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On a boat that size, I expect it will have four cylinder GM/Chevy engines. Possibly 4.3L V6's, which are vastly better. If it has four cyl's, and outdrives, that's about the worst possible configuration. Unless the boat is literally free, or close to it, myself I would pass. It's not a...

You can go anywhere in the region in that boat. First and best thing you can do, is subscribe to a boat towing service... BTW, it does have plain old American engines, not Volvo engines. Common misconception among the novice mariners. Volvo simply ordered Chevy or Ford engines, same as in...

We've zipped through Deception Pass many times in our Boston Whaler 17. Guess it's considerably more "seaworthy" than a lot of boats...

Bob, not really correct... Marine fuel tanks live in a damp, salty environment. If you keep them "dry", which means zero humidity, they will last a long time for sure. I know of no boats that have a zero humidity environment in the engine room. All tanks create water inside, as the...

Tanks I have no idea whether or not you can replace the fuel tanks without doing surgery on the decks, etc. In our case, when an aluminum tank failed we had to slice open the deck to R&R tanks. But as a tank manufacturer, I do have a few thoughts/opinions on tank construction and design...

Polymer... :D

Interesting thread... Always fun to read the comments from guys who like to present subtle put-downs, like "tupperware", or "plastic" boat. Just like the self-righteous sailboaters who refer to all of us as "stinkpotters", etc. Ridiculous, in other words... Me, I've owned mostly fiberglass...

Lot's of urban myth... Absolutely fine to mix three brands of modern diesel spec oil.

Yep, see above... We have never, and hopefully will never borrow money for a boat.

I'm curious. Aside from the engine issue, how are you going to fix the rotted stringer problem?

You've got it made, Oscar. I was flying 757-767's domestic and lost my FAA medical. Try reinventing yourself at 46... We're the same age, you'll be fine...

JD, I don't mean to presume, sorry if I misinterpreted you post... :flowers: In my experience of owning boats for the past 48 years, I've come up with a few hard rules, and a whole lot of preferences. I would encourage you to really look at how you will be using it, who will be using it with...

I think one of the reasons you are getting some mildly snide remarks is that you present yourself as a bit of a jerk frankly. :rolleyes: A little humility goes a long way in the boating community... Almost no cruisers start off by buying a transoceanic yacht, or one that might be...

I think it's been three Ferrari's: 328, Testarossa, and the F40...

Ferrari Tom Baker? Tom Baker... Thought the name sounded vaguely familiar... Google: Tom Baker pilot, Tom Baker Ferrari, etc... Wonder who really owned the yacht?

Historical data is one thing, but understanding WHY prices rise & fall is quite different. Trends, such as long term employment, diversification of the local economy, who's moving in V. who's moving out. Supply & demand of housing also plays a huge part of the equation. We prefer to live in...

I'll admit; I didn't get it at first. This is an amazing project, by an undoubtedly amazing guy! Absolutely love it...

We're actively looking for a boat to cruise around the great PNW waters. I'm not a semi-pro analyst of naval architecture, but every boat we've looked at has a nice flying bridge. I think these are better "boats" because of that. Grand Banks, Californian & our current favorite: the Bayliner...

I've never seen a sailboat with a "lower helm" and yet they seem to make ocean passages safely. Then again, I've never seen a "trawler" yacht actually trawling... ;)

Kitsap Peninsula is a VERY good choice. Far less expensive, more conservative. Great quality of life there...

Wow! And to think I almost bought an obviously inferior boat with a dangerous flybridge... :lol:

A little clarification on the smog test aspect... Washington is in the process of phasing out smog testing over the next several years. :thumb: Not all vehicles need to be smog tested. Exempt are: motorcycles, Prius's, and ALL vehicles 2009 and newer. Plus some diesels... Also, many areas...

Ha! We have one in Portland and two in Bellevue... Grandkids (little) are in Bellevue. Your reasons are right in line why we left CA, and so many other people do as well. It's gone so wacky left that it just doesn't make sense. :facepalm: We moved our company here, taking the jobs with us. ;) Be...

And wow, the property taxes in WA are high! We pay 1% of assessed value here in Mommie-fornia. You probably pay closer to 1.27% in CA. Not all that different from here, but remember there is no state income tax in WA. And it costs about $50 to register a car here... I spent the day on...

Jim, Let me tell you about our experience... We started coming up here in 1990. By 1994 we were renting a cabin on a lake for a couple weeks a summer. By 1996 we were spending the whole summers here, and usually making a New Years trip too. Started because good friends moved here. As time went...