mono vs . cat
Grahame Shannon wrote:
I think if you must have all of the amenities of the affluent
shore-side lifestyle with you at all times, it might be better to stay home.
That is quite a statement. Why should one give up the best life anyone wants.
I started with the barest of catamarans and cruised thousands of miles. As
time went by things allowed me to have a better and more comfortable boat. I
never once thought that I should give up all the amenities for any reason. It
was not that we must have these things, if the boat can have them why not.
Never once did I think I should stay home. The most important thing to do, if
that is what your heart desires, is to get a boat and sail off into the
sunset.
When we cruise we are every bit as comfortable as being at home. In many ways
even more so. On the boat we still are a two car family. We still have water
at our front door. We eat every bit as good or better than at home. The boat
has several appliances that we don't have at home. Just think if we don't like
where our home is at the moment we can move it to anywhere on earth. Our
friends almost beg to come and visit. The sunsets and sunrises are much better
on the boat.
Everyone should live their life and get the most comfortable boat they desire
if they can.
Dennis Raedeke Wild Wind IV 60' Powercat
Grahame, I was born in Camrose Alberta.
Hi Dennis,
I wasn't thinking of people like you who are actually living the life (and
can afford it). I was thinking of those who never get a boat because the
boat they "need" is a dream of size and perfection which often beyond their
reach. The opposite extreme is Linn and Larry Pardey who started cruising
very young because they kept their needs simple.
I must say, having owned boats from 26' to 42' including a 35' trimaran, the
smaller ones have been more fun if less comfortable. These days I have more
amenities onboard. When I look at the large kitchen in our home, and the
tiny galley on our boat, I'm amazed that the meals are just as good or
better on board.
Anyway, this is my last word on the subject, before I put my foot deeper
down my throat!
Kind Regards,
Grahame Shannon
2101 Philip Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7P 2W5
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Subject: [PCW] mono vs . cat
Grahame Shannon wrote:
I think if you must have all of the amenities of the affluent shore-side
lifestyle with you at all times, it might be better to stay home.
That is quite a statement. Why should one give up the best life anyone
wants.
I started with the barest of catamarans and cruised thousands of miles. As
time went by things allowed me to have a better and more comfortable boat. I
never once thought that I should give up all the amenities for any reason.
It was not that we must have these things, if the boat can have them why
not.
Never once did I think I should stay home. The most important thing to do,
if that is what your heart desires, is to get a boat and sail off into the
sunset.
When we cruise we are every bit as comfortable as being at home. In many
ways even more so. On the boat we still are a two car family. We still have
water at our front door. We eat every bit as good or better than at home.
The boat has several appliances that we don't have at home. Just think if we
don't like where our home is at the moment we can move it to anywhere on
earth. Our friends almost beg to come and visit. The sunsets and sunrises
are much better on the boat.
Everyone should live their life and get the most comfortable boat they
desire if they can.
Dennis Raedeke Wild Wind IV 60' Powercat
Grahame, I was born in Camrose Alberta.
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