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Advice needed on buying a personal boat (lemm.ee)

submitted 5 months ago by SurpriZe@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've never owned a boat in my life and now that I live near the sea I would love to own a small boat to travel along the coast from one city to another.

I have no experience with boats so that's why I would love to hear some advice if you have any.

Would you recommend a used one or a new one?

And should I get a sailing boat or a motorboat and what type would you recommend? I don't think I'll have enough means to get a boat with a room inside, unless it's relatively cheap.

And is learning how to navigate a sailing boat a long process?

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

An ocean going boat isn't for a beginner. I'd stick to a car. :)

A sailing boat is tricky to manage solo, if you're on your own, I'd steer clear.

[–] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Eh, a car doesn't do too well on the ocean.

[–] SurpriZe@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Is it ocean going if you only stick to near-shore? And maybe close to shore islands, too

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Ocean wave action isn't for first timers:

https://professionalmariner.com/eleven-killed-when-charter-boat-capsizes-on-oregon-coast/

[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 5 months ago

A small one person boat like a Laser is a great beginner boat and isn’t too tricky once you know what you are doing. Might need some help getting it in and out of the water, but they are very popular near me.