Our First Boat at Age 50 - Page 3

waterworldly · 22-07-2008, 21:28

Today we closed on our business, a full 15 months since the first post on this forum. The house and all the belongings went in Jan 06. After a brief vacation, the boat search starts in earnest. Thanks to all for the inspiration and information to keep the dream alive. We WILL be cruising soon.

anglooff · 22-07-2008, 23:49

Congratulations, the hard part is now behind you and the fun part can really begin....Enjoy!

regards

Alan

lannen · 23-07-2008, 00:17

The first time in my life that I ever stood under canvas was when I raised it by myself on my newly purchased 40' boat.

Just take it slow (although it is kind of hard to make a sailboat go fast), use common sense, and watch the weather carefully. It's a great deal of fun.

Remember: Experience is something you get just after you needed it...

waterworldly · 23-07-2008, 04:42

Patience was a talent I aquired many years ago, it was what kept it all alive over the last 5 years.

Joli · 23-07-2008, 05:41

You'll do fine, learn at a pace you are comfortable with and have fun.

Amels are nice boats.

22-07-2008, 23:49	#32
anglooff Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Venezuela Boat: Vandestadt ketch 42 Posts: 110	Congratulations, the hard part is now behind you and the fun part can really begin....Enjoy! regards Alan __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23-07-2008, 00:17	#33
lannen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Pete Fl. Boat: Endeavour CC 40' AbbyGale Posts: 95 Images: 9	The first time in my life that I ever stood under canvas was when I raised it by myself on my newly purchased 40' boat. Just take it slow (although it is kind of hard to make a sailboat go fast), use common sense, and watch the weather carefully. It's a great deal of fun. Remember: Experience is something you get just after you needed it... __________________ s/v AbbyGale www.southerncrosses.com

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22-07-2008, 21:28	#31
waterworldly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Florida Boat: 52' Irwin Center Cockpit Posts: 259	Today we closed on our business, a full 15 months since the first post on this forum. The house and all the belongings went in Jan 06. After a brief vacation, the boat search starts in earnest. Thanks to all for the inspiration and information to keep the dream alive. We WILL be cruising soon.

23-07-2008, 04:42	#34
waterworldly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Florida Boat: 52' Irwin Center Cockpit Posts: 259	Patience was a talent I aquired many years ago, it was what kept it all alive over the last 5 years.

23-07-2008, 05:41	#35
Joli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,202 Images: 6	You'll do fine, learn at a pace you are comfortable with and have fun. Amels are nice boats.