What cynics. Don'y pay any attention to them LochMoy. A Roberts 25 what a great boat. And you only paid what? Oh boy what a bargain. Confidentially I have never even seen a Roberts 25 so let us know how you go. Whatever, just enjoy being out on the water in your own boat.
Mate I have one and I love it, don't listen to anyone who says and negative comments. They are very comfy and roomy mine sails fine, The most important thing is now you can get out there and enjoy the water, well done.
Well "Loose change" if you could buy the boat. as I did, for the price of the new 9.9 Yamaha and the gimballed s/s stove and with a 2011 survey value twice my cost you may have done what I did.
Anyway thanks for the input. It would seem the price in Canada is only a fraction of what is askd in Australia
OK, sounds like you did good and are happy with the deal. You are correct in stating that often the purchase price is a greater consideration than either condition or boat dynamics. Had I been in your shoes I possibly would have done exactly the same as you.
Furthermore you are also correct in stating that the price of boats out here is totally out of proportion compared to the rest of the world. It's a phenomenon I like to call "Prick Tax", also known as unadulterated greed.
seems these days, loose change
