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How to buy a sailboat by Carbon14

"Awesome and unplanned."

How I did it: One weekend my wife said "why don't you just go out and buy that damn boat; at least 'look.'

Well I looked and I first came back with a 60' Hunter (too big and too much) but then a 22' DS Kirby.  Which I subsequently bought.  W00t

Turns out my wife thought 'just look' would result in a 14' Laser for a grand not a 'sleeps four lets not buy a cottage.'

LOL

Lessons & tips: Do it when the moment feels right; don't overTHINK

Resources: My beautiful wife (not for loan!)


 

Feb 04, 08:51PM PST | 2 comments | 1 cheer


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    ellarose2003 will rise above.

    Like a love for flying... 2 months ago

    I have always loved to fly, and now that I can do that, I want to sail. Since being in the caribbean I have developed a passion and desire to fill my sails with wind and see the world from the great blue. 40’-60’. Some thing for a small family or 2 couples.

    Sep 20, 09:56AM PDT | 0 comments


    voluromu

    I want to sail arround the world (not as sporty) 11 months ago

    Well I am having a plan to sail the world.

    www.aplinkpasauli.spaces.live.com

    Nov 30, 2008, 03:09PM PST | 0 comments


    Fotoquimica in the aftermath

    Eventually... 16 months ago

    ... I’ll have my own…

    Jul 15, 2008, 12:58PM PDT | 0 comments


    williamsmith

    Nothing big but a small little sailboat 20 months ago

    Sailed a lot as a kid – would like to get one once I move to Seattle.

    Mar 13, 2008, 04:46PM PDT | 0 comments


    tafu

    Untitled 21 months ago

    i love the water

    Feb 15, 2008, 09:59PM PST | 0 comments


    Zaphro

    Refurbishing a Catalina 34 2 years ago

    Link to my boat page: http://www.acephalous.net/Projects%202005-2006.htm

    Oct 11, 2007, 11:13AM PDT | 0 comments


    expubceo

    I want a good sailboat 35 feet or over with a bad engine. 2 years ago

    I’m looking for a sailboat in otherwise good condition that needs its engine replaced.

    Jun 24, 2007, 10:01PM PDT | 0 comments


    expubceo

    I want a good sailboat 35 feet or over with a bad engine. 2 years ago

    I’m looking for a sailboat in otherwise good condition that needs its engine replaced.

    Jun 24, 2007, 10:01PM PDT | 0 comments


    cdavis0627

    Done! 3 years ago

    Earlier this summer I purchased a 1990 Capri 18 in fabulous condition. I am SO in love with my sweet little boat! Her name is Central Air, and I’m having a blast sailing her this summer and ‘setting up house.’

    Sailing ROCKS! And finding the perfect sailboat for you rocks too! :-)

    http://www.catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model&id=10

    Fair winds, all -
    Christy

    Sep 14, 2006, 08:36PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    Albert

    Well... 4 years ago

    I live so far from any bit of water that could possibly be worth sailing that I’m going to have to let this go.

    Thank god the robots have finally made a “giving up” so I can clean up things a bit.

    Nov 19, 2005, 07:41PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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