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New Member
- Jun 13, 2014
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- Boat Info
- 2006 240 Sundancer. Blue hull with white top. Garmin 545GPS New Standard Horizon 1700 VHF radio
- Engines
- 350 Mercruiser w/ Bravo III drive
Hi, I plan on retiring early next summer and begin my second life as a boater on Cape Cod.
My question relates to whether I should secure a place to keep my boat before I buy or not worry about that and concentrate on the boat purchase. There is a marina/yacht club a 1/2 mile ( walking distance) from our house in Falmouth, Ma. that would be an easy choice to join. They have both moorings and slips, ( I don't plan on trailering) and repair facilities, but I don't know the availability or costs of either and whether you have to join the yacht club to get a preferred spot. There are also many other marina's for slip/mooring or rack storage in the immediate area ( 3-5 miles).
My dad had a 21ft Searay cuddy cabin back in the early 80's that we went out on in Boston harbor every weekend and had a great time, but it's been a while since he sold that boat so I feel I'm back to being a newbie again. I'm planning on buying a used Searay cuddy cabin in the 24ft to 28ft range from 2003-2009. I figure I can find a good used boat for $25k-$30k.
So should I find a boat and then find a place to keep it. Or start exploring marina's and lock a space in before I buy the boat??
I'm sure I'll have many more questions, so I'll thank you all for the help in advance.
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My question relates to whether I should secure a place to keep my boat before I buy or not worry about that and concentrate on the boat purchase. There is a marina/yacht club a 1/2 mile ( walking distance) from our house in Falmouth, Ma. that would be an easy choice to join. They have both moorings and slips, ( I don't plan on trailering) and repair facilities, but I don't know the availability or costs of either and whether you have to join the yacht club to get a preferred spot. There are also many other marina's for slip/mooring or rack storage in the immediate area ( 3-5 miles).
My dad had a 21ft Searay cuddy cabin back in the early 80's that we went out on in Boston harbor every weekend and had a great time, but it's been a while since he sold that boat so I feel I'm back to being a newbie again. I'm planning on buying a used Searay cuddy cabin in the 24ft to 28ft range from 2003-2009. I figure I can find a good used boat for $25k-$30k.
So should I find a boat and then find a place to keep it. Or start exploring marina's and lock a space in before I buy the boat??
I'm sure I'll have many more questions, so I'll thank you all for the help in advance.
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