sailing is like sex to these people, they love it

Id never own a boat. Its just a hole in the water you throw your money into. I used to do service on sailboats/yachts. The amount of cash these things consume is retarded even for regular maintenance. Throw in the fact it will be on the ocean and you get a lot more corrosion. Id rather someone else own the boat and I just go out with them. They get to deal with cost of ownership and I get to enjoy the fun part. Most recreational owners only take them out for a very small part of the year and the rest of the time the boat costs you even when its not in use.

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Originally posted by ******** I've been on boats before. I stood on the outside of a fast moving ferry boat! It'll be a learning experience. I tied knots in cubscouts Like it can't be that hard Put up the sail, take down the sale, turn the keel, if anything goes wrong start padling. or break out the outboard. Don't run aground, don't swim with sharks if you got a paper cut, watch out for bigger boats (and don't go anywhere near them) if you are going to tip take a deep breath (it may be your last) don't try to steer anywhere at night unless you are damn far out. and have an alarm on your depth gauge. Take GPS regularly or learn astronomy and cary a sextant. Stay within sight of the coast... always. If it is stormy consider passing that day at a port. etc... Once I get the rigging up I think I'd have a few easy days.. It is pretty simple though.. don't let the sail tear, steer the boat in the right direction and know how much water you have under you. Go in the right direction... is that pretty much it? Oh and if the coast gaurd flags you stop. (errr if you can -its water)

Bahaha you will fail.

Can you tie a bowline behind your back in 40mph wind standing up?
If you even hesitated to say yes, you got some work to do.

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My dad drove his boat from Germany where he bought it to Ireland, that was a bitch of a drive im sure. And he almost sunk only once, and he left it in Amsterdam for 2 weeks, his friend eat a spacecake and flaked out.

So my advise is to sail to Amsterdam and hire a full time lady whore skipper and duck take dildos to both her arms.

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Mickey

You do not need a boat. The " how hard can it be?" comment killed you. Its very involved and takes years to learn all the ins and outs. Especially with a sail boat. You are out of your element on this .

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I think this is nuts, but power to you for having the stones to really jump into this. If you pull it off, I think it will be one hell of an experience for you.

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Originally posted by L.E.N. You do not need a boat. The " how hard can it be?" comment killed you. Its very involved and takes years to learn all the ins and outs. Especially with a sail boat. You are out of your element on this .

Agreed, I've been around sailboats all my life and I'd be nervous as hell trying something like this. Knowing how to sail is one thing, knowing what to do without thinking about it when shit gets real is a whole other thing.

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Where in Florida are you planning your trip?

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Originally posted by AustralianGQ im a failure with females...i will be the real 40 year old virgin i guarentee you

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Originally posted by ******** Well its do or die so I don't think I need to worry about failing. Obviously I'm going to make sure I know how to put up the sail manover it, I'm studying up some good. Years to learn going out every weekend or two? That is what 60 days within two months of hard saiing I'll be living breathing eating and sleeping sail. Arrrr. My second middle name will be Braihney.

Yes...you do need to worry about failing.

Reading up on sailing isnt the same.

Yes, years to learn. You will depend on the wind. Its inconsistent. Reading up on sailing is not enough. You will have a small motor but I wouldnt plan on going too far from shore. I hope you have cash saved, just because the wind is free doesnt mean boating is. You realize you are sooooo far over your head you can not compute right?

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Originally posted by ******** So I may have just bought a 26' sailboat and am wondering if anyone here sails, any advice, experiences, etc... Also anyone who knows the laws of pilotage of sailboat in Flordia, or within the US, very interested.

i don't think i've ever heard so much absolute bullshit. aren't you the same **** who just sold himself on ebay . while you are enjoying a sail. how about you go fuck yourself and die?


doesn't that sound nice you prick?

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