quite an investment in time now days. It seems like people buy and try to flip boats like they do houses. You didn't mention what year she is. Some time in the eairly 80's would be my guess. I had a 1980 Cape Dory 30 that I sailed on a three year cruise that had some of the same features. My Shannon is an 80 as well and I've had her for 15 years and still working on her. Actually, I think I'm starting on the third go'round with her. Keep what you like!