On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:24:41 -0500, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

You need to get over the buy now fever and invest in a few books.

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Good advice.

You should also take a look around at what other boats people are
doing serious cruising in.

The boat most likely to capsize is the one that has been put into a
situation where it doesn't belong, and shouldn't have been taken. Go
to a place where serious cruisers hang out and get to know some of
them. You will learn a lot if you listen.