Antique Boats - What You Need To Know |
Posted: July 22, 2019 |
We've embraced the digital advancements in almost every area of our life, smart phones, cars and even houses but why does an antique sailing boat still hold so much appeal? It is almost indescribable, there is just a hold that a beautifully restored antique runabout or classic yacht has on us. Is it because of how beautifully crafted they are or because sailing on board one feels like you are reliving history? Whatever the reason might be, classic boats are an all time favourite. When we picture antique boats, we often think of wooden boats but classic boats can also be made from fiber. Antique boats come in various styles, small, wooden open row boats or dinghies, amazon, swallow and so on. The prices for classic boats range anywhere from 500 pounds for an unrestored piece to 40 million pounds for a custom, 200ft, three mast schooner! A 1970s Fiberglass Lido 14 sailboat or a 1940s mahogany Chris-Craft launch? An old boat is always delightful. However, purchasing an antique boat isn't the same as buying a used or new boat. There are things to learn, and factors to carefully consider before making a purchase. Listed below are tips for finding, evaluating and buying an antique or vintage vessel. Weigh The Pros and Cons of A Restored Vs A Project BoatIf antique boats are a totally new territory for you, we recommend that you consider buying a fully restored boat first before attempting to take on a project boat. Beautifully restored rare models models are expensive, so going with a model that isn't rare is a good budget option. Another great option is to buy a modern replica of a vintage boat. If you decide to go with this option, you will have a boat that has the same allure as its vintage counterpart but without the kinks of an old boat. This option is easier to finance, insure and maintain. You can also explore having a fiber replica of your favourite wooden Antique boat made. How Will You Use The Boat?Will use it for harbour cruises with family and friends or leisure solitary sailing? Deciding where you'll go and what you'll do with your antique boat will help streamline your search. Open wooden dinghy, a day silver, a runabout, a streamlined rowing boat, a distance or a utility cruiser? The type of boat you require will determine the best brand fit for you. Chris Craft, Gar wood, Spark man's and Stephens,Century, Crosby Catboat or Riva? All types of antique boats are beautiful and exciting to own but a lot of thought should go into selecting the one that matches your needs perfectly. So that you can get the most joy out of newly acquired treasure piece. Carefully Consider CostThe cost of you an antique piece can be high or low depending on a number of factors;History, condition, styling and rarity. A pricing resource is the Hagerty Guide. It is still important to ask you dealer some questions like Was it owned by someone prominent and is there documentation to back this claim? Is it a rare-model or a design that was produced en-masse? What is the history of the boat? Was it a workboat or a detailed high end sailboat? How has it been maintained and used? Has there been any restoration done and what is the quality of the work? Go For A Test SailJust like you would test drive any car before commuting to a purchase or schedule multiple visits before buying a house. You would need to take your would-be-boat for a test sail. Don't forget to take your restorer and surveyor along! Run the engine wide-open-throttle, check the hull, plumbing and electrical systems, hoist the sails and run check on boat systems. Acquaint Yourself With Resource MaterialsGoing for boats shows likeWashington state Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, the Wooden Boat Show in Mystic Connecticut or registering at a boat club such as the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club, Antique Boat America, Classic Boat Society, is a good way to learn about antique boats. The Internet is another great resources, you can find websites and blogs that offer a lot of free information on antique boats.
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