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Old 08-17-2015, 07:23 PM   #7
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Greetings,
Mr. RB. To attempt to address your "priorities" and keep foremost in your mind they WILL change.
1. Seaworthiness is quite a vague term. With any vessel, you will have to know what the conditions (winds, currents, weather patterns etc.) will be in any area you wish to transit and decide to go or stay put. Granted, some vessels are designed to take heavier conditions than others (blue water as compared to coastal cruising) but common sense should prevail.
2. Purchase price will be more determined by what you want to spend as opposed to asking price. Budget X for the boat, Y for repairs upgrades and Z for unknowns.
3. Creature comforts? Go on as many boats as you can in the next 4 years and make lists. Must haves, like to haves, not wanted. Willing to forgo the jacuzzi for a washer and dryer? You get the idea.
4. Engine reliability is really a function of how well it has been maintained. Most, if not all engines will outlast you if looked after.
5. Cost of maintenance will again be a function of previous care. Leaky windows for example will cost much more to replace as opposed to keeping non leaky windows water tight.
6. Cost of operation? More than a motor home!
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