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Who has a cruise-able small boat?

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AlanH

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I'm just curious...

Now, a lot of "racing" dinghies can be turned into "cruising" dinghies with the addition of a cockpit full of dry bags, though sleeping on board might not be practical. I can think of three regular forum participants that have small boats that are cruise-able...Me, Tchoup, Ants (the Koster). and I know Bob has a pretty up-to-date racing dinghy.

Lasers don't make very good cruising dinghies, but a Lido 14 sure does. Beach cats work, just pack all your stuff in dry bags and take along a 2-3 person coleman tent that you lay down over the trampoline. Potters? I seem to recall that there's a Dura Mater II (mini) maybe?
 
The thought of sleeping on K1SMET reminded me of a dock neighbor a few years ago. He got in a tiff with his wife and spent a few nights sleeping aboard his Moth. I suppose I could do it, but I have the big boat for that.

Here's another K1 with a cooler trim job than mine:

Herbie K1.jpg
 
BobJ said:
The thought of sleeping on K1SMET reminded me of a dock neighbor a few years ago. He got in a tiff with his wife and spent a few nights sleeping aboard his Moth. I suppose I could do it, but I have the big boat for that.

Here's another K1 with a cooler trim job than mine:
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Cool looking!- Narrow-. That probably goes like stink and provides a killer ab workout from hiking, but I can think of more comfortable places to sleep!
 
Now why on earth would I cruise in some tiny cramped dinghy when I have a perfectly good floating condominium? Admittedly a trailerable boat has its appeal, but then you have to park your car somewhere and go back to where you parked your car when you're done sailing. I'll stick w Dura Mater for now. I can take her out the gate.

In fact, I plan to do just that. And I'll tell y'all about it. Ready? Set? Let's go.
 
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