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For me, I'd take the time. This, in spite of the fact that I could really use the money. I'm just under 40, so mid-career, two young kids under 5, mortgaged and with some side debt (car loan, renovations, boat, etc...) and just finished up a Master's degree part-time. We are not well-off by...

Sadly, my autopilot is a bungee cord...and even more sadly, it's a better sailor than I :banghead:

+1 on saling solo. There's really nothing like it, simply beautiful. In fact, I think there's an expression/quote that states"if sailing alone was not possible, I never would have gotten into it in the first place" or something to that effect. Boating/cruising is much different. In fact...

Home-made product I got this in an email from Practical Sailor last year on two home-made mold/mildew cleaning products. I never did try it, but I do have a couple spots in the boat that have some mildew....and I'm a fan of inexpensive home-based solutions. Here's the email: The two homemade...

Yeah, after calculating/estimating taxes and fees, I figure that importing a US boat would add about 45% on the purchase price. That's quite a bit and it doesn't include any costs related to travel (to look at the boat), surveys, shipping (very pricey and involves pilot house surgery if going...

For boats built outside the US, there is a duty of 9.5% of the purchase price. There is also about 14% in provincial and federal taxes - the provincial amount varies with the province of residence. I also have to consider the difference in currency and the cost to convert the currency. My...

This might be a dumb question but, why would the larger ones be in heated storage? That's also true - I am open to other types, but not many seem to fit the layout that I want, particularily the exterior (walk around decks, easy boarding, good size aft deck, flybridge). I'm also on the fence...

lol, I can't - I'm related to him. I was a little surprised when he mentioned that because I'm pretty sure he's purchased salt water boats in the past and there weren't any crazy issues. I think he is trying to look out for my best interests and perhaps this advice may do that. The comment...

Well, to me it's a boat that has spent all or most of its life in salt water, as opposed to fresh water. I guess it could be better quantified/evaluated in the actual time in salt water and perhaps make a general guideline as to when a boat is considered to be a salt water boat. Perhaps I...

Interesting point - I have limited searching to ads online, it never really occured to me to actually go to yards and such. Perhaps I can give that a try. I'm not sure how open people would be to visitors, but you never know. I'd love to find that owner, and continue to care for his boat. I...

Thanks Al - do you think that it would just take extra maintenance for the salt water boat to be kept at the same level, or is it simply impossible? I guess that the same can be said about fresh water in regards to expensive boats.

Thanks RT - I agree, condition is key and I'm more aware now that salt water life isn't necessarily the worst thing in the world. Besides, boats were indeed built to be used there. As to the fresh water cost premium, I'm begining to think that it may be overstated.

I did read about hurricane boats somewhere and to look out for them. Very sage advice to hire a surveyor and that's something I will most certainly do when the time comes. I'm sure we'll find something that will be the next step for us - I can't wait to get there, but want to enjoy the...

I think so too. Not quite sure why. I should get other quotes done based on delivery to Ogdensburg, NY or somewhere on Lake Ontario. I don't want to have people spend much time quoting for jobs that don't or are not very likely to exist. I'm not a fan of chopping off the top of the boat...

Good points. I am also working on calculating the operation costs of a larger boat. Right now, marina fees, insurance, fuel and maintenance are fairly small costs. Larger and older makes for more $ and more complex logistics. But if it can keep us on the water longer and get us there more...

That's along the lines of what I was thinking. I think the pool of potential boats would also shrink considerably, making the searching much more difficult. As to the use, yes travel is part of the plan - as often, as long, and as far as we can. It's more about time, we're a family with young...

We are in the early stages of trawler searching and I thought I'd reach out for some advice/knowledge/discussion on issues with older salt water boats, in a general sense. I was speaking with a former marine surveyor whose opinion I highly regard who suggested that I should never purchase a...

I too have been looking into truck hauling a boat, to get an idea as to the costs and feasibility. So a few days ago, I put an ad on uship.com to get a few quotes based on a 1979 Ocean Yachts 40+2 from Florida to Ottawa, Canada (about 1500 miles). Only 2 bids have come in so far one on water...

"Diversion from work or serious matters" This definition seems accurate to me as I am at work right now...reading the forum. I would be all over this boat if it had two cabins

Good call on the $ - from the research I've done so far, looks like I'll need every penny! :eek:

Not quite illegal, they need to be connected in such a way that they can't be taken off and dumped (like I do). I should have a through-hull connection and vent setup, but haven't done it yet. In my defence, I actually live and my marina is on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, so in...

lol, that's also true. We currently have a simple marine sanitation device (MSD) / porta-pottie which, while simple, is a bit of a pain to lug around and empty...often. I always feel a little odd when I'm on my way to disposing the materials - walking along the docks with what looks to bit...

On the diesel vs gas - I think I am much more leaning towards diesel, but I could be swayed if a gas boat came along that was otherwise perfect. I think I'd just like diesels a try, if nothing else. Not many at my marina have them, but those who do swear by them. Al - great story - I love...