cool beans
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Saturday morning, going to look at these 2:
1978 Marine Trader 40 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
1981 Albin 36 Trawler Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
I'm looking to live aboard at least 4-5 years then decide if I want to continue doing so or move back on land and put down some roots. Currently living aboard my 33ft sailboat for over 2 years now.
I'm excited to look at the Albin. Looks to have been, at least better than the other 10 boats I've looked at, taken care of and updated some. Only worry I have is it might be too small. . .
The MT 40 is, well. . .just that much bigger and I'm curious. It looks like the opposite of the Albin as far as care and updating. . .but if it could be had for a good price, it might be worth it?
Both look like they have leaked in the past. I'm aware of the decks, windows, and iron tanks. I'll go over them both carefully before paying someone else too. . .I've also come to accept the type of boat I want, with my lower end budget, is going to require some amount of work to be done.
If the either of them pass the "ass test", I might consider making an offer. Just how do you determine what a good offer is? Automatically Knock off 20% and see if they go for it? Is there a general base value for boats like these (or any boat)? I've been given the advice before to subtract out cost of repairs/upgrades, but sometimes I come back with them owing ME money
I imagine there is a base value for a type of boat that isn't a total wreck. . .
Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated!
1978 Marine Trader 40 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
1981 Albin 36 Trawler Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
I'm looking to live aboard at least 4-5 years then decide if I want to continue doing so or move back on land and put down some roots. Currently living aboard my 33ft sailboat for over 2 years now.
I'm excited to look at the Albin. Looks to have been, at least better than the other 10 boats I've looked at, taken care of and updated some. Only worry I have is it might be too small. . .
The MT 40 is, well. . .just that much bigger and I'm curious. It looks like the opposite of the Albin as far as care and updating. . .but if it could be had for a good price, it might be worth it?
Both look like they have leaked in the past. I'm aware of the decks, windows, and iron tanks. I'll go over them both carefully before paying someone else too. . .I've also come to accept the type of boat I want, with my lower end budget, is going to require some amount of work to be done.
If the either of them pass the "ass test", I might consider making an offer. Just how do you determine what a good offer is? Automatically Knock off 20% and see if they go for it? Is there a general base value for boats like these (or any boat)? I've been given the advice before to subtract out cost of repairs/upgrades, but sometimes I come back with them owing ME money
I imagine there is a base value for a type of boat that isn't a total wreck. . .
Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated!