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12-30-2007, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by amp' post='891085' date='Dec 30 2007, 05:03 PM
thats the plan.. im assumin that as the learning curve decreases the appetite for bigger and better things increases..
wonderin if there are any requirements.. like crew perhaps. when you exceed a certain size..
doubt ill ever have that issue but wonderin nonetheless..
wonderin if there are any requirements.. like crew perhaps. when you exceed a certain size..
doubt ill ever have that issue but wonderin nonetheless..
There are no requirements for pleasure craft as far as the uscg is concerned, only when carrying passengers for hire. Some states require a simple course to be allowed to operate a pleasure vessel. You can legally operate any size vessel you own for pleasure.
I would HIGHLY recommend you start by taking a course offered for free by the local uscg auxilary. This will give you some grasp as to the rules of the road, basic boat handling, etc....
like i said dude, anytime you wanna come down here I'll take ya sailin for free
12-30-2007, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by phinsup' post='891099' date='Dec 30 2007, 10:31 PM
..like i said dude, anytime you wanna come down here I'll take ya sailin for free on a 46 foot sailboat
what do you do with her btw when theres forecast of hurricane... do you rely on luck or do you actually take her away..
12-31-2007, 08:16 AM
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scott should tell you about how much work is required to maintain the boat, the larger the boat the more time you need or
the more wallet you need to pay others to help you out.
Most people with larger boats have very flexible work schedules or they dont work at all.
the more wallet you need to pay others to help you out.
Most people with larger boats have very flexible work schedules or they dont work at all.
12-31-2007, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' post='891122' date='Dec 31 2007, 09:16 AM
scott should tell you about how much work is required to maintain the boat, the larger the boat the more time you need or
the more wallet you need to pay others to help you out.
Most people with larger boats have very flexible work schedules or they dont work at all.
the more wallet you need to pay others to help you out.
Most people with larger boats have very flexible work schedules or they dont work at all.
I've got a theory with boats. There are only two types of people that should own them (I'm the first)
1) You enjoy working on your boat, learning how to do things yourself and doing repairs.
2) You have enough money to pay someone to do the work for you.
Anytime they put the word "Marine" or "Boat" in the title it costs twice what it should. I even work at West Marine one day a week for the discount ( I havent worked there in 6 weeks, but i still get the discount).
I do enjoy doing the work and I really like seeing the end result and having other boaters admire it, I take a lot of time to do ****, which would prolly drive any proper shipwright such as rob nuts, but in the end it's always worth it.
12-31-2007, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by amp' post='891102' date='Dec 30 2007, 11:08 PM
definitely will be takin you up on that offer..
what do you do with her btw when theres forecast of hurricane... do you rely on luck or do you actually take her away..
what do you do with her btw when theres forecast of hurricane... do you rely on luck or do you actually take her away..
we have VERY expensive insurance. We are allowed to stay on our mooring ball, which through all 4 hurricanes, not one of them busted free, the only boats that broke loose were tied up with lines, we are now required to have 6 3/4" lines attached to the bridle when a named storm approaches, we also remove the sails and canvas, the boat can handle it as long as nothing hits them (our boat went through 3, but that was before we bought it). We don't stay on the boat, hell we dont even stay in a house, we get the **** out here.
When u are on the ball yer boat always points into the wind so they do fairly well, keep in mind we are a few miles from the ocean with a barrier island and some mainland between us.... all important factors.
12-31-2007, 06:08 PM
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work is very flexible enough to say that if the broadband is available.. ill use it as a temp office..
im number one from the two options scott.. heck thats the motto of a rotary owner..
im number one from the two options scott.. heck thats the motto of a rotary owner..
12-31-2007, 06:22 PM
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short season in NJ too, you get maybe 10 good weekends.
a few lost to bad weather, some others to family or other obligations, then one or two working on the boat and you
dont get many left.
All I am trying to say is to factor it all in, I see so many people get more boat then they can use and all it does
is cost them alot of money, boats lose value fairly quickly, then when you factor in maintance, marina charges- remember
Scott keeps his boat in all year round and docking fees are more reasonable by him. The marinas here charge you to keep the
boat on land for the winter, then they want to wrap it and winterize it otherwise most of them dont want to store the boat for
someone not spending money with them.
a few lost to bad weather, some others to family or other obligations, then one or two working on the boat and you
dont get many left.
All I am trying to say is to factor it all in, I see so many people get more boat then they can use and all it does
is cost them alot of money, boats lose value fairly quickly, then when you factor in maintance, marina charges- remember
Scott keeps his boat in all year round and docking fees are more reasonable by him. The marinas here charge you to keep the
boat on land for the winter, then they want to wrap it and winterize it otherwise most of them dont want to store the boat for
someone not spending money with them.
12-31-2007, 06:32 PM
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yeah rob.. realistic points to consider..
something im gonna have to weigh out and put some thought and numbers against..
ill do my research this coming year.. ill be doin the same with the spec series alternative..
certainly appreciate the info fellas.. goin to be pickin for more as the year progresses..
something im gonna have to weigh out and put some thought and numbers against..
ill do my research this coming year.. ill be doin the same with the spec series alternative..
certainly appreciate the info fellas.. goin to be pickin for more as the year progresses..
12-31-2007, 06:43 PM
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check some local marinas and see what they will charge for docking and winter storage, ask them how much work are you allowed to do on the boat yourself. Most places wont let you even bottom paint the boat because of EPA regulations.
They are not crazy about you polishing the hull either if you will be on a ladder because of threat of lawsuits.
If you find a marina that has NO services then remember the marina next door where you dont keep the boat that DOES have
services is going to put you on the bottom of the list when you need work done. They tend to take care of those who spend money
year round with them first.
They are not crazy about you polishing the hull either if you will be on a ladder because of threat of lawsuits.
If you find a marina that has NO services then remember the marina next door where you dont keep the boat that DOES have
services is going to put you on the bottom of the list when you need work done. They tend to take care of those who spend money
year round with them first.
