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Scout wrote:

Starwind 19 Review

There's nothing wrong with owning a small boat. The mark of a good sailor is
what he can do, not what he can buy.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...39014035lhmlmJ

One of the greatest compliments ever paid to our little cruiser was a few years
ago when I helped a couple in an Oyster of about 50' LOA tie up, and later that
morning he stopped by our boat to say thanks. I invited him aboard for a cup of
coffee, it being that time of morning, and he was all smiles and said how he
envied us our simple, easy-to-maintain boat that could explore lots of small
places.

"The smaller the boat, the greater the adventure."

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

PS our Shameless Commerce division demands that I tell everybody the boat
pictures in the link above is for sale.

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Thanks Scotty,
I wondered about that terminology myself! lol
Scout

"Scott Vernon" wrote
is ''brickhouse'' really a good adjective for a boat hull?
nice boat!
Scotty

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Thanks Doug,
One of things I like about it is that I've been able to experience lakes,
rivers, bays, and even ocean sailing with it. It is nice for getting close
to shore too. Now I'm getting the bug for something bigger though, mainly
because I want more room to move around onboard, especially sleeping - this
boat severely limits my tossing and turning!
I have taken it offshore a few times now (Little Egg Inlet) and find I
really enjoy the limitlessness and potential of ocean sailing. My long term
goal is to spend a summer sailing to Bermuda and back (from my home near
Philadelphia). First I want to take some Coast Guard classes and sail more
of the local coastline.
BTW - great pics - & your 19' Hunter is a real beauty!
Scout

"DSK" wrote
There's nothing wrong with owning a small boat. The mark of a good sailor
is
what he can do, not what he can buy.

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Scout wrote:

One of things I like about it is that I've been able to experience lakes,
rivers, bays, and even ocean sailing with it. It is nice for getting close
to shore too.

Yep, little boats can get around!


Now I'm getting the bug for something bigger though, mainly
because I want more room to move around onboard, especially sleeping - this
boat severely limits my tossing and turning!

One of the things that is also important is a comfortable place to sit, allowing
different postures from slouching indolently to attentive reading. Most boats
have better sleeping than sitting accomodations.



I have taken it offshore a few times now (Little Egg Inlet) and find I
really enjoy the limitlessness and potential of ocean sailing. My long term
goal is to spend a summer sailing to Bermuda and back (from my home near
Philadelphia).

That shouldn't take all summer!


First I want to take some Coast Guard classes and sail more
of the local coastline.
BTW - great pics - & your 19' Hunter is a real beauty!

Sounds like you have a good practical program in mind. The USCG Aux courses are
pretty good, some of the instructors I've known are a bit doctrinaire for my
liking, but still a solid foundation.

I wouldn't call the Hunter 19 beautiful, but it's kinda cute and it's been a LOT
of fun... we'll be sad to see it go. Doesn't have an air conditioner though ;)

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

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Scout,
It really doesn't matter what kind of sailboat you have as long as you like it and it suits the sailing necessities of today for
you. As an experienced person who has climbed the ladder from 19 footer up, I can assure you that this is the way to go. It
seems that many people who become enamored with what they think is the romanticism of sailing run out and purchase boats that
are way beyond their skill level. They become frustrated very quickly and then give up the sport. You leave yourself room to
grow. Somehow, I don't see you as the Neal type who will sit stagnant with his first boat purchase, but as a sailor who will
grow and advance with each new boat. Happy sailing to you.

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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-- is ''brickhouse'' really a good adjective for a boat hull?

No...but it's a great song....
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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well, that model, not that exact boat.

Looks like a fine little boat!

Good thing you said, that, Bobby...I was going to get after you if you said anything different.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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She's a brick.........house..........ungh..

I used ta play it all the time in the disco, one of my favorites! (Next to
Grapevine)

Haggy


katysails wrote in message
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-- is ''brickhouse'' really a good adjective for a boat hull?

No...but it's a great song....
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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katysails wrote:

I used ta play it all the time in the disco, one of my favorites! (Next
to
Grapevine)

Mr Sails says its' my theme song...


Does he make up lyrics or use the originals?

S.

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It really doesn't matter what kind of sailboat you have as long as you like it
and it suits the sailing necessities of today for
you.

I agree, but there are a few brands that will identify you instantly as a fool,
no matter how and where you sail.

Coronado (most models)
Siedleman (Most models)
Bayliner (all models)
Mac (All models)
Ticon (all models)
Lancer (all models)
Beneteau (some models)
Hunter (Some models)

Unless the boat is free and needs no work, you'd do best to avoid these brands
and spare yourself a prideless sailing experience and impossibe resale.

Good luck,

RB