Stelaine
Veteran Member
Although I don't today (or in near future) have needed bandwidth/time to fully expand upon what I'm about to say...
I feel the "dream-daze/research-time/buying-decision/purchase-haggle/new-owner-experience" of soon to be owners regarding any boat has three (3) levels; each having very unique qualities.
1. “Newbie”: No boating/marine experience at all, just a BIG wish! OMG – With soooo much to discuss, these persons have soooo much to learn!
2. “Middlebie”: Some boating/marine experience with desire to elevate their knowledge and move up to higher level of boating.
3. “Old Salts”: Brush up on marine ways as well as crash course on new technology advances.
I hope this post helps to define/separate levels of “boat-ownership” needs. Although my time for posting is restricted lately I will try to stay in this thread’s conversation.
Happy Boating Daze - Art
I would park myself in the middle here having grown up in a family that always had a boat. I need to learn diesel power and how to live in close floating quarters for extended times. I find this site to be great to learn more about the cruising boat.
Headed to Ft Lauderdale this weekend on a biz trip but may be able sneak in some time to walk a few piers. I don't want to waste any salesperson's time at this point. Does anyone know of a marina that would allow one to look around a bit without hassle?