Well, I'm actually past the pumps, so my being there doesn't prevent folks from filling.
But when I'm gone, they have an extra 50 feet to stash boats. The real hectic time is 6AM
when the fishing crowd is topping off.

I try to be philosophical when I come back, since I never know what obstacles there will
be. The best was when I had to squeeze between the boat the city's special ops chief
lives in, while he was having a staff meeting onboard, and the State Police's new $250,000
interceptor (it can be dropped from a helicopter and do 50 knots in a 6 foot chop) - I
stuck it so good they were convinced I had thrusters!



"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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I guess that would work as long as you're not there a lot. Might get
pretty busy and noisy.

"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
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The fuel dock, actually. It works out for both of us, since we're gone a
lot.

Storage for a cat is a problem, but as a transient at a lot of places,
we've only been
charged a minor surcharge a few times.


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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How is that they don't charge you for a double slip? Are you on
an end tie?

"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
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So which boat do you think gives more performance and space and
quality
for the money (new
boats please)? She can be single handed up to 12-13 knots with only
540
feet of plain
sail. She has three state rooms, the saloon seats 8 for dinner. 6'3"
headroom
throughout. The cockpit is huge and dry, and you can play volleyball
on
the bow. And I
only pay for a 36 footer in the yard!

And the new centerboard version looks like it screams upwind!


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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I already did - a PDQ 36 Capella. Still no regrets; still my first
choice.

Wouldn't you like just a bit more room and performance?
250K's the limit though/

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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No, Ganzy, not Ted Danson!

You have 250K for a boat, for live aboard, day sailing and several long
cruises
each summer or year-round. You want a boat that performs, doesn't suffer
from
silly design trends and is easy to care for. You also want a boat that can
be
sold without a crushing loss...because every boat is a stepping
stone...and
then you're dead.
New or used, what would you buy? You don't have to spend the whole 250K.

That's easy! A First 33.7, and it would have the added benefit of *not*
being a stepping stone.

Now Bob, what boat would *you* buy?

Regards


Donal
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"katysails" wrote in message
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I'd keep the boat I have, buy a new main, a boom tent, a water maker, a
solar panel abd use the extra 240K for the adventure of it all....


There's an idea. I would get some of those high tec sails.


Why would you get a water maker? Is Lake Michigan polluted? Wouldn't a
water filter do?



Regards


Donal
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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in
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That would certainly get you the most bang for your $. Or you
could rent a big one and own a small one.


I'm sure they'll bow to your superior experience in that area.

Bertei

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in
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An older one... probably mid-80s. I'd rather know what I have
after I fix it.


Why not just rent a biger one?

Bertei

On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:46:55 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote this crap:

Coronado 27!!!

And, spend the rest of the money on beer and tight women!

All women are tight for me.




Ave Imperator Bush!
Bush Was Right! Four More Years!

"Donal" wrote in
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"katysails" wrote in message
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I'd keep the boat I have, buy a new main, a boom tent, a water maker, a
solar panel abd use the extra 240K for the adventure of it all....


There's an idea. I would get some of those high tec sails.


would you now?

bertie

"Horvath" wrote in message ...
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:46:55 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote this crap:

Coronado 27!!!

And, spend the rest of the money on beer and tight women!

All women are tight for me.


Try the hole in the front side for once!

Horvath wrote in :

On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:46:55 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote this crap:

Coronado 27!!!

And, spend the rest of the money on beer and tight women!

All women are tight for me.

Obviously.

You're a complete dick.

bertie

Baltic 35, Express 35, S2 10.3 or a Swan 36. I'd use the change to have fun
with.
OR A BETTER IDEA
I'd buy a OD35, Mumm 30 or an SR33 and a trailer and use the change to fund my
travels around the country to race.
But I'm sure the Boobster is looking for serious recomendations since he
knows nothing about boats.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport