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MarkJ · 02-07-2009, 16:25

Hi Eric,

From our experience buying a 7 year old ex-charter yacht you might find every available cent gets spent on the boat for the first year or 2.

A 1970's boat will be falling apart no matter how good it looks - anything after 40 years immersion in salt water will be.

On the good side is your budget seems fine, US$30k is enough, but you won't be buying friends dinners!

When things get tight you might have to go for a cruise for sa few months and hide behind some idyllic island.

The boat gets the presents first.
Then Nicolle gets any left over presents.
Then I darn my bum-worn shorts again

Mark

02-07-2009, 16:25	#10
MarkJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asia - on Sea Life Boat: Beneteau 393 "Sea Life" Posts: 3,031	Hi Eric, From our experience buying a 7 year old ex-charter yacht you might find every available cent gets spent on the boat for the first year or 2. A 1970's boat will be falling apart no matter how good it looks - anything after 40 years immersion in salt water will be. On the good side is your budget seems fine, US$30k is enough, but you won't be buying friends dinners! When things get tight you might have to go for a cruise for sa few months and hide behind some idyllic island. The boat gets the presents first. Then Nicolle gets any left over presents. Then I darn my bum-worn shorts again Mark __________________ Malaysia... near Singapore If you are going up G.O.A 2010 PM me. OurLifeAtSea.com