Posted by HTownGuppy on 12/24/16 - 9:21 AM
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jgortva wrote:
HtownGuppy,
The point being that with the upside down boat market, you would have a hard time finding even a non Whaler boat in that size and class that is new enough to give you what you will end up with on your completed project. The reason I say the boat market is upside down is that I could buy an older low hour 35 foot powerboat whether it be an express or small fly bridge for what you will have invested in your project and then it seems like you are spending alot, but that is because in this market, the small trailer able boats are in higher demand as they are more versatile, cheaper to run, and have much lower carrying costs in terms of storage and dockage.
Jim G.
Jim, You're absolutely correct about this market being upside down. I've looked out there and found some really great deals on the larger boats. It's a shame really but I guess people don't want the upkeep and the expense. But I agree that it's all in the boat owner and what they want. I'm still going to keep costs down but am not going to continue comparing this boat to others. Plus I get to restore this boat to what I like and how I want it:-)