DaCostaGreene
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How long does a new boat stay looking new (75% of the fixtures and fittings)? and at what point does the owner of this boat sell it to the used boat market?
Boat Life
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Nautorius
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Well,
How long is a piece of string?
Seriously it depends on what boat, where it is kept, how often it is used and how much loving afection and cash is thrown at it.
Of course I also understand this question is meant purely to broaden your posting horizon and keep Keith happy! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
So just to keep it on the same subject as all other posts...Of course a boat with real teak will soon look worse (in my opinion) than one with Synthetic Teak.
Sorry just could not resist /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Paul
How long is a piece of string?
Seriously it depends on what boat, where it is kept, how often it is used and how much loving afection and cash is thrown at it.
Of course I also understand this question is meant purely to broaden your posting horizon and keep Keith happy! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
So just to keep it on the same subject as all other posts...Of course a boat with real teak will soon look worse (in my opinion) than one with Synthetic Teak.
Sorry just could not resist /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Paul
DaCostaGreene
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If I get band now!!!
Seriously, someone posted yesterday that most boats live longer than 35-40 years, but what I actually meant was the fittings and stuff inside the boat, cabinets, carpets, veneer and yes of course any materials that may be on the outside of the boats on the floor. Never gonna say deck again!!
Seriously, someone posted yesterday that most boats live longer than 35-40 years, but what I actually meant was the fittings and stuff inside the boat, cabinets, carpets, veneer and yes of course any materials that may be on the outside of the boats on the floor. Never gonna say deck again!!
tcm
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It looks distinctly less new after the first season.
The fenders and mooring lines and shorepower cable and ensign can be a giveaway to age - renew these and you have a new boat!
General rule is "use it, forget it, sellit" for years 1, 2 and 3, they say. So a lot tho not all new mobos are sold within three years cos upgraded or got sick of it.
The fenders and mooring lines and shorepower cable and ensign can be a giveaway to age - renew these and you have a new boat!
General rule is "use it, forget it, sellit" for years 1, 2 and 3, they say. So a lot tho not all new mobos are sold within three years cos upgraded or got sick of it.
duncan
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well as I don't have any carpets, cabinets or decking (other than grp) mine's obviously 'for life'..........
itsonlymoney
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Cant see that there's an answer for this question. Way to many variables I would have thought.
I can say that after a good spring clean ie. interior cleaned and polished, exterior power washed, washed and waxed, rubbing strake resealed, canopy power washed, water line cleaned and carpets cleaned our circa 99 bayliner looks pretty darned good even if I do say so myself. We do however keep her in good order all year. Therefore if I had to state anything specific I would say its down to how much work your prepared to put in throughout the season.
Ian
I can say that after a good spring clean ie. interior cleaned and polished, exterior power washed, washed and waxed, rubbing strake resealed, canopy power washed, water line cleaned and carpets cleaned our circa 99 bayliner looks pretty darned good even if I do say so myself. We do however keep her in good order all year. Therefore if I had to state anything specific I would say its down to how much work your prepared to put in throughout the season.
Ian
ccscott49
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The boat probably will last over 30 years, if looked after, however it depends on how good a quality the fixtures and fitting were in the first place, proper job, or "caravan" "MFI" stuff.
Lakesailor
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I've just been out to the garage and measured a piece of string.
It's 13 1/4 inches.
It's 13 1/4 inches.
Ifraser
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delivered a fairline p46 the other day, new unsold but you could have fooled me....I daresay she scrubbed up o.k. I made the mistake of sneaking a peak at my new car last year before delivery it was in a terrrible state, covered in dust etc. I guess boats are the same. Point is though on first inspection an unloved new boat looks tired quite quickly....Iain
Nick_H
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Carpets, upholstery, curtains / blinds etc, can be changed easily, even headlinings and appliances are not too much trouble, so it comes down to the cabinetry, and that depends how often its nocked, kicked and bumped, and how out of date it looks.
KevB
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I recon after 2 years of regular use you can't pass it off as new. A well cared for boat that hasn't had any major refits will start to look old (not design but wear and tear) after 10 years. A few grand spent tarting it up can have it looking like a 2 year old boat again (not design but wear and tear). imho.
ajt
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I have a longer piece of string! Mybe we should get together and tie a knot
MedDreamer
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When we were on Windermere there was a very sorry looking Bayliner Avanti, est 15 years old, right outside the Clubhouse. It was for sale and looked very unloved.
Towards the end of the summer someone bought it and for several weekends the new owner was constantly cleaning it. When it was finished it looked immaculate, I wouldn't have believed it possible.
So a good valet can work wonders
Towards the end of the summer someone bought it and for several weekends the new owner was constantly cleaning it. When it was finished it looked immaculate, I wouldn't have believed it possible.
So a good valet can work wonders
Strake
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<<<<Well, How long is a piece of string?>>>>
Twice the distance from one end to the middle....
Twice the distance from one end to the middle....
Lakesailor
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People are always telling me that. It's all in the way you measure it.
pjs100
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So just to keep it on the same subject as all other posts...Of course a boat with real teak will soon look worse (in my opinion) than one with Synthetic Teak.
Paul
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Sorry, I've been off for a couple of days; did I miss something?
JJTOP
So just to keep it on the same subject as all other posts...Of course a boat with real teak will soon look worse (in my opinion) than one with Synthetic Teak.
Paul
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Sorry, I've been off for a couple of days; did I miss something?
JJTOP
gjgm
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not sure can seperate design/style/materials. Any boat without at least three flat screen TVs presumably now looks old?
tcm
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mostly but not always, the insides of a boat look dated long before they actually wear out.
