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Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2017, 03:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,822
Posted By m2244
Re: Where to have a Look at SV's Around The Cape

I will. Thanks for the help fellas
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2017, 18:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,822
Posted By m2244
Re: Where to have a Look at SV's Around The Cape

I was hoping for a dealer with several boats. New or used. Type, I'm open right now. Length, 22 - 38. Price, let's say up to 60k or so
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2017, 13:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,822
Posted By m2244
Where to have a Look at SV's Around The Cape

I will be spending about 9 days at Camp Edwards which is near Sandwich MA.

I'd like to take a look at some sailboats while I'm there. Can anyone point me in a direction, hopefully within about...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-05-2017, 09:57
Replies: 38
Views: 7,427
Posted By m2244
Small Sailboats - Trailering

Hey Good People,

I looked around the forum a bit but didn't really find a question like this.

I'm thinking about buying a small sailboat this year or next. but I'm looking for something that is...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-04-2017, 12:24
Replies: 50
Views: 11,921
Posted By m2244
Question Regarding Boat Depreciation

***Alert***
Pain in the @ss question
***Alert***

I realize this sort of question is not cut and dry.

However, my wife and I had a bit of an edgy discussion earlier today and it became clear...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-04-2017, 07:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,566
Posted By m2244
Re: Norfolk Virginia to Halifax, Nova Scotia

i just sent you a PM about 4 minutes ago. You didn't see it?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-04-2017, 18:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,611
Posted By m2244
Re: Spring Crew...Will take newbies .. LI, near NYC

I'm interested as well. Let me know would you?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-04-2017, 18:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By m2244
Re: Summer sailing Penobscot Bay, ME

Is this a paid position? Could someone only do 1 or 2 weeks all summer, or do you need more of a commitment?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-04-2017, 17:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,566
Posted By m2244
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-04-2017, 16:53
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By m2244
Insider Advvice on Getting More Experience

Hello,

I'm fairly new to sailing; taken a basic course and I volunteer with a boat on Lake Champlain, so I've probably been out about 8 times not counting the formal course. My wife and I are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-04-2017, 17:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
Posted By m2244
Marinas Near Boston

Hey Folks,

I'm returning to VT from a work trip, spending the day in Boston tomorrow. I'd like to take a look at a marina or two in the area. I just Googled it and holly damn, there are a lot of...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-03-2017, 18:44
Replies: 60
Views: 8,086
Posted By m2244
Re: Post cruise life reintegration

What the hell do you people do??!

I'm 46 this month and dreaming about being able to take some time off for sailing in about 8 years - if I'm lucky.

Sigh. Good luck.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-03-2017, 17:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,475
Posted By m2244
Planning About 8 Years Down the Road

Melissa and I took a look at two Lagoon catamarans this weekend, a 38' and a 42'. I liked the 38, the 42 seemed a little too big for some reason, not to mention the fact that the 42 was nearly...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-02-2017, 06:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,762
Posted By m2244
Re: Catamaran Canopy Question

I had an old '84 CJ7 back in the day, with a soft top. You almost had to wear ear plugs it was so loud, and in the winter you'd freeze your ass off. So, makes sense. Thanks
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-02-2017, 06:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,762
Posted By m2244
Catamaran Canopy Question

I try to look through the posts before I ask questions, but I haven't seen this mentioned.

I don't retire for about another 8 years, but we have been looking at catamarans, trying to learn what we...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-09-2016, 08:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,473
Posted By m2244
Living your Adventure

This morning I read something in a farewell message that I felt like sharing, don't ask me why. I hope no one finds this post gloomy, I don't see death that way anymore.

This man, Gaston, died at...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2016, 08:01
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2016, 05:46
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

I do know the basics of sailing, but very limited. Been out a total of 9 times so far, including a 5-day course.

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 16:09
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

Yes, I would have to say it's about 90% financial concerns. Overly cautions in that regard.




lol

Thanks for the advice. Love this forum!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2016, 12:37
Replies: 67
Views: 7,033
Posted By m2244
Re: Screwdriver Set. Whats best in USA?

I wonder if he is going to tell us what he went with, or keep us in the dark.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 10:37
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

I live in a small town, hope to sell for close to $200k. Taxes are about 3200/yr but most towns are well above that. If you wanna play, you gotta pay.

Lately we've been thinking it would be nice...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 10:03
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

I hear ya, everything seems to be creeping up and up. Nothing new I guess.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 09:51
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

$670/mo - Wow. I would have sold years ago!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-09-2016, 19:34
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

The funny thing is (I'm generalizing here), you talk to someone with little or no money and they worry about not having enough money for the future. You talk to someone with millions of dollars in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-09-2016, 19:23
Replies: 95
Views: 12,159
Posted By m2244
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

I've heard too many people say a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into. Or don't buy a boat find a friend with one.

I tend to be cautious when getting into something this big that I...
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