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New to boating
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. |
From your post it appears you are an east coaster. The boat is on the west
coast. I'd suggest you can find a boat that suits you for a price that suits you on the east coast??? And, subsequently avoid all the costs of determining if the weat coast boat suits you and the cost of transportation if you decide to buy??? I believe the boat would make a fine weekend cottage and be OK for visiting the Bahamas if you select your days carefully to avoid rough conditions. Butch "Rookie Boater" wrote in message ... 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. |
A rookie with a 50 foot yacht? That will be an interesting sight when you
dock it the first few times... :) "Rookie Boater" wrote in message ... 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. |
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. Hey, I'm looking for another boat too -- what do you think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7694 972&rd=1 |
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 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. Looks like a nice starter boat to me. Just remember that you'll want to move up in a couple of years. Oh yeah, take the Coast Guard Auxillary course. You'll learn more than you need to know. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
It looks like it would be a lot of work if you enjoy that kind of thing.
"Jim," wrote in message ... 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. Hey, I'm looking for another boat too -- what do you think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7694 972&rd=1 |
I figure I would hire someone to teach me.
"Stanley Barthfarkle" wrote in message . com... A rookie with a 50 foot yacht? That will be an interesting sight when you dock it the first few times... :) "Rookie Boater" wrote in message ... 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. |
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 ... 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 |
I do believe you're having us all on.
How's the fit? :-) |
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Jim, wrote:
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. Hey, I'm looking for another boat too -- what do you think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7694 972&rd=1 Here's another bargain. http://www.bajayachts.com/dyna-68/gallery/index.html |
Chuck,
Especially since it's a Bayliner. :-) Paul wrote: I do believe you're having us all on. How's the fit? :-) |
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. I own two sea front homes on the Bahama Islands. I get down there about 6 times a year. |
STRONGLY recommennd the Coast Guard course. We took it ove rthe winter and
it was terrific - the best $45 I'll ever spend. Geri "John H" wrote in message ... 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. Looks like a nice starter boat to me. Just remember that you'll want to move up in a couple of years. Oh yeah, take the Coast Guard Auxillary course. You'll learn more than you need to know. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
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