TheCommissioner
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Greetings everyone! Great forum with lots of good information here. Definitely a no-brainer decision to register and jump in.
I'm looking for advice about what y'all think is the best boat for cruising the Great Loop single-handed. I know that's not the ideal way to do it but my wife doesn't share the same enthusiasm for boating that I do, not to mention she has responsibilities on land that require her attendance. If she does tag along on the journey, it would be infrequent and for short periods.
My personal boating experience is owning/operating a 20 ft. Penn Yan on Lake Huron, mostly for fishing. I have a private pilot license and engineering degree so I think the skills are there to learn the mechanics of navigation, large boat operation & maintenance, etc.
As for boat size, I wouldn't be looking at anything that requires space for more than two people. Easy to handle and dock single-handed, and comfortable in inclement weather, are prime considerations for me. Also, I can't afford new so something used is fine.
Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks for your help!
I'm looking for advice about what y'all think is the best boat for cruising the Great Loop single-handed. I know that's not the ideal way to do it but my wife doesn't share the same enthusiasm for boating that I do, not to mention she has responsibilities on land that require her attendance. If she does tag along on the journey, it would be infrequent and for short periods.
My personal boating experience is owning/operating a 20 ft. Penn Yan on Lake Huron, mostly for fishing. I have a private pilot license and engineering degree so I think the skills are there to learn the mechanics of navigation, large boat operation & maintenance, etc.
As for boat size, I wouldn't be looking at anything that requires space for more than two people. Easy to handle and dock single-handed, and comfortable in inclement weather, are prime considerations for me. Also, I can't afford new so something used is fine.
Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks for your help!