I'm sure everyone does this when
shopping but thought I would just put my thoughts out there for the more experienced in case I'm off base or missing something. I am on the downhill side of my 4 year plan, solo sailing at my club mostly
catalina 34 and 32's.
Race once a month with more experienced sailors and
learning a lot. So everything is still a go.
I will be retiring early, and am very fortunate to have pensions, as well as pretty good savings as I have known this is what I want to do for quite a while. I had a particular
boat picked out as you may have seen from different posts because just like every one else its what I can afford. Having said that, recently I had the idea of, "what if I couldn't afford that boat". Well the bottom line is I'm still going so how do I make that happen. What other
boats do I like that will get the job done? So here is my scaled list. I would be proud to own any of these
boats, and they would suit my needs. Maybe a little less space and amenities but as many of you have said, the view is the same.
Please feel free to comment positively or negatively doesn't matter to me as long as I can learn something.
1. Wauquiez Pretorien35 Can be had for around 50,000 or less. Might cost that to get her ready as well but a good strong
boat, and one I have always liked.
2. One of the Bristols 41.1-54.4. More space, Just what I think a sailboat should look like, quality build. Could be had in the 100-150 range depending on size, probably want to go as high as 50% or more of
purchase price for proper
refit.
3.
Hylas 46-49 Quality build , fast beautiful boats now heading north of 200 but probably closer to the standard 20%
refit costs.
4. Amel 54 Everything has a place and is in it's place is my major draw to these boats. No retrofitted
water maker taking up all of your
storage etc. I'm
single so yes I can buy a boat because it has a great
engine room...lol north of 400. Upkeep will be more because there is more to upkeep
anyway these are my thoughts, as I go along I may decide I need less comfort and want something simpler, or as I get older may want something more livable and comfortable. Once again the goal it just to make sure I get out there.
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