Hello everyone! Thank you in advance for your input and experience. As a disclaimer I know what I am about to ask has been asked before so please trust that I am doing my own research but piecemealing a bunch of previous threads dont always help answer all questions.
I have been playing around with the idea of purchasing a sailboat. I have experience with motorboats but I never actually owned one (best boat is a friends boat). I have thought about purchasing a motorboat to enjoy with my new family but the idea of sailboat is so much more relaxing.
So here is the question - How do I spend my money? Budget is 10k but willing to go up to 15k for a boat with little to no work.
Wish list:
- Towable (4x4 F150 Crew Cab)
- Ability to navigate shallow water ( VA / NC intercoastal waterway)
- Can safely and comfortably fit 6-8 people (Dont care about length, capacity is more important)
- Enclosed Head if possible we have a little lady in tow now.
- Be able to do weekend trips up to NJ or NY and the Outer Banks from VA
- Easy learner
I did find a Rhodes 22 that looks good and apparently a bunch of things have been replace recently but the sails are 10+ years old.
I am lost when it comes to buying used items. I typically buy new cars so I have a warranty. What questions do I need to ask? What are deal breakers? Are there brands and years to stay away from?
Thanks Again!
I have been playing around with the idea of purchasing a sailboat. I have experience with motorboats but I never actually owned one (best boat is a friends boat). I have thought about purchasing a motorboat to enjoy with my new family but the idea of sailboat is so much more relaxing.
So here is the question - How do I spend my money? Budget is 10k but willing to go up to 15k for a boat with little to no work.
Wish list:
- Towable (4x4 F150 Crew Cab)
- Ability to navigate shallow water ( VA / NC intercoastal waterway)
- Can safely and comfortably fit 6-8 people (Dont care about length, capacity is more important)
- Enclosed Head if possible we have a little lady in tow now.
- Be able to do weekend trips up to NJ or NY and the Outer Banks from VA
- Easy learner
I did find a Rhodes 22 that looks good and apparently a bunch of things have been replace recently but the sails are 10+ years old.
I am lost when it comes to buying used items. I typically buy new cars so I have a warranty. What questions do I need to ask? What are deal breakers? Are there brands and years to stay away from?
Thanks Again!