Advice needed on buying a personal boat (lemm.ee)

submitted 5 months ago by SurpriZe@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've never owned a boat in my life and now that I live near the sea I would love to own a small boat to travel along the coast from one city to another.

I have no experience with boats so that's why I would love to hear some advice if you have any.

Would you recommend a used one or a new one?

And should I get a sailing boat or a motorboat and what type would you recommend? I don't think I'll have enough means to get a boat with a room inside, unless it's relatively cheap.

And is learning how to navigate a sailing boat a long process?

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[-] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 months ago

My dad's rule of thumb was, except to pay 10% of the purchase price every year on general maintenance. Not gas or slip fees, just maintenance. If one year you only spend 5% don't frett, next year you'll spend 15%.

With regards to range, 1/3 of a tank for the trip out, 1/3 for the trip home and 1/3 as a safety margin.

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