Your
price requirement is going to
head toward older
boats that may pass a
survey yet still require refitting. In your
price range I would be less concerned about what brand it is and more with what condition it is in. You won't be getting a top of the line
blue water boat less than 10 years old. It's going to be the issue of cost to
purchase,
taxes and
fees, some refitting and perhaps some new
equipment. You'll also need a
budget for spare
parts. I would also seek out some expert help beyond just a
surveyor to help you evaluate all the
equipment and rig.
Learning some accounting skills would be advised else you'll blow the
budget.
This may not be a round the globe
cruise but it's a long leg in areas where heavy
weather could test the structure of an older boat.
Consider the basic issues for any cruising boat. You need tankage and
displacement to carry all your stuff. You'll need extra anchors and
safety equipment that probably won't come with the boat. You can find many threads on the forum about all the
gear on a boat and the choices and considerations you need to think about. Don't overlook the development of the crew and
skipper. Working as a team is the number one goal. The actual selection of the boat while important is not the only important decision and I would say far less than all the rest combined. Don't lose sight of the bigger picture and of course it is all supposed to be fun!
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