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TLDR; We are all taking the Li risk anyway, so getting the significant advantages a full boat system is all bonus. It strikes me odd to be hung up on Li batteries in any scenario given how prevalent they are across modern life. Unless you are a luddite cave troll, in which case you are not...

Probably depends on your buyer. We are under 50, still active in a technology driven workforce, and follow renewable energy solutions pretty closely. I would see your setup as a positive. A bonus, even. It would make your boat more attractive to me. However, like with cars, the upgrade...

I feel ya. Even if you get a name off the forum here, you will want to make sure they are also registered with NAMS/SAMS. Not sure about your situation, but both our Financing and Insurance required it before purchase. Also, every boat related service person I have worked with over the last...

Did you check the NAMS (https://www.namsglobal.org/) or SAMS (https://www.marinesurvey.org/) sites for a listing. Bill was my first recommendation. You could try Gary Frankovich - (https://www.marinesurvey.org/surveyors/united-states/florida/jacksonville/gary-frankovich-ams/) Terry Lee is...

Most of these boats with window leaks are 20+ years old. That's not a bad stretch for something out in the weather 24/7. Aluminum seems like the right, or at least OK, material for the job. Sorry to the gorgeous wood boat people, but I wouldn't want it. :nonono: If there is fault to be...

Those are some good looking windows. Yikes! What a job! Sounds like there is not really any preventative measures. Just watch and expect to replace if needed. E.

By the time we close, we will know what kind of sandals the guys wore while laying the original glass. That is to say, we are being very thorough. As a buyer in this market we don't really have much room around selection or price, but we can be selective about condition... A whole other topic...

The Okeechobee is closing for 3months. If it is in Mobile then someone on the east coast will have to drop down around Keys to get it home. A much longer route. Ask me how I know.... E.

We are about to purchase a 20 yr old 36ft trawler in a common sundeck configuration. As far as I can tell, it does not have leaky windows, but during our boat search we saw many (10) boats with ruined wood from old leaky windows. So it is clearly a common issue across the spectrum of boats and...

Its this bit here that gets you on private sales, which is what the OP mentioned. No dealer?, then pay tax immediately. The so-called "Broker protection clause..." b. The sale is by or through a registered dealer who is the holder of a valid dealer’s certificate of registration issued by...

Where can I get ~3yrs of past sales figures for Endeavour 44 Trawlercats? This is another question related to getting a TrawlerCat, but may need a new thread. Let me know if that is the case... Prices are wide ranging for boats in similar conditions and it would be great to know the actual...

Good to know Mark. I’ll send you a PM to exchange contacts. The three of us are looking for just that setup and just got the realtor contract on the house so the process is started. Stay tuned -E-

Damn. That’s funny.

A quick note to say that I am reading this on my phone which does not show the poll for voting. 45 3 weeks vaca I don’t own a boat but just spent 5 days sleeping on one.

That is a very nice boat. If I had two less houses to my name, I would be going to look at it. Hopefully something like that is available in the spring when we are ready. -E-

Keith, Mrs. WelshKC was the first to mention cruising full time, but that was over 10yrs ago. These days she makes it clear that if it can't run a washing machine then she ain't livin' on it. Period. Interestingly, using the washing machine capability as a measuring stick is a quick way to thin...

Thanks Keith I’ve been lurking enough to know that Capt John’s ideas about boats for the loop would push me into a life of loneliness and child support. Lol That said I will check it out as a resource. Hearing from folks that run cats has really helped set our decisions to get one. We...

Cat Daddy, That is good to hear. After we sell a couple of houses the search will begin! -E-

Cat Daddy, That is great to hear. Have you had to get any haul-outs in areas where cats are not as common? Any issues? -E-

Donsan We are in a similar situation. First big boat with little experience and worried about that wide beam in narrow waterways. Your input is valuable. Thanks

Donsan What pushed you to consider the Endeavour? Why else did you avoid it? -E-

Thanks RT. I’ve been lurking a while.

We will be acquiring a full time cruising boat in the 44’ range in the next 9 months. We think we like the catamaran layout and operation. This was determined from a charter and some Airbnb time. FL is fine for cats like an Endeavour 44 but how is the rest of the loop and destinations north...