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#71

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Frank B. - May 24, 2025, 12:41 PM

In my early twenties, I, and several of my friends, made the acquaintance of an elderly retiree who had moved to Gulfport from Arizona.  He was mid seventies and he had a Morgan 30.  He figured out to extend his sailing career he would use our little group as his "crew".  At the time none of us had the money for a larger boat, so we were very happy with that arrangement.  We became good friends, Sailed with him a lot, helped him with boat maintenance, and learned a lot from him. I don't think he minded that our wives or girlfriends dressed up his boat quite a bit.

I think I have reached an age where that kind of arrangement may be necessary to extend my own sailing career. You are lucky to have some able bodied crew to help with the heavy lifting.

#72

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Riley Smith - May 24, 2025, 12:01 PM

The pool is ready for business! Landon helped some and we've filtered and treated the rest. Yes, a pool is a LOT Of work but when the wind isn't blowing and it's a zillion degrees in the sun, it's pretty nice.

#73

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Spot - May 24, 2025, 11:39 AM

The whole 'worn to a frazzle' thing is why I bought a Sunfish, to have a boat that is quick to rig and sail.

I do appreciate crew when rigging the 21-footer.

Can one conclude a pool is like a boat but the water is on the inside?

#74

TSBB General Talk / Re: Florida BEER Cruise

Last post by Spot - May 24, 2025, 11:28 AM

Sorry Everyone, I will have to miss it. That is the same 'first full weekend of June' as the Pepin Messabout up here on the waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota at Lake City, MN.

https://sites.google.com/site/pepinmessabout/home

#75

For Sale Boats / O'Day 25 Swing Keel For Sale i...

Last post by Good Bye Patience - May 24, 2025, 10:38 AM

Ideal entry package for a beginning trailorsailor.  Sailed in the sweet water of the northern Great Lakes since new.  Stored under cover with cabin heat and ventilation - no odors. Full batten main and 150 Genoa on Flexible Furler.  Saildrive engine for stable power in heavy water and 9.9 Evenrude for backup and transfer to included hypalon inflatable dinghy.  Set up for extended wilderness cruising with DC refrigerator, ice box, gimbaled stove, and cabin heater.  Also includes custom fit float on roadworthy trailer. 

See fully descriptive ad with photos at facebookmarketplace northern michigan.  $5200 negotiable price.

#76

TSBB General Talk / Re: Florida BEER Cruise

Last post by Riley Smith - May 24, 2025, 09:05 AM

Ain't it the truth. I decided I was going to BEER ...well, now a couple of years ago. But first I'll need to do this and that. And a YEAR later, got the boat back in the water. This time we'll be in the area, although not particularly planning on the cruise, I hope to run up on some of y'all. Nowadays it's fitting the schedule, not to WORK, but to GRANDBABIES. You can't win.

#77

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Riley Smith - May 24, 2025, 08:59 AM

He's my surrogate daughter's son. Mom cut her teeth on the boat.

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#78

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 24, 2025, 08:25 AM

A fine looking craft and I'm sure same can be said for crew!!!

#79

TSBB General Talk / Re: Florida BEER Cruise

Last post by Charles Brennan - May 23, 2025, 10:40 PM

Wayne, I HEAR ya!   
It's certainly not for lack of trying. 
I even considered driving over on Friday to meet up with everyone at Shaggy's, like I've seen OTHER BEER Cruisers do, when they were in between boats and whatnot.
But I currently begrudge    any time, spent away from the actual build.

"Sigh. I was hoping to see a new Scamp this year."
I can only hope the wait, will be worth it.

BTW, Boats not ready in time for a BEER Cruise, is a BEER Cruise TRADITION!!  
I well remember hosting THIS guy, aboard Urchin one year:
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Because HIS boat wasn't ready until the NEXT year:
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And TWO Years, before THIS boat finally made it!! 
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   SO CUT ME SOME SLACK!!! 

Just know I am with you all, in spirit. 
Charles Brennan

#80

TSBB General Talk / Re: New Mate

Last post by Riley Smith - May 23, 2025, 09:49 PM

He'll enjoy it when I put him on a fish! He loves to fish    In the heat, any movement causes sweat, and it doesn't take very long before you smell like a buffalo and am sick of it and want to get cool. Hopefully this will divide the setting up and breaking back down in 1/2. It'll take a couple of trips to get the drill down.