How times change..

[CorvusCorvax]

@CorvusCorvax I used to write for the sailing magazines. My favorite pieces were long articles in Sailing about how to rebuild specific old sailboats: the J/24, Rhodes 19, and MC-scow. The Rhodes 19 club republished the whole piece (with permission, of course) in their club materials; they were convinced, until I told them otherwise, that I actually owned, fixed and raced an R-19, and I was very happy that they found the instructions that useful.

I always had a fantasy about a 40+' liveaboard sloop that I could single-hand.

But I can't imagine the endless maintenance and repair even a newer boat would need. I've seen some talk, but I've never seen it broken down completely. I know that liveaboard proponents often soft-sell the amount and cost of having a boat constantly on the water.

Now, if I have a Slate, so that my on-shore maintenance is small, maybe I can afford that liveaboard dream...

 

[SailorDan]

My mother and stepfather had a 43' sailboat which they lived on, except during hurricane season, for five years. They were in their sixties at the time. Made it as far north as Annapolis and as far south as Grenada. They spent a lot of time in the Bahamas, because they liked the people so much.

It was not cheap to maintain. But it also had no power bills, no utility bills, no property taxes (except Florida ad valorem tax). The solar cells and generator made power. The desalinator made water. The anchor gave a place to rest, and a dock gave a (paid but cheap) place to really stop.

 

[Daemoch]

My mother and stepfather had a 43' sailboat which they lived on, except during hurricane season, for five years. They were in their sixties at the time. Made it as far north as Annapolis and as far south as Grenada. They spent a lot of time in the Bahamas, because they liked the people so much.

It was not cheap to maintain. But it also had no power bills, no utility bills, no property taxes (except Florida ad valorem tax). The solar cells and generator made power. The desalinator made water. The anchor gave a place to rest, and a dock gave a (paid but cheap) place to really stop.

My wife and I are talking more and more seriously about doing exactly that.

 

[HTXSlate]

An old saying comes to mind.

Get off my lawn kid!!!

So I have been a contributing member here since shortly after Slate went wild. I have practically devoured every post, every glimmer of info, until…
yup until 6/24. My preorder secure I find myself being more selective. Whereas I would at least skim a post, searching for any tidbit, now I find myself just letting some things slip by. I know my Slate will not be fully tricked out, there are many accessories I will not own, so interest has waned.

Anyone else noticed how time seems to have slowed tremendously since 6/24?

Am I the only one getting annoyed that someone found the Slate last week and think they have the most important observation / question in the world but too lazy to do a search to reveal dozens of related posts? Just getting older? 😄😄😄

 

[Auer]

The quality of YouTube auto repair videos varies widely. The best ones are excellent.

Watching multiple videos on a particular procedure can be especially helpful.

Sometimes the best tips and tricks are found in the comments.

I just hope for written non video content as well.

 

[atebit]

A year is a long time to wait/stay psyched about it.💤

 

[AZFox]

A year is a long time to wait/stay psyched about it.💤

Meanwhile...

 

[tubes]

A year is a long time to wait/stay psyched about it.💤

We're about 3 weeks past price-window announcement and I'm losing my mind already.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

We're about 3 weeks past price-window announcement and I'm losing my mind already.

Gives me plenty of time to play games about which vehicle will make the final cut in the other 2 garage slots....my plan is that the golf cart gets demoted. My wife is in disbelief that this "Slate Obsession" is ever going to materialize.

 

[GaRailroader]

My wife is in disbelief that this "Slate Obsession" is ever going to materialize.

Same

 

[steveozz67]

Tinkering... humm, not going to be much with a Slate.

My brothers and i have been studying the pic's , but need actual truck for spec's and fitment we have been modding all types vehicles since the late 80"s , yes we are GEN X and can't leave any thing alone , yes all 3of us have pre order's

 

[Daemoch]

My brothers and i have been studying the pic's , but need actual truck for spec's and fitment we have been modding all types vehicles since the late 80"s , yes we are GEN X and can't leave any thing alone , yes all 3of us have pre order's

My people! <3

 

[steveozz67]

My people! <3

no my actual brothers , same parents between me and my youngest brother there's only 6yrs

 

[FlyHappy]

We're about 3 weeks past price-window announcement and I'm losing my mind already.

You do realize this forum is basically a support group, ya?

 

[sidneyhornblower]

(My own feelings, meanwhile, are that I personally want all the Slate U videos/documentation and especially the owners manual ASAP!

Same here. If I can't have my truck, I'd dearly love to have something - manuals, videos, some documentation - to slobber over peruse while I await the actual vehicle. The various YouTube shouters are telling me more about themselves than about the vehicle.