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"Swab Rob" wrote

When did he say he
was buying a boat first?

"I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between
30-35".
"

learn to read, dummy.

SV

"I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between
30-35".
"

learn to read, dummy.


Scored kinda low on those SAT's aye, Scotty Potty. Nothing in that
sentence says he's buying a boat before learning to sail. And even if
he went about it that way, it's his business.
Stop trying to protect your sad little world. It's so obvious that the
guy will "start" ahead of you, so just get over it. Along with Capt.
Neal, John Cairns and Doug, you're the king of bad boat choices. Do you
think someone who bought a Mac and THEN a Siedlemann should ever even
be seen in public.
Scott Vermon, you're one pathetic dude. We're sailing tomorrow...so go
polish your boat stands!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Scotty...a guy who likes his boat on LAND!


RB
35s5
NY

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"Swab Rob" wrote

"I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between
30-35".
"

learn to read, dummy.


I scored kinda low on those SAT's

Yes, and it shows.

SV

"Capt. JG" wrote in message ...
| Although it might be obvious, you typically want to buy a boat that someone
| else has spent a lot of time and money on and no longer wants. A lot of
| boats are advertised as "Mexico vet" or "Atlantic vet." While there's
| nothing wrong with that, you need to be careful not to buy a boat that's
| been "road hard and put away wet" so to speak. Sure, it did it 10 times. Do
| you want a boat that's been through that kind of pounding? Depending on what
| you're willing to spend, get a survey. It'll likely save you 1000s,
| especially since you don't know much about boats. Have a mechanic take a
| look at the engine. Your choices of engine are diesel or gas. Most people
| prefer diesels, but there's nothing wrong with an A4 if it's in good shape.
|
| The main considerations (and expensive items) are hull quality, standing
| rigging, engine, and general maintenance (has it been done or not).
| Typically, someone who has done regular maintenance on their boat takes
| pride in their boat, and thus the other things fall into line. It's rare
| when lack of maintenance by the previous owner equates to few problems with
| the other items.
|
| --
| "j" ganz @@
| www.sailnow.com

So sez the voice of AnalEze expertise . . .
http://www.body-language.com/item403.htm

Paladin
--have sailboat, will travel.

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I scored kinda low on those SAT's



Yes, and it shows.


Coming next from pathetic Scott Vermon: Knock Knock Jokes.
Stay tuned.



RB
35s5
NY

Praxi wrote:


Hi all,

I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between 30-35".


Don't confuse buying a boat with sailing or cruising in a boat.

Nomen Nescio wrote:
I'm in pretty much the same situation you're in. I've done a decent bit
of sailing, but I probably wouldn't make pimple on a *good* boatperson's
rear end.

Why would you want to?
Sorry, couldn't resist

... My plans are to retire permanently to the water within the
next 2 years, and I'll probably be looking at something in the 40'+
range mostly due to tank capacities. From what I've been able to
gather there's a "cut off" just under 40' where fuel and water drop to
the 20-30 gallon range. I simply want more sustainability and
independence than that.

Tankage is one of the easiest things to improve on a boat.
Don't buy a boat for large tankage; buy a boat that is
suitable for what you want to do, then outline a work
program to improve the most important functions.

You'd be amazed at how few boats sold are really suitable
for sailing and for cruising. Probably half or so have
serious flaws that the owner never detects because all he
will do is daysail on pleasant afternoons, and drink beer at
the dock.

For example, put a winch handle in the coaming winch and
spin it... does the handle hit a lifeline stanchion or
bimini rail such that it cannot be turned all the way? Guess
what, you just found Not-So-Hidden Flaw #1647-a


http://home.att.net/~seafareryachts/BruceCranner.htm



Lots of good stuff here, but I disagree with him about some
pretty basic points, like outboards. Having an outboard does
not make a boat "a bear to handle." I hate outboards but
lived with one for years. They are practical and economical,
compact, and you can winterize it by putting it in your
closet. It's true that the prop will 'pitch out' under some
conditions, rendering the motor useless when you most need
it; but the thing to do is not demand an inboard on all
boats but rather learn to maximize the benefits of the
outboard, and simply don't try to motor full speed into a
steep chop. There is always another safe option. It's
uncomfortable and noisy to do that, anyway.


And I'd also like to chime in about this "Capt. Rob" character. Please,
don't feed the troll. Best to kill file him now. I did after a week of
reading this group and it's amazing how much the S/N ratio improved.


Bubbles is nuts.

DSK

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

Won't tell you what to buy, just that you avoid any advice offered by
this
clowntard that calls itself "Capt" RB.



So...John....Ozzy and I agree on the Pearson 30. Please tell us why it
shouldn't be considered. Can you EVER post sailing info that is
worthwhile?
I guess not.

Other great boats to consider:

Sabre 28
Pearson 32 (up to 82)
C&C 29
Beneteau 345
Catalina 34 (Stay away from newer Catalinas)
Tartan 300/30
J30
J34c
Sabre 34
Bristol 33.5

And so on.....


RB
35s5
NY

What's wrong with newer Catalinas?
--AG

"Capt. Rob" wrote:

so don't judge everyone by you personal
yardstick.


Scott Vermon's personal yardstick is less than 3 inches long.

That would be my guess...but how did you know? :-)

LP