We are thinking of trading our 1985 - 31' hunter in on a 1990 - 37.5 hunter. I guess it's a no brainer a $30K boat in on a $90K. Does any one have any experience or insight good or bad, that would be nice to know?
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Be careful what you wish for!
Chad: Be careful what you wish for. Don from Annapolis made this move last year. Ask him about the move. I like that model too.
Chad: Be careful what you wish for. Don from Annapolis made this move last year. Ask him about the move. I like that model too.
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Bob Frye
8' increase
Just sold my '82 Catalina 30 and bought a '98 376. More $$? Yes. Higher moorage? Yes. But in my case well worth it. I love this new boat,and more important my wife loves it. The extra room on board is amazing. And I can back this boat up in a straight line!!!
Just sold my '82 Catalina 30 and bought a '98 376. More $$? Yes. Higher moorage? Yes. But in my case well worth it. I love this new boat,and more important my wife loves it. The extra room on board is amazing. And I can back this boat up in a straight line!!!
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Steve Winkle
Eight Foot Syndrome
Chad, We just traded in our '91 H30T for a new 2002 H380 and love the boat. BUT, we have chartered a lot on larger boats (nearly all larger than 38') so moving up wasn't entirely foreign to us. The biggest challenge is gettin in and out of my slip!!! Enjoy, Steve
Chad, We just traded in our '91 H30T for a new 2002 H380 and love the boat. BUT, we have chartered a lot on larger boats (nearly all larger than 38') so moving up wasn't entirely foreign to us. The biggest challenge is gettin in and out of my slip!!! Enjoy, Steve
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Brian Leney
Info on 37.5
Chad, to get all the good and other stuff we've written about our 37.5s, go to "site search" on the home page and key in "37.5" for 2001 or another year. Some of us provided comments in a similar "what do you think" thread last November, and you'll see those and other issues. Also, at the bottom of the home page, you'll find a link to "The Boats" in which you'll find owner reviews. In sum, it's a great boat. Don't forget that as owners, we're biased!
Chad, to get all the good and other stuff we've written about our 37.5s, go to "site search" on the home page and key in "37.5" for 2001 or another year. Some of us provided comments in a similar "what do you think" thread last November, and you'll see those and other issues. Also, at the bottom of the home page, you'll find a link to "The Boats" in which you'll find owner reviews. In sum, it's a great boat. Don't forget that as owners, we're biased!
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Don
Yep, I did the same thing....
I moved up from my 1984 31 to a 1993 37.5, love the 37.5 but still long for my 31. I wanted the additional room (head, aft cabin), enhanced galley (full stove, refer), a/c/heat, etc. I had been cosindering adding a bigger stove, etc. to my 31 but I felt that adding $$$ to my 31 would not pay off in the end. I love the 37.5, it's a very fast boat and easy to sail. The added room is great. Having a larger engine is the best for me because I have to motor out 2 rivers to get to the bay. But, it's a lot more boat so everything is more. Slip rental is more, and it takes more effort sail it just 'cause it's bigger. And, with all the additional bells and whistles there is increased maintenance and $$$. In the past year I had to rebuild the transmission, replace the refrig, water pump, and head, plus buy the new toys I wanted. (Still want a windlass which is really a necessity on this boat unless you are in great shape.) The surveyor did not necessarily point out these things, but he did a superb job. My boat had not been used for a while when I bought it so it stands to reason things would break. Bottom line, I got a great deal on my 37.5 so I'm not sorry that I did it. If I had paid top dollar I'd be less happy. I still miss my 31. It was easy to sail, easy to maintain and I did not worry so much. Most importantly, it was PAID for. I think it really comes down to how much you will/can use the boat. When I reviewed my 2001 finances and saw how much $$$ I spent on the new boat I was stunned. And 2001 turned out to be one of my busiest years ever at work, so between repairs and work, I did not use the boat as much as I planned. But who does? It ain't a cheap hobby. But then again, I'm in love with the new 466. Just call me an idiot! Email me directly if you have other questions dcdon@hotmail.com. Good luck. (And note, Steve Dion is very loyal to the 31, but he secretly wants my 37.5!)
I moved up from my 1984 31 to a 1993 37.5, love the 37.5 but still long for my 31. I wanted the additional room (head, aft cabin), enhanced galley (full stove, refer), a/c/heat, etc. I had been cosindering adding a bigger stove, etc. to my 31 but I felt that adding $$$ to my 31 would not pay off in the end. I love the 37.5, it's a very fast boat and easy to sail. The added room is great. Having a larger engine is the best for me because I have to motor out 2 rivers to get to the bay. But, it's a lot more boat so everything is more. Slip rental is more, and it takes more effort sail it just 'cause it's bigger. And, with all the additional bells and whistles there is increased maintenance and $$$. In the past year I had to rebuild the transmission, replace the refrig, water pump, and head, plus buy the new toys I wanted. (Still want a windlass which is really a necessity on this boat unless you are in great shape.) The surveyor did not necessarily point out these things, but he did a superb job. My boat had not been used for a while when I bought it so it stands to reason things would break. Bottom line, I got a great deal on my 37.5 so I'm not sorry that I did it. If I had paid top dollar I'd be less happy. I still miss my 31. It was easy to sail, easy to maintain and I did not worry so much. Most importantly, it was PAID for. I think it really comes down to how much you will/can use the boat. When I reviewed my 2001 finances and saw how much $$$ I spent on the new boat I was stunned. And 2001 turned out to be one of my busiest years ever at work, so between repairs and work, I did not use the boat as much as I planned. But who does? It ain't a cheap hobby. But then again, I'm in love with the new 466. Just call me an idiot! Email me directly if you have other questions dcdon@hotmail.com. Good luck. (And note, Steve Dion is very loyal to the 31, but he secretly wants my 37.5!)
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Mat
We did it too
Sold out 82 Catalina 30 and bought a 92 h37.5 last summer. We love the handling and the onboard room. We are planning a two week cruse this summer.
Sold out 82 Catalina 30 and bought a 92 h37.5 last summer. We love the handling and the onboard room. We are planning a two week cruse this summer.
Annapolis Don!
I really did want it until I spotted the H'356 and the Jeanneau 43DS and the........ If the software business doesn't pick up, there may even be a very nice H'31 for sale on the Left Coast!
I really did want it until I spotted the H'356 and the Jeanneau 43DS and the........ If the software business doesn't pick up, there may even be a very nice H'31 for sale on the Left Coast!
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Doug Merrill
8 feet
We did it too! Moved up from an H29.5 to an H376. Great move, lot's more room, but more important lots more boat for Lake Ontario. It really feels like a big boat when it gets snotty out! Go for it. Doug Merrill s/y Dream Catcher
We did it too! Moved up from an H29.5 to an H376. Great move, lot's more room, but more important lots more boat for Lake Ontario. It really feels like a big boat when it gets snotty out! Go for it. Doug Merrill s/y Dream Catcher
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