On Oct 10, 4:14 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
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Dave wrote:
I think his point is that with experience you are likely to have a better
idea of what your ideal boat would be.

Well, sure.

... For example, when I bought my second
boat some 30+ years ago I had been reading in cruising magazines about
the
virtues of a full keel boat, so looked for one (actually a cutaway, but
you
get the point). I found that for the kind of sailing we do and the place
we
do it a fin keel with a bit more of a turn of speed was much preferable.
So
I learned from owning a 24' before springing for a slightly larger boat.

But JL probably doesn't want to wait 30 years before buying his "real"
cruising boat. And my point is that with a dearth of properly-equipped
boats to pick from, if he buys a 'learner' to save bucks, planning to
sell it in a dropping market... all he's going to gain is experience
in spending/losing money on a boat he doesn't really want... if he (or
anyone) spends a year or two sailing OPBs, doing deliveries, etc etc,
he's going to learn enough to make a very good start at picking out a
serious boat that will do what he wants.

If it turns out that a couple years of cruising on that boat makes him
want a different boat, then he's got about the same problem he had
trying to sell the 'learner' to move up, only the boat is likely to be
in much better shape and he'll have more contacts to help move it.

I couldn't really say how many boats I've owned over the years... to
be fair, most of them were small one-designs and none were in great
condition... but they were all the closest thing to the perfect boat
for me at the time I bought them. And that's the only way to choose
IMHO.

Maybe it's that I'm totally out of touch with the way most people like
to do things? A heck of a lot of people, men & women both, seem to
like to choose 'starter' spouses before getting serious about the real
thing.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

So, what you're saying is the BS' wife is a stepping stone? LOL

--
"j" ganz



Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!


RB

Capt. Rob wrote:



Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!

Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin

"Marty" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:



Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!

Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and not
a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin


Don't beat up on BS. He's got his share of problems, which are quite
obvious.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Capt. JG wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:


Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!
Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and not
a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin


Don't beat up on BS. He's got his share of problems, which are quite
obvious.


I'd say more than his share!

Cheers
Martin

"Marty" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:


Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!
Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin


Don't beat up on BS. He's got his share of problems, which are quite
obvious.


I'd say more than his share!

Cheers
Martin


Yes, but he's a perfect bonehead. You see that he wins no matter what....


--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Capt. JG wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
...
Capt. JG wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
...
Capt. Rob wrote:

Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!
Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin

Don't beat up on BS. He's got his share of problems, which are quite
obvious.

I'd say more than his share!

Cheers
Martin


Yes, but he's a perfect bonehead. You see that he wins no matter what....




Hmmm, what a revoltin' development..

Cheers
Martin

On Oct 10, 7:43 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message

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Capt. Rob wrote:

Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!

Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and not
a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin

Don't beat up on BS. He's got his share of problems, which are quite
obvious.



Yea, like the problem of asking three different members to MEET with
Gayanzy, and then when they had no "interest" in him he gets mad and
reports to their ISPs.
That's a fact, folks.


RB

On Oct 10, 6:13 pm, Marty wrote:
Capt. Rob wrote:

Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!

Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin



The difference, my dear Marty, is that at least I can act mature and
talk about boats as I please. On the other hand where are your
contributions to this thread that show any maturity? The thread is
sailing oriented and some people have sensible and worthwhile
comments. You are just one of the people trolling it.
Now add all the "LOL" you want, but that's the truth.


RB

Capt. Rob wrote:
On Oct 10, 6:13 pm, Marty wrote:
Capt. Rob wrote:

Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!
Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin



The difference, my dear Marty, is that at least I can act mature and
talk about boats as I please.

Wrong on both counts.

On the other hand where are your
contributions to this thread that show any maturity?

One would have to have a modicum of maturity to recognize them.
The thread is
sailing oriented and some people have sensible and worthwhile
comments. You are just one of the people trolling it.

That's rich, coming from you.


Now add all the "LOL" you want, but that's the truth.

Only in the Matrix.

Cheers
Martin


RB

On Oct 11, 4:15 pm, Marty wrote:
Capt. Rob wrote:
On Oct 10, 6:13 pm, Marty wrote:
Capt. Rob wrote:

Of course Gayanzy is jealous. The only time he's seen a woman's
genitalia was when he was born. Not that he's wanted to since!
Ooh, wow, a monumentally mature riposte, worthy of a 12 year old, and
not a very bright one at that.

Now Bob, remind me, who was it made some comment about being an adult?

Martin

The difference, my dear Marty, is that at least I can act mature and
talk about boats as I please.

Wrong on both counts.

On the other hand where are your

contributions to this thread that show any maturity?

One would have to have a modicum of maturity to recognize them.
The thread is

sailing oriented and some people have sensible and worthwhile
comments. You are just one of the people trolling it.

That's rich, coming from you.



"coming from me" or not, the fact remains that sailing discussions are
going on and all you're doing is trolling them.


RB