Defintion of a crusier

[valhalla360]

Originally Posted by AnglaisInHull

So, yes, let's consider others' context when providing feedback and advice. My reality may not be your reality. If reality really exists.

Rather then expect the responder to guess at the context...a lot of these debates could be ended if the OP simply states up front a little info about the type of cruising they do.

[carstenb]

Originally Posted by Macblaze

Not sure if you caught the idiom so..

"Now we’re cooking with gas” originated in the late 1930’s or early 40s as a slogan thought up by the natural gas industry to convince people to use gas, rather than electricity, on their new-fangled stoves. This was the era where there was a widespread transition from wood-fueled stoves, and electric and natural gas stoves were in competition with each other."

But since gas stoves are so ubiquitous, I had to up the game to induction which seems to be the cool kid thing these days. Forgive me if I am stating the obvious



As for submariners, my knee-jerk is to write them off as some sort of weird fringe group, but I have heard, as a breed, they are some tough sons of b**ches, so upon reflection I hereby officially declare all submariners as "Cruisers, negative depth"

Indeed I know the idiom, but since we're trying to define a cruiser here - we really need to include ,

Are you fin keel, spade rudder?
long keel, kedge rudder?
canoe shape?

obviously, these are important when announcing you acronym

[Macblaze]

Originally Posted by valhalla360

Rather then expect the responder to guess at the context...a lot of these debates could be ended if the OP simply states up front a little info about the type of cruising they do.

Another convert! But sir, you failed to specify your degree of cruisicity using my patented CRAP system!

[Macblaze]

Originally Posted by carstenb

Indeed I know the idiom, ...

Originally Posted by carstenb

Are you fin keel, spade rudder?
long keel, kedge rudder?
canoe shape?

What are you implying? That those of us who prefer fins are somehow not cruisers? That we are not good enough? You sir, are a keelist!

But I agree that we definitely need to define and categorize stern preferences. People who prefer a canoe stern really shouldn't be allowed in polite company. Sigh. I like me a good lookin' stern...

[sailorboy1]

Can't
Remember
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Indications of
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[Tayana42]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Gosh, Bob, How long do you have to be married to qualify as long term?
Ann

We’ve been married for 51 years and we are starting to get the hang of it. It is a life long adventure. Some days I’d call that long term. Others I’d say we are still practicing.

[David Mathis]

Does your ice cream melt while studying the geometry of the cone?

[Macblaze]

Originally Posted by David Mathis

Does your ice cream melt while studying the geometry of the cone?

Does your chewing gum lose its flavour on the bedpost overnight?

We really do need to start up a cruisers' philosophy subforum.

[SaltyMetals]

Define a Cruiser? I think Chris was right. Top of the list has to be plenty of storage space for beer and then plenty of refrigeration space for beer. I would put the second priority the ability to sail solo, whether that is real solo or simply gives time to enjoy time with the rest of the crew if there are crew aboard.
You cld make a graph or other variations but possibly it needs a multiple choice sequence that then drills down to the subject of interest. Alternatively a filter system whereby we can click on various filters which will then lead to a select target. Think the latter wld be best.
Andrew

[Redline452]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

Wow, this thread sure took a nose dive .

Ahh. What about diving preference: scuba, hookah, snorkel, free-diving?

For that matter, what about those who boat only to get to dive spots?

(Written as someone who prefers to breathe his air naturally, maintaining slightly positive ASL. While not otherwise occupied fixing my boat in slightly out-of-the way places.)

[Macblaze]

Originally Posted by Redline452

Ahh. What about diving preference: scuba, hookah, snorkel, free-diving?

For that matter, what about those who boat only to get to dive spots?

Um sorry. But I am absolutely sure that one of the key factors in being a cruiser is actually staying in the boat.

Silly divers...

[Dsanduril]

Originally Posted by Macblaze

..., so upon reflection I hereby officially declare all submariners as "Cruisers, negative depth"

hmm, seems to me they are "cruisers, positive depth". Of course, that just means they were former monohullers

Originally Posted by Macblaze

I had to empower a blue ribbon committee to study if people who use who lithium right off are "real" cruisers or if you have to suffer along with a lead acid apprenticeship first. Heady stuff.

Real cruisers only use lithium batteries as they provide a ready emergency source of the drug they need to treat their schizophrenia, and space aboard a cruising boat being at a premium having dual-use equipment is the mark of a real cruiser (as is mental disease - cruising aboard a sailboat is a definitive symptom in several conditions described in the DSM).

[Macblaze]

Originally Posted by Dsanduril

hmm, seems to me they are "cruisers, positive depth". Of course, that just means they were former monohullers


Real cruisers only use lithium batteries as they provide a ready emergency source of the drug they need to treat their schizophrenia, and space aboard a cruising boat being at a premium having dual-use equipment is the mark of a real cruiser (as is mental disease - cruising aboard a sailboat is a definitive symptom in several conditions described in the DSM).

Good input. Careful or you just might be appointed my Chief of Staff.

[vivacia]

Macblaze, you are awesome, hilarious, and insightful!

[StoneCrab]

Your chart doesn't take into account the hidden dimensions or the warp of the time space continuem.