GravyStain
Active member
Hi all,
A couple of questions for the Med based guys, but please chip in if not too:-
The first is of size... Like our partners, we all have different tastes. Given the payback of additional space for a fixed cost by buying an older boat (generally), are there any major pitfalls that I should be aware of (ignoring greater servicing, maintenance and mooring fees) ?
I'm thinking of, say, a Phantom 48 Fly from 2008 or a manhattan 50 from 2005 (roughly similar money) as compared to a newer 40 / 42 footer. It's not all about lebensraum, but given that these are your home from home for a good few weeks of the year, the extra space is a big factor in deciding on the right boat and certainly helps with SWMBO's acquiescence. Taking the point even further, what's wrong with a 2001 Squadron 55/58 etc etc... you get my point. I'm not all about style, practicality must play a part in the process (unless I had the money for a V52 then I'd be shouting "TAKE MY MONEY")...
what are your thoughts, as this plays into question 2, which is:-
When you head to your boats, how much time do you spend cruising, or on the hook as opposed to being in your marina... I'm just trying to guage how much people use their boats as a floating apartment as well as other things. Do you move them to another area annually or every few months?, Do you cruise daily? Do you have a stable home base where the boat stays year in year out. I appreciate every answer will be individual...
Thanks guys.
A couple of questions for the Med based guys, but please chip in if not too:-
The first is of size... Like our partners, we all have different tastes. Given the payback of additional space for a fixed cost by buying an older boat (generally), are there any major pitfalls that I should be aware of (ignoring greater servicing, maintenance and mooring fees) ?
I'm thinking of, say, a Phantom 48 Fly from 2008 or a manhattan 50 from 2005 (roughly similar money) as compared to a newer 40 / 42 footer. It's not all about lebensraum, but given that these are your home from home for a good few weeks of the year, the extra space is a big factor in deciding on the right boat and certainly helps with SWMBO's acquiescence. Taking the point even further, what's wrong with a 2001 Squadron 55/58 etc etc... you get my point. I'm not all about style, practicality must play a part in the process (unless I had the money for a V52 then I'd be shouting "TAKE MY MONEY")...
what are your thoughts, as this plays into question 2, which is:-
When you head to your boats, how much time do you spend cruising, or on the hook as opposed to being in your marina... I'm just trying to guage how much people use their boats as a floating apartment as well as other things. Do you move them to another area annually or every few months?, Do you cruise daily? Do you have a stable home base where the boat stays year in year out. I appreciate every answer will be individual...
Thanks guys.