Boat conversation with wife……..to day

[Baggywrinkle]

Better remind her she hasn’t put any closets on her list

I think the consultation period is over and it's now my job to propose some appropriate candidates

 

[Bouba]

I think the consultation period is over and it's now my job to propose some appropriate candidates

I hope she has given you sufficient budget

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I hope she has given you sufficient budget

Standard boat buying budget I'm afraid, too small for what I really want. (without each of us selling a kidney )

 

[Chiara’s slave]

OMG .... you're right .... she could be a closet motor boater.

Or a catamaran sailor. Your spec screams catamaran at the top of it’s voice. The small matter of budget might get in the way of that, assuming you’d want one that actually sailed, of course

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Or a catamaran sailor. Your spec screams catamaran at the top of it’s voice. The small matter of budget might get in the way of that, assuming you’d want one that actually sailed, of course

First Mate loves cats, unfortunately this kind ....


.... I did have a Topcat for ten years which was great fun though.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Maine Coon?

 

[SaltyC]

Sold the last boat and can sympathise with @Wansworth as buying the replacement is taking a lot longer than I had hoped.

Obviously discussed at length with the First Mate and she insisted on contributing the following requirements ... most of which are non-negotiable.

• Master cabin with good view outside.
• Clean contemporary interior - must be bright, spacious and airy with plenty of light - veto on dark wooden interiors.
• Galley separate from living area.
• No top opening fridge - Fridge must have front opening.
• Freezer - allowed to be top opening.
• Separate shower cubicle in heads.
• Space for sunbathing on foredeck.
• Big shaded cockpit for sundowners, entertaining and lounging.
• Swim platform or sugar scoop with swim ladder and shower.
• Enough battery power to run her hairdryer every morning.
• Washing machine.
• Absolute veto on any damp/mould/leaks/grubby surfaces or bad smells - similar veto on project boats, boat must be as new as possible.
• Must buy proper mattresses as first priority after purchase.
• Good anchor setup where the chain doesn't pile up under the windlass.
• Space for her windsurfer and SUP.

..... so not that demanding.

Fortunately for you there are afew Oligark Superyachts on the market at the moment!

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Maine Coon?

Yep, called Fergus.

 

[Bouba]

Yep, called Fergus.

I always wanted a Maine Coon

 

[Chiara’s slave]

We have a tabby called Tigerlily. She did have a cream/ginger smoke pal called Leo, but he’s hunting his mice in another place.

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I always wanted a Maine Coon

They are awesome, we've got 3 ...



This one is Charlie, Fergus' little brother.

 

[Stemar]

Standard boat buying budget I'm afraid, too small for what I really want. (without each of us selling a kidney )

Or a catamaran sailor. Your spec screams catamaran at the top of it’s voice. The small matter of budget might get in the way of that, assuming you’d want one that actually sailed, of course

I know someone who's selling a Catalac 8m. It's only got a single OB, but for Wandering round the Rias, it'd be fine.

1977 CATALAC 8M - For Sale | Multihull World

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I know someone who's selling a Catalac 8m. It's only got a single OB, but for Wandering round the Rias, it'd be fine.

1977 CATALAC 8M - For Sale | Multihull World

Looks like a solid example of the marque, and the plus point is neither of us would need to sell a kidney ....

 

[Wansworth]

Sold the last boat and can sympathise with @Wansworth as buying the replacement is taking a lot longer than I had hoped.

Obviously discussed at length with the First Mate and she insisted on contributing the following requirements ... most of which are non-negotiable.

• Master cabin with good view outside.
• Clean contemporary interior - must be bright, spacious and airy with plenty of light - veto on dark wooden interiors.
• Galley separate from living area.
• No top opening fridge - Fridge must have front opening.
• Freezer - allowed to be top opening.
• Separate shower cubicle in heads.
• Space for sunbathing on foredeck.
• Big shaded cockpit for sundowners, entertaining and lounging.
• Swim platform or sugar scoop with swim ladder and shower.
• Enough battery power to run her hairdryer every morning.
• Washing machine.
• Absolute veto on any damp/mould/leaks/grubby surfaces or bad smells - similar veto on project boats, boat must be as new as possible.
• Must buy proper mattresses as first priority after purchase.
• Good anchor setup where the chain doesn't pile up under the windlass.
• Space for her windsurfer and SUP.

..... so not that demanding.

Looks like a solid example of the marque, and the plus point is neither of us would need to sell a kidney ....

Wasn’t part of the publicity skimpy girls on each hull or was it domestic bliss in the galley

 

[Bajansailor]

Wasn’t part of the publicity skimpy girls on each hull or was it domestic bliss in the galley

That was the style of James Wharram's advertising - I don't think that Tom Lack ever had to resort to such tactics for his Catalacs.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Wasn’t part of the publicity skimpy girls on each hull or was it domestic bliss in the galley

It would do you rather nicely, I think Mr and Mrs Baggy might want something more exciting under sail. A FP Maldives 32, for instance. It has decent performance, plus all the other tick boxes. And still no kidneys need be sold. The sole drawback is that standing headroom in the bridgedeck is achieved with a pop top.

 

[Skylark]

Looks like a gorgeous boat, it would unfortunately get vetoed for the size of the cockpit and the clambering required to get from cockpit to swim platform. ... there is also the small problem of it being over budget.

This is more the sort of thing she has in mind ...

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I recognise those brochure pictures I bought mine new in 2013 and continue to love it, ideal for my sailing aspirations. She is berthed on The Clyde.

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I recognise those brochure pictures I bought mine new in 2013 and continue to love it, ideal for my sailing aspirations. She is berthed on The Clyde.

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