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Re: Contemplating a second boat. [Re: David Ingram] #263036
08/30/13 08:46 AM
08/30/13 08:46 AM
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If I only had a man-cave.... or garage-mahal...

what could only pass for a man cave at my house is the trunk of the civic.... which I may have to live in when momma finds out I'm trying to get a boat (back to that $$$ for boat = $$$ for momma)

my evil master plan is to have something by T-winds, although it may not be race ready by then (or ever)


Jay

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Re: Contemplating a second boat. [Re: windswept] #263044
08/30/13 10:11 AM
08/30/13 10:11 AM
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Northfield Mn
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Originally Posted by windswept
Go to usaca.info and look at what is available.

And this would be a good value. http://usaca.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=627:2005-a3&catid=7:a-class-catamarans-for-sale&Itemid=20



That does look to be a good deal, and relatively close. The DNA on that site kinda gives me a chubber, but the 4k miles of driving, 58hrs behind the wheel, $900 in fuel, and $1600 worth of wear and tear on my pickup doesn't really tickle my happy bits. I see Skip's EVO on there too, he's fairly close to me, and I know some of the history with that boat as well.

I'm not really looking for a boat to race, though I'm sure it'll happen. I need something I can setup and get into the water in a reasonable amount of time. If I spend an hour getting to and from the lake, and hour to setup, and an hour to tear down, I can get maybe an hour sail in during the week. Its just not worth it to me having a 3:1 ratio of hassle to enjoyment. Spending <$10k on a boat probably makes the most sense, though I do love the newest in widgetry out there. It's looking like the foiling stuff is getting more stable, and is definitely looking doable under the current rule set.


I'm boatless.
Re: Contemplating a second boat. [Re: Karl_Brogger] #263048
08/30/13 02:01 PM
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The best deal on the USACA site is the 2010 Tool @ $14k. It has the latest generation "bendy" mast and a set of Marstrom curved foils.

Re: Contemplating a second boat. [Re: mikekrantz] #263049
08/30/13 07:49 PM
08/30/13 07:49 PM
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Roanoke Island ,N.C.
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Originally Posted by mikekrantz
The best deal on the USACA site is the 2010 Tool @ $14k. It has the latest generation "bendy" mast and a set of Marstrom curved foils.


+1


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