On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:32:43 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:00:22 -0600, Skipper wrote:

Reggie Smithers wrote:

My biggest concern with a long cruising trip in a 22' boat is it is too
damn small. If the Bayliner is in good shape, the Bayliner would
probably meet the criteria ( many more marinas today than 20 yrs ago),
but can you imagine many families or friends staying aboard a 22' boat
for longer than an overnighter?
A couple points here. First, the cabin and bunks on that 2252 are much
larger than found on most 22-footers. There is a huge difference in
interior space between that cuddy and the recently discussed Grady.
Second, the overall profile of the 2252 makes it easier to tow at
interstate speeds. Third, the Cortez is still very primitive in most
areas...but inexpensive air conditioned hotels *can* be found for
overnighting between legs.

Exploring in and on the Cortez is a real adventure in a small boat. One
I'd highly recommend for the less sedate among us. What is living for
anyway? And a final point...if not now, when? Think about it.

If Skipper still enjoys roughing it in a 22' boat for a week or two, I
say more power to him, but it would not be my preferred vacation. In my
younger days, I might have enjoy the adventure, today I would have to
pass. I would prefer to be pampered.

In looking at the pics, I couldn't see a whole lot of difference in the
bunks, or the cuddy for that matter. Besides, with all the room on the deck
of the Grady, I'd probably use a thermarest and sleep outside.
--
John H

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The best thing about the "sleeping" area on these boats, my Parker
included, is that if your wife wants to plop down for a nap, or if one
of your grandkids gets seasick and needs to rest, there's a place to do it.

The bunks on my Parker will sleep two adults easily, and even allow for
recreational activities, but I'd rather stay in a nice motel.

One of your buddies at TriState told me that the biggest use of the cuddy
was as a storage area. He was right. The bunks are great places to lay a
bunch of rods and reels in relative security so they're ready to go come
the next trip. We've never slept in ours, but it has been used for naps by
grandkids, and for changing clothes. If I had a couple adoloscent kids, I
might 'rough it' for a one or two night camping trip, but that's about it.
--
John H

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