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ThePlut · 05-15-2006, 08:27 AM

Don't think you'd be happy with a cuddy, even a 27' one. I'd be thinking a cruiser (there's a new 24' Sea Ray cruiser that I'd choose over a 27' cuddy of any model) with more cabin space. A real toilet and an aft cabin at minimum...

West Alton Marina in a really nice place, hard to get into (waiting list), but has all the facilities I'd want if I were going to do what you want to do.

Downside is, the slips are pricey. I got my slip (which isn't as fancy, and the facilities aren't the best for overnighting, for less than 1/2 price. In fact, my yearly slip, plus my 1 week rental of a cottage is still less than a slip at WAM.

Also, keep in mind that with the right equipment, the boat can count as a second home, with tax deducations. I forget the exact criteria, but a small cruiser would probably cut it, a big cuddy, might not...

05-15-2006, 08:27 AM	#5
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	not a cuddy Don't think you'd be happy with a cuddy, even a 27' one. I'd be thinking a cruiser (there's a new 24' Sea Ray cruiser that I'd choose over a 27' cuddy of any model) with more cabin space. A real toilet and an aft cabin at minimum... West Alton Marina in a really nice place, hard to get into (waiting list), but has all the facilities I'd want if I were going to do what you want to do. Downside is, the slips are pricey. I got my slip (which isn't as fancy, and the facilities aren't the best for overnighting, for less than 1/2 price. In fact, my yearly slip, plus my 1 week rental of a cottage is still less than a slip at WAM. Also, keep in mind that with the right equipment, the boat can count as a second home, with tax deducations. I forget the exact criteria, but a small cruiser would probably cut it, a big cuddy, might not...