dpb
Well-known member
Having owned a variety of petrol powered sub 25 footers over the last 20 years culminating in a 21ft cuddy that I have owned from new, I am looking to go larger.
I have narrowed my preffered options to a diesel (usually a KAD42) powered 25ft sports cruiser from the early noughties, or a much older twin diesel (usually AD41’s) 30ft sports cruiser from the late 80’s. Both of which can be had, it would seem for a similar budget.
Our preference is for the larger boat but the main concern is that we would spend more time mending it than using it.
So the main questions are a) is it naïve to think that a 25 year old boat can be used regularly and reliably throughout a season if well maintained and looked after. And b) how much longer are the mechanical spares for a boat of this age going to be readily available, assuming they still are in the first place!
Any other related ‘food for thoughts’ would also be welcome.
I have narrowed my preffered options to a diesel (usually a KAD42) powered 25ft sports cruiser from the early noughties, or a much older twin diesel (usually AD41’s) 30ft sports cruiser from the late 80’s. Both of which can be had, it would seem for a similar budget.
Our preference is for the larger boat but the main concern is that we would spend more time mending it than using it.
So the main questions are a) is it naïve to think that a 25 year old boat can be used regularly and reliably throughout a season if well maintained and looked after. And b) how much longer are the mechanical spares for a boat of this age going to be readily available, assuming they still are in the first place!
Any other related ‘food for thoughts’ would also be welcome.