This was the day we started depleting our savings. After looking at a few yachts, we narrowed down our preferences to comfort, size, and functionality. A move-in condition was on top of the list. We did anticipate minor repairs and such, but for the most part we wanted to spare ourselves since we were in unfamiliar territory. Baby steps for us newbies.
We were lucky enough to find her online the day after she was put on the market. Our broker advised us to get in front of the line after a couple of attempts to get on the waiting list with the other yachts we liked. Needless to say, we pounced as soon as we saw her! It was indeed PERFECT. Currently, her name is Pumpkin. Pretty lame for a beauty, but everything else was the opposite of lame. She's a 1987 43 Vista and loaded with two staterooms, two heads, a very roomy salon and galley area. The sundeck and flybridge were a big plus as they expanded beyond the typical cabin.
At the end of the first week, we had the inspection done by a very knowledgeable surveyor. His comments further confirmed our decision to buy her. Closing day, after three weeks since we found her, was a breeze! No endless piles of paperwork. Very simple and that's the way it should be. There's no shame in reducing our savings for a greater cause!
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