On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 10:25:03 -0500, "Rookie Boater"
wrote:

My wife and I are looking at buying a boat. We found a great boat that
looks like it is a good deal. Does anyone have any information on this
boat, either positive or negative?

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/1/4/77486614.htm

We are looking to use this boat as a place to stay on the weekends and for
cruising to the Bahamas.

When you say "rookie" how "rookie"?

This is a lot of boat for a first timer. If you have experience with
some recency with vessels this large, then fine. If not, then I would
look for something a little smaller - you can always upgrade later.

This is also a Left Coast boat - getting to the Right Coast could be
problematic.

Not to mention getting it surveyed, insured, etc.

Maybe look a little closer to home?

Later,

Tom

I have been out on many other boats, have helmed them, but have never docked
one. I figured I could hire a captain to teach me.


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 10:25:03 -0500, "Rookie Boater"
wrote:

My wife and I are looking at buying a boat. We found a great boat that
looks like it is a good deal. Does anyone have any information on this
boat, either positive or negative?

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/1/4/77486614.htm

We are looking to use this boat as a place to stay on the weekends and for
cruising to the Bahamas.

When you say "rookie" how "rookie"?

This is a lot of boat for a first timer. If you have experience with
some recency with vessels this large, then fine. If not, then I would
look for something a little smaller - you can always upgrade later.

This is also a Left Coast boat - getting to the Right Coast could be
problematic.

Not to mention getting it surveyed, insured, etc.

Maybe look a little closer to home?

Later,

Tom

On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:17:57 -0500, "Rookie Boater"
wrote:

I have been out on many other boats, have helmed them, but have never docked
one. I figured I could hire a captain to teach me.

Well, that's true, but still...

Hey, it's your money - if you like it and can afford to get it to
where you are with little muss or fuss - have at it.

Just have it surveyed before you buy it.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom