Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Search Results

		Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Search Results

Vendors

Showing results 1 to 5 of 5
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: thomm225

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-08-2020, 17:37

Replies: 66

When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Views: 22,838

Posted By thomm225

Re: When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

I'm thinking he just stayed with what he knew. I think he did most of his cruising in the early 80's plus he worked at several boat yards during his 2 circumnavigations.

He (James Baldwin) still...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-08-2020, 10:16

Replies: 66

When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Views: 22,838

Posted By thomm225

Re: When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Looks like his list doesn't include fin keel boats just those with the following criteria.....

Aside from a few exceptions, all boats here meet the following criteria of proven seaworthiness,...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-08-2020, 13:57

Replies: 66

When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Views: 22,838

Posted By thomm225

Re: When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

I don't think $10,000 over 9 years is much for maintenance and upgrades on an old boat.

Some folks spend that much on electronics and anchors not counting the maintenance.

My boat was loaded...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-08-2020, 13:41

Replies: 66

When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Views: 22,838

Posted By thomm225

Re: When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

That's right.

I paid $2,000 for mine and have put about $10,000 more into it over 9 years.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-08-2020, 13:35

Replies: 66

When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

Views: 22,838

Posted By thomm225

Re: When is a Sailboat too old to purchase?

There are tons of strong boats close to 50 years old, but it depends on the particular boat.

Mine is a 1974 Bristol 27. It's a well build boat.

Here are more examples of well built boats.
...

Showing results 1 to 5 of 5

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:26.

Visit our Popular Forums

The Fleet

Cruising Business

Life Aboard a Boat

Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling

Engineering & Systems

Photo Categories

Recent Photos

Listing Categories