blmyachtsales
Member
Posts: 1 | 01/15/2007 at 01:25 pm -
In an effort to start some discusion I will put up this broad toppic to welcome any questions new boaters may think are strange questions to ask in person. Remember there are no stupid questions just Stupid answers.
See you on the water
Adam Almedia
BLM yacht Sales
BLMYS.com
Fall River MA / Bristol RI
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bmiller
Member
Posts: 2 | 01/17/2007 at 10:34 pm -
Thanks for starting this thread Adam. I have loads of questions. Right now I own a 23' trailer sailor. My wife and I really enjoy it and plan on moving up to a larger boat as retirement nears. The idea is to keep our house in the mountains of Colorado and have a boat somewhere warm as a second home/winter get away. I'm thinking something in the 34-38 foot range, sloop rig for single handing if needed. The initial investment is pretty straight forward, it's all the additional costs that we need help in figuring. Moorage, insurance, taxes, general maintenance and so on. I do all the work on my boat and vehicles so most maintenance is not a big deal.
Broad question got a broad response, thanks, Bill.
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roystrl
Member
Posts: 5 | 01/19/2007 at 04:39 pm -
I own a 25 foot Sea Ray which we enjoy using on an inland fresh water lake. I am looking to buy a 40 - 45 foot Trawler/Motor Yacht to keep on the Gulf Coast. Would you suggest gas or diesel engines?
Thanks
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bmiller
Member
Posts: 2 | 01/21/2007 at 08:08 am -
roystrl,
Boats in that size will have diesels. Diesel fuel is far more safe than gasoline. Diesels produce more HP and torque relative to engine size. They are easier to maintain, rarely break down and run forever. If they do have a problem it's usually fuel/delivery system or cooling system related. Both simple to take care of.
Bill
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roystrl
Member
Posts: 5 | 02/15/2007 at 04:23 pm -
Thanks bmiller for the reply. I also received other endorsements for diesel engines from several other sources.
I have narrowed my boat search down to 3 manufactors - Marine Trader, Mainship, and Silverton. The Marine Traders seem to have diesel engines while the Mainship and Silvertons normally have gas engines. I am looking at boats from 36 - 41 feet with a vintage of mid to late 80's and early 90's.
Does anyone have experience with any of these and/or would you recommend one over the other? Can I expect a 20 year old boat to last another 15 - 20 years with proper maintenance? Any and all feedback will be most appreciated.
Roy
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AlMar
Member
Posts: 2 | 02/20/2007 at 12:33 pm -
Roy, I don't portend to have all the answeres, but your comparing some apples to tennis balls in your group there. Not having been on all three, I couldn't make an honest comparison, but look deeply into the individual construction. I DID however, look into one of your choices, and we chose an Albin over it. We've been very happy with our choice, and you may want to consider them. By all means however, go for the diesel, and keep your filters changed often. Your problem may be the length of time the boat sets if you don't have someone who can run it regularly. THe new Ethanol gas is NOT a favor to boaters, and diesels should be run regularly.
AlMar
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roystrl
Member
Posts: 5 | 02/21/2007 at 02:20 pm -
Almar, Thanks for the feedback. I did check out some Albins on the web and they are a possibility. I am new to boats in this size. My previous experience has been with ski boats only. Being new, I admit to being totally un-informed. Can you explain what you mean about comparing apples to tennis balls with the three boats I had mentioned. I want to make the best choice possible when I buy.
Roy
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oz136
Member
Posts: 1 | 03/11/2007 at 01:53 pm -
Roy
I took 2 years looking for my trawler. I would look more at the style than the make. With used boats I think previous owner and care are more important than the make of the boat. I settled on a 1977 MT 34 that was in better shape than some 10 years younger I saw.
Good luck
Tom
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roystrl
Member
Posts: 5 | 03/12/2007 at 11:31 am -
Tom,
Thanks for the feedback. What a great looking MT you have there! We can only hope to find one that clean and well maintained. We have been doing quite a bit of research (on the web) and will begin to "go looking" later this spring and summer. We are on a waiting list for a slip in Panama City, FL so we won't be able to purchase until we have a place to keep it. Like you, we expect to take some time looking until we find the "right" boat.
Roy & Jenny
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