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"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Well, I can't and won't argue with your logic for finding and buying a
sound Hatteras, especially for "short" money.

Given today's market conditions, I suspect the seller will consider a
reasonable offer. But, I really am not in any hurry unless the GB sells
before spring.

http://tinyurl.com/ypg3lp

Eisboch


Eisboch,
Are you leaning towards the Hatt because you are looking to get back into
some big time fishing?

Not "big time", but it is a factor. My sons, son-in-law and brother all
enjoy fishing and have often talked about how much fun we had with the Egg
Harbor. I am not a big fisherman, but I enjoy running the boat, finding
the fish and doing the boat handling if you happen to hook up with a decent
tuna or something. The Navigator was more of a comfort, cruising boat,
ideal for it's original purpose but boring for the fishing fans. The GB is
just too slow and is not a fishing platform.

I've thought about it a lot and I agree with the rest of the "crew". We
had a lot of fun, so, why not?

Eisboch

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"HK" wrote in message
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Far be it from me to put down a Hatteras, but I don't believe that boat
would be so terrific a place on which to hang out at a marina. It won't be
as comfy as your current GB. But if you are actually going to take some
day or weekend trips, it'll be fun.

As I explained to Reggie in another post, my sons, son-in-law, brother and
also a few friends enjoy the fishing ritual.
Since I sold the Egg Harbor, few of them have had much interest in boating,
which I can completely understand and they sometimes get on my case for
selling it.

The physical act of "fishing" does little for me, but I *do* enjoy the
ritual ..... staying on the boat the night before, the "crew" arriving with
a box-o-joe from Duncan Donuts at 4:30-5:00 am, underway just before
sunrise, head out 30 miles or so, then return with a fishbox full of cod and
a bunch of tired, happy people on board. It's fun.

I really enjoy the tuna season though. The boat captain is just as
instrumental on getting the fish aboard as the guy with the rod .... maybe
even more so.

Eisboch

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And just think... When you buy a boat like that with all the recent
upgrades,
you'll be gaining back the value of what you lost when you gave the same
things
away with the Navigator!



Took me eight years to figure that out!

Eisboch

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"JimH" wrote in message
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Looks like a chartering business could be in your future. Time to dust
off the books:

http://www.marinersschool.com/license/operator.htm




Nah. I already took the course and passed the test. After witnessing what
the charter boat guys go through, I wouldn't want to.

Around here, hiring a charter fishing trip is a big deal to most non-boaters
and there is not shortage of customers. Unfortunately, it usually turns out
to be a once a summer guys day out with more booze on the boat than brains.
I've witnessed some boat owners having a rough time with the drunks as they
return from 8 hours of fishing and drinking.

I am not adverse to drinking. I've even been rumored to have imbibed myself
on occasion. But not on the boat, while underway. I just don't want the
hassle. I want it to be fun.

Eisboch

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On Feb 15, 3:52*pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

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Well, I can't and won't argue with your logic for finding and buying a
sound Hatteras, especially for "short" money.

Given today's market conditions, I suspect the seller will consider a
reasonable offer. *But, I really am not in any hurry unless the GB sells
before spring.

http://tinyurl.com/ypg3lp

Eisboch

nice looking tub.

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"Tim" wrote in message
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On Feb 15, 3:52 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

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Well, I can't and won't argue with your logic for finding and buying a
sound Hatteras, especially for "short" money.

Given today's market conditions, I suspect the seller will consider a
reasonable offer. But, I really am not in any hurry unless the GB sells
before spring.

http://tinyurl.com/ypg3lp

Eisboch

nice looking tub.

Heh. There's nothing particularly "pretty" about an older Hatt.

Eisboch

New, (old) boat (was A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates)
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"JimH" wrote in message
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Looks like a chartering business could be in your future. Time to dust
off the books:

http://www.marinersschool.com/license/operator.htm




Nah. I already took the course and passed the test. After witnessing
what the charter boat guys go through, I wouldn't want to.

Around here, hiring a charter fishing trip is a big deal to most
non-boaters and there is not shortage of customers. Unfortunately, it
usually turns out to be a once a summer guys day out with more booze on
the boat than brains. I've witnessed some boat owners having a rough time
with the drunks as they return from 8 hours of fishing and drinking.

I am not adverse to drinking. I've even been rumored to have imbibed
myself on occasion. But not on the boat, while underway. I just don't
want the hassle. I want it to be fun.

Eisboch


Wonder if there is any market for a booze & smoke free fishing charter
service?

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Well, I can't and won't argue with your logic for finding and buying a
sound Hatteras, especially for "short" money.

Given today's market conditions, I suspect the seller will consider a
reasonable offer. But, I really am not in any hurry unless the GB sells
before spring.

http://tinyurl.com/ypg3lp

Eisboch


Eisboch,
Are you leaning towards the Hatt because you are looking to get back into
some big time fishing?

Not "big time", but it is a factor. My sons, son-in-law and brother all
enjoy fishing and have often talked about how much fun we had with the Egg
Harbor. I am not a big fisherman, but I enjoy running the boat, finding
the fish and doing the boat handling if you happen to hook up with a
decent tuna or something. The Navigator was more of a comfort, cruising
boat, ideal for it's original purpose but boring for the fishing fans.
The GB is just too slow and is not a fishing platform.

I've thought about it a lot and I agree with the rest of the "crew". We
had a lot of fun, so, why not?

Eisboch

That's a very important element. Unless your wife is gung ho to cruise with
you...or you enjoy cruising and overnighting by yourself....... you have to
cater a bit to your crew/guests. I miss crewing on our captains sailboats
and will encourage him to buy another one this year at any chance I get.

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"Don White" wrote in message
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That's a very important element. Unless your wife is gung ho to cruise
with you...or you enjoy cruising and overnighting by yourself....... you
have to cater a bit to your crew/guests. I miss crewing on our captains
sailboats and will encourage him to buy another one this year at any
chance I get.



It's a big part of what to get next. Mrs.E. is busy with her own interests
and hobbies. She likes "her" GB, but doesn't have the time to spend much
time on it. Everyone else has little interest or time available for a long
range "comfort" cruise. That's why the Navigator has had little use over
the last 3 years. At over 52', it's not exactly something that I can hop
aboard myself and decide to go for a boat ride for a couple of hours.
Although sometimes I did anyway and it would take me as long to wash it
after I got back as I spent underway.

Nah, I need to get something that others enjoy as well. Plus, by tradition,
the "crew" gets to wash the boat.

Eisboch

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On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:41:11 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
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That's a very important element. Unless your wife is gung ho to cruise
with you...or you enjoy cruising and overnighting by yourself....... you
have to cater a bit to your crew/guests. I miss crewing on our captains
sailboats and will encourage him to buy another one this year at any
chance I get.



It's a big part of what to get next. Mrs.E. is busy with her own interests
and hobbies. She likes "her" GB, but doesn't have the time to spend much
time on it. Everyone else has little interest or time available for a long
range "comfort" cruise. That's why the Navigator has had little use over
the last 3 years. At over 52', it's not exactly something that I can hop
aboard myself and decide to go for a boat ride for a couple of hours.
Although sometimes I did anyway and it would take me as long to wash it
after I got back as I spent underway.

Nah, I need to get something that others enjoy as well. Plus, by tradition,
the "crew" gets to wash the boat.

Eisboch



It looks like something you'll get a lot of use out of, and you won't be
nervous as hell about getting a small scratch on it.

Let us know when you've found the 'tuna patch' so we can all come up and be
a 'boat ho' for a day's fishing!
--
John H