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ksanders I really like this cliche, had not heard it: "the view is just as nice from a hundred thousand dollar boat as it is from a million dollar boat. We all share the same anchorages. " I enjoyed reading your comments. They certainly give me a lot to think about and now I am researching...

I also enjoy virtual boat shopping! I am going to check out those boats cardude01

Alas...but we are looking at other boats now too :)

Hi again ksanders: Thanks for the list. We would prefer: a covered cockpit a galley near the salon the helm it its own room 2 bedrooms/2 baths side decks would be great, wouldn't mind a reduced salon a cockpit at water level (our English bulldog is on the heavy side) A flying bridge helm with...

Thanks sunchaser. We will look at those. All thoughts very much appreciated. What a great community.

Hi sunchaser: My husband is blissfully ignorant about how you are spending his money, but he will know soon. Thanks for your interest. I have reproduced your list with answers below Size range high 40s Budget: not established but maybe 500k, or a lot less:) Cruise speed: 6-7 Maximum speed: 8...

Well, the N40 is definitely out, thanks to all for your input. Thank you very much for helping me with that. So that brings the size to the high 40s... Now for the boat. I am going to discuss with my husband the expansion of our focus to other models. I know for sure we will not be doing any...

cardude01 you may want to be careful what you wish for: there are 10 grandchildren already and our youngest two are not even married yet. But, the more the merrier! by the way, our cruising plans do not include the ICW; just Maine to the Keys; occasional trips to the Bahamas. We would like to go...

Thanks Ranger42c. That is a useful approach. I am going to keep it in mind. N4712: the youngest of our six kids is a college junior at Virginia Tech! All six are in Virginia so we are planning to base in Virginia Beach. My husband is anxious to leave Maine (4 big storms in 10 days) now that my...

Thanks for spending my money Twistedtree. My husband is looking forward to overnight cruising; misses it from his Navy days I think. He has a lot of long trips already planned where this will be necessary! The 55 is awesome I am very sure (I won't permit us to look anything over budget) but...

I like your list ranger42c. I was actually thinking of compiling one and now I will. Donsan I agree with you and ksanders and others. I will keep the search open. Have starting looking at the boats mentioned.

Thanks Oliver; we sure loved the one we saw.

Thanks so much everyone for the very thoughtful replies. You have given us a lot to think about. Trust me, I will mull all of your thoughts over. We want to get this right.

cardude 01 - thanks for your list; that was nice of you to compile for me. I can't help it: we are enamored of Nordhavn:)

Good to know. In that case, hope we can swing the 47 - we will know for sure in a few months.

Thanks for your advice cardude01.

Thanks. I suspected the answer would be that it would be too cramped but I wanted to be sure before ruling it out. I wish it were otherwise - the costs are sure much lower, not only acquisition but slip fees etc. I expect it would be easier to dock too but don't know if this is the case. I like...

Thanks Peter B. This is helpful.

Thanks to both of you. After a great deal of research and finally getting on boats, a Nordhavn is the choice for us. Its probably going to be the 47 but we have seen some really nice very well equipped 40's that appealed to us as well. Budget does figure in. We never got on a 43 as the one we...

We are a retired couple planning to become full time liveaboards this year. We have been focusing on the N47. But since many people have written that you should buy the smallest boat you could be comfortable on - I am wondering if a preowned N40 would be a better choice for us (we have...

I am planning to take all the diesel engine and maintenance courses at the next Trawlerfest. I told him we will have redundancy in all other systems, why not with the person maintaining the engines? My husband thinks its a great idea. I will have a big learning curve but I am willing.:)

My husband and I had a great time attending our first Trawlerfest. We learned a lot from the courses, met a lot of great people and were able to determine which used trawler we wanted to buy after looking at a lot of wonderful boats. The hotel the Trawlerfest booked was great too. I also...

I will eagerly follow your progress. Its an inspiration. I have gone back and read many threads in TF about becoming liveaboards, downsizing clutter, etc and they have been extremely helpful. After last month's great Trawlerfest we have figured out the boat we want to buy but still have to sell...

I have really enjoyed reading this whole thread. We are hoping to be in a Nordhavn 47 by June. Its reassuring that you are really enjoying the 47 with no complaints. We saw a beautiful one at Trawlerfest this month. Your boat looks fabulous!

Thanks Steelydon! The stand up engine room in the N47 is particularly attractive for these two aging boaters so that is one of the reasons we are targeting the N47. I do think we will end up buying a brokered boat but want to cast a wide net in case just the right FSBO is out there:)