Captain_HX
New Member
Hi all
I will start with a bit of an introduction and then get down to some newbie questions
I've been working at sea professionally for the past 10 yeas. I served as First Officer on Crude Oil Carriers and recently I got a job on harbour tugs as a TugMaster on Voith Water Tractors.
I got into sailing during my collage years when I attended a sailing course for yachts but I haven't sailed a lot since then.
Last month I took up a laser sailing class and got fully addicted to it. Now I'm looking into taking the next step and getting my own boat.
So here are the questions I have for you
1. Do you suggest I get a new boat or used one?
2. What to look for when buying a used boat?
3. Where do you store your boats? Do you keep them at home and take them out when you need them or do you keep them at a club?
4. I was offered a barely used laser pico for a good price. How close is pico sailing to laser sailing? Will I be happy with a pico? I don't have plans for racing.
5. How do you move your boat on the road? Do you suggest the use of a trolley or to carry it on top of my car? And where do you secure the mast?
I will be back with more questions shortly
Nice to meet you all
Regards
Elias
I will start with a bit of an introduction and then get down to some newbie questions
I've been working at sea professionally for the past 10 yeas. I served as First Officer on Crude Oil Carriers and recently I got a job on harbour tugs as a TugMaster on Voith Water Tractors.
I got into sailing during my collage years when I attended a sailing course for yachts but I haven't sailed a lot since then.
Last month I took up a laser sailing class and got fully addicted to it. Now I'm looking into taking the next step and getting my own boat.
So here are the questions I have for you
1. Do you suggest I get a new boat or used one?
2. What to look for when buying a used boat?
3. Where do you store your boats? Do you keep them at home and take them out when you need them or do you keep them at a club?
4. I was offered a barely used laser pico for a good price. How close is pico sailing to laser sailing? Will I be happy with a pico? I don't have plans for racing.
5. How do you move your boat on the road? Do you suggest the use of a trolley or to carry it on top of my car? And where do you secure the mast?
I will be back with more questions shortly
Nice to meet you all
Regards
Elias