Bobsprit wrote:

Scotti Potty brought up an interesting point, even if it was in an attempt to
troll.
How many of us are on our "last boats?"

Lady Kate will do well for a long, long time (baring accidents)
but probably won't be the "last boat". Especially after reefing
three times in an hour, when the tendonitis in the shoulders says
hello, the realisation is there that in say 10 years time I
physically may not be able to do the needful. Perhaps stretch
that to 15 years if I install winches. Even so, the "last boat"
might still be a non-sailing Lady Kate, run as a motor drifter,
quietly working her way up the inland rivers.

Reason for Lady Kate's longevity?
-easily singlehanded
-huge amounts of below-deck room without design cutenesses
-a decent galley, icebox,sink, stove (tho no oven, but a camp
oven on the stove works well)
-standing headroom in the galley
-long (7') saloon berths
-queen-size double sleeping flat in the stern quarters (only
lounging headroom tho.)
-simple, fast, easy maintenance, including counterwieghted mast
in tabernacle and so, freedom from the tyranny of cranes and
yards
-simple, fat, easy sailplan
-excellent ventilation
-lots of storage lockers
-no-release waste systems likely to meet EPA extortionate demands
for the forseeable future

NOw, none of the above relate to sailing, in particular racing
characteristics. As a racer, forget it (heeling hard makes for
mess below decks!) As a cruiser, fast enough and closewinded
enough.

But they all relate to comfort and the little things that become
a real pain as one gets older--things like not being able to
stand up, or not being able to raise knees in a coffin-like
bunk. It's still primitive compared with Thom's pilothouse
luxury, but then its warmer down here...
--
Flying Tadpole

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you like your boat for all the WRONG reasons. Looks, are what really
count. Nothing else matters, as long as she looks good.

Here's a quote for you to ponder, in your pond. ''I've yet to meet
anyone who made a sailboat choice with zero regard for the look of the
vessel.''


"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message
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But they all relate to comfort and the little things that become
a real pain as one gets older--things like not being able to
stand up, or not being able to raise knees in a coffin-like
bunk. It's still primitive compared with Thom's pilothouse
luxury, but then its warmer down here...
--
Flying Tadpole

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you like your boat for all the WRONG reasons. Looks, are what really
count. Nothing else matters, as long as she looks good.


Wrong, Scotty. I test sailed a 32 before buying and traveled to do it.
You bought your boat without a test sail.
I did a ton of research and spoke to owners before buying, especially looking
at performance and quality compared to the P30. I even asked Steve and others
here.
You asked about your boat and got some warnings...all ignored because you
wanted a "bigger" boat for pennies.
I spoke to Bart yesterday and he agreed that you own a poor boat. (Sorry,
Bart!)
I understand your frustration.

RB

Stop lying, ****Head. What idiot would but a boat without a sea trial?



"Bobsprit" wrote in

You bought your boat without a test sail.

Stop lying, ****Head. What idiot would but a boat without a sea trial?


You did.


RB

Did knot, Liar.


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Stop lying, ****Head. What idiot would but a boat without a sea
trial?


You did.


RB

Did knot, Liar.



Did you just call me a "liar?"


RB

"Bob****" wrote


I test sailed a 32 before buying and traveled to do it.

I had all the sellers bring their boats to my house so I wouldn't have
to travel.


SV

"Bobsprit" wrote
I spoke to Bart yesterday and he agreed that you own a poor boat.
(Sorry,
Bart!)

Well Bart did say he knew more about women than boats , and after
reading his recent rants about women, which he doesn't understand at
all, I would say he is some what less than an expert.

Could you ask Bart his opinion on my wife?


I understand frustration.

RB

Here's a quote for you to ponder, in your pond. ''I've yet to meet
anyone who made a sailboat choice with zero regard for the look of the
vessel.''


Good reason for a new thread. Let's see how wrong you are.

RB