tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901968113843581226.post4278952827770082557..comments2024-01-26T00:47:23.937-08:00Comments on Sailing and Such: Why a Smaller Sailboat is Better!Triphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15028518981190153116noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901968113843581226.post-20884499416212208862011-02-04T19:42:51.743-08:002011-02-04T19:42:51.743-08:00We have a 22 foot Edel and sail a small lake in On...We have a 22 foot Edel and sail a small lake in Ontario Canada. The boat is perfect for sailing every day and we sleep and eat on it as often as we can (20 min. from home). However, if you plan sailing to the Bahamas or any bluewater I would recommend keeping your 29 or even getting something bigger. Living on a sailboat for extended periods of time and sailing open water you will love the feeling that the heavier boat will give, not to mention the space for your stuff. We just spent 2 weeks on an Express 35 sailboat in the Bahamas and cruised to a few different islands. There was enough space for the trip but more space would have been nice. Also, the seas kicked up a bit on one crossing and having the extra weight to crash through the waves instead of bobbing over them was nice. Remember, to each their own, and one foot of sailboat for every year you have been alive. Good Luck. caponeeagleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901968113843581226.post-42011292433173188372010-09-03T09:18:47.608-07:002010-09-03T09:18:47.608-07:00I'd keep the Watkins and ditch the girl. The b...I'd keep the Watkins and ditch the girl. The boat will take you where you want to go. You can always find another girl. maybe one who likes to sail. They are out there if you look hard enough. But you may regret ditching the boat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901968113843581226.post-54502072865754457442010-01-31T17:20:48.835-08:002010-01-31T17:20:48.835-08:00A Precision 18? I really like Precision's lin...A Precision 18? I really like Precision's line of sailboats, especially the 18 and the 23, they have strong reputations and are really good looking boats. A larger sailboat definately should open up alot new possibilities to the both of you. I really like your thoughts on a electric auxilary motor for your next boat, the ones I have seen on the internet have been pretty interesting. Thank you for your comment and good luck to you and your wife as well!Triphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028518981190153116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901968113843581226.post-80869788071871019632010-01-31T15:51:22.657-08:002010-01-31T15:51:22.657-08:00We are on the opposite route as you it seems. We n...We are on the opposite route as you it seems. We now have a trailerable and are dreaming of our next boat, which will be in the 28' to 32' foot range. My wife has the same dreams, so I have an advantage to be sure. We now have an 18' Precision and love it, but it is a stepping stone for us. We are also new to sailing, having only two seasons so far. We started with a 14' dingy, then the Precision, next, who knows. Good luck with your adventure.Capt. Puffy Pantshttp://www.boatdejour.comnoreply@blogger.com