Oh, the dreaded curse of boating..... two footitis! Or in our case, ten footitis!
The thought of a bigger boat has been on our minds for some time now! This is a difficult decision, as moving up would mean giving up Kozad.
A few of the boats we like:
The thought of a bigger boat has been on our minds for some time now! This is a difficult decision, as moving up would mean giving up Kozad.
We do though have a wish list for what we would like to have in that next boat!
Trawler Style
Raised Pilot House
Single Engine
Covered Large Cockpit
Flybridge
Stand a Lone Shower
Hydronic Heating System
Generator
Increased Living Space
Queen Walk a Round Bed
7 to 8 Knot Cruise
Raised Pilot House
Single Engine
Covered Large Cockpit
Flybridge
Stand a Lone Shower
Hydronic Heating System
Generator
Increased Living Space
Queen Walk a Round Bed
7 to 8 Knot Cruise
A few of the boats we like:
Krogen 42 for sale in SidneyTerri & Ki and Steve & Rolynn; both from Anacortes have KK42s
Pacific Trawler 40 for sale in SidneyJoni and Charlie have a 2000 PT40 without a flybridge
Nordhavn 35 Coastal Pilot for sale in AnacortesRick & Jan have a N35 called MV Her's
We have looked at a lot of boats over the past few years; it is very hard to find something in as nice of condition and living space as we have on Kozad. We started looking at 34, 36 & 38 foot boats, but a lot of them did not even have the living space (salon) room that our boat' has. Kozad is very well laid out and for a 30 foot boat has a lot of space!
The only problem is that we would like to cruise for 5 to 6 months and with that amount of time spent on the boat we believe there is a need to go bigger! Either that or Craig might find his way over board.....
Kozad has been the perfect boat for us over the past 4 cruising seasons, and has allowed us both to learn what we want in boating and in a boat! As well Kozad has afforded us the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a boat which is fun to cruise; as well as being easy to dock, maintain and handle!
If a mistake happens while getting on or off the dock, Kozad is easy to correct , fend off and you can even hand walk our boat around the dock! The 30 foot size is also a benefit as we are always found a space at a marina, or can cruise into small bays for anchoring. A big plus is the fuel economy, we only burning 1 gallon of diesel an hour.
The best part of owning Kozad is the uniqueness of her design! Kozad draws many a passer by to inquiry and admire our trawler! Kozad has allowed us to meet many new people at every port! Craig is reminded on a regular basis that this attraction will end if we give up Kozad.
Wait a minute; sounds like we should just be keeping our Kozad!
Jan and Craig on a N35!
One of Jan's Favorite; well next to the N46!
But way too much money as there is an additional 9% duty on this boat!
Of course the major problem about going bigger, is bigger money at each juncture of the boating process: ie. purchase, maintenance, insurance, operating, etc, etc, etc!
We would also be restricted in where we can buy a boat, and for that matter sell our boat; as we must ensure all US and Canada Customs restrictions and regulations are followed. There are guidelines related to selling Canadian Registered Vessels within US Waters and Canadian Tax implications in respect to purchasing a boat which is not under the NAFTA regulations.
As you can see, before we make any decisions, there will be a lot of home work, research and consultation required!
But the big benefit of going bigger is having a bigger boat! And you know how boys like their toys big!
So, for now window shopping is a nice option and one which does not cost anything!
Time will tell..... stay tuned for Craig's winter whining!
The only problem is that we would like to cruise for 5 to 6 months and with that amount of time spent on the boat we believe there is a need to go bigger! Either that or Craig might find his way over board.....
Kozad has been the perfect boat for us over the past 4 cruising seasons, and has allowed us both to learn what we want in boating and in a boat! As well Kozad has afforded us the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a boat which is fun to cruise; as well as being easy to dock, maintain and handle!
If a mistake happens while getting on or off the dock, Kozad is easy to correct , fend off and you can even hand walk our boat around the dock! The 30 foot size is also a benefit as we are always found a space at a marina, or can cruise into small bays for anchoring. A big plus is the fuel economy, we only burning 1 gallon of diesel an hour.
The best part of owning Kozad is the uniqueness of her design! Kozad draws many a passer by to inquiry and admire our trawler! Kozad has allowed us to meet many new people at every port! Craig is reminded on a regular basis that this attraction will end if we give up Kozad.
Wait a minute; sounds like we should just be keeping our Kozad!
Jan and Craig on a N35!One of Jan's Favorite; well next to the N46!
But way too much money as there is an additional 9% duty on this boat!
We would also be restricted in where we can buy a boat, and for that matter sell our boat; as we must ensure all US and Canada Customs restrictions and regulations are followed. There are guidelines related to selling Canadian Registered Vessels within US Waters and Canadian Tax implications in respect to purchasing a boat which is not under the NAFTA regulations.
As you can see, before we make any decisions, there will be a lot of home work, research and consultation required!
But the big benefit of going bigger is having a bigger boat! And you know how boys like their toys big!
So, for now window shopping is a nice option and one which does not cost anything!
Time will tell..... stay tuned for Craig's winter whining!
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