never done it before

[Guest]

I,m thinking of buying a small cruiser, for sailing on the River Forth in the summer but know nothing about boats. Any info from anyone on what makes/models to look at, things to look out for, what do I need and need to know before venturing into the water, will my 4x4 tow it and where can I launch it,berth it and costs.....Any ideas and info gratefully received.

 

[Guest]

Have a look at the post "Newbie - which yacht?" posted earlier this weekend.

Advice on keeping a couple of £k spare is good. To get the boat the way you want it costs £££s - but worth every penny.

Good luck

MRM

 

[Strathglass]

Which side of the Forth are you?. North or south?
There are plenty of options for keeping boats. You will probably find that it costs much less to join a club on the Forth and keep your boat on a mooring than to trail and launch.
More damage is caused to a boat when launching and recovering than a whole season on a mooring.

 

[byron]

Hey JD., I assume you are talking about a motor boat, try posting your query in the Motor Boats Forum. Be prepared for a load of joking along with the valuable advice you will get. The Motor Boat Forum do not tend to take themselves to seriously but reading between the mucking about there is some very valuable experience to be drawn upon - good luck.

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[oldsaltoz]

Hi JD.
Why not become a member of the local yacht club, you should be able to get some training or perhaps find a boat looking for crew, most clubs have events for people wanting to learn sailing. That way you can see first hand what’s involved and get a feel for the sport. But be warned, once it gets into your blood you will be hooked for life.
Avagoodsail Old Salt Oz..........

 

[Avocet]

If it's a sailing boat you're thinking about, it's worth trying a few before you buy. My wife and I bought our first in complete ignorance because it was cheap. We were lucky it was the right kind of boat otherwise we would have been put off for life. Because we knew nothing, we bought one that we could afford, that would fit on the drive, that we could tow with our car at the time, that we could fit in and that looked "nice". When we bought our second boat, we bought one that looked nicer and had more room in it. Unfortunately we then learned just how differently two similar boats could sail. We hated it and scared ourselves witless a couple of times. Had we bought this one first, I'm sure we would have decided that sailing wasn't for us! Boat No. 3 was a much more informed choice!