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Old 03-05-2011, 08:14 AM   #8
Daddyo
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City: Cruising East Coast US
Vessel Name: Grace
Vessel Model: DeFever 48
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RE: 39 Mainship or 45 Defever pilothouse

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sunchaser wrote:

We are in an era of "pilothouse" is the only way to go. Not true and many good boats exist thatare not in a "pilothouse" arrangement, particularly under 50'. An aft cabin arrangement offers some advantages as does the Europa and down east style..


That said, what is your budget,* cruising plans, previous boating experience and mechanical aptitude? Add to the list unseen things like being able to afford a few $10K surprises or upgrades. Have you gone*to boat shows, walked the docks, talked with owners and brokers and do you subscribe to boating mags. If you have more no than yes for these various areas,* you are taking undue risks.

Six years ago, when I started my last boat hunt, the first boat I looked at was a Mainship 39. I bought a 48' DeFever.
Sunchaser,
Tell me about your Defever 48 experience. I just bought one.

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