I sure wish we could, we tried hard to do just that, but here in the
central south (north alabama) sailing is an oddity, so there are no
boats to be tried without driving 4-6 hrs. But tis all moot point now,
as we went with a monohull. New owners of a Precision 185. Thanks all
for your input.

"Ian" wrote in message
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I sure wish we could, we tried hard to do just that, but here in the
central south (north alabama) sailing is an oddity, so there are no
boats to be tried without driving 4-6 hrs. But tis all moot point now,
as we went with a monohull. New owners of a Precision 185. Thanks all
for your input.


I didn't want to tell you which boat to get, but I would have told you to
get the monohull and I'm sure that you're wife will find it much more
enjoyable than the cat. Have a great time!

We are just itching to get it out on the water! Waiting for a small
motor to get us down the narrow, very rocky channel to the boat ramp.
Thanks!

"Ian" wrote...
We are just itching to get it out on the water! Waiting for a small
motor to get us down the narrow, very rocky channel to the boat ramp.

If a 1.5-2 hour cruise limit works for you, an electric trolling motor works
fine for short, quiet power needs. Otherwise, the 2 HP 4-stroke Honda should be
plenty.

Congrats on the new 195.

Come pay a visit to www.trailersailor.com in the Precision forum.

I've not sailed the 185 (I have a 18 with the "cozy, waterfront cabin" and
the big piece 'o lead on the bottom.

But it is a highly regarded boat.

Do think about a masthead float. This is in essence a dingy, and as a prior
sailor of larger boats you will soon discover that 1) dinghies can capsize
if you try hard enough (all reports of capsizing tehe 185 had a fair amount
of crew contribution to the event), and like any broad, flat boat, they can
turn turtle This is mostly due to the fact that the centerboard can get up
into the trunk (I have read) when the boat's on its side, preventing the
typical get on the centerboard and pull recovery maneuver.



"Ian" wrote in message
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I sure wish we could, we tried hard to do just that, but here in the
central south (north alabama) sailing is an oddity, so there are no
boats to be tried without driving 4-6 hrs. But tis all moot point now,
as we went with a monohull. New owners of a Precision 185. Thanks all
for your input.

I actually found the trailersailer forums yesterday. Some really good
conversations and people from what I can tell. I will be a regular
reader for sure.

Ive read alot about the turteling possibility, and I certainly will
make a mistake at some point in time, so I am going to look for a mast
float. How do these things connect to the mast? Do you think I could
affix a hobbie float with relative ease? If it does turtle, can I get
it righted again?

Ian,
At the risk of offending some, I offer the traditional -
May the Lord bless this vessel and all that set forth upon her.
Fair Wind and Following Sea
Matt Colie
Lifelong Waterman, Licensed Mariner and Perpetual Sailor


Ian wrote:

I sure wish we could, we tried hard to do just that, but here in the
central south (north alabama) sailing is an oddity, so there are no
boats to be tried without driving 4-6 hrs. But tis all moot point now,
as we went with a monohull. New owners of a Precision 185. Thanks all
for your input.

No offense taken here! Thanks for the blessing!