I am sure you are familiar with the saying: “If it is too good to be true, it usually is”,
I must say the $45k
price tag (and still being an asking price!) is not really too good to be true.
Can I assume that that this
boat is home built? I have never seen a professionally built Pugh boat.
That may be one reason why the
price is reasonable.
The second reason some Pugh designs are regarded by some as motorsailers, but if you are not in hurry, that is not really a disadvantage. Just not sailing fast or close to the
wind.
Another reason of the price is that it is a
steel boat, and while steel boats are easy for the home
builder it may not be the best material (says me who likes many
ferro designs……). Although the pictures do not show any rust, it certainly will come when
maintenance standards drop.
I noted in your previous thread you guys are
scuba divers/photographers/filmers.
This Pugh boat does not have a swim platform but the large transom (the back of the boat) could easily accommodate a large hinging one.
I do not know that model Kubota
engine but the boat being from 2012, the
engine looks a lot older. And with 23 HP it may be a little underpowered. I would have thought (without checking) such boat could benefit from an engine nearly twice that size.
The other expense I can see is
mainsail, although initially you might be happy to find a 2nd hand one for a few hundreds dollars.
I just love the
saloon table!!!
I understand this is your first foray into a sailing boats. Like girl/boyfriends: most people have more than one, before they settle.
Some other Pugh boats
for sale:
Yachts & Boats for Sale Search Results | Yachthub
11.2m Steel Pugh Design yacht for sale - South West Boat Sales
John Pugh Centre Cockpit Sloop: Sailing Boats | Boats Online for Sale | Steel | Queensland (Qld) - Townsville Qld | Boats Online
John Pugh Fairwind 40: Sailing Boats | Boats Online for Sale | Steel | Queensland (Qld) - Brisbane Qld | Boats Online
John Pugh Motor Sailer Steel Bilge Keels: Sailing Boats | Boats Online for Sale | Steel 3mm Plate Steel. | Tasmania (Tas) - Royal Yacht Club Of Tasmania - Sandy Bay In Hobart. | Boats Online
and here is a comment on that exact boat?
John Pugh yacht designs - Boat Design Forums
and here some pointers to an owners group
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...hts-69816.html
And one could do similar searches for boats 36-39 ft: Roberts, Vanderstadt and in steel prices range from $15 to $70k. There is a smorgasbord out there. Enjoy the tastings!