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Guru
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- Mar 13, 2015
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- 679
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- Phoenix, AZ USA
- Vessel Name
- Enigma
- Vessel Make
- 1997 Wellcraft Excel 26 SE
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1) What is your budget?
2) Are you looking for a fixer upper?
3) If a fixer upper do you have relevant skills?
4) What are your cruising plans?
5) Where will your boat be moored?
6) How many miles per year are you anticipating?
Lastly, if you had the funds would you buy a Nordhavn 41?
Thanks for the assistance and the other suggestions in above few posts.
My question for this thread is more focused on diesel engines and the reason for a spread in the same boat from a combined 240hp to combined 800+ hp. I believe that has been answered. As to the questions above about the boat......
Number 1 and 5 are related. Years ago, I lived in a waterfront home in the Seattle area. (I live in Phoenix now) I am nearing retirement, and my intention is to return back to waterfront living. Post #16
In order
#1, Likely up to $150K. TO get there I am selling a house. (I have several as I am invested in Real Estate)
#2 If I can help it no. However if some work was necessary that would be OK. It has been stated on this site to buy the best example available. Classic cars are the same way as to condition. There is nothing so expensive as a cheap classic car.
#3 Yes I have the skills. And I believe all boats are fixer uppers. They just vary to a degree. I was in the automotive industry, specifically in the service end for my early career. I also restore cars which is another consideration for my move. Sufficient storage.
#4 East coast, Gulf, Great Lakes. I am from Detroit and have family there. I like to visit, just don't want to be that close and to live there. Plus I am allergic to snow and ice. Except in my (beer) cooler.
#5 In the world called perfect, at home. Looking at Real Estate in Pickwick, Wilson maybe Wheeler.
#6 Is a good question, have no clue about miles. I do about time. I would like the ability to be on the water for months at a stretch. Not full time. And definitely not limited to weekends.
Selene, Nordhaven and a couple of others have the ability to do some bigger water. That had an initial appeal to me when I first considered, however I have decided against that for financial reasons. I would have to sell more income property and/or all of my classic cars.
Until I get on a boat, I know what has appeal for me. And I have very limited experience with diesel engines. Then I was seeing trends in newer trawlers with bigger (higher HP) engines. Space is limted down there. Which lead to my question in this thread. What benefit is there to installing bigger engines into the limited space of a "trawler" which is designed ... well like a condo?
I now know. Market demand!
My wants are more inline with Jimmy Buffett songs about kicking back and having a brew.
RIP Jimmy.