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Wow, with all due respect, this threads reads like a dog fight among gentleman dogs.

Maybe it seems more intense to me because I''m hanging on every word. Actually, I''ve been interested in a Gulfstar 37 with a beautiful interior, that could have been purchased for under $40K. Unfortunately, when the boat was hauled she had developed blisters in the last two years despite a barrier coat. When I added up the cost of all the things that I would want to add from a full bottm job to windlass to storm anchor, bow rollers, self-tailing winches, GPS/plotter, inverter, self-steering vane, a new jib, etc., the cost came up over $70,000.

I take this to mean that I can look for a better outfitted, well-maintained cruiser of the same or similar age and design at a significantly higher price range.

I appreciate all the helpful input everyone gave to this thread. While I''m not settled an any one boat yet, I''ll value any further comments or suggestions about the E37 or any other design one might consider to be right for long-term cruising.

Thanks again,
Chas