Tic box for buying a boat

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by PaulinVictoria

Lots of comforts, plenty of space, warm, dry, powered everything, little experience, single handing.
Don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure you don't just need a cruising powerboat?

Thanks but no.

[PaulinVictoria]

Cool, always good to check Just don't let me catch you motoring on a nice sailing day

[killarney_sailor]

Originally Posted by jobberone

That'd be great! Thanks. Send me a PM or email when you're ready. Thanks again.

??? Sorry don't understand.

[jameswilson29]

Originally Posted by jobberone

I'm starting to wonder if you shouldn't buy something manageable that will do the job and get you on the water relatively inexpensively. Then your tic list will change and you can move to another boat when ready.
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Thoughts? Check or tic box somewhere?

I totally agree with your approach. You are exactly right. There is a lengthy and steep learning curve with boat ownership.

The mechanics of sailing are not that complex. Racing, cruising and boat ownership are complex and require a base of knowledge, along with good common sense and judgment.

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by killarney_sailor

??? Sorry don't understand.

When you have a broker to recommend to me just let me have the details. Didn't want to hurry you.

[killarney_sailor]

Sorry, I saw from your profile that you are in SE USA. It would be best to get someone fairly local and I am in Toronto area. Ask around locally for recommendations. Use yachtworld and here before then to decide on mono or cat. You have to start the broker with that I think. If you have any specific questions let me know.

[jobberone]

NP. I'm sure I can find a good broker.

[seaojoe]

The hardest part of boat buying is projecting how you'll use the boat. Use, more than anything, dictates what to buy. Where you live dictates the 'how' you'll use the boat. Coastal cruising, back bay sailing, they're both adventures and both can get you into trouble. 'Safe' is always a good start in boat buying.
Cheers!

[robing]

Jobberone,

If you're at the Strictly Sail Miami show stop by the author's corner to chat for a few minutes.

I'll be there with my book - Boating Secrets: 127 Top Tips to Help You Buy and Enjoy Your Boat. It's comprised of 11 interviews with marine industry experts on everything from buying your boat to making a living as a professional sailor.

Here's the website with some sample audio interviews:

Boating Secrets: » 127 Top Tips to Help You Buy and/or Enjoy Your Boat

Robin