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rtbates · 25-07-2007, 15:18

Unless the 25K for an 89 45 footer requires the use of a gun, I'd venture to guess that you and your son will have LOTS of work ahead.

IMHO it's a lot of boat for someone w/o prior experience. I'd go much smaller/simpler. The bigger the vessel the more there is to maintain and usually there are many more 'systems' to fail. Any one of which will leave you sitting at the dock instead of sailing.

Do be sure to get it surveyed BEFORE purchase.

Good luck

25-07-2007, 15:18	#2
rtbates Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 615	Unless the 25K for an 89 45 footer requires the use of a gun, I'd venture to guess that you and your son will have LOTS of work ahead. IMHO it's a lot of boat for someone w/o prior experience. I'd go much smaller/simpler. The bigger the vessel the more there is to maintain and usually there are many more 'systems' to fail. Any one of which will leave you sitting at the dock instead of sailing. Do be sure to get it surveyed BEFORE purchase. Good luck __________________ Randy Cape Dory 25D Seraph