 |
03-01-2020, 10:33 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
New in Virginia
Just joined and plan to get something in the next few years. Have a couple years to empty nest 
When we lived in Burbank CA we had a boat we used between long beach and catalina quite a bit.
For trawler aspirations we plan reasonable size, maybe smaller to start and use on either NE or NW up and down the coast (NW most likely).
Once that has happened move on to more distant options.
|
|
|
|
03-01-2020, 11:49 PM
|
#2
|
|
Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,598
|
Welcome aboard. Have fun in the search for a boat.
__________________
Boat Nut:
If you are one there is no explanation necessary.
If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
|
|
|
|
|
03-02-2020, 09:21 AM
|
#3
|
|
TF Site Team
City: MX, thru Canal to Bahamas
Vessel Name: Muirgen
Vessel Model: 50' Beebe Passagemaker
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 3,158
|
Welcome aboard as well. Best advice upon getting a boat is to USE IT! Good luck in your search. 
|
|
|
|
03-02-2020, 12:17 PM
|
#4
|
|
Guru
City: Reedville, VA
Vessel Name: Wingspan
Vessel Model: Aluminum Catamaran
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 579
|
Welcome aboard. Where are you in Virginia?
|
|
|
|
|
03-02-2020, 12:24 PM
|
#5
|
|
Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by javelin911
Just joined and plan to get something in the next few years. Have a couple years to empty nest
When we lived in Burbank CA we had a boat we used between long beach and catalina quite a bit.
For trawler aspirations we plan reasonable size, maybe smaller to start and use on either NE or NW up and down the coast (NW most likely).
Once that has happened move on to more distant options. |
Wifey B: You're a little all over the place, literally. 
VA, Burbank, NE, NW. I'd love to hear the rest of the story about where you intend to boat.
|
|
|
|
|
03-02-2020, 10:53 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bkay
Welcome aboard. Where are you in Virginia?
|
NOVA, Alexandria
|
|
|
|
|
03-02-2020, 10:54 PM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BandB
Wifey B: You're a little all over the place, literally.
VA, Burbank, NE, NW. I'd love to hear the rest of the story about where you intend to boat. |
Grand plans indeed. Trying to make sure I don’t over plan to start with and work my way into a problem
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2020, 03:14 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
City: St James City/Punta Gorda
Vessel Name: Charlie Noble
Vessel Model: 32 Nordic Tug
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 424
|
Welcome
I'm curious on what you consider a reasonable size, a very subjective subject
__________________
The best way to find out is get her out on the ocean, because if anything is going to happen it's going to happen out there.
"Captain Ron"
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2020, 03:41 PM
|
#9
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Capitaine R
Welcome
I'm curious on what you consider a reasonable size, a very subjective subject
|
Very subjective, even for me.
If we start small, then probably 34-42 feet.
If we don’t, I want something 45-55 that is long range ocean quality.
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2020, 03:42 PM
|
#10
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by javelin911
Very subjective, even for me.
If we start small, then probably 34-42 feet.
If we don’t, I want something 45-55 that is long range ocean quality.
|
Love the look of Nordhavn. 55 is nice.
Again if I start on coastal only maybe something like a 42
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2020, 03:44 PM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by javelin911
Love the look of Nordhavn. 55 is nice.
Again if I start on coastal only maybe something like a 42
|
The hard part is exposure to variations and time around the boat(s) to solidify preference and get the wife comfortable.
And decide what is the best way forward
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2020, 04:09 PM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
City: Portsmouth, VA
Vessel Name: Nickel Plate
Vessel Model: Jeanneau Velasco 43
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 109
|
Welcome, also welcome to VA! You will find the bay awesome, lots of places to go, great anchorages, plenty of cruising, no rocks on the bottom but the water can be thin Weather is generally good except the humidity in mid June through September requires good AC setup, or you will be miserable. Sometimes thunderstorms can be nasty, and coastal storms keep an eye on. Glad to have you aboard!
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Trawler Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
