Re: [Paddlewise] A Personal Kayak MotherShip

Moorage isn't an issue for us as we have several options. My dh is very
handy as a mechanic and an all around fix it guy as he is from a boating
family. Fuel - as always - is the biggest nightmare.

Having an extra engine is more upkeep but is sure nice when you
lose one. Plus we're planning on eventually meandering up to Alaska
so two is a very good number.

And as you pointed out, I'd rather be on an old rust bucket any day than on 
a
cold wet beach with a leaky tent. We've spent many hours on boats and the
kids are rather comfortable.

Plus I like the idea that we can kayak and hubby can come get us when
we get tired.
Mothership ho!!

Melinda

> This is very true. Everything about a boat gets more expensive as the 
> square
> of the extra length. A $100 anchor becomes a $1000 anchor and requires a
> $4000 windlass to hoist it; a bottom paint job you can do yourself for 
> $400
> becomes a $3000 (or more) ordeal; and so on. It is also true that two
> engines mean twice the number of problems. Double the oil changes, valve
> jobs, new starters, etc. And double the fuel consumption too.
>
> Moorage for a 50-foot boat (if you can find it) is at least $500 and more
> like $750 per month; even more for covered (and if it's a wooden boat you 
> DO
> want covered moorage).  What would be a quick trip to Anacortes by car
> becomes a two-week ordeal interrupted by adverse winds and unexpected
> breakdowns. And visiting moorage? Think in the range of $50 per day *if* 
> you
> can find 50 feet of empty space at the visitor's dock.
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