First post... I mad a recent trip to Stuart, Florida and loved the area. I've been around smaller recreational boats most of my life on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Biggest boat owned... a Baja 27' Sport. The reason for the trip to Stuart is that my son (19) is going to attend the Chapman School of Seamanship for Professional Mariner training. Well.... it got pops here (41) thinking about all the hard years of work and such, and now I'm actively searching for a condo/boat slip/boat for the coming months and eventually permanently move to the area possiblly. I'm a long time IT consultant and think I could manage to find enough work to keep myself financially viable doing work in the area. Now the question... Are the bigger roamers a good place to start? Compared to other vessels, am I taking on more than maybe I should? I'm handy with gas engines, but haven't work with diesels. Am and IT guys... so maybe getting an understanding of the electronics won't be so bad. I've even considered taking the Chapman course myself... to learn and be trained when I get more situated in the area. I'm not one of the Mega-Rich folk.... just a normal guys that has done alright over the past years. I want a nice large boat that the wife and I could handle and take out for a few days... few weeks... few months as time progresses. Thoughts please and thanks in adavance.
Roamers vs. World Sure - Roamers are a good place to start. If only because they were well-designed & manufactured. Now, after that, itz all about condition. Many other companies built good boats as well. So, you really need to decide whatz for you and find the best out there at your price point. Whatever you choose, you wont forget the alarm system now will you?
Roamers I agree these boats are solid choice for your needs. The late sixties 37 Roamer Riviera might be a good choice. There are some nicely restored ones on the market at reasonable prices with modern liveaboard amenities. Good luck...
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I'd recommend a Roamer or our fiberglass cousin the Commander. I have a 48 foot aluminum Roamer which my wife and I handle with no problems. With the twinscrews docking and tight handling are easy and she handles very well under way. I definitely recommend you get a good survey, if you buy a Roamer make sure the surveyor is familiar with metal boats. Good luck.
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