Category Archives: Boat Shopping

Monohull versus Multihull: We Share in SAIL Magazine!

Posted on September 25, 2017 by

“Bouncing cement really captures it.”  I love that line.  Because it does.  It just does.  “Each time water trapped between the two hulls rumbled, thundered and finally bashed its way out, I had to convince myself that we had not … Continue reading →

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Boat Shopping Should Be Fun

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

“It should!  It should be a fun experience,” she said.  “Not a frustrating one.”   Pam Wall told me this, just recently when I was speaking to her over the phone to get her contribution for the Gift of Cruising … Continue reading →

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Chapter One – The Bug

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

We’ve all had it happen to a friend at one point or another.  They see you’ve got a boat.  They come and hang out a time or two on said boat.  They start asking you questions about maintenance, where you … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2013 – Let’s Make a Deal! (in Miami)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Unfortunately, finding a boat is different than buying a boat. Although we had a good feeling about the Hinterhoeller, we still had to strike a deal with Jack. And, there are about 800 other things you’ve got to start thinking … Continue reading →

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March 8-10, 2013 – Road Trip: Part Four (Last One!) – The Tayana

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

The Tayana.  The last of the road trip boats.  Recall Tayanas are Taiwanese-built boats, hand-crafted, so each one is unique, with a reputation of being sturdy as hell, built to survive the Apocalypse.  This one certainly met that mark. Her … Continue reading →

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March 8-10, 2013 – Road Trip: Part Three – The Hinterhoeller

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Feeling refreshed from the coconut drinks in St. Pete, we headed down to Punta Gorda to check out the Hinterhoeller. Hinterhoellers are Canadian-built with a reputation as solid, sea-worthy vessels.  We were looking at a 1985 Niagara that was primarily … Continue reading →

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March 8-10, 2013 – Road Trip: Part Deux – The Pacific Seacraft

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Let’s see … where was I?  (With all the yard-selling, hog-tying and other Naan-sailing events I’ve been throwing in here, it’s easier than you think to forget).  Ahh, yes.  Day two of the Road Trip.  It was Saturday morning and … Continue reading →

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March 8-10, 2013 – Road Trip: Part One – The Drive!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

A lot of people have asked me: “A sailboat? Really? Nights and days on end, stuck together on a tiny, little boat? Annie, are you sure?” And, I can tell you, the best way to find out if you can spend hours cramped in … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2013 – On the Hunt for a Good ‘Ole Boat

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

While the Pacific Seacraft was undoubtedly a quality boat, we were still struggling to justify the price.  It was going to require some serious penny-pinching for us just to get the boat and another disheartening sum to get it in cruising condition.  Instead … Continue reading →

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