It's Xmas and you have $1000-2000

*BobM* · 11-03-2009, 02:22 pm

What do you buy for an upgrade? I am going to eliminate repairs from the equation, as we all have those and the list would be endless.

My thoughts are:
- A folding prop. About $800 for my boat.
- Self tailing winches. About $1700 for my boat.
- A bimini. However, on my boat it wouldn't cover the helm and I rarely have passengers.
- A dodger. I have a SS frame, just no canvas. However, I rarely feel like I need one, but perhaps as I plan to range up and down the coast I should invest.

How about you? Santa is listening no doubt.

*Bob S* · 11-03-2009, 03:33 pm

dinghy davits

*Peggie Hall-HeadMistress* · 11-03-2009, 03:33 pm

on something shiny for the admiral! 'Cuz if you have that much to spend in this economy, you need to invest it, not just spend it!

*RAD* · 11-03-2009, 03:42 pm

"something shiny for the admiral"...Hmmm. a new winch handle

just kidding I couldn't resist
But on a serious side a new main sail with all the bells and whistles

Franklin · 11-03-2009, 03:56 pm

a handheld watermaker for emergencies

*Grizz* · 11-03-2009, 04:43 pm

...autopilot, so I can hold on to the Admiral w/ both hands!

*Tim C350 April IV* · 11-03-2009, 04:47 pm

Asymetrical Spinnaker

*amyette94* · 11-03-2009, 04:54 pm

New Cabin cushions! mine are 42 years old and NASTY!

*Manny* · 11-03-2009, 09:05 pm

hmm...

All new ports (or does that fall under repairs?) Maybe a new main. An outboard for the dinghy would be nice too.

Manny

*Andy1237* · 11-03-2009, 09:37 pm

OOOoooooo Peggy! You are probably right. Have you seen any nautical brooches? That would prevent a relationship Broach! Good call. Now lets change the rules.
Your spouse wants to give you something for the boat for Christmas (ah what a true Boat Babe!) Now what would you put on Santa dolls list?

*Terry in Naples* · 11-04-2009, 06:23 am

Go for a new windless if you do not have one. It is a gift that will keep giving everytime to anchor.

*Johnb* · 11-04-2009, 10:04 am

My admiral really appreciates the dodger. On San Francisco Bay it makes the differance between needing foulies almost all the time and maybe just a tee shirt.

John Brecher

*Jeff* · 11-04-2009, 11:13 am

New Electronics can consume your hole budget. Remote VHF radio, GPS/Plotter, Wind instruments etc.

*JerryA* · 11-05-2009, 05:20 pm

I want an OceanAir shade/screen for my hatch in the v-berth and a whisker pole. Cockpit cushions would be nice too.

JerryA