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Old 01-08-2013, 03:36 PM   #29
DinghyDog
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City: Annapolis
Vessel Model: Pacific Trawler 37
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Just transitioned from sail to power.

What we will miss:
· Connection to the water (low freeboard)
· Sound of water while underway
· That 10-20% when sailing conditions were perfect
· Low fuel cost
· Stability and ride quality
· Not having anything to tweak while underway

Likes:
· Extended season (AC/Heat & protection)
· Less sun exposure
· More space
· Multiple defined interior and exterior areas for semi-privacy
· Less work underway
· More comfort at anchor and underway
· Seeing the outside while inside (no more portlights)
· Less exterior decommissioning when it’s 90 degrees
· No more sails to remove end of season
· Less canvas to buy and care for
· A real engine room with easy access
· More storage
· Shallow(er) draft
· Plenty of reserve HP
· Larger water & holding tanks
· Not sleeping near a large lightning rod
· Oh yeah…I started receiving AARP mailings.


Mike
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