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Gary

I had a 23.5 for nine years until I recently purchases a 2002 240. I left the line uncleated and used the wingnut to hold the rudder in its' proper angle. This worked fine and it kicked up only when it was intended. I really don't believe any extra work is required...Good Sailing
 
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Sean Coerse

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Hey Gary I was just curious why you tradd in for a 240 since they are so similar. Over the 9 years how did the 23.5 hold up. Just curious I own a 98 240 and love it, but usually people trad up not just to a newer model of the same boat.
 
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Gary

Laziness, plus like new boats

That is a good question. I really didn't need a bigger boat since the 23.5 worked well for me and my girlfriend for years but I wanted a new boat with some options like bimini, remote control, ez-steer, stern seats, depth sounder, ect. ect. Staying with the 240 made the decision a modest cost to buy new, plus I am likely to not have maintenance problems for another nine years or so(I tend to hire out the most minor maintenance problem)..I know most people move up to a larger boat but I decided to continue to invest in mutual funds, rather than a boat payment, hoping that someday that will be my fate. I noticed you were from Norfolk, I was stationed at Fort Eustis while most were fighting in Vietnam and have great memories of the area. I remember this stupid joke,..."and the cheerleaders at Norfolk High said" We don't smoke, we don't chew, Norf''', Norf''', Norf'''" What do you expect, I am a Hoosier..Have a great day Sailing
 
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