"Scout" wrote in message
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Bob,
I'm caught in a philosophical dilemma. I can't decide which is more
important to me, a large, comfortable, sea-worthy sailing vessel, or a
flexible, beachable craft that can go in all the quiet coves and shallow
back bays. There's my problem: do I want to duck around the back bays? or
head out for Nantucket or Cape Cod?

Do what I did--buy a Boston Whaler to poke around in the gunk holes.


I can't see me attempting Nantucket from Philadelphia in a Mac 26, but
maybe I'm wrong. On the other hand, there's a lot of the bay less than 3
feet deep. Why wasn't I born rich so I could have both?

Being born rich isn't quite as satisfying as becoming rich by one's own
resources. Have you seen Shannon's Shoalsailor? Talk about a beachable 35'
sailboat!!! But she ain't cheap.


Max