Re: How do you boat?
I've had a powerboat for most of my adult life and for me, the BOAT played a big role in how I used it....
For example, my first boat was a 15 foot closed bow speedboat with an outboard. We trailered her everywhere but mostly cruised the upper Chesapeake, typically staying north of Turkey Point. I remember taking that boat down to the Sassafras River from Elk Neck and thinking of how far away it was .
When we got our 23' Nova I considered the same run REALLY routine and didn't think twice about it. The added comfort of a bigger, faster boat with overnight capabilities gave us a whole new way to spend our time. We often ran to Fairlee Creek or Baltimore for the day or weekend. Even went to Annapolis and St. Michaels by water.
Our current boat is waaaay slower but a lot more comfortable. Having owned her for 5 years now, we usually stay local (20-30 miles from homeport) but have gone on a couple long trips (travelled the ICW from NC, cruised to Cape May, NJ).
With the wet slip, it's our "weekend getaway" with a view!
Although I miss the speed of the Nova, it's nice to know that we could go for an extended cruise.... if we ever had the time and $$$$$.