Codger2
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 11, 2007
- Messages
- 6,691
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Circuit Breaker
- Vessel Make
- 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
As most of you know, I love this forum! I've learned much since 2007 about all things trawlering. Much more to go. But I can't help but wonder how many potential boaters we are scaring off with our trials and tribulation posts.
Single or twins, Bruce or sarca, Fiberglass or Aluminum, Cummins, Cats, Volvo, FLs, etc? Spares, how many and what are they? Propane or diesel? Fuel polishing or not? Dinghys...metal, fiberglass, soft bottom, hard bottom, etc?
Out boards....2 stroke, 4 stroke, big or small, brand and the davit system to handle them? Bow thrusters, stern thrusters, both? Docking, undocking, cruise, fast or slow, Bottom paint..what kind, best brand, how often?
Notice I haven't addressed the interior (except the ER) yet.
What's my point? People that frequent/subscribe to this site have already invested time and money pursuing this wonderful pastime. They are here because they are interested in our passion. But what about the novice that only dreams of having a boat? Are we scaring him/her off or is the price of entry to TF that one must have previous experience first?
Single or twins, Bruce or sarca, Fiberglass or Aluminum, Cummins, Cats, Volvo, FLs, etc? Spares, how many and what are they? Propane or diesel? Fuel polishing or not? Dinghys...metal, fiberglass, soft bottom, hard bottom, etc?
Out boards....2 stroke, 4 stroke, big or small, brand and the davit system to handle them? Bow thrusters, stern thrusters, both? Docking, undocking, cruise, fast or slow, Bottom paint..what kind, best brand, how often?
Notice I haven't addressed the interior (except the ER) yet.
What's my point? People that frequent/subscribe to this site have already invested time and money pursuing this wonderful pastime. They are here because they are interested in our passion. But what about the novice that only dreams of having a boat? Are we scaring him/her off or is the price of entry to TF that one must have previous experience first?