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**Boracay** · 25-09-2008, 16:28

As a generalisation it could be more that boats are cheap in general at the moment - there are a lot for sale and times are not good.

Fibreglass boats look and sail better than steel boats and a factory fitout is going to look way better than a custom job.

While $100k for a steelie may look cheap I have seen a similarly sized 10 yr old, top quality, immaculately maintained, fibreglass boat listed for $240k. That looked a seriously nice boat, probably cost more than $800k to replace these days.

I would sugest that your question might turn more on how well suited a steel boat might be to your plans and long term budget. If you could give us more information we could make better suggestions.

I do know that a minor mistake in docking Boracay with my wife is not a cause of marital disharmony.

25-09-2008, 16:28	#7
Boracay Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nr Blackwattle Bay,Sydney, NSW, Australia Boat: Steel Roberts Offshore 44 Posts: 1,878	Could be more that boats are cheap in general... As a generalisation it could be more that boats are cheap in general at the moment - there are a lot for sale and times are not good. Fibreglass boats look and sail better than steel boats and a factory fitout is going to look way better than a custom job. While $100k for a steelie may look cheap I have seen a similarly sized 10 yr old, top quality, immaculately maintained, fibreglass boat listed for $240k. That looked a seriously nice boat, probably cost more than $800k to replace these days. I would sugest that your question might turn more on how well suited a steel boat might be to your plans and long term budget. If you could give us more information we could make better suggestions. I do know that a minor mistake in docking Boracay with my wife is not a cause of marital disharmony. __________________ Rust never sleeps Boracay Blog.