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Originally Posted by nota
rent charter before any purchase
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^This. A purchase is a one-time deal. If it flies, floats, do some research.
Some daily amenities and features such as runabout size and crane might eventually be determinants for whether to continue another year in the same craft. Insurance, docking fees etc all add up over the years. Accidents and thefts can occur at the worst times. How much of a new place can you see without renting vehicles all the time (frequent flier miles).
What will the mid-level boating market be when eventually deciding to sell? It's a fantastic idea which I share but a spinning top always finds a place. What if you want to go full ocean sailing instead of perusing the foreign dock lizard market with other expats? What if a family or personal situation permanently requires your proximity elsewhere? What will be your income in the meantime? Will you get withdrawals from being away from the automotive scene and city luxuries such as chinese delivery within thirty minutes?