Great article....retirement YES!!...I’ve been retired now for 25 years!...hard to believe!...But I think for my “Golden Years”....SCAMP B.Frank #6 that I built in 2010 will do just fine for me!...Dan
On a fixed income? Don't want a big maintenance hassle? Want something simple, trailerable and seaworthy with the ability to do an overnight or two? Just go find an O'Day Mariner that someone has already invested time and money into. This boat will take you on any kind of adventure in style and grace. They are tough little boats that will go anywhere. Most are nearly 50 years old now and hundreds are still going strong and loved by their owners. Economical to buy. If you are downsizing, Mariners definitely deserve a look. www.usmariner.org
Everyone has a boat that's right for a particular time of life. The one I took on upon retirement was a Marshall 22', but after some sweet cruises down the Carolina coast, I let her go in preference for my smaller trailerable boats. I raised my kids on a trimaran and find it fascinating that my brother downsized to a trimaran upon his retirement, he loves the speed and ability to stay ahead of the fleet too. Although I don't have the heart to let go of my catamaran for fun/speed's sake, I long for a boat with a small cabin and big cockpit for star-gazing overnights. Creature comforts are essential after retirement, but I still prefer the intimacy of a small boat where I can reach out to everything, including the passing waters~
UPDATE! I rescued and am restoring a neglected Menger 17' catboat from the Outer Banks OBX. Looking forward to those starry night sleep outs in the comfort of her cabin or cockpit here on the SOBX~ _/)
I am happy to pass along that the designer is Canadian Mike Waters NA. He has been His career was designing large commercial ships but his passion has been small trimarans. Please see his website www.smalltridesign.com. You will find an article “About the Designer” among other numerous, informative postings.
I am happy to pass along that the designer is Canadian Mike Waters NA. He has been His career was designing large commercial ships but his passion has been small trimarans. Please see his website www.smalltridesign.com. You will find an article “About the Designer” among other numerous, informative postings.
Great article....retirement YES!!...I’ve been retired now for 25 years!...hard to believe!...But I think for my “Golden Years”....SCAMP B.Frank #6 that I built in 2010 will do just fine for me!...Dan
Dan
Sail her as long as you can.
All the best
Jim
Excellent article. Thanks!
On a fixed income? Don't want a big maintenance hassle? Want something simple, trailerable and seaworthy with the ability to do an overnight or two? Just go find an O'Day Mariner that someone has already invested time and money into. This boat will take you on any kind of adventure in style and grace. They are tough little boats that will go anywhere. Most are nearly 50 years old now and hundreds are still going strong and loved by their owners. Economical to buy. If you are downsizing, Mariners definitely deserve a look. www.usmariner.org
Everyone has a boat that's right for a particular time of life. The one I took on upon retirement was a Marshall 22', but after some sweet cruises down the Carolina coast, I let her go in preference for my smaller trailerable boats. I raised my kids on a trimaran and find it fascinating that my brother downsized to a trimaran upon his retirement, he loves the speed and ability to stay ahead of the fleet too. Although I don't have the heart to let go of my catamaran for fun/speed's sake, I long for a boat with a small cabin and big cockpit for star-gazing overnights. Creature comforts are essential after retirement, but I still prefer the intimacy of a small boat where I can reach out to everything, including the passing waters~
Suzan
Wonderful comments. Enjoy!
Jim
UPDATE! I rescued and am restoring a neglected Menger 17' catboat from the Outer Banks OBX. Looking forward to those starry night sleep outs in the comfort of her cabin or cockpit here on the SOBX~ _/)
Hi Jim, my name is Bob, not Scot, but thank you for the information about Mike Waters.
Sorry Bob. I must have let go of the tiller for a second there.
Does “very experienced naval architect” have a last name?
Bob
I am happy to pass along that the designer is Canadian Mike Waters NA. He has been His career was designing large commercial ships but his passion has been small trimarans. Please see his website www.smalltridesign.com. You will find an article “About the Designer” among other numerous, informative postings.
Enjoy
Jim
Hi Scot
I am happy to pass along that the designer is Canadian Mike Waters NA. He has been His career was designing large commercial ships but his passion has been small trimarans. Please see his website www.smalltridesign.com. You will find an article “About the Designer” among other numerous, informative postings.
Enjoy
Jim