Chris would definitely not be my first choice. They had some bad years through the 80'/90s. Around what size are you looking for? If looking...
Welcome to YF. The real gotchas are structural and mechanical integrity. Depend on a good surveyor to check that out. For interior...
It won't show on Marine Traffic unless you're within range of a land reporting station. Going to Catalina you'd certainly be out of range. I...
I think the key is to accept the boat's personality. If you want a battle wagon get a Viking or such. If you want a boat that'll get you to the...
Actually I doubt larger rudders would have much effect. Remember, rudders need water moving past them to have effect. In serious following or...
DK about getting ripped off or bent, but I doubt they'd have a big effect in a following sea on an Ocean, except for a little when you're using...
We were running for St. Augustine. Inside we'd have only made Fernandina. That's transporting with a boss on board who says 'Go for it'. LOL....
Good suggestions. In fact my first thought was a BW dauntless until I learned where he was located. The area he boats in (around Shelter Island)...
I used to run a 43 up and down to Florida. Notoriously bad in a quartering sea. It's a trade-off. That narrow transom helps you get more speed...
Start a conversation with Fishtigua and AMG. They'll have the answer for you if anyone does. Welcome to YF.
I should mention that the friend isn't into fishing. He had been considering outboards on a Boston Whaler or Grady White, but he has no need for...
I have a friend who has a shallow draft situation at his dock (-2'), and I'm trying to find an 20'- 30' boat that'll work for him. we're...
I sent that to my wife awhile back, and somehow she didn't find it as humorous as I did.o_O
"purchasers always thinking about moving up and a tremendous percentage of their larger boats are sold to second time buyers." One company...
Absolutely there are pros for buying new. The main one being that you get exactly what you want (at least that's the dream before the warranty...
You know what happens the day you first take it off the dock. It's a lot worse than driving a new car off the lot. Depreciation on a new boat is...
I've signed off on a few. There were no forms. Requiring the new owner to get training is a fairly new practice, and a good one. Unlike with...
Since most marinas charge a set rate if hooked to dock electric, I don't see any advantage to adding solar if using dock power. Also, with a gen...
When I first got with the girl who would become my wife she used to clean the spokes on my '69 Triumph motorcycle. That ended when the ring went...
Along with length, consider draft and overhead clearance if you'll be running the east coast or the Loop. Max height for the Loop is about 19',...
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