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q240z · 05-06-2008, 10:32 PM

Well, I understand the traditionalists' perspective. In fact, you can see the fine aft deck enclosure that was on the boat when we got it. It came off in a couple of hours with a chainsaw, and the boat did, indeed, look better for it. lol

But Laurence thinks more like I do. Practical usefulness, comfort, and economy are our priorities. Keeping the boat original has never been on any page of the plan. It was not original when I got it. It's missing loads of original parts. Sections of the helm station superstructure have been cut away, so the shape isn't like a proper Roamer. Unlike Acellist's vessel, this boat is not a good candidate for an original restoration.

Also, resale value is really moot. This is the last boat I will ever refit, and building my retirement boat to satisfy current market desires seems like a bad idea. I'd like to think that practicality, comfort, and economy that's well-executed will always be desirable. I'm less certain that in 25 years or more, nobody will want to buy my then 65-year old boat because the aft deck has been enclosed.

I'm curious, though...in Europe, classic yachts in the 14-18 meter range that have been modified fetch half of what unmodified ones get?

05-06-2008, 10:32 PM	#14
q240z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 95	Well, I understand the traditionalists' perspective. In fact, you can see the fine aft deck enclosure that was on the boat when we got it. It came off in a couple of hours with a chainsaw, and the boat did, indeed, look better for it. lol But Laurence thinks more like I do. Practical usefulness, comfort, and economy are our priorities. Keeping the boat original has never been on any page of the plan. It was not original when I got it. It's missing loads of original parts. Sections of the helm station superstructure have been cut away, so the shape isn't like a proper Roamer. Unlike Acellist's vessel, this boat is not a good candidate for an original restoration. Also, resale value is really moot. This is the last boat I will ever refit, and building my retirement boat to satisfy current market desires seems like a bad idea. I'd like to think that practicality, comfort, and economy that's well-executed will always be desirable. I'm less certain that in 25 years or more, nobody will want to buy my then 65-year old boat because the aft deck has been enclosed. I'm curious, though...in Europe, classic yachts in the 14-18 meter range that have been modified fetch half of what unmodified ones get?