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11-03-2014, 20:17
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
I'm waiting to hear back on the price for a Oceanis 45 that is coming in with 2 cabin and 2 head configuration. Price again is my main concern. That's the one thing I'm not crazy about with Beneteau, the lack of pricing onine. Bavaria lists their base, comminsioned price and the price of all the options. Makes it much easier to see what is and isn't in your price range. I called once Bene dealer who said it's 12k to add a generator and another is quoting me 17k for the same size boat. I don't like being in the dark about pricing. If the price is too high, we may just go with the 2 cabin 1 head Oceanis 41 for now and upgrade in 4-5 years.
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12-03-2014, 11:20
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#18
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
Thanks Jostalli. It looks like the price difference is only about $37,000 USD. Makes me consider the 45 a little more. Still waiting to hear from the dealer to see when it's coming in.
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15-03-2014, 16:46
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#19
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
Lloyd,
Thanks. I was thinking the same thing, but my wife wants the 41 that's on hand which has one head. I explained the advantages of 2 heads. Tried to talk her into a 45' 2 cabin 2 head but she doesn't care and doesn't want to wait til mid June. At least from what the dealer told me they only depreciate 5%/year so after a year or so with the discount I'm getting I should be even.
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15-03-2014, 17:18
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NSW Australia
Boat: Traditional 30
Posts: 1,981
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Re: One Head or Two?
Get your wife some sailing lessons.. If she is always a passenger, she will end up hating it.
The 2nd head will make a great cupboard, and when the main head blocks up you will have an easy back up.
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15-03-2014, 17:32
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#21
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Boat: Seawind 1200 TEC 3
Posts: 430
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Re: One Head or Two?
To me its sounds as though ,to a certain degree,the actual price you are willing to pay is down the list of importance.For resale I reckon unless a buyer is specifically looking for a boat with only 1 head then two is a better overall proposition.
If you have the money it's a no brainer get the two heads.
Chris
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15-03-2014, 17:34
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Charleston, SC
Boat: Tayana 37
Posts: 704
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Re: One Head or Two?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fulmitz
Lloyd,
At least from what the dealer told me they only depreciate 5%/year so after a year or so with the discount I'm getting I should be even.
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You may want to verify that independently. 5% per year depreciation just doesn't sound right. Most new boats will depreciate rapidly till they hit about 10 years old. After that, its more maintenance and upgrades that determine value.
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15-03-2014, 17:40
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#23
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: St Louis, MO
Boat: Gulfstar 43 ketch
Posts: 160
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Re: One Head or Two?
My wife couldn't live without two heads. We have a center cockpit with an aft cabin. There is a head in the aft cabin and one forward. Guests or kids stay in the V berth and have their own head. If you only want one head you can remove the head and use it for storage.
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15-03-2014, 17:57
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#24
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Long Range Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Australian living on "Sea Life" currently in England.
Boat: Beneteau 393 "Sea Life"
Posts: 12,823
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Re: One Head or Two?
I prefer my boat with two heads... But the most important thing is to buy the boat you wife wants!
Let her make the choice and the decision.
Then your future is set!
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16-03-2014, 15:32
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Living aboard and cruising
Boat: Island Packet 40
Posts: 276
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Re: One Head or Two?
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkJ
But the most important thing is to buy the boat you wife wants!
Let her make the choice and the decision.
Then your future is set! 
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Amen MarkJ! Sage advice!!
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16-03-2014, 15:39
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#26
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
Well we just signed the purchase agreement on a brand new 2013 Oceanis 41 2 cabin 1 head sailboat. Wife's choice so I'm safe  We're waiting to hear from the financing company by end of the day tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed well have the boat by the 2nd week in April! I'll keep ya posted.
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16-03-2014, 15:49
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#27
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Living aboard and cruising
Boat: Island Packet 40
Posts: 276
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Re: One Head or Two?
Great news! Congratulations! I am sure you will enjoy her, they are very nice boats.
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16-03-2014, 15:51
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#28
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
Thanks Capt.
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16-03-2014, 17:04
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#29
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada or Spain
Boat: Jeanneau SO 43 DS
Posts: 1,158
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Re: One Head or Two?
Congrats! Pictures please. Where will she be based?
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16-03-2014, 18:06
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#30
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: New Orleans, LA
Boat: 2012 Jeanneau SO 44DS
Posts: 70
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Re: One Head or Two?
Prairie chicken,
Thanks, she'll be based in New Orleans, LA.
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