Come on Doug, well but reading our other posts this morning, this one
expresses you as smart.

For the boat size, you would be smart to get something small. If this is
your first boat, the smaller the better. Why not get yourself a run about
for the first summer, have fun, learn boating.
I know some who did what you are doing, bought their first boat the biggest
they could afford, then paid through the nose for all their learning
experiences and now do not own a boat because of bad experiences. Your life
and your friends lives depend on you doing this right. Dont listen to Doug
or Harry, they do not know the difference from right or wrong (of course you
probably know that already) but my advice is join the local power and sail
squadron, learn boating safety first off, learn the other boating courses
they have, spend one summer on a smaller sized and old solid boat, and have
fun. Dont go into the impress stage until you are sure you can handle it.
Otherwise you might make a fool out of yourself and it will cost you a lot
of money, if not someone's life. Good idea that you asked the question
though.




"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Something between 100' and 175' is usually right for a beginner. Boats in
this size range will not be prone to sudden movements due to wind &
current.
The last thing a newbie needs is surprises, especially in crowded waters
like the L.I. Sound. You'll also get first class treatment in places like
Manhasset, or Shelter Island, if you get out that far.

"David" wrote in message
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I plan on buying a power boat within the year and will be using it on
Long
Island Sound. What's a good size that can be easily handled by 1
person?