On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:16:33 +0000, RR wrote:

We would really appreciate hearing from people who have been sailors and
have made the transition to power.

It is hard decision as we have loved sailing but we also just want to be on
the water and sailing is more time consuming and we have tight schedules. We
are also nearing our mid-50's and it seem like more work than it used to be.

Please E-mail us - we would appreciate all thoughts.


I moved in that direction, but...

I tried an 18-ft trailerable powerboat, but found 1) I couldn't go out
unless the weather was really nice, and 2) Once I got there, I only had an
18 ft boat (ie it wasn't as pleasant as the 36-ft sailboat)

I pondered a 24-ft planing powerboat, but soon realized that, at $500 or
more a weekend for fuel, I wouldn't take it anywhere!

I considered a larger, trawler-style displacement powerboat, but then
realized: I already HAVE one! $10K would get me a nicer, more powerful
engine, and sailboats make pretty good displacement powerboats.

So if you want a powerboat, and you're not willing to spend the Big Bux on
fuel, get a bigger engine for your sailboat!

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36