Capt. Rob wrote:
Seriously, Bob, there's no reason why you can't do that. You'll have
a nurse on board and you can get med-evac'd from anywhere you're
likely to go. You're kid is still young enough that he doesn't need
friends or civilization on a daily basis (this will change in a few
years). And for all my ragging your bendy is probably up to it, if
you don't mind roughing it a bit.

Roughing it? How so? Our boat is more comfortable than yours and
doesn't need to motor in the commonly light airs here. It even has AC
and heat. A boat without AC is horrific in August.

BWAAHAHAHAHAHA!! A boat without A/C is horrific! I think that says
it all! And even more bizarre, he doesn't even have a genset, so it
can only be used at the slip with shorepower. In other words, the
very concept of cruising the boat is horrific to Bob! (And bragging
about having heat when it has to be plugged into shorepower is just
plain stupid!)

And claiming its more comfortable than mine is pretty clueless, when I
have two queen size bunks, both with double overhead hatches (plus
third small cabin also with overhead hatch); a large head AND a
standup shower; a galley with large counter space; a freezer larger
than his fridge; enough standing room in the cabins to close the door
while changing clothes ... The list goes on and on, but its lost on
someone who thinks sailing without A/C is horrific!

My decks space is big enough for family and guests to stretch out and
sun bath; my cockpit has room for a crowd. I carry a dinghy in davits
and a kayak on deck. But all Bob can do is stay in the slip and
huddle down below to enjoy the A/C and watch 3 TVs. Otherwise it
would be horrific!

You need to forget about trying to sell everyone on your cat. Most
sailors prefer boats like mine..one hull, traditional heeling and the
like.

There are lots of nice cruising monohulls. There are lots of
monohulls that actually have a hatch in the main stateroom. Or a
hatch in the head. Or a galley that counter space measured in feet,
not inches. Even my old 30 footer had these things. You keep talking
about your spiffy interior but there really isn't a single aspect of
it that's true comfort, it has just a few touches that look nice in a
brochure.

Ventilation is measured in hatches, not A/C. Does your head have a
single hatch? Counters are measured in actually space, not granite.
Does your galley have even a few inches of counter space? How do
you call a boat comfortable if you can't sleep, eat or poop in it?

The same qualities that make your boat so "lively" to sail will make
it roll at anchor, while mine is rock steady. Of course, you'll never
sleep at anchor because that would be "horrific"!

It's WHY we like to sail and a Cat is just another animal...like
a Trawler to us. I'm honestly glad you love the boat and that's all
that should matter, Jeff.

yup.


But seriously, and all BS asside....Suzanne just started her new career
and any long trips are pretty much out for next season. We may get a
shot to Block Island at the most, but that's all.

Bock Island is only 100 nm from your slip, it should be easy. But
make sure you have a reservation for a slip, because otherwise it
would be horrific!

By her second year,
Suzanne will get 5 weeks vacation and things will be different. I'll be
thrilled to day sail the 35s5 and spend some weekends aboard with my
son when she works.

Sorry Bob, you won't be able to sail alone with your kid for a few
years unless you have someone else aboard. Really, its just doesn't
work any other way. In fact, you'll be single handing while Suzy
watches the kid. But you'll figure this out soon enough.

I still have a vivid memory of going into the first lock on the Erie
Canal and hearing our then 3 1/2 year old yelling "I have to go pottie!"


And I'll be tickled when can all set off of some
long weekends.

Just make sure you have reservations for the slip at Capri.