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Old 02-21-2008, 10:39 AM   #7
goplay
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sausalito, CA
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My wife and I run a 62 footer ourselves. This past year we operated it over 1500 nautical miles. We are stepping up to an 85 footer -- which is really huge -- that we will be running ourselves. We don't want to have crew either. This is more common in the United States than in Europe.

We met a lot of people running large boats by themslves. An older couple we met had a 95 footer that they ran without any crew.

If you are competant, plan ahead and prepare before docking, a large boat can be handled by two people.

I would also recommend getting a wireless yacht controller. This allows you to move around the boat to get the best sight lines while being able to control the helm and thrusters.

Maintenance and cleaning, of course, is outsourced!
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