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Ignor everyone and do what you want as a noob.
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14-04-2011, 03:07
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ingleside on the Bay, Tx
Boat: 32' Custom by John Howie
Posts: 71
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Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
I took shoulder damage in iraq that has left me mostly usable but with limits on how much and in what directions i can lift. Pulling doesn't seem to be an issue.
I am looking into a liveaboard something under 25k that i can support on my va disability. I would like to get something that will take me wherever i decide to go.
I don't mind older boats at all. I have done a lot of woodworking in my life, though new to sailboats.
So any recommendations on a capable but easy solo sailer, that's liveable?
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14-04-2011, 03:25
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Virginia, USA & Krabi, Thailand
Boat: Wauquiez Pretorien 35
Posts: 2,819
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Re: Bluewater for wounded warrior
Welcome to CF and thanks for your service.
What area of the country are you looking to start from. Lots of boats out there but you don't want to have to travel too far to check them out. Give us an idea as to where you are so we can narrow the recommendations.
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14-04-2011, 03:25
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S/V rubber ducky
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bahamas cruising currently
Boat: Hunter 410
Posts: 19,401
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Re: Bluewater for wounded warrior
lots of similar threads here, recommend you do a search
welcome to CF
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14-04-2011, 03:44
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ingleside on the Bay, Tx
Boat: 32' Custom by John Howie
Posts: 71
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I'll be in texas soon. Getting released from service in two weeks. Travelling to check out boats might be fun though. Been off my fatboy too long.
I've been looking at the Ellinor. She's on several sites now. Would she fit the bill?
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14-04-2011, 04:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Virginia, USA & Krabi, Thailand
Boat: Wauquiez Pretorien 35
Posts: 2,819
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
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Originally Posted by WoundedWarrior
I'll be in texas soon. Getting released from service in two weeks. Travelling to check out boats might be fun though. Been off my fatboy too long.
I've been looking at the Ellinor. She's on several sites now. Would she fit the bill? |
Sorry, don't know the boat. Do you have a link to it? Tell us something about it.
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14-04-2011, 05:06
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
Welcome aboard CF and Bless you for your service.
We are in Seabrook and may be able to get together some day. Send us a link of the boat you are looking at.
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The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
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14-04-2011, 05:32
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Southampton UK
Boat: Jaguar 22 mono called Arfur.
Posts: 1,220
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
I bought a Prout 31ft boat. Safe and about in your range. Add electric winches and most of your problems will be manageable. A lot of space on-board for gear, food and water so long slow passages are not a solo problem.
Solar panels make a lot of sense on a cruise, reducing fuel costs to near zero. it's just the cooking gas that you'll need, and something to put in the pan.
Add a folding bike to get out of the marina for shopping. And a canoe / dinghy to stay out of the marina. A sailing dinghy would be ideal as rowing against a stiff wind/sea may stir up your old war wounds. There is a range of folding/sailing dinghys. Tinkers? I think.
An old plastic boat will depreciate quite slowly if you do the housework on it. If it's not right for you then you'll be able to get out/off it without too much pain.
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Ex Prout 31 Sailor, Now it's a 22ft Jaguar called 'Arfur' here in sunny Southampton, UK.
A few places left in Quayside Marina and Kemps Marina.
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14-04-2011, 05:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Halifax, N.S Canada
Boat: Tanzer 26, Walk22
Posts: 930
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
Welcome to CF and good luck on your endeavors.
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14-04-2011, 05:43
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Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hollywood, Fl.
Boat: FP Athena 38' Poerava
Posts: 3,960
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
As always thank you and your buddies for the service. You are all our heroes.
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14-04-2011, 06:14
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 47,083
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, WoundedWarrior.
I’d not recommend the “ELLINOR” as a first-time boat.
➥ 1936 LINDGREN SHIPYARD Ketch Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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14-04-2011, 06:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Virginia, USA & Krabi, Thailand
Boat: Wauquiez Pretorien 35
Posts: 2,819
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
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75 year old wooden ketch ...OMG 
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14-04-2011, 06:38
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lviv, Ukraine
Boat: Ohlson 38
Posts: 691
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
I can tell you that even if you are 100% service connected, disabled, and get all the dental/med benefits that go with it, and live aboard you wouldn't be able to afford the upkeep on a boat that size and still have a life. I'll leave the sailing advice to others more qualified but would suggest a much smaller boat. My 28 footer is all I can afford on 100% service connected.
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14-04-2011, 07:04
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Seaman, Delivery skipper
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 29,773
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
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Originally Posted by Doodles
75 year old wooden ketch ...OMG |
This is still going strong at 110yrs.....
Photo taken in '05 in the Azores when she was on her way back from Carib to Falmouth... crew of 1guy and 2 women....
So don't let the age and wood put you off... 
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14-04-2011, 07:18
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cormorant Island, BC, Canada
Boat: Lancer 44 Motorsailer
Posts: 1,875
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Re: Bluewater for Wounded Warrior
Welcome aboard and good luck.
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