Thoughts: 20+ y/o Privilege vs. new-ish FP/Leopard/Lagoon?

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I would go with the newer boat. Think about it from a resale standpoint, if you are out there 5 years and decide you don't like it or circumstances change finding a buyer for a 30+ year old boat is going to start to get tough. There is always going to be a market for Lagoon/Leopard/FP boats. (Personally I'd suggest avoiding charter boats though)

When we pull the trigger we are going to have an open mind about what is purchased right now I have a running spreadsheet of 12 different boats we have sailed or toured and are considering. Monohulls and Catamarans, all the way from all aluminum mono you can take into the ice, to a Outremer 5X. Lots of trade off's and depends on length of your trip, where you are sailing, your skill level, your ability to maintain it yourself, desired performance, ability to haul out/get work done in the places you plan to travel to.