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Should I buy a motor boat or a sail boat?. Is it very difficult to learn to sail, there is a sailing club in the West Coast of Scotland who give 2 day and 5 day courses.
Everyone says take sailing lessons first to see if I like it but I know I will enjoy sailing I dive so i'm not afraid of the sea and if I buy the boat it will give me the incentive to get the sailing lessons.
Can anyone guide me in the right direction please.
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I don't agree that it's difficult to learn how to sail. You don't need classes, you can learn hands-on.If you are thinking about buying a used boat, then you should have the boat professionally examined to make sure it's in good condition or better. We call those people "Boat Surveyors" in the States.
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Motor boats go fast, which can be loads of fun, are generally noisey and expensive to operate from a fuel cost perspective. Sailboats require more yearly maintenance, but are cheaper to operate since you don't need a motor except for maneuvering into and out of the marina. So fuel costs are much lower. As an example: I was out on a local bay all day, and cash outlay was zero. A friend was out on the water all day in his twin V8 motor boat and it cost him $250 US in fuel charges.
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I am biased towards sail boats. But sailing is not hard to learn. As long as you buy a boat in good condition, and take it slowly, you should have many years of enjoyment.
Sailboats are more stable in the water than motor boats - meaning they don't undulate as much, which may be a factor if you are prone to seasickness. As an example, almost every time I have been on a smallish motorboat, in moderate wave seas, I have gotten sea sick, but I have never been seasick on a sailboat (yet) in similar seas.
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Sail boats are a lot of work to care for. I'm on my college's sailing team in the States, and I just started sailing for real over the summer. Sailing is an amazing sport though. There are many kinds of sailboats, and you want to make sure that you get something like a Laser or a Sunfish if the majority of your sailing will be alone.How many days until your boat goes back in the water for the season?
I also would suggest you try a two day course to see if you enjoy the work of it. Its a lot different then diving.
However, if you just want to go fast, go for a powerboat. I own two of them, and love them to death!
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It depends on what you want to get out of your "on the water" experience. If you really want to enjoy the water and the outdoors, a sailboat is the only way to go. You can handle one of about 25 to 35 feet by yourself, once you've had some experience. If you want to just drive around, but on the water, then go with a power boat. Remember if your engine quits on a power boat, you paddle. On a sailboat, you just get there a little later and a little more slowly, but a lot quieter and less smelly.What caused the SS Edmund Fitzgerald to sink?
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I tried what your doing and regretted it as the boat I bought had been modified for racing and no one told me so when it came time to put up sails their was several jibs and three main sails and then some of them had pulleys built into them I had no Idea what they were for so I went to the local sailing school and they taught me on my own boat . Now I was stuck with a Boat I didn't want as I am a cruiser sailor not a racer. Luckily I was able to sell the racer and now have a 32' CAL which is just right for me. Simple reliable and steady. If I was you I would get those lessons and find out what find of boat you really want.Best to get yourself down to the marina and make some friends. Sailors are a friendly bunch and are always willing to give advice. You may be even offered to go out on the water. Once they see you're interested they will give you all the help and advice in the world. After a few trips on both power boats and sail craft you can make your own informed decision. Sailboats are a lot of maintenance but the wind is free. If you do start, start small, the big boats may get all the glory but the small boats make the sailor. Good luck.
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