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What is the perfect boat?
How about a sailing discussion?
Is there such a thing as a perfect boat? What characteristics would be paramount, what compromises would you make? Speed? Many different characteristics make a boat "fast," light-air performance, good pointing to windward, ability to plane off the wind, etc etc. Comfort? A roomy cabin, or one with a sumptuous galley & head... how about reliable & effective heater and/or air conditioner? Looks? I'm torn between tradition, say a gaff-rigged schooner.... and a racy modern sport boat... both can be very good looking. What do you think? Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
What is the perfect boat?
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What is the perfect boat?
Martin Baxter wrote:
Hmmm , fast, points well, is warm and dry, sails comfortably, is absoulutely maintenance free, never lets you run aground, costs nothing to purchase, is so pretty that marinas let you stay for free... oh, almost forgot, your wife loves it! No wait that might be a draw back for some..! OK, how about the *almost* perfect boat? jeff wrote: You forgot large enough to live on in luxury, small enough to put a trailer and stash behind the garage. Gee, its sounding a lot like a Mac! You should start a new religion based on that premise, Jeff. DSK |
What is the perfect boat?
"Dave" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:57:43 -0800 (PST), said: Gee, its sounding a lot like a Mac! You should start a new religion based on that premise, Jeff. Too late. Amen! |
What is the perfect boat?
wrote in message ... How about a sailing discussion? Is there such a thing as a perfect boat? What characteristics would be paramount, what compromises would you make? Speed? Many different characteristics make a boat "fast," light-air performance, good pointing to windward, ability to plane off the wind, etc etc. Comfort? A roomy cabin, or one with a sumptuous galley & head... how about reliable & effective heater and/or air conditioner? Looks? I'm torn between tradition, say a gaff-rigged schooner.... and a racy modern sport boat... both can be very good looking. What do you think? Fresh Breezes- Doug King A man like you will tire quickly if you owned an old "character" boat. Those things are generally an expensive waste of time. All you get out of them if you do a good job keeping them Bristol is comments from rubes at the dock. It's not worth the effort to please a handful of wannabes is it? Go for the modern performance sailboat. The real fun and challenge is in the sailing and not in the ooooohs and aaaaws from uninformed, magazine reading putzes. Just remember the perfect boat is one you can't imagine ever getting rid of. But, remember a boat is not a wife. You can and should take a ride on another boat from time to time to satisfy any longings for variety you might feel. Wilbur Hubbard |
What is the perfect boat?
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:54:50 -0500, jeff wrote this
crap: You forgot large enough to live on in luxury, small enough to put a trailer and stash behind the garage. Gee, its sounding a lot like a Mac! You can't live on a Mac. Where would the servants stay? Where would you keep the beer? I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
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wrote in message
... How about a sailing discussion? Is there such a thing as a perfect boat? Sure... either: The one you own, the one you're about to own, the one you had, the one you get to sail for free, the one you get to sail for free that includes free beer and beautiful women. What characteristics would be paramount, what compromises would you make? It needs to be sea-kindly for whatever conditions I typically sail. It needs to be either diesel or electric (wish list). It needs to be built well with a logical and functional layout, and needs to look the part. Equipment is always a compromise and can be upgraded. The boat itself needs to be worth upgrading. That's not something you can compromise. Speed? Many different characteristics make a boat "fast," light-air performance, good pointing to windward, ability to plane off the wind, etc etc. I'm not super concerned with speed. It needs to be capable of making good headway on all points of sail. For me, it needs to be capable of heavy air sailing, while being relatively dry. Comfort? A roomy cabin, or one with a sumptuous galley & head... how about reliable & effective heater and/or air conditioner? Comfort is important, both for day/weekend sailing and for longer trips. So, a lot of beam, while nice in the slip isn't going to cut it elsewhere. My boat is 10 ft on the beam, but it's designed well and seems more beamy. It never gets that hot or that cold that I need anything more than a small room heater. Looks? I'm torn between tradition, say a gaff-rigged schooner.... and a racy modern sport boat... both can be very good looking. I love the look of the ketch or yawl or even a cutter rig. I have a sloop, and I'm happy with the look and certainly how she sails. What do you think? Fresh Breezes- Doug King -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
What is the perfect boat?
My boat is perfect for me. I know that's not what you
wanted to hear, but it's a fact. SBV wrote in message groups.com... How about a sailing discussion? Is there such a thing as a perfect boat? What characteristics would be paramount, what compromises would you make? Speed? Many different characteristics make a boat "fast," light-air performance, good pointing to windward, ability to plane off the wind, etc etc. Comfort? A roomy cabin, or one with a sumptuous galley & head... how about reliable & effective heater and/or air conditioner? Looks? I'm torn between tradition, say a gaff-rigged schooner.... and a racy modern sport boat... both can be very good looking. What do you think? Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
What is the perfect boat?
"Scotty" wrote:
My boat is perfect for me. I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but it's a fact. I like your boat, too. If it had a self-refilling cooler, it would be perfect for me too. DSK |
What is the perfect boat?
wrote in message groups.com... "Scotty" wrote: My boat is perfect for me. I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but it's a fact. I like your boat, too. If it had a self-refilling cooler, it would be perfect for me too. it does...Lisa. |
What is the perfect boat?
Perfect boat? Where? When? Who?
Paid for. Easy. Fun. Sleepable. (After 30 years in the military, I can sleep in a garbage can rolling down stairs!) Cookable, even a camp stove. Everything is relative, nothing is perfect. If I enjoy it, it is good enough. So: Fiberglass, 6' headroom, shallow draught, automatic sail tending (jib boom!), an engine of some sort, room for a companion, or not. A shower! Air conditioning! But especially... Bug Screens! More so, a lightning rod and grounded anchor chain or substitute. Sandwiches and rum, to sterilize the river water. A cooker for canned stew and coffee. A dinghy, for fishing. My Tyler 29 Bilge keeler is perfect enough! Merry Christmas, Terry K |
What is the perfect boat?
On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:36:06 -0800 (PST), Terry K
wrote this crap: Perfect boat? Where? When? Who? Paid for. Easy. Fun. Sleepable. (After 30 years in the military, I can sleep in a garbage can rolling down stairs!) Cookable, even a camp stove. Everything is relative, nothing is perfect. If I enjoy it, it is good enough. So: Fiberglass, 6' headroom, shallow draught, automatic sail tending (jib boom!), an engine of some sort, room for a companion, or not. A shower! Air conditioning! But especially... Bug Screens! More so, a lightning rod and grounded anchor chain or substitute. Sandwiches and rum, to sterilize the river water. A cooker for canned stew and coffee. A dinghy, for fishing. My Tyler 29 Bilge keeler is perfect enough! Merry Christmas, Terry K Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. Merry Christmas. Fleas Navidad. Happy Chanakuh. Rabid Ramadan. And Happy Holidays. Go Buckeyes! I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
What is the perfect boat?
Paid for.
Bloody Horvath wrote: Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. I believe Terry K is English and does not put his beer in a cooler. Also, the issue of a self-filling cooler has already been addressed. Pay attention! DSK |
What is the perfect boat?
wrote in message
... Paid for. Bloody Horvath wrote: Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. I believe Terry K is English and does not put his beer in a cooler. Also, the issue of a self-filling cooler has already been addressed. Pay attention! DSK If you're from California, it would be a self-fulfilling cooler... duhhh -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
What is the perfect boat?
Must you gay up everything that you post?
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... Paid for. Bloody Horvath wrote: Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. I believe Terry K is English and does not put his beer in a cooler. Also, the issue of a self-filling cooler has already been addressed. Pay attention! DSK If you're from California, it would be a self-fulfilling cooler... duhhh -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
What is the perfect boat?
On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:05:52 -0800 (PST), wrote
this crap: Paid for. Bloody Horvath wrote: Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. I believe Terry K is English and does not put his beer in a cooler. Also, the issue of a self-filling cooler has already been addressed. Pay attention! I have my crew fill the cooler. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
What is the perfect boat?
On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:40:21 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote this crap: If you're from California, it would be a self-fulfilling cooler... duhhh I thought you sissy Californians had to have a wine cooler. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
What is the perfect boat?
"Alden Bugley" wrote in message
... Must you gay up everything that you post? "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... Paid for. Bloody Horvath wrote: Jeez, Terry. You forgot the MOST important thing, especially for us ex-military. A huge cooler for the beer. I believe Terry K is English and does not put his beer in a cooler. Also, the issue of a self-filling cooler has already been addressed. Pay attention! DSK If you're from California, it would be a self-fulfilling cooler... duhhh -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com FOAD stalker... PLONK -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
What is the perfect boat?
On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:58:43 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote this crap: "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com FOAD stalker... PLONK You plonked yerself? What a dumbass. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
What is the perfect boat?
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What is the perfect boat?
Good day to you.
This is Oliver from HongKong Barry Inflatable boat Factory. Here ,I want to introduce our product to your company,the boats are made of Hypalon ,or PVC Korea these are two of the most best materials in making the boats nowadays.you opinion on these two materials we will appreciate. The floor we will use Aluminum ,wooden,fiberglass. please contact us use to know more about our factory www.barryinc.com.hk As to our factory ,we welcome OEM orders. I am sure our products will bring benefit to your company,which is reasionable in price,high quality. Any problems ,or any thing we can do for you, Just let us know. www.barryinc.com.hk Skype:oliverxsk Msn: Oliver |
What is the perfect boat?
Good day to you.
This is Oliver from HongKong Barry Inflatable boat Factory. Here ,I want to introduce our product to your company,the boats are made of Hypalon ,or PVC Korea these are two of the most best materials in making the boats nowadays.you opinion on these two materials we will appreciate. The floor we will use Aluminum ,wooden,fiberglass. please contact us use to know more about our factory www.barryinc.com.hk As to our factory ,we welcome OEM orders. I am sure our products will bring benefit to your company,which is reasionable in price,high quality. Any problems ,or any thing we can do for you, Just let us know. www.barryinc.com.hk Skype:oliverxsk Msn: Oliver |
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