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"A first post of the nature above is so laughably a troll its untrue...."

Maybe not - it was far too polite and well-written to be confused with any of the usual suspects IMO. And proper trolls don't come back so quickly, they let it brew in their absence /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Obviously a well seasoned, long standing user, posting under a newly registered name IMHO
 
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All right, let's assume that you're on the level. The first problem is that although you specify boating as a hobby, you give no idea of what sort of boating, or of what experience you might have. Assuming that you were to spend £300K on a good quality sailing boat, then you are looking at something like a 40 - 45 ft boat. A boat like that is not as simple to drive as a car. We talk derogatively about 'zero to hero' yachtmaster courses, but even these require more than three months full-time tuition, and that is the level of expertise you would need for that type of boat.

You talk about providing accommodation for business associates. Go and look at the sort of accommodation provided on a 40 ft boat, and wonder how many stars would be obtained by a hotel offering that sort of luxury. And don't forget, you'll be doing the cooking and cleaning.

Maybe now you'll see why so many people think that it's a 'troll'. Personally I'm not sure, but at least you ought to recognise that a bit more information from you would be helpful. As a matter of interest, where were you thinking of keeping it?
 
Re: First post.

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PBO is practical baot owner, which should mean that they nearly build the boats they are on (out of bits of string etc)

Try Motor boat site they should and will be more friendly.


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Oops sorry I didn't know this was a raggy only forum, I'll get my hat n coat by by. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Who said it was Raggie only? It's the PRACTICAL BOAT OWNER Reader to Reader forum. PBO is (or used to be when editted by JDS) aimed at people who do their own maintenance. Sails/ engine or whatever. Sunbanksandsets is much happier now on the MoBo forum & good luck to 'im & them.
 
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I think anyone who wants to buy a first boat needs to think a lot about the decision and preferably get lots of experience first.
The potential for wasting money is huge. Boats are not easy to sell and are generally a poor investment.
They cost a lot of money and effort to keep.
They are only worth having if you use it a lot. You only use it a lot if you really love it. Any bad trips will put you off using it more.
The worst waste of money is the person who buys the boat then does not use it but will not accept that boating is not his thing.

For all these reasons you should start small to find if it really is your thing. A boat might have steering wheel but it acts a lot different to a car. You will need to take some training to avert the "bad trip"

good luck olewill
 
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using the principles established by James Warram

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Well, for a start he'd have to go around bolleaux-naked - except for a grubby floppy-brimmed brown hat and sandals. There would need to be a coterie of undernourished young waifs and strays making and passing round the herbal tea and muesli. He'd need to distribute copies of his books and letters published in PBO about a century ago, like religious tracts.

Does he have anything against 'communing' with dolphins? Can he start every second sentence with "When I was.....". Can he cause everyone at the RYA to run for cover when he hies over the horizon? Can he bore everyone for miles into a catatonic trance?

....Oh, I've just spotted. He also wants to impress clients. Incompatible..... Does not compute.



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Well I for one am glad he brought the subject up. I am fed up with crawling around in my old Mac disguising my wealth.
I have £400 k and I am looking for a throbbing great mobo for me and my troll to entertain totty in. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I approached sunseekers at sibs but they would not throw in the nice young lady showing me around.
 
hi greg if i was you i would look at a hallberg rasey,najad,
should hold there value.both sailboats 40 to 46 ft and with a desent aft cabin and plenty of room for the kids.
if new to sailing then you need to go back to school to learn navigation etc.
uksa run serious courses and have a good selection of sailboats to use.40 to 46 ft is ok for someone with a little experience but you must go onto school never the less.
have fun with your plan and get on with it dont take to long thinking about it just go learn..
 
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