Finding a Boat and Having it Surveyed
After keeping an eye on various boat listings, Michael Martin (my broker whom I met at two AGLCA Rendezvous') found a boat that seemed to fit my requirements (late model Ranger 29 Tug with air conditioning, propane stove, and in good condition). Everything seemed fine at first, until we realized that the boat had air conditioning, but no generator so the only place the air conditioning could be used was in a marina with shore power! I almost pulled out, but decided to move ahead since it seemed like a good price and a generator could be added. Bluestone was a 2012 Ranger 29 Tug. The boat was at at a Ranger Tug dealership where she had lived her whole life. The boat was in pristine condition. She was owned by an older couple, who had not had much chance to use her due to health issues. They were selling her completely fitted out, including life jackets and even pots and pans, so of which still had their labels on them. The engine only had 70 hours on her. This might