46 vs 50 post and cost

We have a 1998 Post 50, 820 mans. I do a lot of the work myself. Our average annual cost over the past 11 seasons has been $50K. The boat is located in the NE and stored in the water during the winter.

BTW, make sure you have liability insurance too.

Hope that is useful info.

Here is my 2 cents:

I think the 50 is a lot "bigger" boat than the 46/47.
The 50' is only 3 to 4 feet longer but
it really picks up most of its mass and living space with the beam (19' vs. 15' I think, not sure).

The main difference in living space is the bigger salon, 3 vs. 2 state rooms, and bigger cockpit.

Depending on where you run the boat, a 19' slip is a lot harder to find than a 15' one.


As a live aboard, the 46/47 would be fine.
FYI, A 42 would also be a decent live aboard and a lot cheaper to run and maintain than a 50'.

Here are some numbers for you:
I think you have to expect to pay $15K a year just for insurance, slip, winter storage, and bottom paint, zincs.....
Add
Fuel: depends on use....$3-8K
Oil change: 2x a year $400 to $500 a pop (if you do it yourself)
Electric.....50 to 200 a month depending on what you use and how cold or hot it gets where you keep the boat,

So, is it possible runs a 46/47 for under $20 k a year, yea I guess....

As far as rebuilding the mains:
Yes you could buy one of those rebuild kits.....but.......liner fit is very important in the 671 because it is a dry liner. Therefore, you will not know which sleeves will fit until you pull the head and sleeves.

And, if the head is coming off it should be rebuilt and machined, a 671TI head can run up to 4K if it has issues, also the turbos, injectors and cooling system should be serviced if rebuilding......oh yea, I forgot, hoses and clamps can add up.....

DDs are great engines and do not require engineers from MIT with fancy equipment, but they do require subject matter expertise and precise measurements and know how.

The two-strokes can be done at the user level, but are not quite as easy as rebuilding a big block under a shade tree on long weekend.

Also rebuilding is never as cheap or as easy as it seems....

The parts alone to rebuild a pair of 671TIs could easily run $15K plus...

In addition, there are always lots of "might as wells" and "unexpecteds" to do when tearing down and rebuilding mains that can easily double cost.



Final thought on saving money by living aboard:

I have had numerous boats and lived aboard for several years (now back on land).
I donot recommend living aboard as a way to save money unless you already own the boat.

Living aboard will cost you more in the long run than buying a nice waterfront condominium, unless you already own the boat.

My 2 cents.....

good luck.....go buy a Post and enjoy it, they are great boats....and you will be stimulating the economy

I agree with RT46 the 50 is a much bigger boat than the 46/7 but it's 16' 11" beam is pretty easy to get in a slip. You'll enjoy either

BEAU is correct on the beam of the 50'

The 50' seems like a big boat compared to the 46/47

Now go buy one, the market is great for buying

beam plus costs

I've got a 50 (hull 50-100) and also have current 50 literature. The beam is 16'11", not 19 as per earlier thread responses.

I put about 300 hrs/year on mine and budget $30 maintenance and insurance. I'm really **** when it comes to maintenance, do a fair amount of it myself but never cut corners on putting the mechanic on the engines or hitting the recommended intervals. If something's even marginally needed, I fix it.

On top of that you'll need fuel (.40 nautical miles/gallon at a 70% of power cruise) and slip (mine's behind the house).

No comparison between the 46/47 and the 50. The 50 is much larger interior-wise. We looked seriously at both and spent a lot of time doing it. Go for the 50 if you have the $.

I agree, the 50 is a lot more boat.


The only regret i have about my 46, is not getting the 50 instead.

And a 50' actually rides normal in a following sea and doesn't make you buy new underwear like a '46 does.

If you check the current prices on a 50' they are a DEAL! Thank god mine will serve as my casket, otherwise I'd be weeping at my year 2000 purchase price. The depreciation is a killer. Great boat. 1850 rpm, 27 knots, 50 GPH. I can run that speed in 4-5' head seas (my wife says they are 10-15's). 20-22 knots in a real snot. I don't want any other boat. Mine is hull 42.

" Thank god mine will serve as my casket,"

I'ts pretty cool to want what you've got and be satisfied.