I have a 38 year old 38 mk1. Bought her 11 years ago for $33k, and have spent another 30 or so on remits, upgrades, added cabinets, added systems, etc. Plus, of course the normal year to year stuff like bottom jobs and replacement running rigging.
Two days ago the Admiral and I were aboard a newish Benneteau 42. Admiral liked the two heads, the walk in shower, the centerline queen in the aft cabin. But from my perspective the boat is 5 or 6 times what I have invested, actually has less storage space, and with roller main and 110 headsail it sails like a pig. Nice condo on the water. Well built one from everything I saw. But I still like my good old boat, even with the maintenance that implies, and having $150k still in the bank. Rick Brass Sent from my iPad > On Apr 10, 2014, at 2:40, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > > The Corvette is a classic. If you are comfortable fixing her up and making > her shine, go for it. If you want a fancy new(er) boat and have the $$$, go > for it. It's your hobby and whatever winds your watch is your best bet. My > Landfall 38 is 33 years old, in pretty good shape and I've never lusted after > anything else since I bought her 16 years ago. Your call! > > Rich > >> On Apr 10, 2014, at 1:02, Dan Grant <d...@runbox.com> wrote: >> >> Hello all >> so my dad gave me this boat and its in ok shape it's been out of the water >> for five years and needs to be updated >> I am pretty sure I'm on top of it >> I sailed this boat with my dad during my early teens and know the boat a bit >> but..now I'm 43 and getting back into it big time etc so I can take my >> family out >> >> I just had a survey done and the hull is solid but a few parts of the deck >> are wet >> Although there is no delamination I know I need to fix this >> There is a universal diesel m18 from 86 that is in great shape but its been >> sitting for 5 yrs winterized well fuel in tank etc >> >> I am updating the head with holding tank etc >> 2 New marine batteries the wiring is all mostly in good shape >> My biggest question to you all is it worth it to restore an older boat? >> I don't want my fond memories of sailing this boat to cloud my judgement on >> the restoration >> Are older boats worth the trouble? >> New to the list >> Puffin >> 1970 >> C & C corvette 31 >> hull # 148 >> Thanks Dan >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
