That's one heck of a big starter boat. Mine was a big old 24 foot SeaRay
Sundancer mid cabin. It was not a very easy boat to learn how to handle
around the marina where I had a slip. Backing in was very difficult as
there seemed always to be a strong cross wind from either side.

I now have a 16 foot center console which is very easy to handle in almost
any conditions.

Hary's advise is sound IMO. Take a few lessons before attempting to handle
any large boat.

Butch
"HarryKrause" wrote in message
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its me wrote:
Anyone have thoughts on sizing ones first boat?

Cost is a factor but more the ability of a novice to hiandle a larger
boat.

Lookng at around 33 ft. I/B's

Comments?

My first boat was an 8' dinghy with a pair of oars. It's amazing what you
can learn about boat handing in and around a marina with such a little,
sensitive boat. Small boats teach you finesse.

A 33-footer typically is pretty heavy, and if you don't know what you are
doing when you approach a dock, you can do a lot of damage.

Do you plan to get any professional instruction? You might want to hire a
professional captain for a half day to give you some boat-handling
lessons. And don't forget to take a boat safety course first.

Lots of people start out in bigger boats such as a 33 footer. It's not
something I would do, if I were starting anew.



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