Been a member for a little while. Recently moved from Sonoma County CA to Fall City, WA.
We're building a house, barn & shop on acreage here. My wife needs the barn for her animals, and I have a bunch of ancient British sports cars, vintage race cars, etc.
I've also messed around with boats for the past 45 years...
Currently, I'm helping a good friend with a 40' wood trawler yacht that he inherited. They have put far, far more money into it than it's "worth". Brand new Cummins engine, all new electronics, new paint & varnish, and refastened... Someone will get a good deal on a totally rebuilt boat before too long...
My pal is planning on selling it soon, and getting into a trailerable walkaround sport fishing boat. In the meantime, I'm assisting him with the upkeep, and teaching him how to operate it. Single screw, no thrusters... It's been interesting...
I have unlimited access to the boat, but prefer something more modern, as in; not wood...
So, I do have neighbor / friend who is very interested in getting into yachting. He is wanting to buy a nice boat in the 40-50' range, and have me as minority partner, managing the boat. Instructing him in operating / seamanship, etc. His financial situation is such that the money part of it is somewhat irrelevant. Thusly, he's wanting me as his partner because of my experience, etc.
So... I'm introducing him to the various types of boats in this range, that are appropriate to the PNW waters. Which brings us to this forum!
I'm new to the area, and am seeking advice on reputable brokers, a suitable yacht club, etc...
I'm an almost 60 business owner, married, former airline captain, with grown kids. Partner is 40 something with three school age kids. I've suggested we join a club with a decent juniors sailing program for his kids. Also one with a friendly membership that would be good to cruise the local waters with, and help out the new guy. A good bar is of course essential...
So... With all that, where do we go from here?
Ed
We're building a house, barn & shop on acreage here. My wife needs the barn for her animals, and I have a bunch of ancient British sports cars, vintage race cars, etc.
I've also messed around with boats for the past 45 years...
Currently, I'm helping a good friend with a 40' wood trawler yacht that he inherited. They have put far, far more money into it than it's "worth". Brand new Cummins engine, all new electronics, new paint & varnish, and refastened... Someone will get a good deal on a totally rebuilt boat before too long...
My pal is planning on selling it soon, and getting into a trailerable walkaround sport fishing boat. In the meantime, I'm assisting him with the upkeep, and teaching him how to operate it. Single screw, no thrusters... It's been interesting...
I have unlimited access to the boat, but prefer something more modern, as in; not wood...
So, I do have neighbor / friend who is very interested in getting into yachting. He is wanting to buy a nice boat in the 40-50' range, and have me as minority partner, managing the boat. Instructing him in operating / seamanship, etc. His financial situation is such that the money part of it is somewhat irrelevant. Thusly, he's wanting me as his partner because of my experience, etc.
So... I'm introducing him to the various types of boats in this range, that are appropriate to the PNW waters. Which brings us to this forum!
I'm new to the area, and am seeking advice on reputable brokers, a suitable yacht club, etc...
I'm an almost 60 business owner, married, former airline captain, with grown kids. Partner is 40 something with three school age kids. I've suggested we join a club with a decent juniors sailing program for his kids. Also one with a friendly membership that would be good to cruise the local waters with, and help out the new guy. A good bar is of course essential...
So... With all that, where do we go from here?
Ed