Or, think of the happiness you get when you sell the old boat and buy the
new...it is a double your happiness event!!!
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From: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Bigger Boat Question
Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 08:13:22 -0400
I can't really help with your decision, but I would like to correct the
"happiest day" nonsense. I've rarely been more heartbroken than when I watched
someone else leave with my much-loved boat. In addition to Peregrine, I still
have a 30-foot daysailer I can't bear to part with because she's such an
exquisite boat to sail and look at and she's been a huge part of my life for 18
years.AndyC&C 40Peregrine
Andrew Burton61 W NarragansettNewport, RI USA 02840
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/+401 965-5260
On May 29, 2013, at 0:29, Russ & Melody <russ...@telus.net> wrote:
Hi Mark,
As you already know there is no simple answer.
But here are the dimension for the perfect boat:Cocktails for 6Dinner for
4Sleeps 2Seriously, 30' is ideal for light sailing with a weekend & a bit away.
Bigger gets more toys tolerated and comfort underway (especially if you
actually go sailing if it's windy). For 20 grand your best bet is the one that
has been maintained (vs say, size weighted consideration) so to get the best
value. Good sails can be the difference in the bargain... only 3 new cruising
sails are a minimum 6 grand from the orient.
Personally I went from a 60' cruising cutter to a 35 mk-1 and love her.
However I have a 40' motor-sailor sitting in the back yard awaiting my
semi-retirement where I can spend 4 5 months aboard, cruising the west coast.
Your mileage may vary. Enjoy the hunt.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 09:01 PM 28/05/2013, you wrote:
I'm still looking at boats, reading emails from this list and learning lots.
Right now I'm sitting back, watching the market, looking to new boats that come
up, and trying to figure out where I want to end up.
Maybe some more experienced listers can offer some thoughts (on or off list).
I know that everyone has there own criteria - but I'm trying to figure out the
right boat for me. My Mirage 24 is quite small - 5ft of headroom (only my 8 yr
old can stand up), not enough space to sleep 5 (me and 4 kids), lacks an
enclosed head, no functional galley, noisy and smelly outboard.
I envision wanting to do some more sailing - little further out of the
harbour, some overnights (effectively boat camping with the kids), maybe a long
weekend away with the girlfriend.
But we've all heard the cracks "2 best days in a boater life - the day he/she
buys their boat, and the day they sell it", or "A boat is a hole in the water
you pour money into" - not really encouraging. So, why, if they are so terrible
does everyone get 2 foot itis?
Feel free to espouse on why did you end up with the boat you have? Do you wish
you stayed smaller/cheaper/simpler?
What would you say to yourself if you could go back and offer advice? Was this
the best decision ever? If you could make a change what do you want? A bigger
galley? Bigger cockpit?
My temptation was to find a 29-30 foot boat that would work, thinking that
would last me for years with the kids and still be a manageable size when they
are off. Keeping costs reasonable, maintenance manageable and enough boat to
venture further afield.
Right now I could buy a local C&C 33 (with and Atomic4), or a local C&C 30
(diesel), or there are 29's, 30's and 34's within reach - the prices are
similar. I plan on climbing aboard a few different boats to get a feel for
size and space, but I'm trying to figure out what I'm getting into without
having to learn the painfully hard way! I'm leaning towards a diesel (only
because that seems to be common opinion and gas on my current boat has it's
downsides), wheel steering and something fairly stable (so kids and girlfriend
aren't barfing over the side -- which I gather eliminates the 29's from the
list). Price wise I'd like to stay below $20000.
I have the cash set aside to buy the boat, but clearly bigger is not always
better, the maintenance and insidious upkeep costs can add up quickly. I was
able to do a quick sand and bottom paint on my M24 in 2.5 hrs. Assuming the
cost and workload multiply with the displacement I'm guessing a 30ft (being
twice the displacement) would be double the effort, a 34ft 3 times the work.
At what point is it more work and you wish for a smaller/cheaper boat?
Thanks in advance for the advice,
Mark
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
www.bedfordchiro.ca
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