R. Bush
Veteran Member
Greetings all. I have been lurking around this forum for awhile now, but have finally decided to take the plunge and jump on board.
I'm originally from the east coast of Nova Scotia and grew up around the classic Cape Island fishing boat. I come from several generations of commercial fishermen, but have never practiced the trade myself. I just have my family's deep rooted connection to boats and the ocean. Over the years I have owned a series of sailboats ranging from an ancient windsurfer to my current Nonsuch 26, and have done my best to be a true sailor. As I get older I am bowing to the realization that my heart just wants to go back to my roots - a simple, reliable, safe, and seaworthy "trawler" type vessel like the ones I grew up with.
I'm going to put the sailboat up for sale in the spring, but figure I should start researching it's replacement now. Hence my appearance here, where I will be asking for advice and guidance on what type of vessel will meet the needs of an aging single handed sailor of limited means.
Looking forward to receiving lots of seasoned and salty advice, and perhaps one day having learned enough to move to the "giving" end of the conversation.
I'm originally from the east coast of Nova Scotia and grew up around the classic Cape Island fishing boat. I come from several generations of commercial fishermen, but have never practiced the trade myself. I just have my family's deep rooted connection to boats and the ocean. Over the years I have owned a series of sailboats ranging from an ancient windsurfer to my current Nonsuch 26, and have done my best to be a true sailor. As I get older I am bowing to the realization that my heart just wants to go back to my roots - a simple, reliable, safe, and seaworthy "trawler" type vessel like the ones I grew up with.
I'm going to put the sailboat up for sale in the spring, but figure I should start researching it's replacement now. Hence my appearance here, where I will be asking for advice and guidance on what type of vessel will meet the needs of an aging single handed sailor of limited means.
Looking forward to receiving lots of seasoned and salty advice, and perhaps one day having learned enough to move to the "giving" end of the conversation.