Have you ever hated your boat?

[Lake-Effect]

Some boats have faults. Some boats have compromises. I aim to avoid things that are flawed, but I'm prepared to live with compromises if the net result is a positive.

Our current boat is a compromise in size (therefore accommodation and speed) but an absolute plus in cost of ownership, trailerability, ease and fun of sailing. I can say that I've never hated her, and any problems have been seamanship, not the vessel.

Personally, I like boats in general, and there aren't that many that I hate. For the boats I've ever sailed on, or owned... I don't think I've hated any.

[jcp0231]

Hahaha, that is a silly question. I can totally relate.

[Kyrsting]

I hate myself when I have to spend time fixing things that used to work instead of going sailing – and I love my boat when all is ship-shape...

[thomm225]

I've hated my boat plenty of times.

My monohull sailboat, a Bristol 27, is so low tech it's pathetic. I had raced catamarans (16'-20' with high aspect ratio square top mains and spinnaker, etc) for years between 1992-2006. I took a break to do some cycling then decided to get back into sailing.

The motion was hard to get used to at first and the slow speeds of 5-6 knots..........

I was way seasick one day come back across the lower Chesapeake in 18-20 knot Easterly winds when I needed to bring in my jib and the furler jammed.

I had to make numerous trips forward to fix it (while on autopilot) and in the process the sheet got loose and the whole thing was flailing in the winds. I was finally able to fix it (between dry heaves)

By the time I hit the creek though (Little Creek) and was having my "I made home beer" while coming up the creek it was all forgotten. I'm thinking I love this old, slow, wallowing, boat. Btw, the boat was enjoying the wind and waves. It was having no problem what so ever.

[sailorchic34]

Hum..I've never hated any boat. Sometimes things happen and sometimes things break. To me that just adds a bit of spice to life. Lord knows if everything was perfect, it would be sort of boring.

[boatsail]

Do a refit to the things you hate, then you can love the boat again and have excitement like the day you bought it.

[boatsail]

you can always make it a different boat

[thomm225]

Originally Posted by boatsail

Do a refit to the things you hate, then you can love the boat again and have excitement like the day you bought it.

Ah, mine was 37 years old when I bought it and had been on the hard for 5 years..........but it's an awesome boat. . . . . . .much of the time, for what it is.

I have it for sale but when folks call to buy it I usually talk them out of it. I love the way these old full keel boats look. And sometimes, I even like the way they sail.

[Matt sachs]

I dont hate my boat but sometimes I do silly things and blame the boat. Last night I was installing the walnut and oak flooring. I didnt have enough clamps to hold all of it in place while the glue sets so I thought I would sit on it for a while. It was late so I dozed off and woke to find my arss stuck to the brand new floor. Thats some good glue!

[SecondBase]

Hated my O'Day--Sorry wasn't for me. Although, she did teach me a lot.
My Laurent Giles Konsort? Well this boat I kiss her goodnight on her Lloyd's plate.