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    Day sailor

    Was sailing at the weekend (crime if you don't when living in Fünfseenland) - and I'm really hooked on the idea of cashing in some BTC for a day sailor. Got me costal skipper when I was in Norway but that was a while ago. I've been looking for something appropriate.... there's a berth available in at Marina walking distance away, I'd be taking the office down their the noe if I had something parked up.

    My fav so far. Even has a BBQ

    https://saffieryachts.com/saffier-se...n#afbeeldingen

    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

    #2
    I much prefer smaller dinghies for day sailing.

    However I am normally on inland water or very close to the coast - I imagine if you are going further afield you may need something larger - like that thing in your picture.

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      #3
      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
      Was sailing at the weekend (crime if you don't when living in Fünfseenland) - and I'm really hooked on the idea of cashing in some BTC for a day sailor. Got me costal skipper when I was in Norway but that was a while ago. I've been looking for something appropriate.... there's a berth available in at Marina walking distance away, I'd be taking the office down their the noe if I had something parked up.

      My fav so far. Even has a BBQ

      https://saffieryachts.com/saffier-se...n#afbeeldingen


      very nice Scoots

      very good taste

      from the specs it's heavy though and you won't get it on a trailer behind the Cayenne

      Milan.

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        #4
        No plans for a trailer, it'll have to be brought in the manufacturer. I've seen larger yachts in the lake, which looking out of place but usually because of the large cabin. I prefer the open space on deck myself.

        The day sailor I used with my girls at the weekend, which was pretty fast actually 8knots and emotions started to increases - but as soon as you get more than 4 adults onboard it's cosy. I like the idea of entertaining from time to time was something bigger.

        Last edited by scooterscot; 18 June 2018, 14:17.
        "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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          #5
          Sails are a pain in the arse. Engines all the way.

          My local marina (five mins walk from the house). My Hardy 25 is the 6th one up on the line on the right....

          Last edited by TestMangler; 18 June 2018, 15:31.
          When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....

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            #6
            Mano there's some rather large looking hulls there, guess you've got access to open water from that marina?

            There's some electric motor options I've seen too but I really enjoy sailing, at one with the elements and all that.
            "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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              #7
              Last time I was sailing it was this Lipari 41:


              (My brother in law insisted on flying the George cross)
              …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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                #8
                I like how cats get in the shallows you can almost jump out at shore.
                "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                  I'm really hooked on the idea of cashing in some BTC for a day sailor.
                  A boat to match your car, surely....?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                    I like how cats get in the shallows you can almost jump out at shore.
                    That, and in a gentle breeze you can be doing 15knots and leave your gin on the table without spilling a drop
                    …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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