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  1. Chapter 1 - - - Miss-Be-Haven II

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    For those of you who do not know, the purchase of the 1958 Rybovich fell through . . . structural problems :(

    The search continues :)

    I talked to Wiley and we have agreed that I will document the process of buying a boat, including far more details about the process including experiences with brokers and owners and suppliers . . . a RealBoating exclusive

    Since I am looking at buying a used boat there will be a number of projects such as new electronics, underwater lighting, downriggers etc. etc.

    I will work with various suppliers and document those projects . . . I will be seeking RBer input and comments on buying the boat and on doing the projects

    Some RBers have suggested that I "start at the start" and specifiy what kind of boat I am looking for . . . so this is Chapter 1

    My Situation: I just turned 60 and I am semi-retiring . . . I will not go over my budget . . . I will not by a boat that pounds as I suffered a back-compression injury many years ago

    Use and Type of Boat: This boat is primarily (99%) for fishing and must have a large cockpit with large fish boxes . . . the Admiral and I do not cruise

    Offshore sportsfisher that can handle 4 footers at a reasonable speed of 17 or so knots without pounding.

    I would prefer an express with a tower and controls but I will look at convertibles with a well-equipped flybridge

    I want to be able to sleep aboard for a week or so at a time, and it must have a galley and a small dinette size table for eating, playing cards and using my computer

    I do not want a centre console or a go fast boat.

    Size of Boat: Between 37 and 41 feet in length and a maximum beam of 14 ft 6 inches . . . size limited by the slip I have . . . I do not want to change slips

    Fuel Consumption : At a cruise speed of 17 to 20 knots it must do at least 1 mpg

    Turnkey Condition: I do not want a project boat. I am willing to install new electronics and the such . . . but NO work to the engines, transmissions, hull etc.

    Specific Boats Already Looked at and Rejected:

    Rampage 38 . . . pounded too much but great layout for fishing

    Viking 43 . . . too wide for the slip and burns too much fuel

    Looks and Design: I want a boat that has eye appeal . . . this can be a classic sportfisher or a more current style sportfisher . . . I want a boat that I can be proud of

    Total Budget: I have a max of $180,000 of which 75% to 80% is the max for the boat and the balance is for the projects and fishing upgrades

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    Lets make this story, interesting fun and informative

    Identify boats that are for sale that you think fit my criteria and I will respond to all of your posts

    THANKS

    An interesting boat that you might consider is an older42 ft. wooden lobster boat. It is available at Mid coast yacht brokerage . Supposedly it has been completely re done. It fits most of your requirements. I know that the boat has been for sale for quite a while. It is a one=off built by Rod Marple at Longport marine in NJ. It was built for Mr Lovett.of Lovett bilge pump fame. It has a fly bridge and is spectacular in appearance. Most likely you do not want to get into anything old and wooden, but take a look at the pictures. It sure is a pretty boat.

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