"Jim Cate" wrote in message
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John Cairns wrote:

"Jim Cate" wrote in message
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To summarize the discussion following this question, 95% of the
responses were to the effect that my question was not relevant, or, for
some reason or another, shouldn't have been asked in the first place.
Almost no one was willing to answer the question direclty.

This naturally raises the question, why? What's the problem? The
logical conclusion is that this is an issue most sailors would prefer to
ignore.

Jim


Okay, try this. 30-40 days maximum in a season that lasts approximately
6
months. Not 30-40 24 hour days, 30-40 times a season maximum. And, BTW,
your
question was irrelevant, as explained, this (sailboat ownership) is
something that is a function of disposable income. If you think you have
to
justify owning a sailboat based on the amount you use it then you
probably
shouldn't buy one, because you will never sail it as often as you
thought
you would.
John Cairns


Congratulations! Sounds like you are really enjoying your boat and
getting the sailing experience you had hoped for.

Jim

I said 30-40 days maximum, but I know I probably didn't hit 30 last year. I
believe I spent more days and more time sailing on other peoples boats last
year, between racing, this recent sail, and an Atlantic crossing in November
I will definitely be doing the same this year. Maybe 2005 before I will
spend 30+ days sailing my boat. Again, you either didn't read my earlier
posts or are selectively remembering what I posted. Unless you are retired
or a full time-cruiser you won't spend as much time sailing as you think you
will. Even full-time cruisers don't spend as much time sailing as they do in
port or at an anchorage. Owning a sailboat is not a "rational" decision, it
is just something that you do or don't do, depending mainly on how much you
love to sail.
John Cairns