I have rationalized my boating

[Wansworth]

It’s in three parts.Part one is boat ownership on the purely abstract side,thinking about the boat,imaginary cruises basically day dreaming about the boat and how I picture myself in it Part 2 is actual being on the boat a place Togo away from home different surroundings and sensations,Part 3 actually going sailing or doing maintenance.All three combines creates world that Ican justify buying into by buying a boat

 

[DownWest]

Don't over think it, just do it.. Best delite the maintenance bit, it might depress you at this stage..

 

[Wansworth]

Don't over think it, just do it.. Best delite the maintenance bit, it might depress you at this stage..

No I like sitting in the cockpit splicing a rope end toodling about with sandpper or making a pencil rack…….

 

[Hoolie]

No I like sitting in the cockpit splicing a rope end toodling about with sandpper or making a pencil rack…….

Mmmm , but do you like anti-fouling or spending ages upside down in a cockpit locker trying to replumb the calorifier?

 

[Wansworth]

Mmmm , but do you like anti-fouling or spending ages upside down in a cockpit locker trying to replumb the calorifier?

To be truthful my biggest ownership worry will be the engine,My wife’s cousin is a clever chap and resonable fit so probably finding a reliable motor mechanic will be high on the list although Maybe it might be like my Stuart Turner years ago that ran like a singer machine without a worry

 

[DownWest]

Really comes down to do you want a hobby? Like 'fixing up old boats', or actually get out there and feel the breeze on your face? Both can be fun. But you need to figure out where you sit.

Local guy... bought a biggish hull and has spent the last several years 'fitting it out' Hefty schooner with wooden masts. Lots of daft ideas and a huge amount of work. In the 15 odd years I have been about the Rochefort marina, he might have been out once? BUT, keeps him happy.

 

[Wansworth]

Really comes down to do you want a hobby? Like 'fixing up old boats', or actually get out there and feel the breeze on your face? Both can be fun. But you need to figure out where you sit.

Local guy... bought a biggish hull and has spent the last several years 'fitting it out' Hefty schooner with wooden masts. Lots of daft ideas and a huge amount of work. In the 15 odd years I have been about the Rochefort marina, he might have been out once? BUT, keeps him happy.

A balance re my original post

 

[Daydream believer]

Actually boat ownership is part 3. -Part 1 is the first hurdle of actually choosing the boat. Part 2 is getting your wallet out & buying the boat.
Some people find that such a hurdle that daydreaming is all that they have left.
You would be amazed to find that some people actually get stuck at part one. Yes it is true- Does actually happen.

 

[Wansworth]

I have owned eight boats over the years the buying once decided is straight forward,hopefully willmake the right choice and the rest will be easy

 

[Blueboatman]

It’s in three parts.Part one is boat ownership on the purely abstract side,thinking about the boat,imaginary cruises basically day dreaming about the boat and how I picture myself in it Part 2 is actual being on the boat a place Togo away from home different surroundings and sensations,Part 3 actually going sailing or doing maintenance.All three combines creates world that Ican justify buying into by buying a boat

You left out ( if I may) the Feedback bit.
In the loop of emotional response /rational thinking /laid down memories after the experience , blah blah ..

So after buying /going for a sail/doing a bit of successful fettling,
you will feel pretty good about things.
The brain thrives on this sort of stuff, much more so than just dreaming about doing it..
Clever spouses know this too btw ..

And so, the following day, get up go for a sail /do a bit of fettling … and it repeats

And …repeat again

 

[DownWest]

To be truthful my biggest ownership worry will be the engine,My wife’s cousin is a clever chap and resonable fit so probably finding a reliable motor mechanic will be high on the list although Maybe it might be like my Stuart Turner years ago that ran like a singer machine without a worry

My only experience with Stuart Turner was a long time ago in the med. Just about got it to run to get into a port. But it had been under water and the mag was stuffed.

 

[Wansworth]

My only experience with Stuart Turner was a long time ago in the med. Just about got it to run to get into a port. But it had been under water and the mag was stuffed.

Probably if it had heard those stories but it ran a treat even after a winter in e mouth dock without laying up,,,just ran and ran..

 

[Wansworth]

You left out ( if I may) the Feedback
In the loop of emotion /rational thinking /blah blah ..
So after buying /going for a sail/doing a bit of successful fettling
You will feel fantastic
And … repeat

The engine is the key to happiness the rest I can fix

 

[PhillM]

I like the mix of ownership, maintainence and sailing. Always do thing to do regardless of the weather or time of year. Slightly concerned about how little I have on the to-do list with my first plastic refit compared to my old wooden. We shall see…

 

[Wansworth]

I like the mix of ownership, maintainence and sailing. Always do thing to do regardless of the weather or time of year. Slightly concerned about how little I have on the to-do list with my first plastic refit compared to my old wooden. We shall see…

Thereis always polishing……

 

[DownWest]

Quite like the idea of wandering around on a modern GRP boat looking for the enjoyment of the 'good old days' of keeping a woody up to scratch..

 

[Praxinoscope]

Regrettably the latest increase in mooring fees from our local council is seriously indicating that my pension just won’t cover these new charges and it looks as if I have to give up the boat after 50 years of sailing. We have been subject to above inflation mooring fees for the last eight years, but this years 33% increase is way above what I can justify from the household budget, so this season looks like my last, and my beloved Sadler 25 will have to go.
The local councillors seem to think that all boat owners are rolling in dosh and they own the ignorantly assumed ‘Gin Palaces’.
Out of a population of some 60 boats in our harbour only two are under 10 years old, and no-one in their right minds would choose Aberaeron for their ‘Gin Palace’, particularly with a record of about 40 boats sinking on their moorings over the last 10 years, with the record loss standing at 9 boats in one day.
I should add that I’m not the only owner seriously considering selling up.
So much for encouraging sports.

 

[Wansworth]

Regrettably the latest increase in mooring fees from our local council is seriously indicating that my pension just won’t cover these new charges and it looks as if I have to give up the boat after 50 years of sailing. We have been subject to above inflation mooring fees for the last eight years, but this years 33% increase is way above what I can justify from the household budget, so this season looks like my last, and my beloved Sadler 25 will have to go.
The local councillors seem to think that all boat owners are rolling in dosh and they own the ignorantly assumed ‘Gin Palaces’.
Out of a population of some 60 boats in our harbour only two are under 10 years old, and no-one in their right minds would choose Aberaeron for their ‘Gin Palace’, particularly with a record of about 40 boats sinking on their moorings over the last 10 years, with the record loss standing at 9 boats in one day.
I should add that I’m not the only owner seriously considering selling up.
So much for encouraging sports.

That sounds so sad,for some reason yachting is still considered a rich ans pastime,maybe you can form a group and share a boat,not always possible as ownership is an intrinsic part

 

[Wansworth]

My only experience with Stuart Turner was a long time ago in the med. Just about got it to run to get into a port. But it had been under water and the mag was stuffed.

It wasn’t in a mashford 4tonner was it?

 

[Blueboatman]

The mags can be converted to battery and points , much better practically , ime