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Old 12-06-2015, 12:17 PM   #4
JDCAVE
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Vessel Name: Phoenix Hunter
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
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The "Boat Search 101" threat at the top of the Main Discussion Forum is the best place to start. Most important is to get yourself on as many vessels as you can, big and small, inside and outside of your price range. Go to the floating boat shows.

There are some good older boats available that are within your price range. But...there are dogs as well. Take your time. Too often someone buys one of the first boats they see and then find out the problems. Leaking decks, leaking tanks and poorly maintained systems are common problems. Musty smells indicate leaking decks.

Most of us are not capable enough to deal with a "project boat" so don't get sucked into that vortex unless you are capable.


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