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We think alike. Lots of great info there, thanks. What is a "trash pump" and do you have any links that describe the procedure of piling installation? Don't want to try it myself, well actually I do, but I know I don't have the needed experience.

Il keep it in mind. I'm heading down next week after they take possession of the property so il have a better feel for what their plans are.

Too small.

Yes. But not sure what this has to do with a dock remodel?

My mother has acquired a home on the ICW (Indian Rocks, FL) with the dock pictured below in a thinly veiled attempt to entice me to sell my house in Utah, buy a boat and start cruising. I have a few questions about getting the dock ready for the trawler I will buy. What does it take to install...

Phil - yes my wife has been on and around boats all her life, but only for short periods of time - 2 wks Charter was the longest. She has stated she wants to downsize, simplify and live-aboard. Yes I have 300K available but would prefer not to blow it all at once.* I'm realizing my budget and...

Thanks. That was this October at the mouth of the San Juan river. It was great, the lake was empty, no wind and mid 80's - absolutely perfect! Yes you definitly have to be a citizen to document, allready been through that 3 or 4 boats ago. I won't be buying in Oregon, wrong coast for me. I may...

But if I purchase a boat in Florida, don't I have 90 days to outfit her and then leave the state before I have to pay any taxes? Is it similar in other states? Are there some states that require you to pay sales tax period, regardless of where you are taking the boat? Be nice to know which...

Tim. I'm still about 6-12 months from buying - Having shoulder surgery next week so once that heals is when I will get really serious. Just trying to get a good feel for the market now so I'm not a complete idiot. Was'nt really interested in High Life, just popped up on one of my searches and...

If one is cruising is it necessary to register or document our boat. We will not own a home any longer and probably use parents home in FL. as mailing address. Assuming we don't have to how long can we stay in one port before we would be required to register. Now here's the twist my wife is a US...

Walt thanks for the advice and congrats on 8 successful transactions in 15 years - love your current boat. I've actually gone through 7 boats in the same period and enjoyed every last one of them (25 - 32' single engine trailer boats). This next boat will be my home for a number of years and...

"There ain't no right price for the wrong boat!!!!!" AMEN!!!!! All offers will be contingent upon full survey, sea trial and oils analysis. I'll be posting later for recommendations of a GOOD Surveyor. Thanks for all the opinions and advice - keep em comming. I've looked at all the boats...

"I guess the question that needs to be answered is ....WHAT DO YOU WANT???!!!" What I want doesn't fit my "conflict of requirements", but here it is: Id like to buy it outright for 100K or less 44-49' Trawler with FL 120 or 135's - full sidedecks and cockpit - dink on the hardtop over cockpit...

John, yes you are reading it correctly 300K is the initial total budget - although I will supplement it with periodic 4-6wk employment (during which my moorage will be paid). I love the KK 42 although would prefer a boat with twins. Tried to convince my wife that a motorsailer like this one...

Tim, I read that chapter as well - I've also read many blogs and seen similar stories with other engines and drive train parts. I guess it comes down to the luck of the draw as to what breaks and where it happens. That being said, with the research (read: no practical experience) I've done, I...

Thanks FF. "conflict of requirements" - I like that, its a succinct description. I guess that's why they say "all boats are compromises" and "there is no such thing as a perfect boat". I'm leaning towards the scenario you portrayed, however, the first mates requirements for a liveaboard preclude...

Phil thanks for the Link - very informative.

Great responses, thanks. Interesting that my "gut" feeling from reading blogs, forums, magazine articles and talking with boat owners was very similar to John's list. So far it seems my preference would be for a set of Lehman 135's. I'm going to look at this Defever with a set in a few weeks...

Assuming 120 - 300hp, twins for trawler speed - Which engines do you covet, have great reputations and enhance a boats value? Which ones have idiosyncrasies or are more difficult or expensive to maintain? And which ones are deal killers that would turn you away from a perspective boat? Having...

Marin, thanks for the reply. I agree with the advice never to finance a toy and have always paid fully for them. This however would be more than a toy, it will be our home for the foreseeable future. That being said I always prefer to pay for things as opposed to financing them but I obviously...

This is not a "What boat would you buy" thread, although that is definitely a part of it. I am looking to return to the water after being a landlocked dirt dweller for the past 30 years. My father was a captain of a small (365') passenger liner that plied the Caribbean and Mediterranean until I...