Hi there _GypsySoul_, (or should I say "ahoy there"---does anyone say ahoy anymore?)
I am presently watching the snow come down (about 12 inches so far) here in Rome, NY as I wait to
work on my 50 foot twin masted, junk rigged,
catamaran luxury yacht. Looking to get back to the
liveaboard lifestyle. Splashing into the waters near Oneida Lake in May. Inside
work to complete after that. 50 feet is a lot to handle, singlehanded.
I'm just 60 years old, early
retirement, and the
boat is self-designed and self-built. I, too, am something of a
novice, but my ropes are a bit different than any other
boat out there. We could master them together.
Headed for the Atlantic when the
weather is better. Long term is the
Caribbean (I hear talk that the Virgins are great for diving). Very long term is the South
Atlantic Ocean, maybe all the way south.
Pictures of the S/V Time Lord are on my Fb page. Search for "Philip F Stone in Rome NY" (one "L" in Philip or you will get a singer in the midwest). Kawia digital piano also on board, if you are interested. I'm Veggie, but not evangelical about it.
Fish, sometimes. Two cats on board, too.
How are you with a paintbrush or other tools?---LOL
I hope your search for a boat goes well.
Philip