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Lottie,
Regardless of what boat you decide on, spend a couple bucks ($350 approx) and have it professionally surveyed before you commit to buying. With older boats especially, you may purchasing a gem or a nightmare. Perhaps the current owner will even agree to split the cost of the survey with you. You'll need to have a current survey anyway if you plan to insure it.
I own a 1981 Hunter 30 and had to get my boat surveyed before I could insure it. The surveyor found some serious problems I needed to correct before I sailed back to the Bahamas. I never would have known what to look for, but he did. By the way, the age of my boat has not prevented me from getting insurance.
Good luck with your purchase!
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