"I Hate My Boat" - Page 3

bob77903 · #21 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

I love my boat, just wish she would learn to eat something else rather than BEN FRANKLINS

lapworth · #22 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

I sailed into my Brother in laws Marina yesterday. The smallest boats where 35' and I came in with a 24' from 1968. I ask my brother if something like my boat was even aloud to tie off on there docks. One day I will have a bigger boat and I will miss Sea Chase so for now I enjoy our time togther good or bad. Sometimes times I feel guilty that I cant aford to make her top look new again.

Northeaster · #23 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

Captbillc - I am only 40, but my wife and I hope to be still sailing when we are 87! Her grandfather just bought a new chainsaw, at 82, as he still cuts / splits all of his own hardwood, as well as runs the tractor, big garden etc.
We hate seeing parents and friends, who are only in their 50s and 60s, who have basically given up on being active, and complain that they can't do anything anymore.

Then, an 87 year old sails by us, with the rail in the water, and we know (or at least hope) that will be us someday too!

Fair winds!

PS. like (maybe not love) my boat too, and certainly know her inside and out!

ronspiker · #24 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

What is Painkillers boat? I don't know it. I want to be able to hate it too..

xort · #25 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

It's a Love/Hate relationship.

alt2410 · #26 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

Ive got a 23 ytar old Catalina 27 and while its not the biggest fastest nicest or newest boat in the marina ive been sailing her for my entire life. My grandfather had the boat since new and I learned to sail on her. Ive since inherited the boat, Even though I could afford something beter and the Catalina is by no means perfect I love it and couldent ever see myself selling her.

painkiller · #27 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009

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Originally Posted by ronspiker

What is Painkillers boat? I don't know it. I want to be able to hate it too..

Heh heh. It's a Beneteau 343. Smack's just jealous cuz he's land-locked in his little ol' lake.

RTB · #28 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009

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Originally Posted by painkiller

Heh heh. It's a Beneteau 343. Smack's just jealous cuz he's land-locked in his little ol' lake.

The OLD smack wouldn't let you get away with that. After his forced "vacation", and trip to the back room, he's just no fun anymore!

Stillraining · #29 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009

Smacky get sent to time out did he?

CalebD · #30 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009

I used to 'hate' other peoples keel boats when I was in my 20's and only had a 14' day sailor I kept anchored near the other moored boats. That 'hate' was mostly out of jealousy and now I mostly don't hate other peoples boats. If I have to 'hate' it is because of the owners and not the boats themselves.
They are more like horses who like to get out of the stable and run a little and feel the wind and bone in their teeth. I don't hate much these days as it does not pay much to get one's back up over this or that. Boats are more separate from owners to me now that I am in my 50's.
Owning a keel boat can change your perceptions considerably. I couldn't afford one when I was in my 20's and can barely afford one now. This has changed my perspective considerably.
Hopefully I would have to try pretty hard to get banned, although I know that the boyz at AS seem to have some fun with my posts over here.
Still glad to be of service since the rest of the old boy network can't find a better use of their time then being Trolls over here.
Looking for mocking and flames!
Sweet dreams.