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We have a pilot 43 on west coast we’re thinking of selling

It’s not a state tax but a county tax. Valuation is done by each county. I received an increase this year from Orange County. Spoke to assessors office and negotiated a valuation based on comps. The state sales tax is at time of purchase and a one time tax based on sales price.

Ganges 2 nights to include a Saturday for farmers market and maybe rent a car to visit art studios, cheese farm, wineries; Montague…anchor, dinner at Pilgrimme(walking distance, reservations a must, or Woodstone Manor (they’ll pick up) or bus to Hummingbird cafe is always fun. Winter Cove is...

Have had our boat in PNW for 7 years. Had in boathouse for a year and rest of time in slip. Problem with boathouse is that you are not going to stay on boat as though it’s a condo on water. It would be like staying in your garage. We have a gorgeous location at Van Isle marina and Sidney and...

Stormy GB 46 #232 in Sidney BC. We miss her. Can't visit her due to border closure. She has provided us with many summers of cruising to so many beautiful spots from Tacoma to Sitka. Cant wait to get back on board.

We have a 2001 GB46 europa. We have 4000 hours and have had zero issues. We run @ 1400 rpm and open up for 10 minutes every 8 hours or so. Have been maintaining per the manual. While doing maintenance on aftercooler, it cracked, so had to replace. Other than that, they have been very reliable...

We closed the deal last week. Very excited with the new boat.

Next harbor south is 5+ years. Most marinas have parking...some you pay on daily use.

Moorage Newport beach California just researched for a 50' slip...from $50 to $88 per foot per month plus power! Still tough to find even at these prices...

43 pilot ...$380,000

Main ship 43 We are looking at a 2006 mainship 43. Very clean. No others are listed and trying to get an idea of reasonable price. May I ask what yours was listed for. Many thanks

Has anyone had experience with medical evacuation from Canada or US? Any info re evacuation insurance? How about using the DAN network?

I have a 46 GB Europa with similar teak quantity...only shorter. Had it taken down to bare, sealed and the 10 coats of varnish. Cost about 12000 Canadian. I had two other estimates that were similar. Very happy with results. Avalon brightwork in Sydney. Donald Good guy.

Your other option is just go as far as glacier bay on your first trip. Believe me, you will have plenty of geography to explore.

Took ownership of a 2001 46 europa in 2014. Keep her in Sydney and spend may through September on board. Love the boat. Love the cruising from here to alaska. Endless possibilities. No regrets. Good luck. Check NW Expedition in Bellingham for listings and /or charters for GBs. Good luck! Cheers