Tom, Thanks for taking the time to go over both boats for me. The Tartan is definately sexier and does call to me-the bimini/dodger reminds me of a BMW Z3 m coupe version seen from the back/side view. Tartan has greater resale, better winches and a rope clutch. Instruments on both boats are old, so that doesn't count. No teak toe rails to take care of company is still in business.
Needs a bottom job, 110v wiring and lights, inverter, solar, dinghy and motor, solar panels, batteries.
I guess my biggest dilemma is that with the Gulfstar I could take off and go to the Bahamas in a few months after learning the boat and before going back to Colorado in the spring.
The Tartan is going to take quite a bit of money right away to bring her up to snuff to go to the Bahamas, but does hold more fuel which I definately like. Is this supposed to be so stressful? Damn! Emotionally, the Tartan, but equipment wise the Gulfstar hands down.
I think I will go and see the Tartan tomorrow and go for that test sail/shakedown ride with the broker and take another look at the boat.
Thanks for your help, Joe
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