Fast cruisering
- Thread starter Wansworth
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DownWest
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You are getting delusions..Best stick to real sailing boats in the used/clapped out devision. The running costs might be slightly closer to what you had in mind.
Actually, I was up in Brittany for a rally and noticed a couple of exteme multies gather dust by the river. I expect they have a short life before the next 'best one'; But, hey, just adverising money?
Wansworth
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I object to that,clapped out division
KeelsonGraham
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Hmm, I wonder what kind of anchor it would need.
ProDave
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You would need an anchor, best of luck finding a marina berth, let alone one you could afford.
Chiara’s slave
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When you are being bankrolled by a bank, such things are beneath consideration. Obviously it accounts for the relative success of Dragonfly tris, we fold into a mono berth in a couple of minutes.
Stemar
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Leave him alone. Dreams don't cost anything as long as they stay dreams, and their doesn't seem to be any danger of them ever being anything else
I've got a very nice list of boats for when I win gazillions on the lottery, and they cost me nothing - well, maybe a couple of pounds now and then when there's a nice big rollover.
Wansworth
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in theory am waiting on wife’s approval on yacht purchase……let it be knownLeave him alone. Dreams don't cost anything as long as they stay dreams, and their doesn't seem to be any danger of them ever being anything else
I've got a very nice list of boats for when I win gazillions on the lottery, and they cost me nothing - well, maybe a couple of pounds now and then when there's a nice big rollover.
Boathook
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You need to ask her though !8
in theory am waiting on wife’s approval on yacht purchase……let it be known
Wansworth
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Err yes…although she has an inkling
Chiara’s slave
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Tell her you’d like to buy Sodebo. Then when you show her your lovely little 25ft keelboat she’ll be so relieved, all will be forgiven.
Wansworth
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I have heard of that trick….I expect she has as well
Minerva
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Imagine having one of those;
"Love, we're running a bit low on Rum; think we'll just pop to the shop"
You could spend a couple of days nashing across to the Caribbean, have a bbq and a couple of cocktails on the beach before sailing home. You could then be back at your desk at work in the UK by the end of your fortnights holiday!
It has a certain appeal!
"Love, we're running a bit low on Rum; think we'll just pop to the shop"
You could spend a couple of days nashing across to the Caribbean, have a bbq and a couple of cocktails on the beach before sailing home. You could then be back at your desk at work in the UK by the end of your fortnights holiday!
It has a certain appeal!
Wansworth
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Certainly with all that space you could have a sun deck with a beach umbrella…..don’t always have to go fastImagine having one of those;
"Love, we're running a bit low on Rum; think we'll just pop to the shop"
You could spend a couple of days nashing across to the Caribbean, have a bbq and a couple of cocktails on the beach before sailing home. You could then be back at your desk at work in the UK by the end of your fortnights holiday!
It has a certain appeal!
Chiara’s slave
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Familiarity with the breed would banish that notionImagine having one of those;
"Love, we're running a bit low on Rum; think we'll just pop to the shop"
You could spend a couple of days nashing across to the Caribbean, have a bbq and a couple of cocktails on the beach before sailing home. You could then be back at your desk at work in the UK by the end of your fortnights holiday!
It has a certain appeal!
They are horrifically uncomfortable, noisy and tbh bloody scary. The apparent wind is a constant 40+ kn, the spray comes aft like a fire hose. I loved my ride on a 60 for 2 hours. The Dragonfly is perfectly civilised by comparison.Wansworth
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Thought there was a catch
Minerva
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Whilst I don't doubt you for one iota. I can assure you, comfort is not the primary reason behind me not currently owning and sailing an Ultime Tri!Familiarity with the breed would banish that notion
Chiara’s slave
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Nor me….
SaltyC
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AAAh! yes best to ask, not say bought and need a cheque fo £X, 25 years on and it's still brought up - you bought a boat without asking!
I thought asking for forgiveness would be easier than permmission. I was right BUT keep being reminded.
DownWest
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I suspect the idea of asking for forgiveness, rather than permission, was not aimed at marital situations..