It is such a big decision to buy a boat with so many things to contemplate, Thanks for the reflection on your choice and the process. In the end I think you know which is the right one for you, whilst always keeping in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect boat. However, you know when it comes close. Now all there is, is to enjoy it.
Thanks Graeme. Totally agree that there is never a perfect boat and compromise is the order of the day. I watched with interest your change from TS to keel boat as I did the same thing a few years back. The pros and cons...
Thanks for sharing your buying experience The DBY team definitely make things easy when buying or selling your boat that’s for sure Don is one of the best surveyors out there ⛵️🇦🇺👍
Looks like you are very happy with your choice a year on. It looks like a great buy with no regrets, just a big smile lasting a year 😀 I am still enjoying the Cav 28 as it includes the class racing aspect. 2 of my friends have now bought them too (one is settling this Friday).
Hi Phil, Yes I still have a big smile! I'm going to do a 12 month look back in June but there's not a lot to say as I haven't done much with this boat apart from enjoy it! There are so many layers to the Cav 28 and in fact it was mentioned in a CYCA magazine a little while back (just briefly and saying, from memory, how capable it is). Ultimately for me it was a bit too small for my cruising interests. Now that you're racing it, how often are you having the hull cleaned?
It is such a big decision to buy a boat with so many things to contemplate, Thanks for the reflection on your choice and the process. In the end I think you know which is the right one for you, whilst always keeping in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect boat. However, you know when it comes close. Now all there is, is to enjoy it.
Thanks Graeme. Totally agree that there is never a perfect boat and compromise is the order of the day. I watched with interest your change from TS to keel boat as I did the same thing a few years back. The pros and cons...
Thanks for sharing your buying experience The DBY team definitely make things easy when buying or selling your boat that’s for sure Don is one of the best surveyors out there ⛵️🇦🇺👍
Thank you. Don is a gentleman and I would recommend him to anyone.
Looks like you are very happy with your choice a year on. It looks like a great buy with no regrets, just a big smile lasting a year 😀
I am still enjoying the Cav 28 as it includes the class racing aspect. 2 of my friends have now bought them too (one is settling this Friday).
Hi Phil, Yes I still have a big smile! I'm going to do a 12 month look back in June but there's not a lot to say as I haven't done much with this boat apart from enjoy it!
There are so many layers to the Cav 28 and in fact it was mentioned in a CYCA magazine a little while back (just briefly and saying, from memory, how capable it is). Ultimately for me it was a bit too small for my cruising interests. Now that you're racing it, how often are you having the hull cleaned?