What to buy for oceangoing at round 250k.

Boardom · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005

i would like used but as new as i can get... any suggestions?

kimberlt · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2005

i would look at a nice Amel super maramu.
fair winds,]\eric

camaraderie · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2005

I don''t think you''ll find any superM''s in that price range in any sort of decent condition. I think you need to spell out more of your needs as there are tons of boats that are ocean going that are in that price range or less:
Center or aft Cockpit...mono/multihull..overall size/number aboard...draft/mast height restrictions...intended cruising grounds?
Best...BigGB

windship · #4 (**permalink**) 07-05-2005

Norseman 442?
Dennis

conchcruzer · #5 (**permalink**) 07-17-2005

An Island Packet 40. They made them until 1999/2000. The newer ones are going for around 230k. You''ll have money left for upgrades and diesel fuel.

weigman · #6 (**permalink**) 11-24-2005

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Jeff_H · #7 (**permalink**) 11-24-2005

I guess it depends on what you mean by Ocean Going and which ocean you want to go in.

While not the first boat that people think of for offshore use one of favorites in that size and price range is the J-44. Out of the box they were not all that well equipped for offshore sailing but quite a few have been adapted and have made very good offshore cruisers. These boats offer a great offshore interior layout, first class hardware, high angle of vanishing stability, comfortable motion, and very good performance. They can be set up to be excellent shorthanded cruisers complete with all of the bells and whistles.

Jeff

MGFraser · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005

I would suggest a Stevens 47, designed by S&S and manufactured by Queen Long Marine.

Denr · #9 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005

MacGregor 26

windship · #10 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005

Yes, of corse, or one of those.