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Coastal and Inland Cruising
Wife and I have same idea in mind only trying to get ready for next season to start our journey.
Had initally decided on new boat, Beneteau 331 but after much consideration and info. from sailors like Jeff H and others we went the used boat route.
We did a lot of looking at new boats and putting on paper what we wanted since we intended to spend a lot of time in close quarters. 331 was okay but decided not quite big enough.
On a used boat you get a little bit more for your $ but can cost more then expected in unforseen costs. Not all the time. Depends on the condition of the boat you purchase.
You need to decide what you want on and in your boat, what you want to do to it relating to repairs discovered when it''s surveyed along with unseen/surprise repairs. Even if you do a lot of the work yourself it can be a bit costly. Parts for boats are NOT inexpensive. Used parts hard to find and sometimes questionable when purchased from someone or somplace unknown to you. New parts are $$$$$$$$$$.
To date we are close to exceeding 5K in known and unknown costs and are going to add another 3 to 5K for new upgrades before we take off.
Do not regret the used boat route and are very happy with our purchase.
Good Luck
Ray & Joanne
Dream Catcher
38'' Irwin CC
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