BB and I went to Portland Maine to look at boats. It was rainy and not a particularly nice day but we went ahead and had a nice time anyway.
We looked at a Mainship 40. It's a nice enough boat and there is one on the market for $239K that the owner's were setting up for the loop. Apparently the guy died before they could get started. It gives more than a little pause. At any event I liked the boat well enough and it is big enough to do the trip. Afterward it would make a nice occasional cruiser. All that said, it doesn't strike me as a real live aboard. The cabin is a bit small with marginal storage. The bunk is not really large enough. The galley and galley storage is OK but the saloon doesn't have a really good livability feel. On balance, one would be living on a boat not touring in your home.
We also looked at at 390. It's an earlier version of the 400. There are MANY available at all sorts of prices. It might be a good first boat to play with. It's a thought.
We also looked at a Mainship 43. It was over priced at $389K but not cluttered like the one we saw in Boston. Also there was a double recliner opposite the couch. All in all I rather liked it. BB didn't respond well though although I'm not entirely sure why.
The dealer had a Sabre 47 available as well. It was VERY nice and clearly a very comfortable live aboard. It was also $500K! When it comes right down to it it's more than we can really afford. Even so, it's nice to dream.
I spoke to Walter late in the day and the Citizens thing is going to be delayed at least a month. I'll chase the Datupia thing.
We heard from Bruce at Boston yachts and arranged to see a boat they have this weekend at 1330 Saturday.
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