that you are a good candidate for a boat
purchase. You already have a modest boat. And I'm sure what you
contemplate is much of an upgrade, if any at all. Save your bucks and
put them towards a modest camper.
BTW Do you have room to store a boat AND a camper?