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Please excuse my ignorance here... The OP wants to buy an older boat. A survey should be performed by a qualified person. From what I've read, would you engage multiple surveyors for the task (older boat)? General boat condition, engine(s), sea trial; is this done by the same surveyor? We've...

I live in NM, very dry climate. We use these type of coolers. On our hottest and driest days they are very effective. We are currently in out Monsoon season, average humidity levels around 50% and higher, coolers are ineffective. Keep in mind that during our rains, we have lower temps in...

WRVAA, sorry, not "catchy" WARVA, maybe? World Anchorage (for) Recreational Vessels Authority

Renaming Your Boat - BoatSafe.com I was unfamiliar with the process as well, and it's been mentioned a few times here (that I've read.)

This is a very interesting thread. I've owned boats for the past 30 years. All on fresh water, stored for winter months. They all needed maintenance for mechanical issues to include preventive and remedial maintenece. I'm proud of my boat, so the cosmetic upkeep is important as well. I...

Fein Multimaster Other brands (Porter-Cable, Bosch, Dewalt) will use the name Oscillating Multi-Tool Not a fan of Harbor Freight. The accessories (blades) are poor quality and my experience is one-time use.

Is their any value in using a blue-book value (NADA, Kelly etc..)? Looking at Yacht World asking price, and using NADA figures, price difference is big. Would a proper survey also include current value? Just a newbie trying to gain some insight.

Ksanders....ouch....the truth hurts. Well said! Your words resonate with me. The conundrum for a lot of people is the ability to afford the dream in its perfect conceptual state. When I was in my forties the dream started around 65. Now at 54 the dream starts at 59. Less dollars involved, but...

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Thanks. I was just curious about a comment from another thread I read. Mule, that's a lot of work, glad you were happy with the results.

I did not want to hijack another thread but was curious about a response given to a comment. Readers digest version - guy wants to buy a Mainship, asking about the experience others have in re-doing the cabin. OP said seller mentioned a soft spot, someone responded saying Mainship 34 without a...

desert dweller - love it! Security would be a concern for the time we're away. I'm not familiar with the operations of a marina, but would assume that various levels of security exist. The key would be to find a place that has a good balance. Your perspective from the insurance side is...

This is a very educational discussion for me. Lots of parallels between finding a marina and finding a home on land. Seems location, location, location is a big part. I don't know how to define my style. It's a new concept. I do need to work out logistics. I foresee spending time living on a...

Thank you for the replies and advise. I'll be retired, and not working, except on the boat. Having some basic amenities within walking distance is sound advice. Medical facilities close by is high on the list for me. We will most likely have a car. Don't know if its smarter to buy something in...

We are looking forward to a live-aboard life in a few years, at least on a part-time basis (~4 months or so out of the year, nice weather months in the PNW area.) We'll most likely have a boat mid-30's. We are adventurous, but I would say until I developed a certain comfort level for the boats...

Thanks for the welcome. I have owned a few boats. Used mainly for water toys and ski's when my kids were young, then to fish. All of my boating done on lakes. I started out with a 16' bayliner, way under powered for the toys, then had a 21' monteray and now a suntracker pontoon. Last year we...

I've been reading posts for a while and really like the forum. I'm living in NM, will retire 2 to 4 years. We would like to spend some portion of the year in the PNW. The live-aboard style is really appealing. We both love the PNW, exploring, fishing and water. Our dream is to have a boat and...