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Originally Posted by jyl
1. Realistically what does it cost to buy, moor, maintain and operate a 35-45' used power boat that is of a quality that you might hope to not lose a ton of money over ten years? Or is there no such thing?
2. Also realistically, how do you become competent and safe at operating said boat? Assume you're starting from zero.
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That is a big boat, JYL, make sure you spend some time in the real world on a boat that size. Talk to folks who own that size of boat who are not selling.
The real numbers to operate, maintain and simple upkeep on a boat that size will amaze you. The real numbers.
Seat time is the only way to get good at handling a boat, any boat. It took my Dad about a month to get good at bringing his 29’ cabin cruiser to the dock in benign conditions...single screw, lots of sail area.
Think long and hard before you leap.