Hi Franco
Some good
advice there but none has addressed you
budget constraints or your age....I guess you want to sail now at an affordable dollar value.
I believe there is a place for older
boats that have been well maintained and you have the advise of a registered
surveyor. But don't be afraid to question what he says to you either..
And yes make sure you put some of your
budget aside for
repairs. I just bought a 50' yacht in Fremantle and although well surveyed there were a number of issues I had to address. Also I would get a
rigging company to do an independent rig assessment.
My preference is also for
boat 2 . I like the medium fin
keel and the skeg hung
rudder. My preference is for a folding or variable
pitch prop.
Phil C.