SCTiger
Newbie
Hi Folks,
After leaving the Navy on USS Wainwright CG-28 back in the 90's my goal was to stay on the water. Dreaming of a Norhavn steel hull, I planned my future. All stop. Got married. Got a real job after college (after separating from the Navy). Then kid. Kid just graduated HS going off to Georgia Tech. ( We are in Clemson, but kinda summer in Hilton Head SC)... bug is back, looking at retirement. Wife is into the boating dream as we love travel, seriously been everywhere in the world , by PLANE. We have had small boats, 25 ft cabin cruiser, Catalina 22 sail, 25 foot pontoon on various lakes in the Carolinas. Dutifully bought my Chapmans Bible (again) and going through it for the third time since 1985. Only thing wife wants is me to crew on someone else's boat to make sure it really is for me and what I want out of a prospective boat. (She ain't dumb). I am sure it has been discussed countless times, but since I am a NOOB.. I get to make my first mistake without too much "sit down NOOB" and ask ..... can anyone take me on a boat ride? I will pay for fuel and everything else.. just want to understand the daily stuff so I can prep a budget. Looking to leave from Southeast ( Wilmington NC down to Jacksonville FL .. ish. ) Charleston or Hilton Head would be awesome. Just looking for a familiarization cruise to see the work involved. I am interested in a Hatteras 42ish , possibly a LRC.. but don't want to bite off more than I can chew or crew. Eventual goal, is The Loop. ( I know, big dreams). Any advise, or offers of crew time on your vessel are welcome. Summer or early fall would be best. Thanks All! Mark Mogge Clemson SC
After leaving the Navy on USS Wainwright CG-28 back in the 90's my goal was to stay on the water. Dreaming of a Norhavn steel hull, I planned my future. All stop. Got married. Got a real job after college (after separating from the Navy). Then kid. Kid just graduated HS going off to Georgia Tech. ( We are in Clemson, but kinda summer in Hilton Head SC)... bug is back, looking at retirement. Wife is into the boating dream as we love travel, seriously been everywhere in the world , by PLANE. We have had small boats, 25 ft cabin cruiser, Catalina 22 sail, 25 foot pontoon on various lakes in the Carolinas. Dutifully bought my Chapmans Bible (again) and going through it for the third time since 1985. Only thing wife wants is me to crew on someone else's boat to make sure it really is for me and what I want out of a prospective boat. (She ain't dumb). I am sure it has been discussed countless times, but since I am a NOOB.. I get to make my first mistake without too much "sit down NOOB" and ask ..... can anyone take me on a boat ride? I will pay for fuel and everything else.. just want to understand the daily stuff so I can prep a budget. Looking to leave from Southeast ( Wilmington NC down to Jacksonville FL .. ish. ) Charleston or Hilton Head would be awesome. Just looking for a familiarization cruise to see the work involved. I am interested in a Hatteras 42ish , possibly a LRC.. but don't want to bite off more than I can chew or crew. Eventual goal, is The Loop. ( I know, big dreams). Any advise, or offers of crew time on your vessel are welcome. Summer or early fall would be best. Thanks All! Mark Mogge Clemson SC
