New Guy, Advice Appreciated

[CastOff]

Originally Posted by Doodles

I'd look at this one:

1980 Cabo Rico sloop Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Nice looking, but whomever listed the boat has no clue.....it's a CUTTER not a Sloop I like the tankage, but not the haulout, docking, port charges, taxes, operating/maintenance expenses, larger ground tackle, etc than a 30fter Nice looking boat though

[ty.gregory]

Curmudgeon- Curmudgeon- Curmudgeon...

Reality sucks if you stare at it long enough. As do Dreams and Sailboats and Lives.

People that sail the deep blue seas probably close their eyes more than others to a lot of things. Then you look at those same people with their teeth clenched, gripping a duct-taped tiller, and their eyes so suddenly and wonderfully alive.

I say don't take anyone down with you, and it all makes sense.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by CastOff

Nice looking, but whomever listed the boat has no clue.....it's a CUTTER not a Sloop I like the tankage, but not the haulout, docking, port charges, taxes, operating/maintenance expenses, larger ground tackle, etc than a 30fter Nice looking boat though

I agree on the looks, but the couple I've been on seemed gloomy and claustrophobic down below with all the dark teak.... a case of overkill I feel that deters many potential buyers...
But as you say lovely to look at externally...

You've GOT IT in a nutshell TY....

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by ty.gregory

Curmudgeon- Curmudgeon- Curmudgeon...

Reality sucks if you stare at it long enough. As do Dreams and Sailboats and Lives.

People that sail the deep blue seas probably close their eyes more than others to a lot of things. Then you look at those same people with their teeth clenched, gripping a duct-taped tiller, and their eyes so suddenly and wonderfully alive.

I say don't take anyone down with you, and it all makes sense.

I forgot to mention the cost of the duct tape. Waterproof duct tape is about double the cost of regular.

I owned daysailers for many years. When I decided to buy a cruising boat, every singe experienced crusing sailor I knew told me to take whatever you think it is going to cost and then double it. This advice came from rich sailors and poor sailors alike. It was good advice.

So if you have Motissier's skills and can build a boat from newspaper and roofing tar to take you across the Atlantic, I wish you luck. Otherwise, plan to spend double.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I forgot to mention the cost of the duct tape. Waterproof duct tape is about double the cost of regular.

I owned daysailers for many years. When I decided to buy a cruising boat, every singe experienced crusing sailor I knew told me to take whatever you think it is going to cost and then double it. This advice came from rich sailors and poor sailors alike. It was good advice.

So if you have Motissier's skills and can build a boat from newspaper and roofing tar to take you across the Atlantic, I wish you luck. Otherwise, plan to spend double.

Hahahahahahaaaa.... oh my sides hurt...
Curmudgeon your Magic.... keep it coming mate...