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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
| Quote: | Originally posted by Spearo
A guy really needs about six boats to cover all the bases. I've been trying for years to explain this to my wife. What does it mean when she rolls
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It means she's on to you.
Next thing you'll be telling her that you need 6 female companions to 'cover all the bases'. |
No, I wouldn't tell her that. American wives do have their limits, you know, and I don't think "rolling eyes" would be her reaction this time.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Vince
OK on Ralph and his piano,Roger, I wasn't just dreaming. In April Pat and I are heading to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with 3 other couples to
rent a 47 foot sail catamaran. We did it 2 years ago in the Bahamas and really loved it, so the same group said lets do it again. Some of the group
wanted to do a power cat, but we love sailing too much to switch, especially in those waters. We talked them out of it. They are really nice machines
and each couple has a private stateroom. You don't need one that big, but might have to learn to play the piano to entertain the folks on Coyote
beach. By the way, my brother, Mike, and I are headed down to Coyote Bay around Feb.19. |
Hola Vince, I'm guessing if Ralph is still this side of a Dirt Nap, he would have dropped the hook in Coyote... for more of his favorite
food...Montana venison.
Your sailing cat trip to the Carib sounds ideal with your good amigos, and hope we all get a chance to visit about it before I bug out. I'm plotting
the same kind of adventure ..but will name it 'homeowner research' ... 
I look forward to a comparison of motoring v.s. sailing on separate charters.
Sails:
- Ocean to cross. I know if I were to do a lot of bluewater crossings, I would go sail. You never know when those pumps are going to shut down in
today's PCC...political chaotic climate.
- Ambiance. Sailing both exhilerates and calms the soul.
Power:
- The great thing about a power catamaran is that they are the most fuel efficient of all motor-cruisers. Surprisingly economical when cruising the
coast because the low drag of the narrow hulls, no bow wave to speak of and no heavy wake...and can carry extra fuel for a long crossing between
fill-ups.
- The beefy motor sounds? I'm still a Harley fan and love to 'Rumble through the Hills'..
- Lower profile for bridges, overheads, etc.
Well, you know I am a hopeless romantic, so it might end up a cat motor-sailor. We'll find out soon enough.
Size:
Vince, I've targeted 40-50 ft as my ideal length range..so your 47' charter sounds very nice...I'll need the extra space...
for Co-pilot to walk the dogs....and me. 
[Edited on 1-27-2012 by Pompano]
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desertcpl
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Roger
here is some thing you might read
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/are-motor-sailers-an...
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Islandbuilder
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I am approaching the 50,000 mile mark with our power boat, she is the perfect vehicle for the Pacific Northwest where we do all of our cruising. When
I consider what our next vessel is going to be, I first consider budget, then where we want to cruise.
If it's going to be the Pacific Northwest, then it's a 40-50' converted commercial troller. In most situations, a sailboat in our local waters is just
a powerboat with a mast in the way and poor visibility from the helm.
If we decide our interests and abilities will keep us along the Pacific Coast, from Glacier Bay to Panama, then we will look at motorsailers,
something that can stretch the fuel budget by taking advantage of friendly winds and still power to weather.
If we're going to go off-shore, then I want the fastest sailboat I can find that still gives us the safety and carrying capacity of modestly heavy
displacement.
All that said, budget and our diminishing physical capabilities are likely to be the main considerations when we choose our next boat. Or, motorhome
of that's the way it works out.
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Vince
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The above Russian boat was just mentioned in the San Diego Union yesterday as being larger that the boat that is now anchored off Harbor Island, San
Diego. That boat is owned by Mr. Washington from Missoula, Montana. Many of us also saw that beautiful sail boat, ZENJI, also pictured above during
the America's Cup World Series races. It is owned by one of the entrants of Cup and present Cup holder, Larry Ellison who owns ORACLE. Roger, if you
are going to get one like that you will have to have a crew to go with it.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Vince
........... Roger, if you are going to get one like that you will have to have a crew to go with it. |
Well Vince, it's way early in the planning stages, and still have room on the crew roster. If Pat gives you a kitchen pass, you're good to go.
My amorous amigo, Dusty, volunteered to help me interview the applicants for 'crew'. We've been at it all day on my sea wall.
Dusty is teaching them necessary & essential nautical stuff...like how to signal the nearet beach cantina to the bridge..."PACIFICOS TO PORT!"
Why are they all wearing the tin-foil bikini bottoms..?? Who knows?
Maybe a clue... they all came direct from Roswell, New Mexico..and that's all I will say about that....
You shoulda been here, Vince! 
[Edited on 3-28-2014 by Pompano]
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