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Originally Posted by speedoo  I'm a bit confused. You say don't want something built in the far east, but you are looking at Formosas.
Assuming you are willing to "take a chance" on something built in the far East, if you can reduce the odds of acquiring a money pit, I will again recommend that you consider the KP 44. It's probably a better risk than a Formosa because the KP 44's were built with better quality control, at one of the more reliable yards in Taiwan (at least at that time.. late 70's - early 80's). I think the potential problem areas for a KP 44 are now well known: water and fuel tanks, teak decks (which were available as an option, installed over solid fiberglass decks and therefore removable), blisters, waterlogged rudders, and on some boats, the genoa tracks. In addition, as they are 30 year old boats, chances are the electrical and plumbing systems will need some work, and of course the engine and sails must be checked out carefully. A good surveyor should have no trouble checking out those areas.
You might want to take a few minutes and read this article. IMO it's very informative. http://www.kp44.org/ftp/ArticleFromB...nKp44_1998.pdf
And here ends my KP 44 sales pitch! |
A great article, thank you. The 44 sounds like a great boat.
Im not at all confused but I do wish that the build quality and standards were the same as we enjoy in our home countries. But I guess knowing what and where to look for trouble is a good start