a Mac 26 XM would fit you to a tee.


Steve Dooley wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:17:22 -0500, Jeff
wrote:

Steve Dooley wrote:

That Nordica 20 looks like a real "popeye" boat. One
thing I'm looking
for is a how well I can trailer it. That boat would not
be allowed to
be stored at my home by the homeowners association.
I'll take a closer
look at one. The fisherman's model reminds me of the
African Queen.
Cool boats, though. Fixed keel is a must.

Ah, you have specific requirements! Why didn't you share
that with
use before asking such a general question?

So where are you sailing? By cruising do you meaning
daysailing, over
nights, or several weeks? For one person, two, or more?
Do you need
easy haulouts, or will it be left in the water? Do you
want classic
looks or will a "clorox bottle" be OK?

My own tastes run towards the heavier, classic small
boats, so I'm
guessing my choices would not work for you. For
instance, I'm looking
forward to getting one of these in my dotage:
http://www.marshallcat.com/


I want a fixed keel so there is more room in the cabin. I
want a
solid, well built boat that is roomy. Moderately easy
trailering is a
plus. I want fiberglass with little or no wood. No flimsy
clorox
bottle either. I'd prefer a diesel inboard with a 3 or 4
blade prop,
no folding. I'd start with 3-4 day sails 3 times a month
and live
aboard after I divorce my fat disaster of a wife. I plan
to spend much
time in remote tropical areas by myself mostly or with
just one other
person. I am worried about space for provisions, namely
water. A water
maker would be nice but it burns power and consumes fuel.
I've looked
at many boats but they all lack just the "thing". The
Nordica 20 is a
good option I have to check on the headroom. How practical
is it to
tow a supply dinghy behind that is full of provisions? I
don't have to
worry about resale value or the initial cost of the boat.
I want to
trailer it to various locations to gain more experience
since I have
sailed mostly in one area for about 7 years. Standing
headroom is
necessary I am 5'6 1/2" tall. I have no physical or mental
handicaps.
I will be in warm climates but don't want any air
conditioning. Do
swamp coolers or misters work on boats? Someone mentioned
towing
fishing nets to stock up on food while underway but I
think that will
slow you down too much. But in the old days sailboats did
pull nets so
is it a good idea? Is a full swim platform a good idea, I
can store
stuff on it. I have a Dodge Ram to pull it so weight is
not a problem.
I'd prefer a normal macaroni rig to a cat rig. I figure
with some of
those shoal keels pointing will be bad enough. Thanks for
all your
help.

Steve Dooley