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Decided to check out another boat on my list and they had 3 others there I looked at as well! Probably the best 3.5 hrs spent so far Also, Bob the broker was probably the most helpful person I've yet to talk to as far as salesmen go. Very appreciative that he didn't hound me while I crawled all over these boats, and opened up several others for me. . .even knowing one wasn't in my budget (I was just curious what a trunk cabin trawler was like inside). He unlocked all of them, flipped on all the lights and started the AC's up. Very productive day
So, the boat I originally went to look at because it had promise. I liked the aft cockpit, open salon, center line bed and separate shower:
37' President Fly bridge Sedan
1987 President "37" Flybridge Sedan Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Lots of living space in the salon. Galley was kind of tight. No real storage space anywhere for clothes, towels, dishes, etc. Lots of cubby holes for maintenance parts. . .but I'm not rolling up work shirts and putting them in a bilge basket, lol. Separate shower stall is a lot tinier in person. I'd rather there been a combined unit with a curtain to close off the toilet and sink areas so I'd have elbow room. Fly bridge area was small. I'm also not sure I like not having a second station inside for at least docking alone. Anyways, boat scratched from list.
Second boat, figured "while I was there":
Bayliner 3888:
1989 Bayliner 3888 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
The Bayliner 38XX series are boats that have always turned up on my radar, but I was never sure if I could live with the salon seating. Fixed furniture bothers me in my sailboat, but I think I can live with it in the Bayliner. It's just that much more comfortable and roomier, and the table isn't fixed so I'm not bashing my knees getting in and out. The seating is like a plush sofa cushion. Galley is nice and roomy, forward state room has better storage than the 37 President. The "coffin" cabin is actually very roomy with a nice hanging closet. Fly bridge is nice and large, as is the cockpit. I did find the side decks to be non existent, and the tankage is a little small. . .but having experienced a 38 Bayliner, it's moved back up a few spots on the list!
Third one, "just because I wanted to look at a trunk cabin trawler":
Grand Banks 36:
1983 Grand Banks "36" Classic #687 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
To be honest, of all the boats I've looked at in person. . .I can see myself on the Grand Banks most of all if I was cruising. Not sure if it would get to small at the dock after a couple years. . .no real complaints other than the fixed table. I like the side decks, the aft deck is plenty big for some chairs and table/umbrella. The upper deck is nice and large. All the teak is intimidating though. Bed is huge compared to the Bayliner/President. Storage out the wazzooo!
This last one was a broker suggestion, since I mentioned my dad almost bought one to live on. . .Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser:
1979 Gulfstar "44" Motor Cruiser Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Huge is an understatement! For me, the epitome of a dock condo! Um, I would say it is too big. . .and a budget stretcher as far as per foot fees goes. . .if I had deeper pockets, yes. . .but it was still fun to look at. I'm not even sure I could single hand a boat like that
Anyways, thought I would share the progression of my adventure. More questions in subsequent threads to follow!
So, the boat I originally went to look at because it had promise. I liked the aft cockpit, open salon, center line bed and separate shower:
37' President Fly bridge Sedan
1987 President "37" Flybridge Sedan Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Lots of living space in the salon. Galley was kind of tight. No real storage space anywhere for clothes, towels, dishes, etc. Lots of cubby holes for maintenance parts. . .but I'm not rolling up work shirts and putting them in a bilge basket, lol. Separate shower stall is a lot tinier in person. I'd rather there been a combined unit with a curtain to close off the toilet and sink areas so I'd have elbow room. Fly bridge area was small. I'm also not sure I like not having a second station inside for at least docking alone. Anyways, boat scratched from list.
Second boat, figured "while I was there":
Bayliner 3888:
1989 Bayliner 3888 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
The Bayliner 38XX series are boats that have always turned up on my radar, but I was never sure if I could live with the salon seating. Fixed furniture bothers me in my sailboat, but I think I can live with it in the Bayliner. It's just that much more comfortable and roomier, and the table isn't fixed so I'm not bashing my knees getting in and out. The seating is like a plush sofa cushion. Galley is nice and roomy, forward state room has better storage than the 37 President. The "coffin" cabin is actually very roomy with a nice hanging closet. Fly bridge is nice and large, as is the cockpit. I did find the side decks to be non existent, and the tankage is a little small. . .but having experienced a 38 Bayliner, it's moved back up a few spots on the list!
Third one, "just because I wanted to look at a trunk cabin trawler":
Grand Banks 36:
1983 Grand Banks "36" Classic #687 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
To be honest, of all the boats I've looked at in person. . .I can see myself on the Grand Banks most of all if I was cruising. Not sure if it would get to small at the dock after a couple years. . .no real complaints other than the fixed table. I like the side decks, the aft deck is plenty big for some chairs and table/umbrella. The upper deck is nice and large. All the teak is intimidating though. Bed is huge compared to the Bayliner/President. Storage out the wazzooo!
This last one was a broker suggestion, since I mentioned my dad almost bought one to live on. . .Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser:
1979 Gulfstar "44" Motor Cruiser Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Huge is an understatement! For me, the epitome of a dock condo! Um, I would say it is too big. . .and a budget stretcher as far as per foot fees goes. . .if I had deeper pockets, yes. . .but it was still fun to look at. I'm not even sure I could single hand a boat like that
Anyways, thought I would share the progression of my adventure. More questions in subsequent threads to follow!