Anonymous asked this question on 5/11/2000:
To my chosen panel of experts: Although I enjoy most activities connected with the water,I must say,I know little to nothing about boating. I intend to start taking instruction,probably on my next vaction. Is it to early to be thinking about the typ of boat to purchase or am I getting ahead of myself? Should it be a new or used vessel? How large should it be? I have some vague ideas about semi-retirement ocean travel and using my boat to supplement my income by carrying passengers to go fishing,snorkel, diving,etc. I have been looking at some of the mulititude of magazines on the subject and a Trawler about 47' to 55' seemed to fit the bill,am I on the right track? Which company manufactures the best boat of this type? About what should I expect to pay? I thank you in advance for any and all advice you Have to offer. Novice
CaptJohn gave this response on 5/11/2000:
you have too many questions, with no details lets get homed in on 1 thing, then we can start talkin intelligently Thanks CaptJohn
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Anonymous rated this answer a 2.
Sorry to ask so many questions at once but, I'm curious and very interested. I'd like to be able to talk intelligently but,for that I'd need some facts at my disposal. Remembering that I am a novice could you please tackle any one of my questions, and therby start our dialogue?