Old boater, new to cruising

SwampNut · 08-02-2006, 09:47

I've owned a few day boats, and have piloted some cuddies for limited overnighters. We recently bought a 29' express cruiser with the intent of doing 2-3 day weekends and work up to a 1 week vacation. We are landlocked and will be primarily on lakes (some large ones, 50-60 miles long), with occasional trips to the pacific (S. CA).

I'm hoping to pick up things that the day/overnight boater wouldn't know or be concerned with. Since my family spent a lot of time in RVs when I was a child, I'm part of the way there in understanding how to live in a small space with limited resources.

**Kai Nui** · 08-02-2006, 09:57

Rule #1, nothing goes on the boat that does not have a permanent place.

CaptainK · 08-02-2006, 17:50

Hey SwampNut.

I am from Arizona too!! By protest!!

Live in Phoenix. Welcome aboard to cruiserforum.

Hope to see ya onboard often?

This is a good forum. Lot's of old salts onboard. With plenty of knowledge. I joined months ago. And still have lots to learn.

Once again welcome aboard.

SwampNut · 10-02-2006, 15:03

So any tips on great places to buy from and get service here, and those to avoid? So far I am really happy with Scottsdale Marine, and won't ever deal with Tempe Marine again. The West Marine store in Mesa is nice, have you been to the one farther Northwest?

Do you do lake cruising or drive out to CA/Mexico?

CaptainK · 10-02-2006, 21:27

Sorry SwampNut.

No, on all accounts. I cannot help you out. I presently do not own a sailboat. Nor have I dealt with any of the so-called marine stores, in the Phoenix metro area. No boat. No need to deal with them stores?

I have never sailed around in the rivers or the lakes here. Eventhough I did hang out around Lake Pleasant, a few years back. But no cruising there.

08-02-2006, 09:57	#2
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	Rule #1, nothing goes on the boat that does not have a permanent place. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

08-02-2006, 17:50	#3
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Hey SwampNut. I am from Arizona too!! By protest!! Live in Phoenix. Welcome aboard to cruiserforum. Hope to see ya onboard often? This is a good forum. Lot's of old salts onboard. With plenty of knowledge. I joined months ago. And still have lots to learn. Once again welcome aboard. __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

10-02-2006, 21:27	#5
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Sorry SwampNut. No, on all accounts. I cannot help you out. I presently do not own a sailboat. Nor have I dealt with any of the so-called marine stores, in the Phoenix metro area. No boat. No need to deal with them stores? I have never sailed around in the rivers or the lakes here. Eventhough I did hang out around Lake Pleasant, a few years back. But no cruising there. __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Seven Seas Cruising Association and other orgs.	Sonosailor	Liveaboard's Forum	20	20-02-2008 15:00
Available - Looking for Cruising Capt.	Susanne	Crew Positions: Wanted & Available	5	12-05-2005 15:06
"Second Thoughts on the Ideal Cruising Boat"	Stede	General Sailing Forum	9	19-09-2004 22:13
Banking while cruising	Sonosailor	General Sailing Forum	10	28-12-2003 18:45
cruising is the goal	jaybird	Meets & Greets	1	31-10-2003 14:08

08-02-2006, 09:47	#1
SwampNut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Boat: Wellcraft Monte Carlo 29' Posts: 3	Old boater, new to cruising I've owned a few day boats, and have piloted some cuddies for limited overnighters. We recently bought a 29' express cruiser with the intent of doing 2-3 day weekends and work up to a 1 week vacation. We are landlocked and will be primarily on lakes (some large ones, 50-60 miles long), with occasional trips to the pacific (S. CA). I'm hoping to pick up things that the day/overnight boater wouldn't know or be concerned with. Since my family spent a lot of time in RVs when I was a child, I'm part of the way there in understanding how to live in a small space with limited resources.

10-02-2006, 15:03	#4
SwampNut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Boat: Wellcraft Monte Carlo 29' Posts: 3	So any tips on great places to buy from and get service here, and those to avoid? So far I am really happy with Scottsdale Marine, and won't ever deal with Tempe Marine again. The West Marine store in Mesa is nice, have you been to the one farther Northwest? Do you do lake cruising or drive out to CA/Mexico?