First Power Boat

Tomb266 · Post by **Tomb266** » January 19th, 2019, 10:59 pm

Okay! I have now gone from sail to power boating. One season under my belt and the wife hasn't filed for divorce, the boat is still above the water line and I have not had to file any insurance claims. But, so many questions!

Looking forward to learning as much as I can about my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit as I can or power boating in general from all of the amazing boaters on this forum.
Under the northern skies.
Tom

RGrew176 · Post by **RGrew176** » January 20th, 2019, 3:47 am

You've definitely come to the right place. Especially when it comes to Carver boats. Lots of knowledge. Welcome Aboard and welcome over to the dark side as we powerboaters are sometimes called.

bud37 · Post by **bud37** » January 20th, 2019, 8:28 am

Good work on your part, see there is always a better path to follow....

Post by **Viper** » January 21st, 2019, 6:09 pm

Just a matter of time before you came over to the Dark Side youngling. It is your destiny.

pepmyster · Post by **pepmyster** » January 21st, 2019, 6:51 pm

Welcome to the DARKSIDE!!!!!!!!

Tomb266 · Post by **Tomb266** » March 3rd, 2019, 2:15 pm

Thanks, not sure why it took so long. My wife has yet to say "I told you so." all she does is smile.

Cooler · Post by **Cooler** » March 3rd, 2019, 4:56 pm

Difference between sailing and power, there is no yelling at your spouse.

er

Sadey · Post by **Sadey** » March 3rd, 2019, 6:07 pm

Well Cooler, there might be a slight difference in the amount of fuel consumed also. Just saying...

Welcome fellow sink potter!!

AaHubb · Post by **AaHubb** » March 4th, 2019, 10:29 am

Tomb266 wrote:QR_BBPOST Thanks, not sure why it took so long. My wife has yet to say "I told you so." all she does is smile.

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Cooler · Post by **Cooler** » March 4th, 2019, 12:11 pm

Sadey - Have you seen what those sailors spend on their power? Sails are not cheap. The blow boaters in our marina tell me it probably averages around 4K for a good sail that lasts a few years, but it can be much higher. $4000 divided by $3.10 a gal. = 1,290 gallons of gas. For the average boater, and we are above average, that is probably 2 to 3 seasons of gas. We also need to adjust for the value of time. Snail boats travel at about 1/3 to 1/6 of our speed over ground, if they don't have to tack & jibe. 7 below 0 today.

er

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