I'm looking to buy my first used sailboat and I'm figuring on at least a 30' to maybe 35' (max), fiberglass cruiser.
I want something turn-key or as close to it as possible.
Budget, 20k but wish to spend less for extras it may need.
I will single hand it from Daytona Beach, FL to Point Reyes...
Oh.. I assumed you had one in the length I was looking at getting.
I think I'm just trying to face up to all the bad things I can expect, that way I can concentrate on the good things.
In all honesty, after some long thought, buying one for myself might not be such a good decision after all.
I know I've said this before but its the fear of the cliché becoming real "the hole in the water you never fill", and with millions of them out their just sitting on the market for many...
From the looking I've done so far, its an exhausting effort.
I've found Florida has nothing but junk at asinine asking prices.
People down here (from what I've seen), just don't take care of what they have then they seem to think they have gold when its time to sell it.
Well, I would but due to certain situations I can not really do much of the needed leg work nor would I know where to start but if I were to hire someone, I will post it here.
Since I posted here last I've spoken to a lot of people who own them who gave me the impression that "buying one is not...
Well... some things are standard as its got to be fiberglass with little to no maintenance, in as perfect shape as possible (plug and play type improvements aside).
With 30' the motor will be an Atomic 4 type engine I assume.
A single sail sloop is fine but I like the look and style of a...
Thanks for responding back.
I was wondering if there was someone I could hire who was much more connected to the used sailboat industry who could look for me, equipped with my max price along with the features I'm trying to find in it, knowing the desired length, he/she would have a better...
What should I look for in selecting the right one?
Also, what about finding one for buying a private, small craft sailboat, as I see a lot specialize in larger commercial crafts.
Can anyone suggest someone who I can hire to take with me when I go out and look at used sailboats(I live in north east, Florida)?
I want an expert (unlike myself), someone who knows what to look for and won't be fooled by the seller's B/S.
What does a person as I described usually charge for...
Howdy folks,
I am in the process of looking for and buying a used sailboat, I could really use some help.
I found one on Craigslist that seems to meet my want and needs but short of having an expert with me when I go to see it I am not sure what to look for when I see it in person.
I've been...
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