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Once the survey is done, would it be standard practice to reduce the offer by the amount of essential fixes? At least the ones that the seller hadn't already acknowledged and factored into his initial asking price? This discussion has been VERY helpful. Thanks, Bill

When*we close in on the purchase of a boat that looks like a good prospect, may I have some advice on what to offer versus asking price? For the discussion, can we assume no terrible surprises during the survey, just a good sound boat with a reasonable seller and reasonable buyer? (I'm probably...

First, I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the great information the knowledgeable folks on this forum share.* My wife and I are still working looking for a safe, comfortable coastal trawler class boat in the mid $200K range.* We would be based in Annapolis, but head south toward...

Russf, Where do you plan to do your cruising? I've often wondered about them for use in Florida, the Keys, and into the Caribbean. We'll be interested in following your research on this, and on what you finally decide. Bill, Annapolis

RE: Tugs versus Trawlers A hat-tip to everyone --we've learned a lot from your comments. Thank you, Bill

RE: Tugs versus Trawlers Hello Mr. Oliver, Sorry if I irritated anyone with the catamaran question. It was just an honest consideration regarding the kind of cruising we like to do, and I thought maybe others who ended up here might have had similar thoughts. Anyway, we really appreciate the...

RE: Tugs versus Trawlers Thanks everyone. I knew we'd get some good advice. There are quite a few Grand Banks in our price range for sale in our general area that we're looking forward to checking out. That may be the answer for us. Nobody mentioned catamarans. Totally bad idea for us, do...

RE: Tugs versus Trawlers Sunchaser, Thanks, I should have added we're thinking 1990 vintage, $250,000.

I've lurked for long enough, and love this site.* My wife and I would like to move up to a trawler class boat for use primarily on the East Coast and south, into the Carribean and Keys --maybe even as far south as Belize. * It's looking like we're going to have to make some compromises on the...