[smackdaddy]

At this point in my super-newb career, I honestly have no desire at all to circumnav. I like the idea of coastal cruising and island hopping - and maybe a crossing at some point. And that's what I'm working up toward.

But I'm with Free - I just want to have some destinations and get to them as safely as possible - then drink.

 

[smackdaddy]

I don't imagine Smack waited til he could afford fine aged scotch before he took his first drink......

Damn straight Izzy! I was 6 years old, drinking Benadryl like Kool-Aid AND driving a freakin' Cadillac! And just look at me now!

 

[smackdaddy]

Why take is so personal? And I am sure Marina dwellers are joyful at your accusation that they may be "loudmouth know it alls".
You have pulled one thing out of my text in your last post, being an EPIRB, with some smartalec comment "does this make me inexperienced". If you have a criticism of my post then please criticise it in its full text. Do you not understand the theme of my post, or am I running a class for slow learners here?
Obviously I hit a raw nerve.

Yo James, I'm one of the loud-mouth-know-it-alls-at-the-marina. Though I agree with your basic thesis - you ain't exactly charming the pants off the sailing world here. I'm thinking you may be the other loud-mouth-know-it-all-at-the-marina. Cheers dude.

By the way - I feel your pain, I'm a self-made thousandaire myself. These poor ignorant cruisers. Stay the hell home! Right?

Okay - gotta go rebuild my watermaker.

PS I do admire the BS. Sweet.

 

[smackdaddy]

Having cruised 10 years ago for 25,000 miles, I now have the opportunity to go again ( recent divorce). Am currently looking for something to single hand 36-40ft. As far as the yacht is concerned , something with a full keel and reasonably sturdy. Kit wise, Radar with alarm.........to be able to sleep on crossings, HF to be keep in touch with friends and weather nets. Self steering is a must. Solar or wind to keep the batteries charged. Somewhere comfortable and airy to sleep. Some space this time. 85% of the time you will be at anchor or in a marina. Would like a liferaft , even an older one just in case. Never had problems before with water so no need for a water maker, no need for a generator, solar and wind kept my batteries absolutley full. My vote for the best peice of kit has definately got to be self steering, aries, monitor etc. I doubt I touched the wheel from Aussie to Japan, "humphrey" my faithfull old aries drove us all the way !!

Hey kev - welcome to SN dude.

 

[smackdaddy]

I own my current boats outright. But I'll most likely borrow for our ocean boat. Doesn't bother me a bit.