Bob Whitaker writes:

Ante Topic Mimara wrote:

I do not like to give this up, as it has been a life long dream

Never give up on your dreams

Oh, I am a troll (according to some people) and as we all know,
trolls live under bridges, and do not have the right to learn
how to cruise on a boat. Trolls are all fake, nasty, and should
be shunned.

Of course, I am not really a troll, it is that some people have
to feel better about themselves by standing on top of people like
me, so I get slammed because I cannot defend myself against people
like that.

And one thing you wrote, I am not looking at a sailboat, and I
never was. I was looking for a motor cruiser, but since I cannot
use it the way I wish to, I will have to give up, because everyone
here (except for a few nice people, thank you) seems to want to
keep everyone new like me out of their precious little hobby.

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Ante Topic Mimara ] wrote in message

I plan on buying a modest mini-cruising sailboat which I'll probably use as
a camper on occasion.
My theory is to buy the minimal needed.
This would keep the weight down and enable me to use my current tow vehicle.
My total boat/trailer weight will be about 1800 lbs.
One important consideration I have to make is buying a new galvanized
trailer with surge type disc brakes. This will add to the expense but if it
prevents one bang up...I'm ahead.

Don White writes:


Ante Topic Mimara ]
wrote in message

I plan on buying a modest mini-cruising sailboat which I'll
probably use as a camper on occasion.
My theory is to buy the minimal needed.
This would keep the weight down and enable me to use my
current tow vehicle. My total boat/trailer weight will be
about 1800 lbs. One important consideration I have to make
is buying a new galvanized trailer with surge type disc
brakes. This will add to the expense but if it prevents
one bang up...I'm ahead.

I have never written this. I have never written anything like this.

Ever.

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Ante Topic Mimara ] wrote in message
I have never written this. I have never written anything like this.

Ever.

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ooops .... I meant to include some of your post.

Ante Topic Mimara ] wrote in message
I have never written this. I have never written anything like this.

Ever.

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ooops .... I meant to include some of your post.

Don White writes:


Ante Topic Mimara ]
wrote in message

I plan on buying a modest mini-cruising sailboat which I'll
probably use as a camper on occasion.
My theory is to buy the minimal needed.
This would keep the weight down and enable me to use my
current tow vehicle. My total boat/trailer weight will be
about 1800 lbs. One important consideration I have to make
is buying a new galvanized trailer with surge type disc
brakes. This will add to the expense but if it prevents
one bang up...I'm ahead.

I have never written this. I have never written anything like this.

Ever.

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Topic-Mimara
Unique in the World!
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This message was posted via two or more anonymous remailing services.

Ante Topic Mimara ] wrote in message

I plan on buying a modest mini-cruising sailboat which I'll probably use as
a camper on occasion.
My theory is to buy the minimal needed.
This would keep the weight down and enable me to use my current tow vehicle.
My total boat/trailer weight will be about 1800 lbs.
One important consideration I have to make is buying a new galvanized
trailer with surge type disc brakes. This will add to the expense but if it
prevents one bang up...I'm ahead.

OK, I'll bite...

Ante Topic Mimara wrote:
I do not like to give this up, as it has been a life long dream

I was looking for a motor cruiser, but since I cannot
use it the way I wish to, I will have to give up, because everyone
here (except for a few nice people, thank you) seems to want to
keep everyone new like me out of their precious little hobby.

Boating, cruising, whatever, can be complex, dangerous, difficult,
expensive.... Or it can be simple, safe, easy and cheap. Your questions
are reasonable, but indicate to me that your experience in boats is minimal.

If you buy a boat that meets ALL of your criteria, you are very likely to
have a negative experience. You will spend tens of thousands of dollars
(yes, I know the "price" is far less...) you will experience difficulty and
frustration, both on land and on the water, and you will be at some physical
risk, as you learn.

May I suggest you buy (or borrow/rent) a small skiff or outboard for your
first season; if you want to travel, a hotel will be cheap compared to a
boat with even minimal accommodations (and you'll have a hot shower!).
With minimal outlay of cash, you can learn the basics of this "precious
little hobby". If you like messing around on the water, next year get a
different, larger, or 'better' boat. And the money spent will not go to
waste; with a used boat and motor, further depreciation will be negligible
(or you can hold onto the skiff forever - if you end up with a 28 footer,
you will DEFINITELY need a little boat, too.)

Personally, I prefer little boats, and rather than put a couple hundred
grand into a decent "Motor Cruiser", bought a nice home on the water - with
a dock for my outboards, sailboats, kayaks, and other toys.

Good luck!
Sal's Dad (referring, of course, to McCloskey's "One Morning in Maine" and
other books

OK, I'll bite...

Ante Topic Mimara wrote:
I do not like to give this up, as it has been a life long dream

I was looking for a motor cruiser, but since I cannot
use it the way I wish to, I will have to give up, because everyone
here (except for a few nice people, thank you) seems to want to
keep everyone new like me out of their precious little hobby.

Boating, cruising, whatever, can be complex, dangerous, difficult,
expensive.... Or it can be simple, safe, easy and cheap. Your questions
are reasonable, but indicate to me that your experience in boats is minimal.

If you buy a boat that meets ALL of your criteria, you are very likely to
have a negative experience. You will spend tens of thousands of dollars
(yes, I know the "price" is far less...) you will experience difficulty and
frustration, both on land and on the water, and you will be at some physical
risk, as you learn.

May I suggest you buy (or borrow/rent) a small skiff or outboard for your
first season; if you want to travel, a hotel will be cheap compared to a
boat with even minimal accommodations (and you'll have a hot shower!).
With minimal outlay of cash, you can learn the basics of this "precious
little hobby". If you like messing around on the water, next year get a
different, larger, or 'better' boat. And the money spent will not go to
waste; with a used boat and motor, further depreciation will be negligible
(or you can hold onto the skiff forever - if you end up with a 28 footer,
you will DEFINITELY need a little boat, too.)

Personally, I prefer little boats, and rather than put a couple hundred
grand into a decent "Motor Cruiser", bought a nice home on the water - with
a dock for my outboards, sailboats, kayaks, and other toys.

Good luck!
Sal's Dad (referring, of course, to McCloskey's "One Morning in Maine" and
other books