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Old 04-28-2016, 11:22 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by dhays View Post
I would wonder if there is a regional difference. I would be tempted to think that those that grew up in the PNW would be more prone to be in the camping camp. However, I can think of Kevin in AK who is definitely NOT in the camping camp so like most generalizations this would likely be horribly wrong as well.
There is definitely a regional "influence". It is quite easy to boat in the PNW without a generator. If you boat in the Summer on the Gulf Coast(without AC), they will find your boat adrift and vultures picking at your bones!!!!

I only say that because as a "passionate" sailboater, I always DREAMED of everything I do now. But doing it on a sailboat is not nearly as comfortable. So in order to make the dream come true, I had to adjust my vessel to fit the dream. Anchoring out on a sailboat(or any boat) with no AC in the Gulf Coast summer is absolutely miserable. A low in the low to mid 80s....with 100% humidity. Yes a sailboat can have a generator. But you usually have to buy a bigger(ish) one to get one. The vast majority of 30 foot sailboats do not have generators...the vast majority of 30 foot powerboats do.

So it is a comfort thing for me. And a generator, in this part of the country, contributes greatly to comfort!!...and therefore the usability of the boat!!!
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