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Greetings,
As a result of discussions regarding this link: Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage- 47 Marine Trader/D'Antonio Motor Yacht Sun Drum
Questions were generated in my own mind WRT repairs/upgrades etc. which may seem to be excessive.
Several threads have discussed re-powering for example. Is it worth someone's outlay to completely change out engines in an older boat in which one may never recoup the costs when a rebuild may suffice? The same question applies to other "bigger ticket" items.
A wide variety of repair/mods have been chronicled in these pages with costs ranging from small to large (all relative) $$ outlays. Window/port replacement, deck rebuilds, bottom jobs, generators replaced with larger battery banks and visa-versa and cabin mods just to name a few.
As well, several threads have dealt with "bargain" boats which have suffered neglect (I love it when a boat listing describes "needs a bit of TLC). Some newbies wishing to get out on the water may be attracted to these bargains so any insights you contribute may assist their plans.
I fully realize a LOT depends on one's disposable income and skill levels, hence the threads title..."How much is too much?"
Comments?
As a result of discussions regarding this link: Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage- 47 Marine Trader/D'Antonio Motor Yacht Sun Drum
Questions were generated in my own mind WRT repairs/upgrades etc. which may seem to be excessive.
Several threads have discussed re-powering for example. Is it worth someone's outlay to completely change out engines in an older boat in which one may never recoup the costs when a rebuild may suffice? The same question applies to other "bigger ticket" items.
A wide variety of repair/mods have been chronicled in these pages with costs ranging from small to large (all relative) $$ outlays. Window/port replacement, deck rebuilds, bottom jobs, generators replaced with larger battery banks and visa-versa and cabin mods just to name a few.
As well, several threads have dealt with "bargain" boats which have suffered neglect (I love it when a boat listing describes "needs a bit of TLC). Some newbies wishing to get out on the water may be attracted to these bargains so any insights you contribute may assist their plans.
I fully realize a LOT depends on one's disposable income and skill levels, hence the threads title..."How much is too much?"
Comments?