On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Jan 1, 11:25*am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:



In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. *My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

A.True.Boater wrote:
On 12/31/10 7:56 PM, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am

wrote:

In articlemZednXmHRPoLioPQnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@giganews. com,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50"
Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.
It sounds like you found your dream boat
He did. It's practical, well built, and he keeps his boats in perfect
condition.

Harryk wrote:
On 1/1/11 1:31 PM, Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 12:28 pm, wrote:
On 1/1/11 12:42 PM, wrote:



On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:37:33 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

On 1/1/11 1:11 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:52:02 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

On 12/31/10 7:08 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:49:09 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be
a 50" Trawler.

I'd go with a Gunboat 66 at $4.5M.

Do you live in the Mideast?

West Coast... Northern Cal. Why?

It was a joke about owning a Gunboat. By the Mideast I was thinking
about Beirut.

Ahh... ok. I always confuse the mideast with the midwest. lol

Ohio is the mideast. Indiana is the midwest.

Seriously, though, when I first went out to Kansas and saw some (not
many) students checking their rifles and shotguns into the dorm's safe
and I noticed hitching posts in front of several classroom buildings, I
thought..."Hey, I'm out west." But any number of new friends corrected
me by stating that Kansas, at least that part of it, was "midwest."
The
west did not begin, they claimed, until Colorado.

I really think the divisions are the Smokey's and the Rocky's


Whatever it is, it is.

BTW, those hitching posts were used. If you were a student, you could
not drive on the main campus road during class hours, but...you could
ride your horse onto campus and tie it up to one of the hitching posts.
A few students did that. I figured they were townies who lived nearby.

Recently looked at a campus map on google, and was saddened to see
that the house I lived in my junior and senior years was gone, along
with the beer/burger joint next door to it. Hell, they paved over
paradise and put up a parking garage. Literally.


So you attended Yale for your post-graduate degree(s)?

On Jan 1, 6:27*pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25*am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. *My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. *My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

On 12/31/10 9:49 AM, A.True.Boater wrote:
What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Albin 33 trawler with a Caribe C12 dinghy. Bought a new 2 stroke 15 hp
Yamaha for it. Perfect combo, even if the dinghy is a bit large.

I'm perfectly happy with what I have.

If I were going cruising and needed a sail boat, I'd buy something from
a Beneteau Figero to a more comfortable Beneteau of about the same size.

The Beneteau Figero was built as a single handed long distance boat.
Here's a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ExqQ80T5g

The chute didn't work, but the guy deserves an award for trying.

This is the boat that that Abby Sunderland should have bought. Could
have avoided a lot of work and expense and had something she might have
managed.

On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Jan 1, 6:27*pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25*am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. *My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. *My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

On 1/2/11 9:33 AM, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am
wrote:

In ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am
wrote:

In articlemZednXmHRPoLioPQnZ2dnUVZ_sydn...@giganews. com,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?


A flushing model with a holding tank?

In article ,
says...

On 1/2/11 9:33 AM, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am
wrote:

In ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am
wrote:

In articlemZednXmHRPoLioPQnZ2dnUVZ_sydn...@giganews. com,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?


A flushing model with a holding tank?

So you can lock the women out of it?

In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

On 1/1/11 12:42 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:37:33 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

On 1/1/11 1:11 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:52:02 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

On 12/31/10 7:08 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:49:09 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

I'd go with a Gunboat 66 at $4.5M.

Do you live in the Mideast?

West Coast... Northern Cal. Why?

It was a joke about owning a Gunboat. By the Mideast I was thinking
about Beirut.

Ahh... ok. I always confuse the mideast with the midwest. lol

Ohio is the mideast. Indiana is the midwest.

Seriously, though, when I first went out to Kansas and saw some (not
many) students checking their rifles and shotguns into the dorm's safe
and I noticed hitching posts in front of several classroom buildings, I
thought..."Hey, I'm out west." But any number of new friends corrected
me by stating that Kansas, at least that part of it, was "midwest." The
west did not begin, they claimed, until Colorado.

But you went to Yale, remember?

On Jan 2, 8:33*am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be *checking out camper/RV components *for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......