Very well put Marmot. Where a kid may be able to crew (handle lines, keeping things neat, etc.) on a 40' to 65' motoryacht (mainly for a family...
I Think this is what you're looking for: Bruce M. Atkinson Boat Builders PO Box 144 Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia B0W 1P0 (902) 745-2109...
That sound like a pretty good plan. The last question is too easy a straight line for a motorhead, so I'll leave it alone.
Nelson, Just reread your orig. post and noted the multi references to sailing. It should be noted that most sailboats don't pay their crews (or...
First it takes the qualifications, then all you mentioned, incredible contacts and luck. I say luck because of the numbers. Do you realize how...
1) Get an education 2) Work in a marina during summer break 3) Spend as much time as possible on and around boats 4) get more education 5)...
John, Loren tells it straight. The best memories I have of growing up all involve boating. I was 6 when my father bought our boat. It was...
Used to be a total ludite until dell gave me a 150 hour tech support and 15 hour in home tech support course:mad: and 200 e-mail & letter tech &...
AMG, I've had no less than 8 people suggest that I trade in my "black book" for an i-phone or Blackberry this summer as they sit around all...
John, Your idea of renting before buying is very sound. There are several companies as well as individuals who will do this. Pick up some...
You are so spot on, but I think I'd raise that last number to 70 feet. If a boat's owner is capable and hires his friend's son for the weekend to...
That's a lot of yacht for the C & D. I'm surprised she didn't run the ocean from Norfolk.
There is always method #1. :D Actually, I've been pretty lucky over the years. In 20 years I've only run into (3) owners who'd expect someone...
Goplay, Bingo. A 3 stateroom plus laundry or 2 plus crew and laundry. Sorry Fairline that is no 3 plus crew. Codger, Simple to figure. (2)...
A pretty interesting design, but what is that thing sticking up like a feather?
Much of my business used to be lessons and orientations for new boaters...way down there. My regular cruising clients are down about 10% in their...
My poor, poor deprived revdcs. They're jelly beans flavored like coffee, bubblegum, banana, blueberry, etc., etc. A little bit of rediculous...
What amazes me is that we earn a decent living and generally have fairly nice homes to live in. We're civilized, educated adults with families....
Close quarters aren't unusual in this job (I've worked crew & work boats which are pretty sparten), but a bunk needs to be wider than your...
But K1W1, where would you have me put that stuff? The suitcase is full as there is no place to put its contents (or itself once emptied) so I was...
