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06-25-2008 | 10:34 AM

#21

t500hps

21 and 42 footers

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From: Richmond VA

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Originally Posted by seafordguy

I concur - My first boat was my CAFE (went from a 20' 1974 Wellcraft V-20 with an OB) I have done nothing irresponsible, haven't so much as bumped a dock or anything. As long as you take your time - no problem.

The 35 Cafe was your first boat, but you had boating experience in family owned boats........

MAV stated "He has NO boating experience"!!!! IMO that makes a BIG difference.

06-25-2008 | 01:31 PM

#22

BlackJack58

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From: Akron, OH

Don't forget - being responsible isn't quite the same as being skilled. You can be careful and responsible from the outset, but it still may take a while to learn the skills required to smoothly operate and navigate a high performance boat. That will come in time - hopefully.

06-25-2008 | 04:07 PM

#23

BAJA WILL

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From: Tampa, Indian Shores Beach

The right training he could get a F16 off a aircraft carrier, doesn't mean he should start with one, ?!?%$

Oh yea wear your Lanyard At least we agree on that

Love ya Brian, but we disagree on this one.

WILL

07-07-2008 | 11:37 AM

#24

mav2005

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Thanks everyone for responding. I've decided to go with a 25 to 30ft boat with a single engine. I'll keep that for maybe two years and then sell it for something larger with two engines.