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Jim Healy

Fri, Sep 27, 2013 11:55 AM

Jim,

Some thoughts here: http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/category/cruising-practica/great-loop/the-best-boat/.

Some thoughts on many Great Loop topics, including "boat equipment," here: http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/great-loop/.

You will not find a "definitive essay" on this topic. There isn't one. All of the choices you'll have to make will be guided by your (and your Admiral's) personal preferences. They will be different from mine/ours.

Skipper Bob said, "get the smallest boat on which you can be comfortable." He went with a Krogen "Manatee." I support his advice, if not his choice. On the loop, big boats tend to have more and bigger problems and cost more to pilot, navigate, operate, dock and maintain. For example, you do not need active stabilizers; you do need patience. Smell the roses...

Jim

Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436

Jim, Some thoughts here: http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/category/cruising-practica/great-loop/the-best-boat/. Some thoughts on many Great Loop topics, including "boat equipment," here: http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/great-loop/. You will not find a "definitive essay" on this topic. There isn't one. All of the choices you'll have to make will be guided by your (and your Admiral's) personal preferences. They will be different from mine/ours. Skipper Bob said, "get the smallest boat on which you can be comfortable." He went with a Krogen "Manatee." I support his advice, if not his choice. On the loop, big boats tend to have more and bigger problems and cost more to pilot, navigate, operate, dock and maintain. For example, you *do not* need active stabilizers; you do need patience. Smell the roses... Jim Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com Monk 36 Hull #132 MMSI #367042570 AGLCA #3767 MTOA #3436

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Joseph Pica

Fri, Sep 27, 2013 12:49 PM

I just want to add one point to Jim's well written tome (he provided the link) in his reply. Oft folks are not realists when looking at a boat from an ergonomics perspective. Visualize how you will get on and off the boat at different dock levels and designs e.g. floating or fixed. Also, how would do so with a deployed dinghy? As we age we develop orthopedic issues that reduce our agility. So just bear that in mind when shopping boats. Also, as an aside Jim mentioned Great Harbor hulls have potential sea handling issue...he erred :).

Joe
"Carolyn Ann" GH N-37

I just want to add one point to Jim's well written tome (he provided the link) in his reply. Oft folks are not realists when looking at a boat from an ergonomics perspective. Visualize how you will get on and off the boat at different dock levels and designs e.g. floating or fixed. Also, how would do so with a deployed dinghy? As we age we develop orthopedic issues that reduce our agility. So just bear that in mind when shopping boats. Also, as an aside Jim mentioned Great Harbor hulls have potential sea handling issue...he erred :). Joe "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37

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Jim Healy

Fri, Sep 27, 2013 12:54 PM

Point acknowledged. ;-)

Perhaps should say, "handling differences." No slight intended!

On Sep 27, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Joseph Pica joseph.pica@gmail.com wrote:

I just want to add one point to Jim's well written tome (he provided the link) in his reply. Oft folks are not realists when looking at a boat from an ergonomics perspective. Visualize how you will get on and off the boat at different dock levels and designs e.g. floating or fixed. Also, how would do so with a deployed dinghy? As we age we develop orthopedic issues that reduce our agility. So just bear that in mind when shopping boats. Also, as an aside Jim mentioned Great Harbor hulls have potential sea handling issue...he erred :).

Joe
"Carolyn Ann" GH N-37

Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436

Point acknowledged. ;-) Perhaps should say, "handling differences." No slight intended! On Sep 27, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Joseph Pica <joseph.pica@gmail.com> wrote: > I just want to add one point to Jim's well written tome (he provided the link) in his reply. Oft folks are not realists when looking at a boat from an ergonomics perspective. Visualize how you will get on and off the boat at different dock levels and designs e.g. floating or fixed. Also, how would do so with a deployed dinghy? As we age we develop orthopedic issues that reduce our agility. So just bear that in mind when shopping boats. Also, as an aside Jim mentioned Great Harbor hulls have potential sea handling issue...he erred :). > > Joe > "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37 > Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com Monk 36 Hull #132 MMSI #367042570 AGLCA #3767 MTOA #3436

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Elaine Reib

Fri, Sep 27, 2013 10:57 PM

I know that the best boat is always a matter of personal opinion. I am glad to see that Skipper Bob is still being quoted. "Don't buy the biggest boat you can afford, buy the smallest boat you can be comfortable on". Ours was a 36' Krogen Manatee named Snug and we truly loved that boat. She is somewhere on the Hudson now. So you folks brought a smile to my face and a warm feeling in my heart. Thanks. I really miss cruising.

Enjoy, life is short,

Elaine Reib
Co-founder, Skipper Bob Publications

I know that the best boat is always a matter of personal opinion. I am glad to see that Skipper Bob is still being quoted. "Don't buy the biggest boat you can afford, buy the smallest boat you can be comfortable on". Ours was a 36' Krogen Manatee named Snug and we truly loved that boat. She is somewhere on the Hudson now. So you folks brought a smile to my face and a warm feeling in my heart. Thanks. I really miss cruising. Enjoy, life is short, Elaine Reib Co-founder, Skipper Bob Publications

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