Cruisers Forum Neophyte!

[marshll47]

Hello all,

Been reading the forum for a few years and saving for a mid sized livaboard sailboat. I'm getting closer to my goal amount that I think is enough to buy a sound vessel and have a strong rainy day fund. Thus, I am finally dipping my toes into the community!

I'm 29 yrs old. I live in hotels about 295 days a year because of my job. I'm currently a survey pilot but I am working towards the regional airlines. I'm based out of Jacksonville Fl but I stay with family on SSI ga when I'm not working.


TL;DR
Hey! New to the community, saving for a boat, getting close, travel for work, based in jax/SSI

[skipmac]

Welcome to the forum. I'm not far. Based in Gainesville, keep the boat in Green Cove Springs.

[Celestialsailor]

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your adventure.

[marshll47]

Wow small world! I lived in Orange Park, just north of Doctor's Lake, a few months ago. I used to drive to the marinas in that area after work and daydream about buying my own boat. I haven't been to that marina but I'll check it out next time I'm in town.

Originally Posted by skipmac

Welcome to the forum. I'm not far. Based in Gainesville, keep the boat in Green Cove Springs.

[marshll47]

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your adventure.

[Adelie]

Welcome.

I would suggest updating your profile with “Looking” in the "Boat" category. This info shows up under your UserName in every post in the web view. Many questions are boat and/or location dependent and having these tidbits under your UserName saves answering those questions repeatedly. If you need help setting up your profile then click on this link: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3308797

I would happily help more if the link above is not enough.

[marshll47]

Excellent, I have done so. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Adelie

Welcome.

I would suggest updating your profile with “Looking” in the "Boat" category. This info shows up under your UserName in every post in the web view. Many questions are boat and/or location dependent and having these tidbits under your UserName saves answering those questions repeatedly. If you need help setting up your profile then click on this link: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3308797

I would happily help more if the link above is not enough.

[GordMay]

Greetings and belated welcome aboard the CF, Marshll.

[Hudson Force]

Welcome to the community Marshll47. Along with some others, I am also a member of the Jacksonville community. When the time comes and you find yourself considering a purchase, send me a pm and I'll be glad to help you evaluate a vessel if it's in our area.

[marshll47]

Thanks!

Originally Posted by GordMay

Greetings and belated welcome aboard the CF, Marshll.

[marshll47]

That's so generous, thank you. When the time comes I will certainly reach out [emoji41]

Originally Posted by Hudson Force

Welcome to the community Marshll47. Along with some others, I am also a member of the Jacksonville community. When the time comes and you find yourself considering a purchase, send me a pm and I'll be glad to help you evaluate a vessel if it's in our area.