"JR Gilbreath" wrote in message
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Scout wrote:

yr right. which is why I was thinking that even if I spent a few grand
over the summer, I'd get a chance to live on a boat for a week at a shot
and really get a feel for it. Of course, I'm not so sure there are many
high end boats available. OTOH, I really can't afford a high end boat. So
maybe it'll work out just fine.

"katysails" wrote in message
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It's common practice...after all, you really are in the market (sort
0f)...just don't insist on all day events...

"Scout" wrote in message
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"John Cairns" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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I know it's futile to seek consensus as to a make of boat. But, I'm
seriously considering renting for a variety of designs before buying.
Has anyone else rented a sailboat. Pros and cons? Good locations
around the Chesapeake? The closest place to my old sailing grounds is
in Jersey. www.southriverboatrentals.com
Scout

Wow, those are some fairly steep rates. A lot cheaper to look at boats,
then convince the owner for a test sail before consideration.

John Cairns

Thanks, that's a good idea John.
I wonder, though, how long it would be before my picture with a line
through it is hanging on every dealer's bulletin board.
Scout





Heck Scout, just take a week vacation and come down to Georgia. I have a
Catalina 27 on Lake Lanier you can use for a week. Can't promise wind
tho.
JR

wow, thanks JR!