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Advice on buying first Cruiser
We are not new to boating by any means but we are newbies when it
comes to cruisers. We are not looking to buy for about 3 years, I am currently doing my homework. We are interested in a 30' to 34' Hardtop. Our budget will allow for a late 1980's or older. I like the layout of the old Trojans and Catalina's. When do we start looking for a slip seriously. Do we get on a waiting list before we buy a boat? Don't really want to buy a boat then not be able to use it. I do plan on a USCG or Power Squadron Course before buying. |
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Advice on buying first Cruiser
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:10:07 -0700, crystalguy
wrote: We are not new to boating by any means but we are newbies when it comes to cruisers. We are not looking to buy for about 3 years, I am currently doing my homework. Smart. We are interested in a 30' to 34' Hardtop. Might want to take a look at Uniflite. Some of the Uniflite boats had blister problems, but the ones that have been maintained properly are true gems in the used cruiser market. Our budget will allow for a late 1980's or older. I like the layout of the old Trojans and Catalina's. Then you will like Uniflites. When do we start looking for a slip seriously. Depends where you live and what the situation is. You might have to get on a waiting list. A smart idea might be to obtain a slip early, then arrange to have it sub-let until you have your boat. I do plan on a USCG or Power Squadron Course before buying. Smart. |
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Advice on buying first Cruiser
Where will using the boat? That'll affect what sort of effort is necessary
to arrange a slip. Some places have plenty, some places are considerably more expensive. It varies quite a lot. If you're going to buy a used boat be ready for lots of sudden expenses. But as long as it's surveyed PROPERLY before the purchase it shouldn't be too problematic. Run away from fixer-uppers as you'll spend more than you'll ever get back out of it. The safety class is an excellent idea. Get your spouse/partner/whatever to go along with you. It helps when more than one person onboard knows some of the basics. Also consider joining a local USPS chapter, if just to talk to the fellow members about what local boating entails. We are not new to boating by any means but we are newbies when it comes to cruisers. We are not looking to buy for about 3 years, I am currently doing my homework. We are interested in a 30' to 34' Hardtop. Our budget will allow for a late 1980's or older. I like the layout of the old Trojans and Catalina's. When do we start looking for a slip seriously. Do we get on a waiting list before we buy a boat? Don't really want to buy a boat then not be able to use it. I do plan on a USCG or Power Squadron Course before buying. |
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Advice on buying first Cruiser
On Aug 12, 9:58 am, "Bill Kearney" wkearney-99@hot-mail-com wrote:
Where will using the boat? That'll affect what sort of effort is necessary to arrange a slip. Some places have plenty, some places are considerably more expensive. It varies quite a lot. If you're going to buy a used boat be ready for lots of sudden expenses. But as long as it's surveyed PROPERLY before the purchase it shouldn't be too problematic. Run away from fixer-uppers as you'll spend more than you'll ever get back out of it. The safety class is an excellent idea. Get your spouse/partner/whatever to go along with you. It helps when more than one person onboard knows some of the basics. Also consider joining a local USPS chapter, if just to talk to the fellow members about what local boating entails. We are not new to boating by any means but we are newbies when it comes to cruisers. We are not looking to buy for about 3 years, I am currently doing my homework. We are interested in a 30' to 34' Hardtop. Our budget will allow for a late 1980's or older. I like the layout of the old Trojans and Catalina's. When do we start looking for a slip seriously. Do we get on a waiting list before we buy a boat? Don't really want to buy a boat then not be able to use it. I do plan on a USCG or Power Squadron Course before buying. We live in Central Michigan and would like a slip in the ludington area but would consider any area on Lake Michigan |
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On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:03:15 -0700, crystalguy
wrote: We live in Central Michigan and would like a slip in the ludington area but would consider any area on Lake Michigan There are a bunch of the ever popular Trojan F32s for sale, including one in Grand Haven which is a nice harbor. With a little negotiating you might be able to get the slip space along with the boat. http://tinyurl.com/yrsuzu |
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