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Blue lights are limited to the coasties and other law enforcement . . . thay don't want to share that colour Red and green lights have specific significances as do white lights At what point will we get stopped for having too many lights of any type above the water line?

Chris . . . interesting . . . thanks for sharing the ideas

Hi . . . I tagged along with a buddy 3 years ago when he was looking for a 38 to 42 express . . .we looked at a minimum of 20 boats The used boats on the market today seem to be in worse shape than they were 3 years

Don't know what boat you are buying but your question (I believe) should be "Do you know a good surveyor?" and not "Do I need a surveyor?" While I admittedly have been looking at much older boats that the one you are looking at, I could have ended up buying a boat with a lot of problems if it had not been for the advice I received from the surveyors. Good luck with your new boat!

SHORT UPDATE The hull survey has been completed . . . only a few small problems, nothing major The engine survey is mostly completed . . . oil analysis yet to be completed . . . we also have a previous oil analysis to compare it against Hope to pick up the boat on the 5th or 6th of November

Send him our best wishes and hope to see him on the water before long

The article has some good ideas I saw an article (about 3 years ago) where they graphed the sale of new homes (three price ranges), unemployment rates (three ranges based upon income) and the sale of new boats (three ranges based upon length) and cars (economy, full size, and luxury) House sales increased 12 months after unemployment decreased Car sales increased 6 months after unemploment decreased Boat sales increased 20 months after unemployment decreased NOTE These numbers are based on memory . . . I looked for the article amongst my stuff but I can't find it

Been looking for 14 months Have a contract on a 1963 38ft Bertram convertible Inspections should be completed end of next week Lots of boats are for sale but most have been poorly maintained Most of the brokers I have met are of questionnable character . . . a couple have been quite honorable Hope you all find the boat of your dreams

It been great to have a friend like Ed helping me out . . . without him this would have been a near impossible task. As Ed posted today's survey results have been a load off of my mind. The engine survey will probably be next week. I am not too worried there because when we sea trialed her those cats 3208s ran just great Truly looking forward to picking her up in a few weeks.

Fished Lake Ontario between 1999 and 2002 with three guys who had them They did not have any problems with them and I thought that the quality was good for the price Went out on a 21 (I think) and liked the ride Don't have any more detail other than the boat I road seemed well made Good luck

here is the link to the update on the new (oldie) boat http://reelboating.com/forums/?showtopic=3175

Well the search is hopefully over . . . the paper work has been handled and the deposit made . . . next step is the survey of the hull and then the engines The boat is a 38 ft Bertram built in 1963 . . . only 13 were produced Extensive work was done inside and outside . . . we crawled all over it and took it out for a sea trial Sunday morning The boat is very well rigged for fishing, very well, with only the electronics maybe needing some updating . . . but it is ready to fish as is . . . no problems I will post updates and pics as the work progresses Ed, Fubar512, has been exceptional helping me find this boat and go through all of the steps . . . a true friend

Hi I am in NC and will be home in a few days Will make contacts then Thanks

Hi everyone I will be starting a Chapter 3 detailing the issues and successes I have had with brokers . . . I will start it in about 2 weeks as I will be on the road Have a great day everyone

Menzies Mostly for the winter . . . staying in NC and Canada during the summer TimTexas Thanks for the contact kylesdad Thanks for the head's up on St Augustine . . . will look in thoese other areas stevek185 Good stuff, thanks Bob's Cay Thanks Bob EVERYONE THANKS for pointing me in the right direction. Much appreciated

Thanks Will be using google tonight while watching the US Open

Looking for advice We have a slip in Pirates Cove in the Outer banks of North Carolina and we are going to keep that slip. I want to be able to fish there from early summer to late fall We are considering getting a place in northern Florida. I would bring my boat there for the winter. We are considering northern Florida around St. Augustine as it is not as hot as the Miami area and we have been led to believe that life is not as fast or as violent as southern Florida As a starting point we are looking at around $250,000 . . . having a dock or finger slip would be a dream come true Fishing must be good and within a reasonable distance from shore i.e. 25 to 35 miles We are not rejecting the Gulf coast but we know less about that area Needs to be close to an airport Any suggestions on where to look and where to avoid? Many many thanks

I have already started putting a document together It will be a few weeks before it is done because I am on the road for the next 3 weeks

WeakFish Miss-Be-Haven is not sold. I am down to the OBX next week for a few days to get a few things done and BW28 is bringing me fishing I will be taking 6 to 8 weeks off this fall and will fish Miss-Be-Haven. Will start looking again after fishing this fall Schoolsout The boat is a 37 Tiara Express . . . check the link below http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pho...boat_id=1890639

excellent suggestion

Hit another speed bump today Thought I had a deal all worked out The sellor came back and said that he now wants $15K more than what he had verbally agreed to I walked away from the boat Will wait till this fall before looking again . . . want to enjoy this summer without looking for a boat

A little patience and you will be there Wiley Where? We all know the answer to that

Broker called and said sellor agreed VERBALLY today Hope to have signed acceptance in my hands by end of day tomorrow Will update

Just did another exchange of offers on the boat . . . hopefully something will be decided by next Monday

The process is ongoing as the seller's broker asked for a 2 day extension to reply to my offer. I said yes No other details were provided.