Wayne.B wrote:
Since I recently purchased a used boat in your stated size range,
after looking at countless others, and doing the necessary upgrades, I
believe that some claim to first hand knowledge is appropriate.

Your mileage may vary but I doubt it.

I think the closest you'll get in your price range is an old clapped
out sailboat that needs a ton of work. And then you'll need to learn
how to sail it.


I dunno about that, although I do think Skippie has been
very unrealistic in his demands and cretinously harsh in his
approbation of others. I also get a laugh out of the picture
of him trying to learn to sail.


Go to Ft Lauderdale which has more used boats for sale than any other
place that I know. There are always some Cal 2-46s available. This
is a boat that has crossed oceans and circumnavigated more than anyone
can count, and you can buy them for $100K or less if you shop around.

We looked at a couple. They were all in need of major refits: new
engine, new genset, new rigging, new sails, new electronics, canvas,
you name it, plus major cosmetic work. Talk to anyone who has done
that kind of work on a 46 footer and you will be staggered by the
price.


I bet he can't even guess the ballpark of what it would cost
to replace the charger/starter cables, or why you would want to.

However, trying to be fair, I did take a quick look at some
of the offerings on Yachtworld.com and was pretty surprised
at the pickings... yes, lots of 30yo clapped-out
sportfishers and 40yo clapped-out (and rotted)
Chris-Crafts... but also some boats that might offer some
potential for Skipper *if* he had realistic expectations
about what it costs toown & operate such a boat... like fuel
cost, for example...

There were some interesting converted working craft, too,
genuine North Sea motor fishing vessels or classic tugs.


54' Bluewater Flying Bridge Sedan
* Year: 1981
* Current Price: US$ 159,995
* Located in Halls Crossing, UT
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1344412

53' Dyna (YF)
* Year: 2003
* Current Price: US$ 177,000
* Located in Hong Kong
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin



53' Skookhum Pilot House
* Year: 1979
* Current Price: US$ 175,000
* Located in Phuket, Thailand
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1384866
this one is more of a motorsailer, save on fuel... until you
have to buy new sails or running rigging...

52' cutter motorship
* Year: 2000
* Current Price: EUR 92,500
(US$ 112,203)
* Located in Middenmeer, Holland (Netherlands)
* Hull Material: Steel
* Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1467841



52' Champion Yachts Taiwan Champion 52
* Year: 1992
* Current Price: US$ 174,000
* Located in Hong Kong
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1465963


52' Steel Ex Research Vessel
* Year: 1957
* Current Price: US$ 140,000
* Located in MI, United States
* Hull Material: Steel
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1483393

50' Bestway Cockpit Motoryacht
* Year: 1985
* Current Price: US$ 185,000
* Located in San Diego, CA
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
"This vessel has just returned from a two-year cruise in the
Sea of Cortez. Inspiration offers the ultimate in comfort
and safety."
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1343096

50' Sintes LRC 1981/2003
* Year: 1981
* Current Price: US$ 159,000
* Located in New Orleans, LA
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1332387


49' Albin Tri-Cabin
* Year: 1980
* Current Price: US$ 129,000
* Located in St. Petersburg, FL
* Hull Material: Fiberglass
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._boats=1472603

So when are you leaving, Skip?

DSK