Fibreglass yachts are all durable. That's the basic problem, no one knows what the life of a fibreglass hull is. This means that lemons from the 50's and 60's are still with us.
Decide how much you want to spend and buy a production yacht in that price range. Buy a yacht that has been in constant use. A little caution is required at this time of the year as all the dross that has been cluttering up moorings and sheds gets dragged out for sale.
There are two main types of secondhand yachts. Ex racers that have been put away wet. Lot's of first class gear but not cosmetically perfect. The other is the so called cruiser that spends a lot of time on the motor and sails around with a headsail only. The stainless steel sparkly and the varnish work perfect.

First boat ?
If so do a lot of reading first,

perfectrollper said..
Anyone got any tips on what to look at when buying a fibreglass yacht on a swing mooring? I found a large catalog of yachts and boats here, but I want to choose something really durable.

Nice avatar name.....

garymalmgren said..
Anyone got any tips on what to look at when buying a fibreglass yacht on a swing mooring

Yep. I sure do.
Take an experienced disinterested person with you.

Gary

And try to get some sailing experience on other people's boats.

If it is your first boat i would ask friends with yachts if they would let you help with maintainence. That way you know what your getting into maintainence wise.

Yep take your time and make sure you buy something that's been loved. The fella that bought Cisco's boat didn't get a bargain but he did get a reliable well restored boat that will look after him for a few years to come.

sirgallivant said..
"I found a large catalog of yachts and boats here, but....." where???
It would be beneficial if not courteous to tell at least the state you are residing in!

Perhaps they may have brought Ciscos non bargain, non advertised absolutely perfect fixed keel trailer sailor and now finds himself not needing to use this forum ever again? stranger things have happened!

southace said..
Perhaps they may have brought Ciscos non bargain, non advertised absolutely perfect fixed keel trailer sailor and now finds himself not needing to use this forum ever again? stranger things have happened!

Don't count on it.

Didn't you say you were leaving and never coming back??

Oopsss! I am a bit rusty!

Btw, you two, do not start it again!

Peace man, peace!

For us we had the yacht for about two months prior to purchase.

Nine plus years on we still have no regrets.

If the purchase looks too good to be true then it most likely is!!!

Hey Cisco!
C'mmon!

www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DWqkjYKUXERQ&ved=2ahUKEwi42-P39OztAhVAyjgGHfgkDIcQ3ywwAnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw1KbTu5zed9D8S0Cs48s2iL

Happier New Year Mate!

Si tacuisses philosophus mansisses!
(Boetius)

woko said..
Yes my dear mother recently departed, always said if you don't have something good to say, say nothing.

sirgallivant said..
Si tacuisses philosophus mansisses!
(Boetius)

You chaps are too nice. Southace and Cisco, for gods sake go get a room and sort your s@&^ out.
You're both as bad as each other.