Just a guess, but I think it had much to do with looks. The Bridge of Lions has always been a high point of my trips for its beauty. It fit the...
Actually, I think that anyone who buys any non-commercial boat is a fool looking to depart from his money. That said, yes I expect a manufacturer...
Good to hear. Mine was the same way until the time came that I needed to hire another captain. She stepped up, got her license and was real...
You can get to a link showing her pool by googling. Tried to post it, but it must have been a hot link or something (still learning:o ).
Sounds like you probably should have had them down, but that you handled it properly. Courtesy goes a long way. When I'm in an area that has a...
Don't forget to have somebody following with a video camera. At the very least you might make some money from AFW or one of those shows and at...
Actually, those tugs monitor both 16 and 13. They generally only respond to calls on 13 because they can't be bothered with the rec. boaters....
Please tell me that was tongue in cheek. Where to begin. Most of the snailboats on the ICW are not bluewater sailors. They're 20 something foot...
I must assume there is a size at which you would feel that hiring a project manager isn't cost effective; same for a full survey. I also assume...
I questioned a guy on another thread who was planning something similar a while back whether it seemed wise. DK if we ever heard from him after...
I think you may have lost sight of the original quiry:The original poster had inquired whether he should have a survey done on a NEW 50' Marquis,...
Thought: It's a boat and it will break. At the end of the first 8 weeks there will be a check list of warranty items to be fixed and most will...
Agree with you completely for semi-custom, but that is not the question. A custom or semi-custom, limited production, 80' or 200' yacht We all...
I know many people who own 50's that can afford to pay the note and expenses, but do not consider an unnessecary expenditure of $2,000...
I always recommend having a knowledgeable person with you who has no dog in the fight to help you see past the rose colored glasses, but that...
I understand the position advocating hull surveys on new production boats (although I don't necessarily agree with it's value). I also note the...
Actually, I read it as a full survey; mechanical and hull. I saw a lot of new Sea Rays be sold and can't remember seeing it once..
True, true. I generally push for time, however It's extremely rare to hear a wake complaint. More times than not I get a thank you for a nice...
I hear the message and I learn every day. Our opinion on this is very close (certainly on the value of having a boat surveyed). We just disagree...
This year I might just go for it.:(
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