Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?

Janet O'Leary wrote:
Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?



google is your friend...

http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/Sabre28.asp

http://madmariner.com/vessels/sail_r...E_28_051108_VS

http://www.sailamerica.com/halloffame/sabre28.asp

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:50 GMT, "Janet O'Leary"
wrote:

Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?


It's a great boat but too small for a full time liveaboard in my
opinion. Make sure you get one with the 13 hp diesel, preferably the
Westerbeke because Volvo parts are extremely expensive and the smaller
diesels that were offered are under powered for the boat.

Please tell us something about your sail experience and your plan for
living aboard. The lifestyle is not as easy as you might think,
especially on a small, minimally equipped boat. You should not even
consider it unless you have sufficient funding to stay at a dock with
power, water and laundry facilities.

We met a waitress in Key West 2 years ago who was living aboard a 30
ft sailboat, anchored out, and with a pre-teen daughter to care for.
The engine had long since failed so she had no battery charging
capability or funds to get the engine repaired/replaced. She was was
bringing her batteries ashore in a dinghy every other day and charging
them up at the restaurant where she was trying to eke out a living as
a part timer.

Be careful what you ask for.

"Janet O'Leary" wrote in message
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Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?



I own a Sabre 30. You can't go wrong, assuming the survey comes back with
most things in good order. They're fantastic boats.

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:31:31 -0800, "Capt. JG"
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"Janet O'Leary" wrote in message
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Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?



I own a Sabre 30. You can't go wrong, assuming the survey comes back with
most things in good order. They're fantastic boats.

You own a boat that doesn't exist? g



?? Don't get it.... not enough coffee this morning I guess..

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:52:18 -0800, "Capt. JG"
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:31:31 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Janet O'Leary" wrote in message
...
Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?



I own a Sabre 30. You can't go wrong, assuming the survey comes back
with
most things in good order. They're fantastic boats.

You own a boat that doesn't exist? g



?? Don't get it.... not enough coffee this morning I guess..

Go look up the word "fantastic"



define: fantastic

contextual meaning - extraordinarily good or great

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:30:38 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:50 GMT, "Janet O'Leary"
wrote:

Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?


It's a great boat but too small for a full time liveaboard in my
opinion. Make sure you get one with the 13 hp diesel, preferably the
Westerbeke because Volvo parts are extremely expensive and the smaller
diesels that were offered are under powered for the boat.

Please tell us something about your sail experience and your plan for
living aboard. The lifestyle is not as easy as you might think,
especially on a small, minimally equipped boat. You should not even
consider it unless you have sufficient funding to stay at a dock with
power, water and laundry facilities.

We met a waitress in Key West 2 years ago who was living aboard a 30
ft sailboat, anchored out, and with a pre-teen daughter to care for.
The engine had long since failed so she had no battery charging
capability or funds to get the engine repaired/replaced. She was was
bringing her batteries ashore in a dinghy every other day and charging
them up at the restaurant where she was trying to eke out a living as
a part timer.

Hope you're a good tipper.

--Vic

On Nov 21, 3:36 pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:30:38 -0500, Wayne.B



wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:50 GMT, "Janet O'Leary"
wrote:

Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?

It's a great boat but too small for a full time liveaboard in my
opinion. Make sure you get one with the 13 hp diesel, preferably the
Westerbeke because Volvo parts are extremely expensive and the smaller
diesels that were offered are under powered for the boat.

Please tell us something about your sail experience and your plan for
living aboard. The lifestyle is not as easy as you might think,
especially on a small, minimally equipped boat. You should not even
consider it unless you have sufficient funding to stay at a dock with
power, water and laundry facilities.

We met a waitress in Key West 2 years ago who was living aboard a 30
ft sailboat, anchored out, and with a pre-teen daughter to care for.
The engine had long since failed so she had no battery charging
capability or funds to get the engine repaired/replaced. She was was
bringing her batteries ashore in a dinghy every other day and charging
them up at the restaurant where she was trying to eke out a living as
a part timer.

Hope you're a good tipper.

--Vic

C'mon everyone. How wrong could you go on an older 28' boat unless
she had serious probs and its a Sabre too. I am sure the price is
within reason unless she is getting suckered. A Sabre 28 for a couple
or even for 3 would be a great starter boat. If you dont mind
roughing it a bit she'll be great. You can afford to do more with a
smaller boat than with a larger one and if it doesnt wok out it isnt a
financial disaster. How many larger boats do you see that never go on
that big cruise? I say, go small and you have a greater chance of
actually doing stuff. Even if NOTHING but the sails work it'll work
out.

C'mon everyone. How wrong could you go on an older 28' boat unless
she had serious probs and its a Sabre too. I am sure the price is
within reason unless she is getting suckered. A Sabre 28 for a couple
or even for 3 would be a great starter boat. If you dont mind
roughing it a bit she'll be great. You can afford to do more with a
smaller boat than with a larger one and if it doesnt wok out it isnt a
financial disaster. How many larger boats do you see that never go on
that big cruise? I say, go small and you have a greater chance of
actually doing stuff. Even if NOTHING but the sails work it'll work
out.

Just finished reading a couple of books I got from the library,, one
by Mr Daniel Spurr .. he wrote just about what you have::

That is:; a good "small" boat that is seaworthy, will allow the new
owner to have money left over after the purchase to outfit the
boat more completely.

His example is a solid, full keel, cruising sailboat,, where the hull, deck,
etc is in good condition. Then, he goes on to write about how he
would replace old sails, running and standing rigging, life lines,
add comfort touches,, add a dinghy/inflatable which can be stored on
deck, or davits ... and on and on..

On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:30:07 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

C'mon everyone. How wrong could you go on an older 28' boat unless
she had serious probs and its a Sabre too. I am sure the price is
within reason unless she is getting suckered. A Sabre 28 for a couple
or even for 3 would be a great starter boat. If you dont mind
roughing it a bit she'll be great.

It would be fine for cruising but living aboard full time has a
totally different aspect to it, especially if she is inexperienced or
doesn't understand the down side of the liveaboard lifestyle.

There's a strong possibility that the whole thing is just a troll.