harry ames
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- Feb 1, 2016
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- Fluid Motion Model
- C-24 C (Sterndrive)
- Vessel Name
- Poopsy
I'm not understanding all of this discussion about living space. Seems to me that there are a few spots on the loop where seaworthiness is important, but other than that element of size, the whole point of doing the loop is to get to a stopping place each day, enjoy the sights and sounds--off the boat. All of the looper stories I read indicate that 80 or 90 percent of looping is adventure off the boat. I would think a comfortable, reliable and simpler systems and maneuverable boat would rank higher than creature comforts on-board. All of which means that creature comforts on board and cubic foot of boat inside the hull is what costs the big money. AS long as you can have a comfortable bunk maybe a simple shower set up, a place to have a one burner for quick food prep and a head, the rest is just foo faw. So, I suspect that each individual will decide what the loop experience will be. Living in the boat or exploring the places along the way. A used, but quite new C-Dory 25 can be had for 60 grand and has all of the basic amenities I've mentioned. If on the other hand, you are all about keeping up with the big guys and entertaining etc. Then you need cubic feet. Unfortunately, no matter how big you go, someone will have a bigger better more comfortable live aboard than you and when you go back to your 30 footer after cocktails on the neighbors 50 footer, you will feel poor.
Ditto the comments on meeting up with and hosting people on the boat. A 30 foot boat is still a two person boat, just like a 25 foot. And the whole scheduling thing is an issue. But, if you must have visitors, the idea of having them stay in a hotel and visit you on the boat is a good one. Not that you can't take them on a day trip along the canal and have them catch an Uber back to their vehicle at the end of that day. But to drive size for guests, better start at a 35 to 40 footer.
Just a thought on a guy who is driven by cost benefit ration analysis. Curse of the rocket scientist.
Ditto the comments on meeting up with and hosting people on the boat. A 30 foot boat is still a two person boat, just like a 25 foot. And the whole scheduling thing is an issue. But, if you must have visitors, the idea of having them stay in a hotel and visit you on the boat is a good one. Not that you can't take them on a day trip along the canal and have them catch an Uber back to their vehicle at the end of that day. But to drive size for guests, better start at a 35 to 40 footer.
Just a thought on a guy who is driven by cost benefit ration analysis. Curse of the rocket scientist.