DSK wrote:

I told you, those darn cultists are pernicious!

Yeah, I didn't want people to think I lobbed a grenade and ran as my
first post to the group.

Get a hell-for-leather sport boat then your kids would probably have fun

That's what they want...all that matters is to go fast and beat the 21ft
Chris-Craft. Oh, and water ski and tube, etc. I was just looking at
sailboats and my sons were changing "motor boat, motor boat" in the
background.

OK
Another question I have is, what are your tastes? Traditional?

Ignoring my family's taste as described above, my taste is traditional.
My first preference would be a traditional sail boat in a slip
at Oceanside Harbor.

I like this boat below. I am 90% sure it is owned by the guy who sold
my friend his boat (he had 3). It's not what I'm looking for but I like it.
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...p%26is%3Dfalse

Here's another that I like that is more in my price range.
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...0%26is%3Dfalse

I'm not in any hurry. The key is to have the money on stand by and wait
for the right boat to come along.

I have been thinking about building a Bateau V10 with my boys while I
research and wait. The idea is that we can use this as a lake boat when
we go camping and they can learn from the building process. Then I
change my mind and think that I should just buy a small sail or motor
boat and enjoy it while waiting. Analysis paralysis sets in and I take
a valium and go to bed.


Hope all the BS that popped up in this thread didn't totally turn you
against sailing, or this ASA newsgroup.

No, it hasn't turned me off but I have held my tongue! You definitely
need to watch what you say around here. I haven't taken the Mac off of
my list yet. (oh god, I said it.)