On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 21:33:56 -0500, DSK wrote:

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

Quoting from the listing: "She is priced below market to reflect some
deck repairs which will be necessary."

Not a good thing, and if the deck needs repair what kind of
maintenance have those Ford Lehmans and the two gensets been getting?

And what about those black iron fuel tanks that are so famous for
rusting out?

My guess is well over $50K to get it ship shape, probably closer to
$100K if you want everthing done right.

The Skookum in Thailand is another interesting listing since the Skook
is a proven world cruiser, and has long been an object of Snipper's
affection. Good ones are going for around $300K so we can probably
infer that the one in Phuket has other issues besides an inconvenient
location. They have one other minor drawback: a draft of 8 feet
which can get you hard aground almost anywhere you choose.