The scale of our boats!
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dwhatty
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Walt needs a change of scene to a place where he can actually go to different places and see new sights in his boat. I suggest the PNW or Downeast where boating can be more challenging, as well as "interesting" for those not used to the tides, currents and pea soupers.
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In many ways we look back and feel we had some of the most boating fun when all we had was a Tasman 20 Trailer Yacht, but the kids were small, privacy was not an issue, and we were more supple...
So, no, I would not want to go back that far, but whenever I think wistfully of a larger boat, I remind myself of how much more basic maintenance, haul-out, anti-fouling, fuel, insurance, etc would cost, and that I am not wealthy enough to spend my time out exploring the world ocean cruising - the only real reason in my view for having a large vessel - and I lose the hankering quite quickly.....
So, no, I would not want to go back that far, but whenever I think wistfully of a larger boat, I remind myself of how much more basic maintenance, haul-out, anti-fouling, fuel, insurance, etc would cost, and that I am not wealthy enough to spend my time out exploring the world ocean cruising - the only real reason in my view for having a large vessel - and I lose the hankering quite quickly.....
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Cindy still says our little 22' C-Dory was her favorite.*
Though it had no hot water, minimal heating, no fridge, and only a porta-potty, it took us on many delightful cruises of Lake Powell, BC and SE Alaska.* Our present 26-footer has much longer range, and all the basic creature comforts.* To me, it was a very worthwhile upgrade - really did increase the enjoyment.* After nearly 40,000 nm of cruising between the two, I think of moving to a larger boat mostly when dreaming.
Codger2
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Marin Wrote:
They're having a great sale on grooves up here, Walt
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dwhatty Wrote:
*Walt needs a change of scene to a place where he can actually go to different places and see new sights in his boat. I suggest the PNW or Downeast where boating can be more challenging, as well as "interesting" for those not used to the tides, currents and pea soupers.
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I'd move to the state of Washington in a heart beat! My wife, however, would not. I think that the Puget Sound and north area is about the most interesting place I've ever been. I've been there numerous times over the past 15 years & never tire of it. Green, water, changing topography, wine, great food, neat people, you name it.
It also has one of the highest cost of homes in the entire country & I can see why. It's not for sissies though, as the weather can be somewhat challenging although not the frozen north. (Most days!
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Maybe my daughter would let me have the apartment in her house?
-- Edited by SeaHorse II on Thursday 9th of February 2012 10:38:10 AM
They're having a great sale on grooves up here, Walt
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dwhatty Wrote:
*Walt needs a change of scene to a place where he can actually go to different places and see new sights in his boat. I suggest the PNW or Downeast where boating can be more challenging, as well as "interesting" for those not used to the tides, currents and pea soupers.
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I'd move to the state of Washington in a heart beat! My wife, however, would not. I think that the Puget Sound and north area is about the most interesting place I've ever been. I've been there numerous times over the past 15 years & never tire of it. Green, water, changing topography, wine, great food, neat people, you name it.
It also has one of the highest cost of homes in the entire country & I can see why. It's not for sissies though, as the weather can be somewhat challenging although not the frozen north. (Most days!
Maybe my daughter would let me have the apartment in her house?
-- Edited by SeaHorse II on Thursday 9th of February 2012 10:38:10 AM
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I'd move to the state of Washington in a heart beat! My wife, however, would not. I think that the Puget Sound and north area is about the most interesting place I've ever been. I've been there numerous times over the past 15 years & never tire of it. Green, water, changing topography, wine, great food, neat people, you name it.
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Don't go telling everybody that.* We've been trying to keep that a secret !!!!
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RT Firefly
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Greetings all,
I see the perception of scale quite well. Yes, indeed they ARE big boats but I remember buying candy bars as big as your fist for $.05 when I was kid. The first time I saw Uncle Fred's boat hauled I thought it was MASSIVE (34'). Just remember, whatever the size of the vessel, it will always seem TOO small in 15' seas...just sayin'.
Compared to the family people mover ('92 Cheby, in my case) most boats are a LOT bigger.
I see the perception of scale quite well. Yes, indeed they ARE big boats but I remember buying candy bars as big as your fist for $.05 when I was kid. The first time I saw Uncle Fred's boat hauled I thought it was MASSIVE (34'). Just remember, whatever the size of the vessel, it will always seem TOO small in 15' seas...just sayin'.
Compared to the family people mover ('92 Cheby, in my case) most boats are a LOT bigger.
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Great to have your wisdom back on here, RTF.
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RT Firefly
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Hello all,
Aw gosh, I'm red with embaressment...um no, wait... maybe the depillatory Thanks for the accolaides (SP?).
Aw gosh, I'm red with embaressment...um no, wait... maybe the depillatory Thanks for the accolaides (SP?).
healhustler
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Here is a good photo to indicate to an owner in Japan, the scale of many, many things after the Tsunami, including his boat. *I didn't Photoshop it. *It was in an e-mail ad from my insurance company asking if I had enough coverage.
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Here's a cute thing... When we were returning from Carolina Beach 2 years ago we stopped at our favorite hole - The Morehead City Yacht Basin. While there, we docked behind a South African flagged vessel named 'Grits' (we couldn't figure it out either, but look close, that's its name). Bess clicked off this picture from across the basin and we have since called this shot 'Shrimp And Grits'.Pretty clear scale comparison here. Ever since, I am far more humble about the size of our little Skinny Dippin'. :-D
shrimpngrits by GonzoF1, on Flickr
shrimpngrits by GonzoF1, on Flickr
jeffnick
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From this (15'11" cuddy):
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To this (28' houseboat):
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After finding the true trawler too restrictive:
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Between the two, we covered over 50,000 miles and used over 100 different ramps in this:
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To this (28' houseboat):
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After finding the true trawler too restrictive:
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Between the two, we covered over 50,000 miles and used over 100 different ramps in this:
KJ
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Hooper: [motioning to Brody to get closer to the barrels] Come on Martin! Move, move, move!
Brody: I'm not going out there!
Hooper: Beyond the edge of the barrels, go to the end of the barrels! Further out!
Brody: What?
Hooper: Further out!
Brody: Why?
Hooper: Go further out!
Brody: What for?
Hooper: Will you go to the end of the pulpit, please?
Brody: What?
Hooper: Will you just please go to the end of the pulpit!
Brody: What for?
Hooper: I need to have something in the foreground to give it some scale.
Brody: Foreground, my ass
Brody: I'm not going out there!
Hooper: Beyond the edge of the barrels, go to the end of the barrels! Further out!
Brody: What?
Hooper: Further out!
Brody: Why?
Hooper: Go further out!
Brody: What for?
Hooper: Will you go to the end of the pulpit, please?
Brody: What?
Hooper: Will you just please go to the end of the pulpit!
Brody: What for?
Hooper: I need to have something in the foreground to give it some scale.
Brody: Foreground, my ass
34 to 36 foot Tri Cabins are the biggest LITTLE boats I know.* Great for weekend, week, or multi week/a-month of*cruisen and hooken!* TCs keep momma happy and therefore me too!* IMHO it is always great fun (and gunkholen ability as well as area visitation capability)*to have a*(relatively small, comfortable,*and quick)*o/b runabout tow behind.* Heres a couple picts of our current toys...
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We started out with a 19 ft run about and thought that was a big boat and did not feel comfortable about taking it out.* Then we bought the 28 ft and I thought that was a really big boat, and did not feel comfortable about taking it out but then the 19 ft did not feel that big.* Then we bought the 58 ft boat and that was really really a big big*boat and I don't feel comfortable about taking it out, but the 28 ft was no that big of a deal.
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So I guess to make the 58 ft no big deal to take out, I will have to buy a 80+ ft!*
Its all relative to what you are use to.
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So I guess to make the 58 ft no big deal to take out, I will have to buy a 80+ ft!*
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Not as big and bulky as some, but after 13+ years I would not want a boat one inch larger than this one if I was going to maintain it myself.* If we decide to get a larger boat, all maintenance-- engine, brightwork, plumbing, everything--- will be hired out.* Thirty-six feet is our absolute limit for DIY work on a boat.
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dwhatty
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It took us 22 years to come to that realization.
Close to 40' of masochism (but it was ofttimes fun, and definitely satisfying at the spring splash).
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-- Edited by dwhatty on Tuesday 14th of February 2012 05:59:16 PM
Max Simmons
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Hey dwhatty, what's the story on that beauty? I definitely have a soft spot for for old wood cruisers!
dwhatty
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Have posted this link before of her specs when we had her on the market (apologies to those who have seen it ad nauseam) but here it is again:
*Click on "Download". Hope it works.
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