Sadler
Member
- Nov 29, 2006
- 907
- Boat Info
- 2005 Nordic Tugs 37 FB
Mercury RIB dinghy with Honda 2 hp 4 stroke,
sold: 1997 290DA,
- Engines
- Cummins QSB 380
Sadler,
Besides some great advice you're getting from other members I just want to mention that it's very important to have a long term plan for your traveling needs. It's very possible that you'll spend lots time and money to get the right rig. Then, initially you'll be making number of trips and eventually end up making only couple of trips per year. At that point, you may realize that all the money and effort that was spent was not really worth it. I had similar situation when we've upgraded from 175BR to 240DA. After making few initial trips the first and second season we had a new burn and our travelling had slowed down big time. Then, when staying in slip for a season, we've realize that having the towing rig for couple trip in the season was not worth it. We have no needs for such a large vehicle except for towing 240. So, driving full size SUV and tow the boat few times a year didn't make sence anylonger. This is when we made the decission to move up.
I don't know your situation and travelling plans, but I just wanted to mantion that sometimes it's worth of paying more for travelling by water (not to mention the enjoyment of that trip getting from point A to point B, as a jorney of it's own), then invest in expensive rig, which will require maintenance.
Good luck in whatever you decide,
Alex.
Good thoughts Alex, clearly from someone who's been there. You make some good points. I'll keep my marina spot for awhile and see how this goes. Love your 320 by the way. That or a 340 will likely be my next step up boat. Have you been ok with the engine access?
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