Texican1911
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- May 7, 2021
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This certainly seems like it might be an adventure.
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And Don’t yell at the wife, it ain’t her fault you hit something cheap.
Part time live on, but looking for a school/instructor locally to learn. Will certainly hire a captain to drive the first few times for sure.No problem.....just like driving a Winnebago without brakes on ice with your friends and family aboard. Unless you are just going to live on it......you might want to consider something smaller to start boating with.
Agree. There is seldom a last boat, so how do you know what it is.I for one do not agree with statement buy your last boat first.
It's a crazy statement when one has no idea of the requirements for safe, enjoyable boating, the types of boats available or the style of boating they may want to do. That comes with experience. There is also the Dunning- Kruger effect where people who imagine they know everything cannot be convinced otherwise.I think a common statement is buy your last boat first, so the biggest you can afford and drive safely is always a good option. Get a good survey and hire a captain to show you the ropes. Take a boaters course and a radio course and enjoy the water.
Oh, yeah.Im with JC. Not everyone is a moron, and most people can figure out a boat. Find someone who knows how to drive twins, and have them show you how, then practice on your own. You can figure it out. As far as ships' systems, learn to read and you can figure those out too. I highly doubt you'll have any trouble getting insured.
Good night. This board is getting more like the Hull Truth everyday. If you can not be supportive and answer the posters questions just do not reply. OP you are starting with a big boat but with instruction and patience its very doable. I bought a Glacier Bay 2685 as my first boat. Picked it up drove to Key largo and crossed to the Bahamas as my learning tool. I was told that the big red dragon of the Atlantic would swallow us up. We did just fine. 2 years later bought a 450DA and went back to the Bahamas. I took instructions for 3 days. Very glad I did and learned a bunch. The Boat your looking at is large and a wind magnet. It also has a bunch of different systems to learn about. Taking instructions will be a great help. Hopefully you know somebody that also has a similar boat to help you through the growing pains. This board has some great posters with a lot of knowledge who tend to shier very easily and thoughtfully. Do not be afraid to ask. Good luck and GOD speed. JC
If you like the boat get a reputable surveyor for the boat... if diesel get a service tech from the Manufacturer to look up history and do the engine surveyThis certainly seems like it might be an adventure.