Boat Recommendations

[Seastoke]

Yeah, I know, its just a matter of whether I want to spend a couple of grand having it lifted and surveyed. I've spent a grand with flights/hotels/car/food in this 4 day visit and it has been very interesting and Ive learned a lot speaking to owners and to the service companies locally. Even got a ride in a Sealine SC29 which was pretty nice although the build wasn't as impressive as the Finnish boats. I was also talking to a tech fitting a stern thruster onto a sterndrive. I didn't know such a thing existed and have asked about this elsewhere.
Anyway, plenty to think about, home tomorrow.

Welcome to boat ownership, the right boat won’t come to you. But enjoy he journey.

 

[NC11]

I've only had mine less than a year and have an issue with the engine trim sensor. Lots of minor bits and things to be refurbed like the one you saw as well that I'm getting through.

 

[jrudge]

No boat will be perfect and age takes its toll.

The lift and survey would typically end in a price discussion if anything unexpected was found.

If the drive had anodes it is likely fine. But if not they are simple to replace and there will be a discussion with the vendor

 

[KREW2]

I have the 25ft version, and love it, sometimes wish I had gone for the 29, but the 25 gave me the option for a much newer boat.