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Old 08-26-2020, 07:15 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by biggles72 View Post
I ideally single with a small Auxiliary backup engine. Hull design to allow an Ocean crossing. .
You have a better chance of meeting/marrying Jennifer Aniston and convincing her a Nordhavn would be a keen wedding present than finding a displacement blue water trawler with wing engine for under $50k. You are not looking for a needle in a haystack, but two needles that must collide point-to-point: first, a deal has to come up. Second, you have to be in right place/right time. Given your seat in the bleachers, chances are you will not be the right-time guy.

Assuming you're in Hong Kong, your best bet is probably the multitude of boatyards in mainland China. My understanding is it's not uncommon for there to be unfinished projects sitting in the back lot.

Good luck!

Peter
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