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View Poll Results: How old is your boat? (Main boat if you have multiple)
1 to 5 years 12 3.39%
6 to 10 years 9 2.54%
11 to 15 years 12 3.39%
16 to 20 years 25 7.06%
21 to 25 years 17 4.80%
26 to 30 years 17 4.80%
31 to 35 years 57 16.10%
36 to 40 years 65 18.36%
41 to 45 years 69 19.49%
46 to 50 years 31 8.76%
Over 50 years 40 11.30%
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Old 12-11-2020, 06:55   #166
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The sudden jump moving from the "26 to 30 years" data point to the "31 to 35 years" is what is so interesting to me.

Thirty years ago is 1990. Nearly 75% of respondents here say they own boats that were built in 1990 or earlier. And nearly 30% have boats built earlier than 1980.

What effect are we seeing here? Economics? Sheer numbers of boats built in those times vs later? Demographics?

Interesting...
And, I would add, quality. These older boats are the byproduct of robust economic expansion and the growth of the middle class that could afford them. A bygone era which was characterized by pride of craftsmanship, a fair shake for the working man, honesty, responsibility and respect. All of these qualities are reflected in the boats of that era: Well built, seaworthy/seakindly, often stunningly beautiful designs that took care of their crews.
The fact that the collective wisdom of the experienced sailors on this board still overwhelmingly prefers such boats speaks volumes.
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And, I would add, quality. These older boats are the byproduct of robust economic expansion and the growth of the middle class that could afford them. A bygone era which was characterized by pride of craftsmanship, a fair shake for the working man, honesty, responsibility and respect. All of these qualities are reflected in the boats of that era: Well built, seaworthy/seakindly, often stunningly beautiful designs that took care of their crews.
The fact that the collective wisdom of the experienced sailors on this board still overwhelmingly prefers such boats speaks volumes.

As a fellow 'good old boat' owner, I agree .
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Holy crap, I'm sailing a 46 year old boat, the number looks impressive when written down... Albin Vega hull number 2466, year of manufacture (most likely) 1974. Owned her since 2010, and will probably continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
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