tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post4153273803135999288..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Boat UpdateSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-10565111751753931042013-07-28T15:12:58.007-04:002013-07-28T15:12:58.007-04:00My lovely wife and I plan on checking out a few Ca...My lovely wife and I plan on checking out a few Catlina 22s next month. <br /><br />I guess I keep wanting those old MacGregors to be better than they really are. The one we looked at could have done the job, but I'd always feel like I was putting lipstick on a pig. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-66903667277470380222013-07-28T12:31:03.856-04:002013-07-28T12:31:03.856-04:00I never cared much for the MacGregors, they just p...I never cared much for the MacGregors, they just plain look cheap to me. And I never see any out sailing. See lots of Catalina 22s though, and old ones at that...Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-39541740115886587482013-07-28T11:56:11.231-04:002013-07-28T11:56:11.231-04:00 I do have the best of both worlds. Life is good.... I do have the best of both worlds. Life is good. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-5517995370301242822013-07-28T10:02:36.407-04:002013-07-28T10:02:36.407-04:00A converted ambulance and a sail boat, you got the...A converted ambulance and a sail boat, you got the best of both worlds. You can have fun on land or on the sea.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-81907670682393255752013-07-28T08:19:42.116-04:002013-07-28T08:19:42.116-04:00Flickas are pretty boats. Saw one die in a storm ...Flickas are pretty boats. Saw one die in a storm one night. Very sad. Husband wife team soaked but OK. Not the fault of the boat. <br /><br />My budget is an issue. Right now, being able to easily put a boat on a trailer is another consideration. <br /><br />As the summer moves on, people in New England start to think about getting rid of them boat before fall. Winter storage can be a hassle. There may be some really good deals later on. <br /><br />Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-5579890881531858452013-07-28T08:11:29.184-04:002013-07-28T08:11:29.184-04:00The O'Day is no doubt tight, but fine for exte...The O'Day is no doubt tight, but fine for extended two-up cruising.<br /><br />Sea-worthiness is also a major consideration. For internal volume and blue water sailing, the Flicka 20 would be choice #1.<br /><br />http://www.flicka20.com/Brokerage/Flickas-For-Sale.aspx<br /><br />Choice #2 would be a Mongomery 17 or 23.<br /><br />http://msog.org/cfmods/M-boats4sail.cfm<br /><br />Options would be a Victoria 18 (very tight) or a West Wight Potter 19.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-21452275725298715722013-07-28T07:25:40.148-04:002013-07-28T07:25:40.148-04:00Yes my boat will likely be a lot less. I think thi...Yes my boat will likely be a lot less. I think this boat shows that it can be done, but there is a high price to this one too. I won't have an electric cooker on board mine for a start. I think mine will show it can be done on much less expense!Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844967794207697583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-13018012974006095302013-07-28T06:56:08.288-04:002013-07-28T06:56:08.288-04:00It was a great day.
Yeah, I am from the smaller...It was a great day. <br /><br />Yeah, I am from the smaller is better school. <br /><br />I love your reason for rowing the tender backwards. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-76626161196761837732013-07-28T06:51:15.904-04:002013-07-28T06:51:15.904-04:00I can't fine a 25 Catalina within reasonable d...I can't fine a 25 Catalina within reasonable driving distance. Still looking.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-35087595628653721012013-07-28T06:50:13.813-04:002013-07-28T06:50:13.813-04:00The Bauhaus Barge is interesting, but I keep think...The Bauhaus Barge is interesting, but I keep thinking of less expensive ways to do the same job. Too used to working with tight budgets, I guess. I bet your whole project comes in for less money than the PV system. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-79150166264734604642013-07-28T06:41:02.407-04:002013-07-28T06:41:02.407-04:00We've taken canoes in the ocean, so our standa...We've taken canoes in the ocean, so our standards might be a bit off.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-39773065174479503202013-07-28T06:07:30.210-04:002013-07-28T06:07:30.210-04:00Sounds like it was an easy decision even though th...Sounds like it was an easy decision even though there were lots of things to like... Liking isn't enough though and you're right, you have to fall in love with a boat.<br />The reason you row your tender backwards is so you can keep looking at your pride and joy as you row away from it...<br />The best boat is the smallest boat that will do the job. I really believe that and the same goes for motor homes too.<br />Instead of getting extra water storage why not consider a small portable desalination unit for the yacht... or maybe you've considered that already.<br />Sounds like you had a fun day anyway. Without buying a new boat...The Flying Tortoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212913610390768373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-39988578604073003762013-07-28T05:13:23.235-04:002013-07-28T05:13:23.235-04:00When compared to an Oday...Yes a MacGregor would i...When compared to an Oday...Yes a MacGregor would indeed be clunky.<br />Look at a 25 Catalina !Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-68140010657519945922013-07-28T02:38:54.550-04:002013-07-28T02:38:54.550-04:00I agree on "the smaller the boat the smaller ...I agree on "the smaller the boat the smaller the problems, the smaller the costs". I know we picked a big beast to build. But this is going to be a live-on-board so I'll put up with its shortecomings (just like those of a house I suppose) At some stage though, we'll have a smaller boat to potter around in. <br /><br />Talking of boats, I'd be interested to know what you think of this one Sixbears? www.bauhausbarge.comJoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844967794207697583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-4865242773774324822013-07-28T00:48:34.978-04:002013-07-28T00:48:34.978-04:00I can't imagine a 25-footer being too big for ...I can't imagine a 25-footer being too big for coastal sailing, but then I'm a 100% land-lubber, so what do I know?Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com