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The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
OldDan1943
Guru
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- Oct 2, 2017
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- 10,595
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Kinja
- Vessel Make
- American Tug 34 #116 2008
Do you have a partner to take along ?? How does she feel about your plans?
What is your experience?
Where are your desired cruising grounds?
Consider an American Tug 34/36.
What is your experience?
Where are your desired cruising grounds?
Consider an American Tug 34/36.
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Old Sea Dog
Senior Member
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- May 13, 2022
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- 304
- Vessel Name
- "OLD BAY"
- Vessel Make
- 1979 Grand Banks #599
Welcome. I/we are also looking into our next adventure. While I have boating experience, my wife has limited. With that in mind we have chosen a Grand Banks 36. Will be getting used to the boat yhis season and, if all goes well, head off to loop next season. Will be based out if Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake.
tiltrider1
Guru
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- Pacific North West
- Vessel Name
- AZZURRA
- Vessel Make
- Ocean Alexander 54
Ron, your first mission is to determine if you can sleep on a boat. Not everyone can sleep on something that is constantly in motion.
Your next mission is to write down all your must haves like, hot water, flushing toilet, shower, 60” TV, hang glider storage, what ever is necessary in your world, it is different for everyone.
Next you need to determine where you plan to liveaboard.
After that we can start discussing what type of boat might suite you.
Your next mission is to write down all your must haves like, hot water, flushing toilet, shower, 60” TV, hang glider storage, what ever is necessary in your world, it is different for everyone.
Next you need to determine where you plan to liveaboard.
After that we can start discussing what type of boat might suite you.
Alaskan Sea-Duction
Guru
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- Jul 6, 2012
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- 8,058
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- Alaskan Sea-Duction
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- 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
I agree. The good list vs no way list. Some of the good issues on ASD were, cockpit, twin engings,, fly bridge. No way list, teak decking.
JohnO
Veteran Member
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- Nov 13, 2020
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- Vessel Name
- Tsula
- Vessel Make
- Kadey-Krogen 42
Ron - my wife and I were in a similar boat as Sea Dog ... no pun intended. We chartered a few times and joined an owners group before taking the plunge. Everyone has their own path, but I found both of those experiences really helpful - not only in confirming my desires but also getting my better half totally bought into the adventure. Good luck!
Comodave
Moderator Emeritus
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- Au Gres, MI
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- Black Dog
- Vessel Make
- Formula 41PC
Welcome aboard.
Choices
Guru
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- Apr 16, 2018
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- 898
- Location
- Montgomery, Tx
- Vessel Name
- Choices
- Vessel Make
- 36 Grand Banks Europa
Start walking the docks and asking questions. You find one you like, ask to see it.
It helps if your wife is dressed skimpy and asks first...Mine can get on any boat.
It helps if your wife is dressed skimpy and asks first...Mine can get on any boat.
thanks glad to be here ... i have owed two 44 ft house boat's A Harbormaster and a Gibson sport so i love sleeping on a boat..she is on board for blue water travel...hope to be ready in A year to year and a half.. Just starting to research eng's boats styles... Alot to take in
