Frugality vs. Powerboating: Timeless classic.
Guess who wins?
Which is not to say that I'm not very careful with what few "boating dollars" come my way.
Still, itz important to remember why we go boating - to relax, right?
On to the Regal 38 "Survivor" shown in your picture.
She's a
very rare '70 WITH a
real wood interior. (Itz also has the top quality wood interior with extra trim on the door edges; and sounds like she also has the optional teak toerails
).
You will not find many of those.
Steel of course is steel, and demands an owner who knows how to maintain the hull - which this boat (at least from here) looks like it benefitted from.
The electric head is a nice feature, and if the generator runs well - she's a pretty attractive package overall.
Obligatory notice: Get a survey of course, they always pay for themselves.
Beyond that, it's up to you and your brother - I'd love to see this one fall back into good hands.
Keep us posted - she's a beauty!
Eric
PS - WIth wideset props and lots of torque, this size Roamer is really pretty easy to handle around docks. The bridge will catch a bit of wind, but, just reverse the gear settings (one forward, one in reverse) and she turns on a dime. ONce you get the hang of it, she makes you look like a pro everytime
!