Wait on electronics
While I agree you've got time to make repairs and upgrades, wait to do your electronics as long as you can. If you update them now, in 4 years when you do the Loop they'll be newer and better technology on the market and you'll wish you had waited.
Overall, you make an excellent choice, especially compared to the others you looked at. The Sundancer (great boat) would be quite expensive for gas on the loop, but I love the dancers I've owned.
You have the time to make sure everything is as expected and if everything works you have it made. Be prepared to upgrade or replace things that are marginal. You don't want issues that drive you nuts on the loop. You have plenty of time, but make your upgrades and modification early in case things don't work out like you want.
Regarding electronics... be SURE they work up to your expectations. And if they are really old, consider getting some new stuff. Especially chart plotter, depth, VHF and autopilot. You will be happy those things work and are not marginal.
Sounds like you have a great start. Keep us posted.
While I agree you've got time to make repairs and upgrades, wait to do your electronics as long as you can. If you update them now, in 4 years when you do the Loop they'll be newer and better technology on the market and you'll wish you had waited.
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