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PDX,
Given your comment that the boat is for a liveaboard, etc, I think you would be better off to find a production boat in that price range. Give the year that you will have to look at, you will likely need to avoid a Hunter, but a Catalina, Bene, or Jeauneau would be a good choice. It does not do you any good to get a boat that is inexpensive off the start, then costs you thousands out of pocket. Spend more money up front and on the loan (which is tax deductible) and can be written off over the next 20 years versus saving a buck a month and shelling out thousands. Penny wise and dollar short.
Believe me, even if you have a brand new tub, you will be spending more moeny that you imagined possible. Ask CliffL... he just did it.
Just my opinion... take it for what it is worth. I do like Formossas... but you are getting into a maintenance and expense nightmare with them (in my opinion). NO HATE MAILS!! I LIKE THE BOATS... for the right person with the right budget and mindset (like Bittchin).
- CD
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