Hi to all
A Few days ago I posted that I was heading north again and was considering sell ing my S&S, but now unable to find my post, Is it a NO..NO to do so ????????

If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

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Lexmark said...
Hi to all
A Few days ago I posted that I was heading north again and was considering sell ing my S&S, but now unable to find my post, Is it a NO..NO to do so ????????

Is this a No No???? I think so......
Probably something to do with advertising for personal gain. Something that probably would've been ok a week ago, but know the sailing forum had caught the eye of the mods........

Sad and unfortunate.

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McNaughtical said..
If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

Are you going to a bigger boat McN, or are you going ashore.???

Thanks Toph

Like you said Sad, I used this site a lot last year when sailing and received some great help, Yes STILL thinking about sell her....36 S&S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I for one can't see a problem with a member mentioning that they have changes in he pipeline and will be selling their boat. If you have any brains you are going to list on one of the commercial boat sale sites or ebay or Gumtree.

From what I have seen the posters on Seabreeze Sailing are a pretty helpful, informative, resourceful and amusing if not riotous lot.

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samsturdy said..

McNaughtical said..
If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

Are you going to a bigger boat McN, or are you going ashore.???

Just tossing the idea around of selling mine and just crewing on other people's boats till I have more time/ experience... and there is a smaller boat I like the look of.

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Lexmark said..
Hi to all
A Few days ago I posted that I was heading north again and was considering sell ing my S&S, but now unable to find my post, Is it a NO..NO to do so ????????

Looks like it was in fact deleted, if you want to post items for sale we recommend using the "Buy and sell" section

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nebbian said..

Lexmark said..
Hi to all
A Few days ago I posted that I was heading north again and was considering sell ing my S&S, but now unable to find my post, Is it a NO..NO to do so ????????

Looks like it was in fact deleted, if you want to post items for sale we recommend using the "Buy and sell" section

Wow. Pretty sure I just spotted an Admin! First time in all my time here. G'day nebbian.

G'day Lexmark,

Good to hear your back on your 'rocket ship' Starlight Express!,
Be sure to keep us informed of your & Rob's adventures up the QLD coast, wish I was there too! (next year for me).
cheers
Shaun

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McNaughtical said..

samsturdy said..

McNaughtical said..
If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

Are you going to a bigger boat McN, or are you going ashore.???

Just tossing the idea around of selling mine and just crewing on other people's boats till I have more time/ experience... and there is a smaller boat I like the look of.

Having seen your yacht McN I think that is an excellent idea! Way to Go!

Hi Shaun, will start my Blog soon, as as last year, again great to hear from you

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nswsailor said..

McNaughtical said..

samsturdy said..

McNaughtical said..
If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

Are you going to a bigger boat McN, or are you going ashore.???

Just tossing the idea around of selling mine and just crewing on other people's boats till I have more time/ experience... and there is a smaller boat I like the look of.

Having seen your yacht McN I think that is an excellent idea! Way to Go!

"Having seen your yacht"..........what does that mean.??.

Sorry to hear you're thinking of selling your boat McN, you'll have a lot of fun crewing while gaining experience and confidence without the stress and expense associated with having your own yacht. I'm not going to be in the position of looking for another boat for few years atleast but will be moving to the coast next year so will definitely be looking at getting back into some sailing then. I've sailed on large cruisers and race boats and smaller trailer sailers and fixed keel yachts. Have had just as much fun on the smaller boats as the large and seen them go to the same places, two weeks in the Keppels on a twenty one footer comes to mind :), they might be a bit cramped and not so luxuriously appointed but half the fun is adapt and overcome, compromise and innovation. I used to think of it as camping on the water and when you're sitting in the cockpit watching the sunset with a glass of wine to some gentle rocking it's all the same. If I buy in a few years time I'll be looking at something relatively small, easily handled by one, that won't cause me to shed too many tears the day I come in hot to the dock or scrape the bottom. I've seen a lot of big yachts cause expense and stress and sit in harbour, in some cases due to inability to maintain sufficient crew or owners who have the money but not the confidence, time and or ability to sail. I think if your planning a world trip, serious racing or extended coastal cruising then sure there are yachts to fit that purpose but if your just looking at popping in and out of harbour on the weekends and doing the odd few weeks around the islands you don't really need a huge, flash yacht. Best of luck with whatever new adventures come your way.

I'm looking for a larger cruiser purely because a planned extended trip with a young family of 2 boys and a wife who is only entertaining the idea for my sake. I figure the more comfortable I can make them, the better for everyone.
Having said that, there is a lot in what Meg's has just said. I have owned boats 18' to 34' and I have had a lot less stress and a lot more enjoyment on a 21 footer I had.

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DrRog said..

Wow. Pretty sure I just spotted an Admin! First time in all my time here. G'day nebbian.

G'day DrRog!

I do pop in here from time to time, it's fun to dream about boat ownership Maybe one day.

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nebbian said..


G'day DrRog!

I do pop in here from time to time, it's fun to dream about boat ownership Maybe one day.

Hi Nebbian, we appreciate men like you volunteering your time to administrate the Seabreeze forums. A sincere thank you.

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McNaughtical said..

samsturdy said..

McNaughtical said..
If you're heading north...say hi when you come to Coffs. I have an S&S... also considering selling.

Are you going to a bigger boat McN, or are you going ashore.???

Just tossing the idea around of selling mine and just crewing on other people's boats till I have more time/ experience... and there is a smaller boat I like the look of.

McNautical, sounds like a strategy.
As a matter of interest, how big is your boat, and what are the main things tempting you to downsize?

Hi samsturdy,

Yep I've been on board McN's yacht and I think she will admit it's to big for her "at this stage" of her sailing career.

Gosh it's to big for me

Her new plan has a lot of sailing it which she isn't getting now.

Do you agree G?

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nswsailor said..
Hi samsturdy,

Yep I've been on board McN's yacht and I think she will admit it's to big for her "at this stage" of her sailing career.

Gosh it's to big for me

Her new plan has a lot of sailing it which she isn't getting now.

Do you agree G?

I have no prior experience with yachts. My career was on paddlewheelers, however, now retired, I have decided to learn to sail (on Pittwater).
I bought a 28 ft Santana and I'm as happy as Larry. I have realised that I really don't want to haul the sails up on a 40 footer.
So, yes, I agree.

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nswsailor said..
Hi samsturdy,

Yep I've been on board McN's yacht and I think she will admit it's to big for her "at this stage" of her sailing career.

Gosh it's to big for me

Her new plan has a lot of sailing it which she isn't getting now.

Do you agree G?

I have no prior experience with yachts. My career was on paddlewheelers, however, now retired, I have decided to learn to sail (on Pittwater).
I bought a 28 ft Santana and I'm as happy as Larry. I have realised that I really don't want to haul the sails up on a 40 footer.
So, yes, I agree.

Thanks all for your thoughts on this..I'm on my boat right now. She certainly isn't luxury but she is roomy inside. She feels good at sea. I feel safe on her. Am yet to take her out solo and I guess that will be the testing of if she's too big for me. I always find getting her in and out of the marina my heart is in my mouth but I don't know how that would change with something smaller. Í don't know.. when I'm here on board I'm very happy I have my own boat. I just met some wonderful ladies at this marina yesterday who have really lifted my spirits and given me renewed inspiration to keep my dream..which may turn into a snaller boat if I stay single

Sorry for the sideways shots...don't know how to fix

If I could easily trade mine for a particular H28 I think I'd be keen.

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McNaughtical said..
Sorry for the sideways shots...don't know how to fix

I use ACDSee and FastStone Image viewers but there is also Irfanview. These are ideal for editing photos. FastStone is one of the better ones and is free.

When you have H28 You don't want trade I love my Colombo7

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McNaughtical said..
If I could easily trade mine for a particular H28 I think I'd be keen.

Don't think HGO2 will let you do that for some 20 plus years McN.

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McNaughtical said..
If I could easily trade mine for a particular H28 I think I'd be keen.

I meant Compass 28...lol

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McNaughtical said..

Hugh Grant,

Can you fix these for me too pls

Pleasure McNautical

Thanks HG !! Now to change it on my avatar....