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34 vs. 35

Gene Stoddard

Junior Member
Thank you all for your replies.

Currently there is a 1987 E35 (MKIII ?) that appears to be a very well kept boat but also a very basic boat, no extras. It has new sails, Dutchman flaking system and a new roller furling. Above and below deck is in very good condition.
On the other hand, the other boat is a 1988 34 200 series in Ventura (Alai is her name). This is also quite the nice boat, has most everything, full insturmentation, dodger, side skirts, radar, windless, new batteries, perfictly rigged for single handing, really loaded. All seems to be orginally installed and done very well. The BUT is, this boat has had a lot of use, though it appears to be in excellent shape. The top side is in great shape and below in good to very good condition.

So it is very difficult to decide, there is $10K difference in asking price (more for the 34). Trying to realize the expenses to bring the 35 up to the equipment of the 34 and comparing the nice layout of the 35. One main reason for looking at this 34 is it being equiped the way I like. As for the 35 it is mainly the interior layout.

I guess on the bright side, what a terrible problem to have, to decide on which of two beautiful boats to make an offer on.

Any opinions or advice is very welcome.

Thank you all again for your help and advice,
Gene
 
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