Mark, When I was contemplating buying my boat (I ended up with a 35mk III) the broker I was working with really grilled me as to what my intended uses would be for the boat. That 30 minute discussion really crystallized my thinking and resulted in my getting what has proved to be the ideal boat for me. After 10+ years of ownership I have had no regrets whatsoever in the choice, nor any thoughts of getting bigger / smaller etc
-- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On May 29, 2013, at 8:13, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can't really help with your decision, but I would like to correct the > "happiest day" nonsense. I've rarely been more heartbroken than when I > watched someone else leave with my much-loved boat. In addition to Peregrine, > I still have a 30-foot daysailer I can't bear to part with because she's such > an exquisite boat to sail and look at and she's been a huge part of my life > for 18 years. > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > On May 29, 2013, at 0:29, Russ & Melody <russ...@telus.net> wrote: > >> Hi Mark, >> >> As you already know there is no simple answer. >> >> But here are the dimension for the perfect boat: >> Cocktails for 6 >> Dinner for 4 >> Sleeps 2 >> Seriously, 30' is ideal for light sailing with a weekend & a bit away. >> Bigger gets more toys tolerated and comfort underway (especially if you >> actually go sailing if it's windy). For 20 grand your best bet is the one >> that has been maintained (vs say, size weighted consideration) so to get the >> best value. Good sails can be the difference in the bargain... only 3 new >> cruising sails are a minimum 6 grand from the orient. >> >> Personally I went from a 60' cruising cutter to a 35 mk-1 and love her. >> However I have a 40' motor-sailor sitting in the back yard awaiting my >> semi-retirement where I can spend 4 5 months aboard, cruising the west coast. >> >> Your mileage may vary. Enjoy the hunt. >> >> Cheers, Russ >> Sweet 35 mk-1 >> >> At 09:01 PM 28/05/2013, you wrote: >> >>> I'm still looking at boats, reading emails from this list and learning >>> lots. Right now I'm sitting back, watching the market, looking to new >>> boats that come up, and trying to figure out where I want to end up. >>> Maybe some more experienced listers can offer some thoughts (on or off >>> list). >>> >>> I know that everyone has there own criteria - but I'm trying to figure out >>> the right boat for me. My Mirage 24 is quite small - 5ft of headroom (only >>> my 8 yr old can stand up), not enough space to sleep 5 (me and 4 kids), >>> lacks an enclosed head, no functional galley, noisy and smelly outboard. >>> I envision wanting to do some more sailing - little further out of the >>> harbour, some overnights (effectively boat camping with the kids), maybe a >>> long weekend away with the girlfriend. >>> >>> But we've all heard the cracks "2 best days in a boater life - the day >>> he/she buys their boat, and the day they sell it", or "A boat is a hole in >>> the water you pour money into" - not really encouraging. So, why, if they >>> are so terrible does everyone get 2 foot itis? >>> >>> Feel free to espouse on why did you end up with the boat you have? Do you >>> wish you stayed smaller/cheaper/simpler? >>> What would you say to yourself if you could go back and offer advice? Was >>> this the best decision ever? If you could make a change what do you want? >>> A bigger galley? Bigger cockpit? >>> >>> My temptation was to find a 29-30 foot boat that would work, thinking that >>> would last me for years with the kids and still be a manageable size when >>> they are off. Keeping costs reasonable, maintenance manageable and enough >>> boat to venture further afield. >>> >>> Right now I could buy a local C&C 33 (with and Atomic4), or a local C&C 30 >>> (diesel), or there are 29's, 30's and 34's within reach - the prices are >>> similar. I plan on climbing aboard a few different boats to get a feel for >>> size and space, but I'm trying to figure out what I'm getting into without >>> having to learn the painfully hard way! I'm leaning towards a diesel (only >>> because that seems to be common opinion and gas on my current boat has it's >>> downsides), wheel steering and something fairly stable (so kids and >>> girlfriend aren't barfing over the side -- which I gather eliminates the >>> 29's from the list). Price wise I'd like to stay below $20000. >>> >>> I have the cash set aside to buy the boat, but clearly bigger is not always >>> better, the maintenance and insidious upkeep costs can add up quickly. I >>> was able to do a quick sand and bottom paint on my M24 in 2.5 hrs. >>> Assuming the cost and workload multiply with the displacement I'm guessing >>> a 30ft (being twice the displacement) would be double the effort, a 34ft 3 >>> times the work. At what point is it more work and you wish for a >>> smaller/cheaper boat? >>> >>> Thanks in advance for the advice, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> --------------------- >>> Dr. Mark Bodnar >>> B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) >>> Bedford Chiropractic >>> www.bedfordchiro.ca >>> --------------------- >>> >>> There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. >>> - George Santayana >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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