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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-06-2017, 11:04
Replies: 33
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Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Don Is this the same boat:

1981 Hughes Columbia 8.7 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/Hughes-Columbia-8.7-2911026/Bayfield/Canada)

Seems like a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-06-2017, 10:50
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Great thread Scout. And I'm on the same page with the budget. I understand it completely. It is what it is. I know i'm going to have to put money into it even after I purchase it. I'm really not to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-06-2017, 07:21
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Great Insights guys! And Don and Sailfish you are both right. Just do give some more information I understand this is a "Cruisers" forum, but I'm in no position to be cruising full time. However,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-06-2017, 10:03
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Scout when you say shoal Draft do you mean like a “shallower Keel”, or like a beefed up keel?


contessa 26 Boats For Sale...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-06-2017, 08:32
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

I appreciate the feedback guys keep it coming.

And your correct Sailfish that’s why I’m just trying to get information. Not to mention with my wife I can't push her towards anything. There is no...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-06-2017, 18:25
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Those are very good points. I'm just trying to keep an eye out for some local boats. There are few Contessa 26s here on the cheaps. I guess I just feel if don't start somewhere I won't start at all.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-06-2017, 10:33
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Re: Thinking about a boat....

Thanks Hudson, I appreciate all opinions. And i didn't even think about the Bridge height. That is something to weigh on.

So between metal and fiberglass would you say that metal hulls require...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-06-2017, 09:05
Replies: 33
Views: 4,718
Posted By finalwest
Thinking about a boat....

Id like to hear some of the old timers opinions about boats. When I first started looking I was sold on the Old Whitby 42s. I was really wanting something with a full keel that i would feel...
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