08-24-2022, 05:41 AM
"I will be purchasing used and would like to be able to use the boat for a few years without putting a lot of money into it."
I dont want to be a negative nancy but, There is no such boat. Figure putting 10% of overall value into it yearly. Even with a good survey there are things that just stop working. Pumps are the #1 thing that just stop working and these boats have numerous pumps. (X2 Fresh water, raw water, live well, x3 bilge) switches give out, impellers have to be changed yearly, bottom paint every few years at least, especially here in FL.
The next $$$ category is the toys and extras you will buy.
As said above, make a list of how you are going to use it and what the family's expectations will be. (Good sleeper, head, shower, storage,,,,) That will narrow down the search really quick.
I dont want to be a negative nancy but, There is no such boat. Figure putting 10% of overall value into it yearly. Even with a good survey there are things that just stop working. Pumps are the #1 thing that just stop working and these boats have numerous pumps. (X2 Fresh water, raw water, live well, x3 bilge) switches give out, impellers have to be changed yearly, bottom paint every few years at least, especially here in FL.
The next $$$ category is the toys and extras you will buy.
As said above, make a list of how you are going to use it and what the family's expectations will be. (Good sleeper, head, shower, storage,,,,) That will narrow down the search really quick.
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