David Weber:
Life as an insurance adjuster since Katrina has been all work and very little play (flying).
I have been dreaming again about buying and owning a V35 Bonanza. I know the cost to maintain will be alot more than my Musketeer but my dream will not go away. I guess I am looking for positive comments to encourage me to follow that dream.
If I do decide to buy the Bonanza, I will be selling my 64 A23.
Problems with engine parts are not an issue with 8796M as I have a complete 2nd engine with 4 newly OH cylinders.
Comments??
Editor:
I’m assuming that you have considered buying one of the very nice-sounding C24R Sierras that have recently been offered?
Of course, if you just can’t be happy until you have had the Bo experience in your life, and you have the money to burn, then “why not”. It is widely held that the “good Bo’s” began with the 1969 V35A. The 1969 and later had fewer airframe and engine issues, and better performance.
Contrary to popular belief, the Bo’s went through many, many changes during their production life, to address a myriad of issues. There are Bonanzas, and there are Bonanzas. And having said that, if you can be happy with a straight-tail (Model 33), rather than the V-tail (Model 35), you’ll be much happier with its utility and safety. Any of them worth buying is probably going to cost you somewhere north of $140,000.