What Do Women Want?

Don Lucas · 20-10-2009, 14:38

Isn't this the age old question? My wife has sailed on 4 different models of monohulls now. But since I'm looking at selling our current boat and moving up I of course ask her what she wants in a boat. Other than a stand-up shower (she told me this before we got our current boat) she doesn't have anything to input. I do know some of the things she wants even though she can not say it to me (hey I pay attention sometimes).

So.....what do women want????

PS - don't tell me about the gallery, she doesn't use this I do. In fact I do 90% of stuff. Maybe I should just stop caring about want she wants (just kidding I don't the loss of any body parts in the night)!

motion30 · 20-10-2009, 14:45

what do woman want? You are kidding right?

David_Old_Jersey · 20-10-2009, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Lucas

So.....what do women want????

Soon2BCruiser · 20-10-2009, 15:00

I want a place to put everything so that I am not constantly having to move things around and a boat that feels homey and comfortable.

Solitude · 20-10-2009, 15:05

Please ladies tell us...

marting · 20-10-2009, 15:07

This seems like one of those threads that will cause a polarization of opinions which will cause some to get upset about sexist remarks. What the hell, I have been known to jump in at the deep end on occasion. My wife likes to be able to plug in the coffee maker at the same time as the toaster, hair dryer. Poor batteries and inverter have a haemorrhage.
I would like to apologize in advance for anyone I have offended and I do realize not all females are the same

Soon2BCruiser · 20-10-2009, 15:11

OK a couple more things with the help of my husband: a boat that you can trust, a good bed, a good seat, plenty of hot water.

Don Lucas · 20-10-2009, 15:32

Yes, a real answer that I can write down! Lots of hot water (which doubles with lots of water). I guess this kind of went with the stand-up shower, but sometimes it's that forest though the trees. But I'll let the cat out of the bag ladies, guys like showers too.

As far as this topic going to get sexist remarks; I hope so as that is the point. Lets go ladies open up (guys get your bosses input and post it).

bill good · 20-10-2009, 15:41

mine wants me to sell the boat!!

2theSea · 20-10-2009, 15:42

What about reliability? I want to know I can count on the important parts to function most of the time, preferably ALL of the time.

Cheechako · 20-10-2009, 16:02

cchesley · 20-10-2009, 16:06

Before we moved on board "Walking On Water", we asked ourselves the following question.

"What do we most look forward to about returning home from a really fun vacation?"

Our answers, not necessarily in order were....

A Good Bed
A nice shower
Good coffee

We got a full size queen temperpedic mattress

We have a nice shower with hot water via shore power, generator, engine heat exchanger and hydronic furnace.
We put a cappucinno machine on board.

It did require the hydronic heating system, a good inverter, a water maker and a generator to keep both the Admiral AND the Captain happy but she can function on board without feeling like she's 'making do'.

Yes, we also have a separate fridge and freezer. (the freezer holds more than the one in the house) and we also have a large 1050 amp house bank and solar panels as well.

You see, after our first charter in the Bahamas when the, ah, ahem, Captain had a bit of a debrief from the Admiral and crew, he learned that constant harping on water use and power usage would be, let's just say, Counterproductive. Happy to report, he saw the light and found himself living aboard the boat of his dreams at the suggestion of the Admiral.

Be wise...

Cheechako · 20-10-2009, 16:13

I like this approach.....

Ocean Girl · 20-10-2009, 16:18

1) seaworthyness
2) motion comfort
3) In good shape so I am not working on it all the time and (yeah I know, boat with no work - fantasy land)
4) Hmmm.. Hot water, Mac pack, electric windlass, propane stove with oven, good access to storage.
5) and to spice it up ( for all you popcorn eaters

) a velvet lined drawer to put lace unmentionables in

Cheers,
Erika

Dune · 20-10-2009, 16:23

A man walking along a beach on the coast of California comes across a ancient bottle. Rubbing the sand off to get a better look, a genie appears. The conversation goes like this.
Genie: I am a great and powerful Genie, but as a result of the current economy, I am only able to grant one wish.
Man: I have always wanted to visit the Hawaiian Islands, but am deathly afraid of airplanes and boats. I wish you to build a bridge to Hawaii so that I might drive.
Genie: (severely distressed) Do you understand the magnitude of your wish? The engineering alone would break me. Not to mention the labor and materials that have skyrocketed lately. Please, I will grant any other wish than this bridge.
Man: (contemplating at length) So, Genie, you will grant any other wish?
Genie: Anything you command.
Man: I have always wanted to understand women. That is my wish.
Genie: Do you want that bridge 2 lanes or 4? <drag cursor

20-10-2009, 14:38	#1
Don Lucas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salem MA Boat: Cal 39 - D & D Posts: 787	What Do Women Want? Isn't this the age old question? My wife has sailed on 4 different models of monohulls now. But since I'm looking at selling our current boat and moving up I of course ask her what she wants in a boat. Other than a stand-up shower (she told me this before we got our current boat) she doesn't have anything to input. I do know some of the things she wants even though she can not say it to me (hey I pay attention sometimes). So.....what do women want???? PS - don't tell me about the gallery, she doesn't use this I do. In fact I do 90% of stuff. Maybe I should just stop caring about want she wants (just kidding I don't the loss of any body parts in the night)!

20-10-2009, 15:05	#5
Solitude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Coast, BC , Canada Boat: Cascade Posts: 545	Please ladies tell us... __________________ Go outside and PLAY!

20-10-2009, 15:07	#6
marting Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Boat: Nauticat 44 - Archer Posts: 23 Images: 3	This seems like one of those threads that will cause a polarization of opinions which will cause some to get upset about sexist remarks. What the hell, I have been known to jump in at the deep end on occasion. My wife likes to be able to plug in the coffee maker at the same time as the toaster, hair dryer. Poor batteries and inverter have a haemorrhage. I would like to apologize in advance for anyone I have offended and I do realize not all females are the same __________________ Martin & Judy Archer (Nauticat 44) Melbourne Australia

20-10-2009, 16:02	#11
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,369	ohhhh......

20-10-2009, 16:06	#12
cchesley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Boat: Maine Cat 41 - Walking On Water Posts: 166	Before we moved on board "Walking On Water", we asked ourselves the following question. "What do we most look forward to about returning home from a really fun vacation?" Our answers, not necessarily in order were.... A Good Bed A nice shower Good coffee We got a full size queen temperpedic mattress We have a nice shower with hot water via shore power, generator, engine heat exchanger and hydronic furnace. We put a cappucinno machine on board. It did require the hydronic heating system, a good inverter, a water maker and a generator to keep both the Admiral AND the Captain happy but she can function on board without feeling like she's 'making do'. Yes, we also have a separate fridge and freezer. (the freezer holds more than the one in the house) and we also have a large 1050 amp house bank and solar panels as well. You see, after our first charter in the Bahamas when the, ah, ahem, Captain had a bit of a debrief from the Admiral and crew, he learned that constant harping on water use and power usage would be, let's just say, Counterproductive. Happy to report, he saw the light and found himself living aboard the boat of his dreams at the suggestion of the Admiral. Be wise... __________________ Are you DOING what you've always dreamed of doing?

20-10-2009, 14:45	#2
motion30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 298	what do woman want? You are kidding right?

20-10-2009, 15:00	#4
Soon2BCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Coast, USA Boat: Islander 36 - Second Wind Posts: 21	I want a place to put everything so that I am not constantly having to move things around and a boat that feels homey and comfortable.

20-10-2009, 15:11	#7
Soon2BCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Coast, USA Boat: Islander 36 - Second Wind Posts: 21	OK a couple more things with the help of my husband: a boat that you can trust, a good bed, a good seat, plenty of hot water.

20-10-2009, 15:32	#8
Don Lucas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salem MA Boat: Cal 39 - D & D Posts: 787	Yes, a real answer that I can write down! Lots of hot water (which doubles with lots of water). I guess this kind of went with the stand-up shower, but sometimes it's that forest though the trees. But I'll let the cat out of the bag ladies, guys like showers too. As far as this topic going to get sexist remarks; I hope so as that is the point. Lets go ladies open up (guys get your bosses input and post it).

20-10-2009, 15:41	#9
bill good Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia Boat: Crowther windspeed 36' cat Goldrush Posts: 237	mine wants me to sell the boat!!

20-10-2009, 15:42	#10
2theSea Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin, TX Boat: Hunter 31sl "Caribbean Run" Posts: 9	What about reliability? I want to know I can count on the important parts to function most of the time, preferably ALL of the time.

20-10-2009, 16:13	#13
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,369	I like this approach.....

20-10-2009, 16:18	#14
Ocean Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kemah, Texas Boat: Cape Dory 30 cutter s/v Ocean Girl Posts: 1,085 Images: 2	1) seaworthyness 2) motion comfort 3) In good shape so I am not working on it all the time and (yeah I know, boat with no work - fantasy land) 4) Hmmm.. Hot water, Mac pack, electric windlass, propane stove with oven, good access to storage. 5) and to spice it up ( for all you popcorn eaters) a velvet lined drawer to put lace unmentionables in Cheers, Erika

20-10-2009, 16:23	#15
Dune Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Boat: Gulfstar 50 - Escape Posts: 89	A man walking along a beach on the coast of California comes across a ancient bottle. Rubbing the sand off to get a better look, a genie appears. The conversation goes like this. Genie: I am a great and powerful Genie, but as a result of the current economy, I am only able to grant one wish. Man: I have always wanted to visit the Hawaiian Islands, but am deathly afraid of airplanes and boats. I wish you to build a bridge to Hawaii so that I might drive. Genie: (severely distressed) Do you understand the magnitude of your wish? The engineering alone would break me. Not to mention the labor and materials that have skyrocketed lately. Please, I will grant any other wish than this bridge. Man: (contemplating at length) So, Genie, you will grant any other wish? Genie: Anything you command. Man: I have always wanted to understand women. That is my wish. Genie: Do you want that bridge 2 lanes or 4? <drag cursor __________________ Dune 'Endeavor to Persevere'

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