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Ha Deific;

Ya after you put that much of your time and $$$ into your dream boat it would be a very sad day to sell for any reason.
Every year I go down to the keys for a week and every year the Capt. of a charter boat called SnapShot asks if I want to sell and my answer is always NEVER.
This year I had more guys wanting to talk to me about my boat that the 34’ Seavee and the 36’ Yellowfin that were parked next to me. I even had the Capt of a 54’ Viking come down from his boat to check out this old 76 Seacraft. You will find that “guys that really know boats” will always ask.

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I find the same about my Seacraft, I would look for a boat that doesn't need a lot of structural stuff, 1. You are inexperienced 2 you will find plenty to do on one you think is in pretty good shape. Spend more on the hull and maybe a little less on the power, maybe 9K.

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Thank you for your responses. I think this is the right decision. However it is about 8 months away as I am buying my first home in March. It would be nice to purchase something in working condition that I can use for the later part of the summer.

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I would like a boat that I can run <20 miles offshore. Is 23 enough, if I found a 21 would it be sufficient?

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It isn’t as much about boat size as much as the quality of you equipment plus going with other boats and picking you days to go and of course range based on fuel and safety equipment. I go Sword fishing and Dolphin fishing which usually is 20 + miles one way on my 23’. I can remember going 20 + miles out on a bass boat looking for dolphin.

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BACKET :cool:

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It all comes down too, a sense of accomplishment.
Having the boat the way you want. NOT the way the manufacturer made it. Take pride and enjoy the many hours of your hard work. It would take an act of God for me
to part with my beloved 20SF. You will not regret it.
Just Do-It.
See ya, Ken