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"Jeff" wrote in message
...
You sound more like a marketing brochure than an experienced cruiser. You
have one berth, that because its measured diagonally, is 7 feet on one
side. And you can't roll over without whacking the overhead. Are you
claiming that the V counts as a 7 footer? You brag about A/C without
considering that it has terrible ventilation. A tiny galley, a small
fridge behind the stove. No counter space at all, unless you cover the
sink. The head isn't small, but it doesn't have a shower. My old 30
footer even had a separate shower. BTW, is there any ventilation in the
head?

But that's OK, Bob. Since you never actually cruise, you'll never miss
these things. It pretty obvious every time you brag about the A/C that
what you really wanted was a nice place at the dock to hang out and watch
the real sailors.

Nah, he doesn't want to watch the sailors, it's too painful. He wants to
impress the lubbers that have just slightly less experience than he does.

John Cairns




Capt. Rob wrote:
Much like claiming the bendy is "comfortable for cruising"
or "richly appointed" is a blunder.


5 inch mattresses, 7 foot bunks, more than 6'4 headroom, air
conditioning & heat, spacious saloon, largest head on any boat under 40
feet, fridge, ice-maker, sit down nav station, well lit cabin with
natural light from overhead portlight design, hideaway retractable
curtain shades, tons of storage, floor runway lights in saloon and at
companionway, electric head, LCD screens in main cabin and aft cabin, 3
zone stereo system (Saloon, aft cabin and cockpit controls, 2 station
autopilot, Aft doors all curved, swim platform with hideaway ladder to
make Loco happy! (largest platform in a 35 footer), great cockpit,
clean decks.....
The interior of the 35s5 blows away just about anything in it's range.
We looked at everything from new Sabres to C&Cs to Beneteau Oceanus and
First boats produced now. Beamy cruisers may offer more volume but most
still fall short in areas like headroom and sleeping spaces.
The boat is richly appointed even compared to the new Tayana DS 48 I
sail. Robert B
35s5...the most luxurious boat in the group!
NY

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"Scotty" wrote in message
...

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...

Scotty and I used to talk off-group,
No joke, we were
on civil terms before that.


Which begs the question, why are you such an asshole on this NG?
I talked to someone who's met you, they said you're a decent
fellow in person. That's hard to believe the way you act around
here.
My wife thinks you're psychotic. Is she right?

Scotty

Usenet brings out the worst in folks, Scoot. Nice guys get ignored,
assholes garner mucho attention. Trolls (such as Bubbles) tend to gather
responders like flies to roadkill. Trolls who are assholes are simply
irresistible to most Usenet subscribers. Like it or not, Bubbles would be
just another nonentity if he were a decent sort.

Max

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"John Cairns" wrote in message

Nah, he doesn't want to watch the sailors, it's too painful. He wants to
impress the lubbers that have just slightly less experience than he does.

Quite a bit of truth in that, John. The nicest, most expensive boats in our
marina aren't owned by *sailors*, rather by those who consistently invite
lubbers to join them for a weekend of lounging, burning dead animals on the
grill, drinking, soaking up sun, and on rare occasions a brief daysail.
They won't untie the boat unless the wind is less than 10kts. and the sun is
shining in a cloudless sky. The real sailors typically own lesser craft,
but use them faithfully and frequently. They relish 20kts. and often are
accompanied by other *real* sailors. I've also noted that once one acquires
a boat with AC, they don't even spend much time on the dock. Don't even get
me started on cable TV.

Max

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Quite a bit of truth in that, John. The nicest, most expensive boats
in our
marina aren't owned by *sailors*, rather by those who consistently
invite
lubbers to join them for a weekend of lounging


That's sad. The nicest boats by us sail often. But if someone wants to
lounge and that makes them happy, I say good for them! It's their boat,
money and time. Maybe you should worry about your own boat when you get
one!

RB
35s5...a boat that actually will sail often!
NY

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
nk.net...

"John Cairns" wrote in
message

Nah, he doesn't want to watch the sailors, it's too painful.
He wants to
impress the lubbers that have just slightly less experience
than he does.

Quite a bit of truth in that, John. The nicest, most expensive
boats in our
marina aren't owned by *sailors*, rather by those who
consistently invite
lubbers to join them for a weekend of lounging, burning dead
animals on the
grill, drinking, soaking up sun, and on rare occasions a brief
daysail.
They won't untie the boat unless the wind is less than 10kts.
and the sun is
shining in a cloudless sky. The real sailors typically own
lesser craft,
but use them faithfully and frequently. They relish 20kts. and
often are
accompanied by other *real* sailors. I've also noted that once
one acquires
a boat with AC, they don't even spend much time on the dock.
Don't even get
me started on cable TV.


There's a nice, well equipped Bendy 33' a few slips up from me.
The couple is there most every w/e. I used to ask him where he's
headed. One w/e he told me there wasn't enough wind, the next w/e
he said there was too much wind. The yard guy said they hang
around the marina all w/e.

Scotty

Bobsprit gets busted again...
 

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com...
| Quite a bit of truth in that, John. The nicest, most expensive boats
| in our
| marina aren't owned by *sailors*, rather by those who consistently
| invite
| lubbers to join them for a weekend of lounging
|
|
| That's sad. The nicest boats by us sail often. But if someone wants to
| lounge and that makes them happy, I say good for them! It's their boat,
| money and time. Maybe you should worry about your own boat when you get
| one!
|

I can understand why they sail often . . .

If my boat was anywhere's near where you store (notice I said 'store'
and not 'sail') yours, I'd sail often (and long!) if for no other reason
than to distance myself from all your bullship.


CN

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"Scotty" wrote in message ...
|
|
| There's a nice, well equipped Bendy 33' a few slips up from me.
| The couple is there most every w/e. I used to ask him where he's
| headed. One w/e he told me there wasn't enough wind, the next w/e
| he said there was too much wind. The yard guy said they hang
| around the marina all w/e.
|

That's typical. Those folks bought the wrong boat. They should
have admitted to themselves they are not sailors and bought a
trawler instead - like DSK did.

As a general rule, I have noted, over the years, that as the sailboat
gets larger the use of it for sailing gets smaller. Many Americans
need to reconsider their idea of "the bigger the better" and opt for
a sailboat of a sensible size for their abilities.

The same goes for their homes - Americans live in houses that
are becoming obscene with respect to square footage of floor
space. These displays of greed gobble up resources the likes of
which the world has never seen before. Far better to live in a boat
or a single-wide (or double-wide like you do, Scotty), than a huge
house that discomforts the owner and hogs resources badly needed
by the burgeoning population of more sensible folks.

CN

Loco gets busted again...
 

"Maxprop" wrote in message ink.net...
|
| "Scotty" wrote in message
| ...
|
| "Capt. Rob" wrote in message
| oups.com...
|
| Scotty and I used to talk off-group,
| No joke, we were
| on civil terms before that.
|
|
| Which begs the question, why are you such an asshole on this NG?
| I talked to someone who's met you, they said you're a decent
| fellow in person. That's hard to believe the way you act around
| here.
| My wife thinks you're psychotic. Is she right?
|
| Scotty
|
| Usenet brings out the worst in folks, Scoot. Nice guys get ignored,
| assholes garner mucho attention. Trolls (such as Bubbles) tend to gather
| responders like flies to roadkill. Trolls who are assholes are simply
| irresistible to most Usenet subscribers. Like it or not, Bubbles would be
| just another nonentity if he were a decent sort.
|
| Max
|
|

Wrong! Bobsprit is a clever puppet-master. You and many others
dance energetically on the end of his strings . . .

CN

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"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

"Scotty" wrote in message
...
|
|
| There's a nice, well equipped Bendy 33' a few slips up from
me.
| The couple is there most every w/e. I used to ask him where
he's
| headed. One w/e he told me there wasn't enough wind, the next
w/e
| he said there was too much wind. The yard guy said they hang
| around the marina all w/e.
|

That's typical. Those folks bought the wrong boat. They should
have admitted to themselves they are not sailors and bought a
trawler instead - like DSK did.

I'd bet they'd never leave the dock then. Cost of fuel is a
popular excuse nowadays.



The same goes for their homes - Americans live in houses that
are becoming obscene with respect to square footage of floor
space. These displays of greed gobble up resources the likes of
which the world has never seen before. Far better to live in a
boat
or a single-wide (or double-wide like you do, Scotty),


We're working on a triple wide this year. Grafting a single on to
our double.

Scotty

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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Quite a bit of truth in that, John. The nicest, most expensive boats
in our
marina aren't owned by *sailors*, rather by those who consistently
invite
lubbers to join them for a weekend of lounging


That's sad. The nicest boats by us sail often. But if someone wants to
lounge and that makes them happy, I say good for them! It's their boat,
money and time. Maybe you should worry about your own boat when you get
one!

I have a lovely 34' boat, Bubbles. Would you like a photo? Be glad to
email ya one, virus free even.

Max