How long have you owned your boat? How old is it? Did you buy it new? Have you decided not to buy a newer boat because of the money? Or because you're attached to your current boat? Perhaps you don't think they build 'em the way they used to. What changes have you made to your boat to avoid or defer "upgrading" to a newer or larger boat? Share your newer thoughts here, the vote in this week's Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page. (This week's quiz suggested by Gary Wyngarden)
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Jim Bailey
Pier Fell Down Boat Here Anyway
Bought my boat new, three years ago. Since then I've added a second anchor, a larger porta-potti, personalization of the cabin, name and some graphics. Also lifeline netting. A larger boat might be nice, but I don't plan to do long range cruising, and wanted to be able to trailer and store the boat in my garage. No slip fees to pay, launching fees are minimal, and a great way to introduce friends, both long time and new ones to sailing. Besides, I enjoy watching the facial expressions on visitors, when they wonder and ask how I got the boat in the garage to begin with, and how I get it out.
Bought my boat new, three years ago. Since then I've added a second anchor, a larger porta-potti, personalization of the cabin, name and some graphics. Also lifeline netting. A larger boat might be nice, but I don't plan to do long range cruising, and wanted to be able to trailer and store the boat in my garage. No slip fees to pay, launching fees are minimal, and a great way to introduce friends, both long time and new ones to sailing. Besides, I enjoy watching the facial expressions on visitors, when they wonder and ask how I got the boat in the garage to begin with, and how I get it out.
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Gino Bonfietti
Perfect Boat, (for me-for now)
I bought my 1993 H 19 two months ago. Since then I have added roller furling, Tiller Tamer, clinometer, and a hand held VHF. I used to own a 1993 H 23.5 which I was very happy with, I find the H 19 to be a smaller version of the 23.5 and easier to handle. We plan to do mostly day sailing but it is nice to have the facilities for overnighting if we ever need them. We dry sail the boat and have the set up
I bought my 1993 H 19 two months ago. Since then I have added roller furling, Tiller Tamer, clinometer, and a hand held VHF. I used to own a 1993 H 23.5 which I was very happy with, I find the H 19 to be a smaller version of the 23.5 and easier to handle. We plan to do mostly day sailing but it is nice to have the facilities for overnighting if we ever need them. We dry sail the boat and have the set up
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Jim Ham
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David
Selling Boat
I have had a 1981 h36 for 4 years and hate to sell because of all that I have done to it and it's sailing qualities. Moving to Florida with only 3 1/2 feet of water at our dock. Must find a shallow draft or centerboard.
I have had a 1981 h36 for 4 years and hate to sell because of all that I have done to it and it's sailing qualities. Moving to Florida with only 3 1/2 feet of water at our dock. Must find a shallow draft or centerboard.
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dave
okay
mine is a 1983 25' that was stored for 13 years. ihave had 4 o'days and knew what i was looking for. i bought her in april and have no desire for any other boat of any make or size
mine is a 1983 25' that was stored for 13 years. ihave had 4 o'days and knew what i was looking for. i bought her in april and have no desire for any other boat of any make or size
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dave
just a comment
the changes i have made have nothing at all to do with "upgrading" or avoiding alarger boat. they are things i wanted on mine. everyone treats their boats as individuals and does what is needed or wanted but i don't believe in trying to make a 1983 model into a 2002 model.i had rollerfurling on my 28 i don't on this one and will not be adding it. i was brought up on lighteneings so ama traditionalist. i still oil the teak vs. cetol vs. varnish
the changes i have made have nothing at all to do with "upgrading" or avoiding alarger boat. they are things i wanted on mine. everyone treats their boats as individuals and does what is needed or wanted but i don't believe in trying to make a 1983 model into a 2002 model.i had rollerfurling on my 28 i don't on this one and will not be adding it. i was brought up on lighteneings so ama traditionalist. i still oil the teak vs. cetol vs. varnish
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dave
idea!!
look into o'days with shoal draft keel that only draw2'6" BUT with centerboard all the way down you draw a whopping 6' so you can sail the byas, intercoastal and go out into the ocean/gulf. perfcet combination
look into o'days with shoal draft keel that only draw2'6" BUT with centerboard all the way down you draw a whopping 6' so you can sail the byas, intercoastal and go out into the ocean/gulf. perfcet combination
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Jim Forrester
An Old Dream
I own a 1977 McGregor 21. I have only owned her for 2 months, but the former owner had her for 12 years and was reluctant to sell her. While small compared to others, she is a dream to handle, trailers easily, and I have no plans to let this one go. The only chamges I have made are to wire her for running lights and add a mini-galley I built. The addition of a cooler, workspace and butane stove have made her a weekender for fun.
I own a 1977 McGregor 21. I have only owned her for 2 months, but the former owner had her for 12 years and was reluctant to sell her. While small compared to others, she is a dream to handle, trailers easily, and I have no plans to let this one go. The only chamges I have made are to wire her for running lights and add a mini-galley I built. The addition of a cooler, workspace and butane stove have made her a weekender for fun.
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Michael Zirinsky
Last of the real Hunters
I own a 1980 37' Cherbuini Cutter, built by Hunter. I have owned her for 4 years now and I am in the process of putting new non skid and paint (Awgrip) on the topsides. This is the last real sailboat that Hunter produced. She is heavy, just shy of 19,000 pounds solid and stable in heavy weather and fast. Its a shame that Hunter doesn't build boats of this caliber anymore. All the newer boats were designed to be dock queens or placed into the charter fleet. I would not want to sail very far from shore in these light weight "pretty" boats. Where as I would feel comfortable sailing around the world in my old 37
I own a 1980 37' Cherbuini Cutter, built by Hunter. I have owned her for 4 years now and I am in the process of putting new non skid and paint (Awgrip) on the topsides. This is the last real sailboat that Hunter produced. She is heavy, just shy of 19,000 pounds solid and stable in heavy weather and fast. Its a shame that Hunter doesn't build boats of this caliber anymore. All the newer boats were designed to be dock queens or placed into the charter fleet. I would not want to sail very far from shore in these light weight "pretty" boats. Where as I would feel comfortable sailing around the world in my old 37
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Jack
Short Time Owner
Sorry, I'm afraid that we've only owned this boat about a year. But, so far, we love the design and are happy with the 380. Of course, we'd love to have a larger boat with unlimited space aboard; but, as we all know, the larger you get the greater the increase in cost. And, for us, at least, money IS still a consideration.
Sorry, I'm afraid that we've only owned this boat about a year. But, so far, we love the design and are happy with the 380. Of course, we'd love to have a larger boat with unlimited space aboard; but, as we all know, the larger you get the greater the increase in cost. And, for us, at least, money IS still a consideration.
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Bob
Why not own two or three?
The simple answer is: 13 years, Catalina 22 (Winter Dream), new, set up for cruising which we did in inland lakes, northern Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario. The perfect little trailerable cruiser. Got the bigger boat itch and bought a new 2001 Catalina 310 (Winter Dream'n) which we love for different reasons than the 22. So, do we sell the 22? Of course not. Why not have two sailboats in the water. One got used 5 times and the other every weekend. Sell now? Of course not. That would be too easy. So, the 22 is being moved to Washington Island for northern Lake Michigan use and the 31 will remain in Lake Erie until we retire and move her to Washington Island for extended cruising. Lessons learned. (1) You don't have to crouch and walk backwards in a 31 footer. (2) Bigger boats are not as fun to sail. (3) Your 13 year old baby is hard to put up for adoption. (4) Being boat poor is better than other reasons.
The simple answer is: 13 years, Catalina 22 (Winter Dream), new, set up for cruising which we did in inland lakes, northern Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario. The perfect little trailerable cruiser. Got the bigger boat itch and bought a new 2001 Catalina 310 (Winter Dream'n) which we love for different reasons than the 22. So, do we sell the 22? Of course not. Why not have two sailboats in the water. One got used 5 times and the other every weekend. Sell now? Of course not. That would be too easy. So, the 22 is being moved to Washington Island for northern Lake Michigan use and the 31 will remain in Lake Erie until we retire and move her to Washington Island for extended cruising. Lessons learned. (1) You don't have to crouch and walk backwards in a 31 footer. (2) Bigger boats are not as fun to sail. (3) Your 13 year old baby is hard to put up for adoption. (4) Being boat poor is better than other reasons.
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Bruce F. Harting,Pe
27HUNTER1977
I purchased my new 1977, 27ft. Hunter on 06/10/1977 in Sarasota, Florida. I have owned this same boat for 24 years and have sailed it for 30,000 miles. In this same time frame, I road out two hurricanes. (David
I purchased my new 1977, 27ft. Hunter on 06/10/1977 in Sarasota, Florida. I have owned this same boat for 24 years and have sailed it for 30,000 miles. In this same time frame, I road out two hurricanes. (David
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Kenneth Pfaff
Less than a Year
I have owned my Hunter 290 less than a year,so I have not added anything unless buying a dingy counts. I plan on adding an anchor windless and air conditioning within the next year or so and perhaps radar sometime in the future.
I have owned my Hunter 290 less than a year,so I have not added anything unless buying a dingy counts. I plan on adding an anchor windless and air conditioning within the next year or so and perhaps radar sometime in the future.
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S. Kaye
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Reverie
Reverie
Original Hunter was a used used 84' 25.5 ft purchased in 88. Purchased our present Hunter used on April Fools Day, 4/1/92, a 1985 Hunter 34. Found it in Pickwick Lake, Aqua Marina at Yellow Creek, Iuka, MS. The for sale sign was so old I had to scrape off the mold and look at it in the sunlight at an angle to view etching on the plastic to read the phone number. When we opened it up, the inside was like new. We are preparing to move up to a 40-50 ft something within 5 years as plan unfold for extended cruising. Kids in school just now. Don't know if I will buy Hunter again or not. I am presently struggling with what to do about the bulkhead over the compression post. Being a mechnical engineer, the problems I have personally resolved on this 34 do not impress me with Hunter engineering (at least not with 1985 engineering). Chip
Original Hunter was a used used 84' 25.5 ft purchased in 88. Purchased our present Hunter used on April Fools Day, 4/1/92, a 1985 Hunter 34. Found it in Pickwick Lake, Aqua Marina at Yellow Creek, Iuka, MS. The for sale sign was so old I had to scrape off the mold and look at it in the sunlight at an angle to view etching on the plastic to read the phone number. When we opened it up, the inside was like new. We are preparing to move up to a 40-50 ft something within 5 years as plan unfold for extended cruising. Kids in school just now. Don't know if I will buy Hunter again or not. I am presently struggling with what to do about the bulkhead over the compression post. Being a mechnical engineer, the problems I have personally resolved on this 34 do not impress me with Hunter engineering (at least not with 1985 engineering). Chip
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Warren
Original owner
I am the original owner of my 1980 Hunter 37 - cutter. Chutzpah sails all year long in Long Island Sound. She has completed the Around Long Island Regatta the past two years. The only major change I have made in her is to install a folding prop. In 2001 I have sailed her over 75 times and the year is not up yet. She loves the wind!
I am the original owner of my 1980 Hunter 37 - cutter. Chutzpah sails all year long in Long Island Sound. She has completed the Around Long Island Regatta the past two years. The only major change I have made in her is to install a folding prop. In 2001 I have sailed her over 75 times and the year is not up yet. She loves the wind!
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Bob Sawyer
2 in 4 years
Hi, My daughters and I have owned 2 boats in 4 years (my wife wanted nothing to do with it). The first was a Paceship 23 for 2 years where we ran aground twice, near misses on numerous occasions, and 2 knock downs while sailing in weather that just changed suddenly. We use to think that the people at the marina were so nice because whenever we were docking they all swarmed around to help. Little did we realize that they were just protecting their own boats. We got hooked on sailing! We went to sailing school in Newport, took a Power Squadron course at the community college, donated the Paceship to charity, and bought a '74 Catalina 27 with an A4. Upgrades includes the following: A4 overhauled, new fuel
Hi, My daughters and I have owned 2 boats in 4 years (my wife wanted nothing to do with it). The first was a Paceship 23 for 2 years where we ran aground twice, near misses on numerous occasions, and 2 knock downs while sailing in weather that just changed suddenly. We use to think that the people at the marina were so nice because whenever we were docking they all swarmed around to help. Little did we realize that they were just protecting their own boats. We got hooked on sailing! We went to sailing school in Newport, took a Power Squadron course at the community college, donated the Paceship to charity, and bought a '74 Catalina 27 with an A4. Upgrades includes the following: A4 overhauled, new fuel
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just got it
new to sailing, checked out alot of boats came across the mac 25 by accident. boat was in unbelievable condition and the price was right.as I spoke with people and researched the boat myself I came to the conclusion that the mac 25 would be the perfect boat to get into sailing with. as I gain experience I would seriously consider another boat. right now the mac 25 is the perfect match for me.
new to sailing, checked out alot of boats came across the mac 25 by accident. boat was in unbelievable condition and the price was right.as I spoke with people and researched the boat myself I came to the conclusion that the mac 25 would be the perfect boat to get into sailing with. as I gain experience I would seriously consider another boat. right now the mac 25 is the perfect match for me.
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Peter J. Brennan
Six years
Have had our 1982 O'Day 37 for six years. She replaced a Dawson 26 that we owned for eight years. For one year, we owned both boats. Nobody should do that. We don't plan to replace her, unless we come into a lot of money and can move in the fifty foot range.
Have had our 1982 O'Day 37 for six years. She replaced a Dawson 26 that we owned for eight years. For one year, we owned both boats. Nobody should do that. We don't plan to replace her, unless we come into a lot of money and can move in the fifty foot range.
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