I've got a motor sailer which is a halfway house between a proper sailing boat and a powerboat. I can wander along using sails if the wind is in the right direction or stuff the engine on if it isn't. She doesn't go very quickly but is built along the lines of the old north sea fishing boats - very heavy, long keel and has a wheelhouse where you can go to get out of the rain. At the moment I get masses of use out of it as I'm working down south so use it instead of forking out 50 quid a night for b and b. We've been out about 5 times this year but could go out more if I didn't keep saying I want to go to the match on Saturday! This is a real bugger with boats as I can sail mine all year round but don't want to when the footy's on. The cleaning never stops as the boat is in a pretty harsh climate - salt water strong UV which totally fucks varnish, chrome work, and all greaseable joints. If you get spare day you're welcome to nip down for a sail and I'll show you round the boat. The best analogy for boat owning I've ever heard is its like standing in a cold shower whilst ripping up £20 notes - totally true!
Thats a cracking Analogy! The above makes total sense...the footy would get in teh way but appreciate the advice
