Hello all, just wanted to let you know my latest news. Soooo excited.
After much walking around, asking as much as i could, reading as much as i could in a short time with all the books i got, I did it. Bought a boat in San Diego!!!
Catalina 30, 1983, inboard diesel Universal engine, 1600 miles. Bottom painted less than 2 years ago.
Surveyor, mechanic, diver, all gave very good reports, only small details to take care of, but they said they can wait, nothing serious nor major.
Owner had 3 boats and was desperate to sell, so he gave me a fantastic deal !!! $10,000 can you believe that ?? surveyor came back at $16,000, and thats not all: $2,000 down and $239 monthly for 3 years. ISNT THAT AWESOME !!!! Titled, insured, docked, checked, and am in the process of a huge cleaning since it was in a boatyard from dealer for over 10 months.
Owner also passed me his slip in Shelter Island Marina, so if anyone comes around, ill buy you a beer.
Thanks for your input since it really made me do more researching and questioning.
Thanks and hope to meet you one day somewhere in the world. My boat's name is perfect . VALIANT !!!
Cecilia
After much walking around, asking as much as i could, reading as much as i could in a short time with all the books i got, I did it. Bought a boat in San Diego!!!
Catalina 30, 1983, inboard diesel Universal engine, 1600 miles. Bottom painted less than 2 years ago.
Surveyor, mechanic, diver, all gave very good reports, only small details to take care of, but they said they can wait, nothing serious nor major.
Owner had 3 boats and was desperate to sell, so he gave me a fantastic deal !!! $10,000 can you believe that ?? surveyor came back at $16,000, and thats not all: $2,000 down and $239 monthly for 3 years. ISNT THAT AWESOME !!!! Titled, insured, docked, checked, and am in the process of a huge cleaning since it was in a boatyard from dealer for over 10 months.
Owner also passed me his slip in Shelter Island Marina, so if anyone comes around, ill buy you a beer.
Thanks for your input since it really made me do more researching and questioning.
Thanks and hope to meet you one day somewhere in the world. My boat's name is perfect . VALIANT !!!
Cecilia