OlBlueEyes wrote:


OPTION C : have an antifoul coating job done (I am not even sure I
understand what this is). Estimate : around $900 canadian. Again.
Something I could do later or not?


Also called "bottom paint". The idea is to prevent the buildup of algae
etc., and to add an extra layer of sealing to protect against leaks. It
may hurt resale, and will definitely take a couple of MPH off your top
speed.

Nothing will hurt resale more, or affect your top speed *and* fuel
economy, than some nasty growth on the hull. Bottom paint is a must for
a sal****er moored boat.

I agree with the other poster. Keep it on a trailer if you can. You
plan on using it every weekend in the summer but you probably won't and
dropping a boat this size in the water is quick and easy. You could
also forgo the fresh water cooling since you will have the opportunity
to flush it with freshwater at the end of the day.

To back up another suggestion - look into a boat with an OB motor -
preferably a four stroke. You will gain space inside the boat and
service/problems will likely be reduced over time.

Dan