Hello from a YF noob

Welcome Pip,
I've been boating for over 50 years and making my living running them for 20. I wouldn't own a boat if you bought it for me. (Truth is I'm addicted and probably would have to if I couldn't make my living on them god forbid, but for the past 20 it's worked). Remember, the best boat in the world is the one your friend owns or better still the one you get paid to be on. I only found this site recently myself. (I was hoping to die before I had to learn computers, but the world caught up). I've seen some good ideas, some wisdom and some______. Much like talking with people on the dock. It's a pretty good place to hang out, enjoy and learn. Have fun.

Hi, Pip.
Welcome to YachtForums!

hi

hello and welcome

And the worst boat is the one someone gives you!

LUCKYLG,
That sounds like the voice of experience. Ouch.

Well, not personal. Been in the towing/salvage business for seven years now and have recovered many "free" boats. Our bills, however, have never been free and without exception the "free" boats have all been totaled. It's good to learn from your mistakes. It's better to learn from other people's mistakes!

Welcome aboard Pip. I fairly new here too. I do not own a boat either. I pretty much hold the same value as NYCAP123. I have access to so many boats it would be silly to own one. Besides, I'm just a wrench puller.