Not in the cards this year, but I do have it as a "want to" for next year. We are still working on a move and prepping for our own boat show in February. We will have some of our hardware on display there though. If you make it, check the Regency 65. I think Hull 6509 is going to be at the show and we did a lot of the pieces for that one. 6510 is on the West coast, and discussion is underway for 6511.
Good luck with the VIP thing. Let me know how that works out - always good to have a trial run when you are at a safe distance.
Edit: Oh, I see Aphrodite, the Westport is going to be there too. That's another one that is carrying some of our kit (that girl is a beast - 350 gallons of fuel per hour at full tilt - that's a gallon a second!).
Not in the cards this year, but I do have it as a "want to" for next year. We are still working on a move and prepping for our own boat show in February. We will have some of our hardware on display there though. If you make it, check the Regency 65. I think Hull 6509 is going to be at the show and we did a lot of the pieces for that one. 6510 is on the West coast, and discussion is underway for 6511.
Not in the cards this year, but I do have it as a "want to" for next year. We are still working on a move and prepping for our own boat show in February. We will have some of our hardware on display there though. If you make it, check the Regency 65. I think Hull 6509 is going to be at the show and we did a lot of the pieces for that one. 6510 is on the West coast, and discussion is underway for 6511.
Good luck with the VIP thing. Let me know how that works out - always good to have a trial run when you are at a safe distance.
Edit: Oh, I see Aphrodite, the Westport is going to be there too. That's another one that is carrying some of our kit (that girl is a beast - 350 gallons of fuel per hour at full tilt - that's a gallon a second!).
The Miami Yacht Show,Miami International Boat Show, Coconut Grove Art Festival, Art Wynwood fair, and the Design District’s luxury watch and car shows will make the long weekend one of Miami’s busiest tourism weekends of the year.
For the past five years, average hotel occupancy during Friday-Monday of Presidents’ Day weekend has hovered around 89 percent, far above the 77 percent yearly average for those years, according to data from STR. Last year Miami’s hotel occupancy during the busy weekend was 90 percent, outdone by only two other 2018 weekends: March 23-26 (Ultra Music Festival weekend with 91.4 percent occupancy) and December 28-31 (Orange Bowl college football playoff game weekend with 90.6 percent occupancy).
best not to confuse the two
boat show is for the well to do plebs
yacht show is for the grey poupon crowd
Yea but all the local dancers get to make some extra bucks!
The Miami Yacht Show,Miami International Boat Show, Coconut Grove Art Festival, Art Wynwood fair, and the Design District’s luxury watch and car shows will make the long weekend one of Miami’s busiest tourism weekends of the year.
For the past five years, average hotel occupancy during Friday-Monday of Presidents’ Day weekend has hovered around 89 percent, far above the 77 percent yearly average for those years, according to data from STR. Last year Miami’s hotel occupancy during the busy weekend was 90 percent, outdone by only two other 2018 weekends: March 23-26 (Ultra Music Festival weekend with 91.4 percent occupancy) and December 28-31 (Orange Bowl college football playoff game weekend with 90.6 percent occupancy).
That assumes living in a confined space wouldn't send you to couples therapy. I can't remember who said it but someone said, "The smaller the boat the bigger the fun."
Then again, sometimes it would be nice to get out of the rain.
My sister and BiL lived on a 39' sailboat for 8 years and toured half the world. Now they live in a big house near the beach but still miss living on the boat. I guess it is not the size of the boat but where you sail it..
Not a fair comparison - I'd probably need much more than one hour a week of therapy.
what's that saying? Sailing is like standing under a cold shower and ripping up $20 bills? Still cheaper than divorce I guess.
But I scored well this year - found a sailing school down at Lake Constance (the nearest sizable body of water around here) and they charter out daysailers for just 60-80 bucks a day. That's heaven. We sailed comfortably on one with three adults and four kids and the boat is great. Fast, fickle, all the things I like in a sailboat. Given that I only manage about 4 days sailing a year that puts the bill at less than 300 bucks for the year. Here's the kind of boat, a Sailart 18 made in Poland. And in the end you can do all the same things as on a big boat (except cook and pee I guess but who wants to do that on a boat??).
I'd never buy a boat unless I was going to use it every other weekend or go on long trips. It's just too expensive and a big commitment, though my gf picked up a used Hobiecat for €3000 and absolutely loves it.
It's not about money, it's about fun. The only relevant item when talking boats and finances is this: Therapy is at least $150/hour, couples therapy is $200+. I don't need either and you'll never catch a fish in therapy.
That assumes living in a confined space wouldn't send you to couples therapy. I can't remember who said it but someone said, "The smaller the boat the bigger the fun."
Then again, sometimes it would be nice to get out of the rain.
Used is far better - even new has problems, and mechanics are cheaper than warranties.
35-40 is good for a couple + a dog or two to use, but a little tight to actually live on (although it can be done). Layout is critically important.
Living aboard is only economical if you stay small and plan well. A boat is never an investment like a house is. I really considered a 90 foot expedition as a live aboard, but when you factor in maintenance it just doesn't pencil. Nothing on boats makes sense when you are doing math.
There are deals at the 40-50 ft range because there are so few people left in that income bracket. Makes sense if you are living below your means.
Superyachts are for Oligarchs and those risking indictment. Cool to look at though.
RVs are fun and have more flexibility for destinations. Boats have cooler destinations and nothing in the world is as cool as waking up on the hook and having coffee watching the sunrise off the deck... except maybe hanging on the hook looking at the stars and drinking good wine with close friends.
live aboard would be nice
i could see myself with something that had a head (seems women need a place to pee and freshen up)
It's not about money, it's about fun. The only relevant item when talking boats and finances is this: Therapy is at least $150/hour, couples therapy is $200+. I don't need either and you'll never catch a fish in therapy.
I'm delighted that you share your therapy with me from time to time. Being on the water: priceless.
It's not about money, it's about fun. The only relevant item when talking boats and finances is this: Therapy is at least $150/hour, couples therapy is $200+. I don't need either and you'll never catch a fish in therapy.
averaged over a year, is it more or less than $200 a week to have your boat?
Not a fair comparison - I'd probably need much more than one hour a week of therapy.
It's not about money, it's about fun. The only relevant item when talking boats and finances is this: Therapy is at least $150/hour, couples therapy is $200+. I don't need either and you'll never catch a fish in therapy.
averaged over a year, is it more or less than $200 a week to have your boat?
It's not about money, it's about fun. The only relevant item when talking boats and finances is this: Therapy is at least $150/hour, couples therapy is $200+. I don't need either and you'll never catch a fish in therapy.
it's very easy to "step up" and it's all expensive (esp maint, fuel & storage/slip)
if and when, i don't ever see myself getting anything over 40 ft or so (maybe less)
it's me, a peep and a dog
i like the cruisers
the challenge here is that i'd actually use the boat
the weather and location are ideal/near perfect (the keys, bimini, bahamas, intracoastal, etc. could keep you busy for years )
it translates into a small fortune
not sure if conundrum is the word (sobering reality check?)
i have friends who are recommending an rv (they've owned both)
or joining a boat club
i've done much more of the rv thing and i do enjoy it
my instinct says wait for an economic downturn and check for repos
oh yeah, i didn't even get the near the silly money stuff (super/mega yachts 100ft & up)
between the time constraints and the "gatekeepers" screening the masses it wasn't a viable option
tight lines
Used is far better - even new has problems, and mechanics are cheaper than warranties.
35-40 is good for a couple + a dog or two to use, but a little tight to actually live on (although it can be done). Layout is critically important.
Living aboard is only economical if you stay small and plan well. A boat is never an investment like a house is. I really considered a 90 foot expedition as a live aboard, but when you factor in maintenance it just doesn't pencil. Nothing on boats makes sense when you are doing math.
There are deals at the 40-50 ft range because there are so few people left in that income bracket. Makes sense if you are living below your means.
Superyachts are for Oligarchs and those risking indictment. Cool to look at though.
RVs are fun and have more flexibility for destinations. Boats have cooler destinations and nothing in the world is as cool as waking up on the hook and having coffee watching the sunrise off the deck... except maybe hanging on the hook looking at the stars and drinking good wine with close friends.
She had to compete with the 'manufacture spokespersons', so I guess that's understandable. Still, should have been done the day before.
Viking makes some amazing boats, the 92C is pretty much the pinnacle for me. I do wish they would have managed a better garage for the tender, but other than that the only problem I have is that I like the openness and lines of the convertible, but I like the upper helm of the enclosed bridge. If I was serious enough I bet they would let me swap parts. Several of the 62-65 convertibles are reaching the point where the deals are in fantasy range. They are still out of my league unless I want to live aboard (maybe), or win the lotto though. The Harrisea is still pretty nice kit and she burns a lot less fuel than those monster MTUs do.
after a day at the event
all i can say is wow
i'm certain of a few things
if i'm ever going to buy, it'll be used
it's very easy to "step up" and it's all expensive (esp maint, fuel & storage/slip)
if and when, i don't ever see myself getting anything over 40 ft or so (maybe less)
it's me, a peep and a dog
i like the cruisers
the challenge here is that i'd actually use the boat
the weather and location are ideal/near perfect (the keys, bimini, bahamas, intracoastal, etc. could keep you busy for years )
it translates into a small fortune
not sure if conundrum is the word (sobering reality check?)
i have friends who are recommending an rv (they've owned both)
or joining a boat club
i've done much more of the rv thing and i do enjoy it
my instinct says wait for an economic downturn and check for repos
oh yeah, i didn't even get the near the silly money stuff (super/mega yachts 100ft & up)
between the time constraints and the "gatekeepers" screening the masses it wasn't a viable option
Being on the water: priceless. 
And you were trying to sell me some poison....
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