To buy or not to buy a boat with a history of damage?

[Clivevon]

Probably a good move. Its all a learning process - good luck with your searches.

[sail sfbay]

Originally Posted by Viss

............We are not too worried about the sunk costs as, in the end, the money spent saved us from getting into something that would have cost even more..............

That makes sense IF you want to save sales tax (8.25% in California), annual personal property tax (1.25% in California), sellers agrees to a REPAIR ALLOWANCE and are committed to spend money on deferred maintenance and update the boat your requirements. Just did that recently after purchasing a 1984 Symbol 44 Sundeck it had everything we wanted in terms of layout, comfort, engines, electronics, extras, etc.