Completely Overwhelmed

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by westwinds

GG here are a few I found. You probably have seem most of them.

1985 C & L Stabilized Sea Ranger Long Range Cruiser Power Boat
C & L Stabilized Sea Ranger Long Range Cruiser, San Diego, CA US$445,000

1990 Terrebone Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Terrebone , OR, United States,US$ 295,000, Need finishing of refit

1986 Defever Pilothouse Motoryacht Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Defever Pilothouse Motoryacht, Marina Del Rey, CA , US$ 399,000

1999 Custom Steel Trawler Yacht Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Custom Steel Trawler Yacht , Riveria Beach, FL, US$ 285,000

1967 Custom Steel Monk Pilothouse Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Custom Steel Monk Pilothouse, WA, United States, US$ 199,000

1983 Defever Offshore Cruiser Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Defever Offshore Cruiser, Vancouver, BC, US$ 576,657

1983 Cheoy Lee 66 Long Range MY Clean Power Boat For Sale
Cheoy Lee 66 Long Range MY Clean, NC, United States, US$ 569,000

1982 Hatteras Long Range Cruiser Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Hatteras Long Range Cruiser, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US$ 450,000

1985 Hatteras LRC Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Hatteras LRC, Seattle, WA, US$ 494,500

1978 Island Gypsy 57 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Island Gypsy 57, Barcelona, Spain, US$ 435,765

1987 Kha Shing 65 Long Range Trawler Power Boat For Sale -
Kha Shing 65 Long Range Trawler, Fort Myers, FL, US$ 469,000

1980 Sea Ranger 20 mtr. Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Sea Ranger 20 mtr., Barcelona, Spain, US$ 330,125

1999 Wm. Garden LONG RANGE TRAWLER YACHT Power Boat For Sale -
Wm. Garden LONG RANGE TRAWLER YACHT, North San Francisco Bay, CA, US$ 174,900

Denison Yacht Sales - Yacht Brokers in Florida and California | Denison Yacht Sales
65' AMT Custom 65 Trawler $549,000

Cannot post following trawlers but have to use Yachts: Venture Yacht Sales Inc. - Search for yachts anywhere in the world - Venture Yacht Sales Inc. searching on 65 to 75 foot length $200,000 to $650,000 to find the following:
75' Burger Motor Yacht, US$ 299,900 , Located in San Diego, CA, Hull Material: Aluminum

75' Broward Flybridge Motor Yacht, US$ 299,000 , Located in Longboat Key/Key West, FL, Hull Material: Aluminum

75' J&G Forbes Boat Yard North Sea Trawler, RADIANT STAR, Year: 1956, Price: US$ 389,000, Anacortes, WA ,•Hull Material: Wood

74' Hatteras CPMY, Boat Name: CHEROKEE LADY, Year: 1990, Price: US$ 579,900, Located in Orange Beach, AL, Hull Material: Fiberglass

72' Lantana Motoryacht, Boat Name: Islander, Year: 1969, Current Price: US$ 550,000, Located in Portland, OR , Hull Material: Aluminum

I've actually seen every single boat on Yachtworld. I've also seen most of the Venture Yacht boats.

The only one I like is the Sea Ranger in San Diego. I've been trying to get my Mom on board with this boat for months. She feels it is too big at 75'. I think we could get away with it, but not sure. Love the raised pilothouse and 5 states is perfect. Plus, seems they have repaired the stabilizers which is great. Thanks for posting these

[eyschulman]

GG take a look at PassageMaker mag. oct. issue pg 79 about the costs of old boats. In my 50+ years and 30 boats experience I find some of the estimates lite. A experienced boat yard owner and shipwright once told me it is easier to build new than repair an old boat(20 + years). With an old boat you first have to pull it apart and remove stuff before you get to putting in the new. Most boats are not made to allow for easy upgrades and repair. Usually while doing this all kinds of hidden damage is discovered adding to further time and expense. I once started a four thousand dollar job that ended up costing over $80,000. Surveys are helpful but not always 100% there is a lot hidden to inspection and all surveyors are not created equal and fully capable. If you are looking for a floating condo you can leave a lot undone but if you intend to do some long distance travel you would be wise to have a fully found vessel and with a 20+ year old boat that becomes an expensive proposition particularly if you or your crew can not provide the labor or expertise to do the work without resorting to boat yard labor fees and write ups. If you are lucky enough to find a boat where a knowledgeable previous owner has done all and now has to sell well that might work for you.

[westwinds]

A few more boats. The first does not carry much fuel, but is probably displacement hull because of the size of the engines. Top speed does not seem realistic and GPS speed could determine if speed is accurate, or else does it get up and plane? The second probably needs work judging from price. Who knows about these without looking.

Mediterranean Yachts 1987 Motor Yacht
Manufacturer: Mediterranean Yachts, Year: 1987, $569,900.00 in NC, USA

Planet Yacht - 66' Cheoy Lee 66 Long Runner
66' Cheoy Lee 66 LRC, $ 374,995.00, Year:1979, League City TX United States

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by westwinds

A few more boats. The first does not carry much fuel, but is probably displacement hull because of the size of the engines. Top speed does not seem realistic and GPS speed could determine if speed is accurate, or else does it get up and plane? The second probably needs work judging from price. Who knows about these without looking.

Mediterranean Yachts 1987 Motor Yacht
Manufacturer: Mediterranean Yachts, Year: 1987, $569,900.00 in NC, USA

Planet Yacht - 66' Cheoy Lee 66 Long Runner
66' Cheoy Lee 66 LRC, $ 374,995.00, Year:1979, League City TX United States

The 2nd looks like it has/had a leak problem also.

[Sandero]

Did Galaxy ever close on a boat?

[boatman61]

Naw... she met a guy..

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Naw... she met a guy..

Not that lucky....But, if you know any good ones send them my way Then again... don't need any more headaches

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by Sandero

Did Galaxy ever close on a boat?

Hey Jeff,

Getting close. The lawyers are preparing my house closing now. Should close by the first week in Feb. My bday present

I have 1 more boat to look at, then I will make an offer on one of 3 potentials. Guess it will all boil down to price and condition.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by GalaxyGirl

Not that lucky....But, if you know any good ones send them my way Then again... don't need any more headaches

LMAO...

[rw58ph]

Originally Posted by GalaxyGirl

Hey Jeff,

Getting close. The lawyers are preparing my house closing now. Should close by the first week in Feb. My bday present

I have 1 more boat to look at, then I will make an offer on one of 3 potentials. Guess it will all boil down to price and condition.

Thanks for the up date.

Let us know when and what you buy of it you need some information help we re here and/or drop a personal message.

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by rw58ph

Thanks for the up date.

Let us know when and what you buy of it you need some information help we re here and/or drop a personal message.

Thanks Phil!!! You have been very supportive through this process and I really appreciate it. I'll post more details once I get closer to an offer. Just working now on getting my furniture sold and kids clothes sorted. Definitely won't fit it all on the boat It's a great feeling to get rid of stuff.

[GPSocal]

GG
Leaving the dock in a 'new to you' large boat as an inexperienced owner/skipper could be the absolute worst experience of your families' life. It could also very well be the absolute best experience you and your family will ever have. Do it now so in 10 years you won't be looking back and saying "if only".

I wish you fair winds and calm seas for you and your family.

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by GPSocal

GG
Do it now .......

....before marina diesel is $10 a gallon.

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by GPSocal

GG
Leaving the dock in a 'new to you' large boat as an inexperienced owner/skipper could be the absolute worst experience of your families' life. It could also very well be the absolute best experience you and your family will ever have. Do it now so in 10 years you won't be looking back and saying "if only".

I wish you fair winds and calm seas for you and your family.

Thank you and couldn't agree more. Life goes too fast....

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

....before marina diesel is $10 a gallon.

Isn't it already...LOL