Recent content by DMage

From the last 9 months of experience in boat shopping for a classic down here in FL (looking for a 89-91 390) if your happy with your boat now and its in good shape bring it down here. I've found that many classic boats I look at down here are beat - and every owner thinks theirs is still...

Similar to MinnesotaJims question above - for those who have had to replace/rebuild their cockpit helm and co-pilot seats due to rot, is there a company out there that makes replacements? Does anyone have recommendations on companies that may have templates? Or should I just look for a...

Re: Uncooperative sellers & brokers - something I am doing wrong or just common place Thanks Xplicitlnck for the link. At this point I am focusing on diesel powered, but I appreciate the info! Frank - I appreciate the info and the thoughts on how brokers minds might be working. I am also...

Been looking for a 89-91 390EC for the past several months, and I cannot tell you how many issues I have had with private sellers or brokers! I've been scouring craigslist, ebay, yachtworld, boattrader, etc looking at ads and emailing/calling sellers or their brokers. 70% of the time they are...

Those are good questions, and the reason why I posted this on the forum. I'll check into the associations insurance deductibles, reserves, and inquire on any historical special assessments. Thanks!

Thanks guys for the feedback. Still up in the air about what I want to do. I just think I'll wind up kicking myself after 8+ years of renting knowing that I could have saved money by buying. Not to mention that there is still a tangible asset owned. My wife and I are nowhere near retiring so...

Wife and I are looking to get into boating, and after doing months of research (and browsing this forum) plus plenty of window shopping we've pretty much decided we want to find a 1989-1990 390EC. We are expecting our first child soon so wouldn't purchase a boat for the next year or so either...

First off thanks everyone SO MUCH for such a warm welcome and responses! I've been on several car message boards for years and this board has the best welcome for beginners out of any of them! So much to go through from these posts - let me start with general items - I actually already...

Hi - My name is Derek and I am located in Orlando, FL. I am new to recreational boating and have been in the research / shopping mode for the past several weeks. I do not know anyone who is a recreational boater to bounce any questions or ideas off of. I was hoping you guys on the forum might...