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Re: A little buyers remorse?

Posted By: John F.
Date: Monday, 13 June 2005, at 12:42 p.m.

In Response To: A little buyers remorse? (STeveZ)

The 33 FBC is alot bigger than a B28 or B31. I've been on one while it was at the dock (in AC last summer), and it had a real lot of room. I asked the owner if it rocked much (the 33s are pretty tall--it was slightly taller than Charley's 35), and he said only when he stopped....

I have a B31, and we overnight on it a few times every summer (wife and 2 kids, last time 3 kids). Its like camping--at really nice marinas where my wife can relax and get a good dinner.

I live on the Chesapeake Bay, and its a great boat for that. Big enough to handle almost anything, and relatively low draft and small enough to get in almost anywhere.

I think my B31 is pretty easy to single-hand. I've even trolled her for stripers alone a few times--without autopilot and with the small rudders--that was a pain.

I also have a 17 Whaler Montauk to run around in when I want to go simple, light tackle, or take the kids tubing. Another great boat to have...

I responded because of the "buyer's remorse" comment. I've been there a few times--always when I'm in the middle of another project on my 36 year old boat. Usually I think about buying a B31 that's already been restored, or maybe something built in the last decade. But I get over it every time, and in the end am really happy with her. I keep working on her, and she keeps bringing me and the family home without fail or worry.

Give it some time.

John F.

Messages In This Thread

A little buyers remorse?
STeveZ -- Monday, 13 June 2005, at 9:59 a.m.

Re: A little buyers remorse?
John F. -- Monday, 13 June 2005, at 12:42 p.m.

Re: A little buyers remorse?
Charlie Haws -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 8:29 a.m.

Re: A little buyers remorse?
Eddy G. -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 9:29 a.m.

Thanks, one more question
STeveZ -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 11:15 a.m.

Re: Thanks, one more question
Eddy G. -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 2:34 p.m.

Re: Thanks, one more question
Carl -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 2:35 p.m.

Re: Thanks, one more question
Walter Kaprielian -- Tuesday, 14 June 2005, at 10:40 p.m.

Re: Thanks, one more question
John D -- Wednesday, 15 June 2005, at 12:07 a.m.

Re: Guest puntzen with the lines
Carl -- Wednesday, 15 June 2005, at 7:46 a.m.

Re: Guest puntzen with the lines
Peter -- Wednesday, 15 June 2005, at 8:56 a.m.

Re: Guest puntzen with the lines
John D -- Wednesday, 15 June 2005, at 11:10 p.m.

Re: Guest puntzen with the lines
Peter -- Thursday, 16 June 2005, at 9:53 a.m.

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JohnD -- Thursday, 16 June 2005, at 4:49 p.m.