vhf radio -- stereo -- stove -- gps --wind speed -- boat speed -- compass --
The above items I wouldn't add or subtact to the values for different boats as they might all be needing replacing by now and aren't that expensive. For instance we have 2 Garmin Map 76's for redundancy. Bought one new for about $150 and the other in new shape, original packaging, off e-bay for about $90. Now if it has a true 4-6 inch chart plotter I'd add a few hundred for that.
A depth finder in my opinion would be a must for you. Our old one was acting up and we got one with GPS for $200. If you just want the depth figure $100. So these items aren't that much on a $7000+ boat.
We had a VHF with the boat, but it was old. A new one with DSC, is about $100 to $120 and for where you are I'd get one of those but you will have to have GPS input to it for the DSC to work (the reason we went with the Cuda 350 depth finder). No comparison between the new and old VHF. The old one is still on the boat on a second antenna again for redundancy.
cushions
If it doesn't have cushions you will want them and probably figure at least $300-400 if you buy new and can sew the covers yourself.
bimini
A definite plus if it is in
good condition. We couldn't live without ours now. Another $225-$300 new.
IDA sailer rudder
We love ours, but never sailed with the stock one. $700 new the last I checked. Still I'll bet most S/D's don't have one.
winches
The boat should have these stock.
main -- jib -- genoa
I'd consider those 3 sails a must or a main and furling head sail (nicer still)
Our sails were probably all orginal and were shot, but we sailed with them and could of used them longer as they had only been repaired in 1-2 places. The new ones are really nice though and to get a new main and roller furler and genoa for it were a little under $1900 if I remember right. We could of cut that cost a few hundred with cheaper sails, but are very happy with what we got.
If one boat had brand new sails and the other had orginal I might give a $1000 bonus to the one. As the difference between their ages got closer together then it might be a wash.
spin
We have one, but have never used it yet.
danforth anchor, chain, rode
We got a danforth and some chain and rode, but replaced it with heavier stuff, so if you think you are going to spend much time on the hook plan on that expense up front and use the danforth as a backup. 22 lb. claw, 30 feet chain and 200 feet of good 3/8 3 twist nylon is a good combo (add it up)
We didn't think much of the pushpit when we were looking, but for us it has proven to be a big bonus. It has helped me in hanging things on the boat and the pushpit and lifelines has really helped Ruth feel more secure in the boat. We would definitely want this on any boat we owned now. I think these are out there and would think they probably are in the $500 range. Maybe someone else has priced them.
If you can I for sure would try an budget at least an additional $1000 for running rigging, anchor, battery, other misc. that you will want pretty soon after getting the boat. We have much more than that.
The one big item you left off is
the outboard. This could quickly be a $1200 to $2000+ investment if the one on the boat needs replacing. At this point in time I would want a 4 cycle and not a 2 stroke. For us electric start became a real safety necessity.
Good luck,
Sum
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