For its age, Makina was in good repair when purchased last summer. The previous owner had been preparing her for his retirement down south yet ran into health issues. He had purchased a brand new diesel engine, for example, yet it was not yet installed when the vessel was purchased. The sails were on his todo list which became halted in its tracks due to his health issues.
That said, boats are certainly not investments. Some describe them as holes in the water that one throws money into. ;)
In my case it is my home, now, more or less so it makes the cost more practical than an weekend sailor.
That's so cool man, the freedom of being able to go where you want must be amazing. I'd love to have a boat. I think it would be cool to do a trip around the coast of Ireland, but I probably wouldn't go too far out.
Also, that makes so much sense, comparing essentially living in one as opposed to just using it as an occasional hobby.
Travelling the coast of the Emerald Isle sounds wonderful. It had crossed my mind that Ireland may be a good destination, using the Gulf Stream, to Europe from NA.