Jim Cate wrote in message ...
katysails wrote:
Scotty asked: hey 'new guy', why would you call Katy an 'old guy'?

Scotty...it's pretty eveidnet that I am one of the old "guys"...I don't think he meant it as a gender specific term....



I would probably be classified as an "old guy" also, since I'm nearing
retirement. Presumably, I will have more free time to spend on a boat
in the next few years, but somewhat less money.

Regarding the initial question, I notice that there weren't very many
responses assuring me that most boat owners sail frequently and
therefore get their money's worth from their boats. Is this a sensitive
subject that most sailors don't want to talk about?


Jim,
When you ask a specific question concerning a boat in the 30 to 35
foot range, your in a size of boat that many can not utilize fully.
It's to small to live on in gerenal, and its large enough were you
might need another hand.

So first the only people that will answer are the ones that have
boats in the range, and you will get the kind of people answering that
cant make up their minds on what the want or need. Like you they are
always looking for a compromise.

Instead of guessing and caring what other's do, pick out the boat you
like and use it as mush as you like. Even if it that funny looking
morphamac.

I live aboard so I get alot of use out of my boat, Its my home,
office, and getaway all rolled in one. I take it out less than most
people due to the fact it takes much more effort to get underway.

And I have a 13 foot LaBrisa that I take out at least every other
day. Its easy to get underway, just take 2 min. to get ready. And I
can anywere around Kemah, clearlake, taylor lake,anywhere in the bay
systems and it carry 6 adults. And Its great to tow as a lifeboat and
dink. It unsinkable.

I rather have 2 boats that do a specific job well, than 1 boat that
can't do either task well.

Your an engineer right?

Joe








Jim