[jdlowery]

Originally posted by SLO-BOB
Lots of interesting advice here. I guess my first question is how much do you have to spend? Next question, where will you keep the boat. The best advice I've read so far is to have a slip first. You'll be one unhappy camper w/o that!

Just don't think owning a sailboat will make you a chick magnet. Powerboat maybe. Course-could be different where you live.

I'm not sure how much I want to spend. It would probably be something moderate just in case boat ownership isn't for me. I'll definitely find out if sailing is for me before I buy.

I will keep the boat at the local marina. I'll contact them tomorrow just to get an idea of fees and availability. I'll take the advice and get the slip first once I've decided to buy.

Don't need to attract the chicks. That position is filled. However, I can envision "bachelor" cruises with a handful of strippers. Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself.