mvweebles
Guru
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2019
- Messages
- 7,592
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Weebles
- Vessel Make
- 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
I had the same thought when I read the OPs budget of $150K-$200K. OP has a nice sailboat that is setup for long term travel. Lusting over a Nordhavn in that budget is wishful but not realistic. Heck, some buyers of used Nordhavn's pay that much in immediate upgrades and refresh let alone initial purchase......Although it hurts me to say it, but perhaps a sailing vessel is better for the route you have in mind. Sailing vessels are more capable of handling very rough weather. They are not as comfortable as a trawler, but if you have this route in mind I would find the boat that is most capable of handling nature and not go with something that is more comfortable.
Finding a decent conditioned boat to house 3 kids and 2 adults working full-time in that budget is a tall order. OP might might find a deal on a converted commercial vessel at a low price (fish, research, military, etc.). Once boats get a bit bigger - say, into the upper 60's on up, the market shrinks considerably because of cost to own so there are some deals out there. But resale will be difficult - could take years even at steep price reduction.
Best success in your dreams!
Peter