Taking the Plunge
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Donsan
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The beds were the issue I had with that boat. Hope the survey works out for you.
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Well done!
RT Firefly
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Greetings,
WRONG ANCHOR....Sorry, I panicked. Um, very nice...
Pee Ass: DON'T GET EMOTIONAL AT THIS STAGE!!!!!!!!
WRONG ANCHOR....Sorry, I panicked. Um, very nice...
Pee Ass: DON'T GET EMOTIONAL AT THIS STAGE!!!!!!!!
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Wow, I like it. Don't worry about the anchor, plenty of people here will tell you what you need. Of course no two of the suggestions will be the same.
Alaskan Sea-Duction
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Welcome Friar George and Betty Jo!
Don't know why I missed this thread. I am so happy your boat found you! Have you started an update list yet?
Look forward to hearing your adventures. You received great advise from the TF crowd! Now you need to name your boat and that involves family, friends and lots of adult beverages.
Here is the link:
http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm
By the way TF crowd, with Friar George and Betty Jo’s permission (I hope) I would like to propose that the good Friar could be the unofficial (or official) Friar for TF? He could bless our fleet each year on the first day of spring?
Don't know why I missed this thread. I am so happy your boat found you! Have you started an update list yet?
Look forward to hearing your adventures. You received great advise from the TF crowd! Now you need to name your boat and that involves family, friends and lots of adult beverages.
Here is the link:
http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm
By the way TF crowd, with Friar George and Betty Jo’s permission (I hope) I would like to propose that the good Friar could be the unofficial (or official) Friar for TF? He could bless our fleet each year on the first day of spring?
RT Firefly
Enigma
Greetings,
With the possibility of this being moved to OTDE will Mr. frg's machinations include, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and assorted other denominational rites? I have no problems with a "blessing" of the fleet but we don't want to leave anyone behind do we?
Further do the atheist/agnostic bunch get a...
?????
With the possibility of this being moved to OTDE will Mr. frg's machinations include, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and assorted other denominational rites? I have no problems with a "blessing" of the fleet but we don't want to leave anyone behind do we?
Further do the atheist/agnostic bunch get a...
?????
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Delta_JimS
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HopCar
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I was thinking we needed a Fleet Chaplain. I'm sure Friar George can come up with a nice Non Denominational Blessing of the Fleet.
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RT Firefly
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Greetings,
Mr. THD. "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster!"...Pastafarians.
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Mr. THD. "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster!"...Pastafarians.
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Capt.Bill11
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Now that's a church I can give my support (and sauce) to!
George - The following song is TRUE when you purchase a "new" to you boat [especially your first one]!
PS: If at all possible: Be there and listen carefully, take notes during all surveys (marine and mechanical). As a new boater you should be able to learn a bunch of important stuff!
PS: If at all possible: Be there and listen carefully, take notes during all surveys (marine and mechanical). As a new boater you should be able to learn a bunch of important stuff!
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Welcome Friar George and Betty Jo!
Now you need to name your boat and that involves family, friends and lots of adult beverages.
I would like to propose that the good Friar could be the unofficial (or official) Friar for TF? He could bless our fleet each year on the first day of spring?
Agree...
Welcome - Congratulations on new boat and appointment as Chaplain
Highly recommend following nautical tradition.
We have renamed 3 boats now and followed the tradition with very good results... I know others that scoffed at the tradition and didn't fair as well.
Our marina combined our "annual blessing of the fleet" with renaming of new boats - managed to get everyone involved with costumes (togas) and all!
This stuff is FUN!
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RT Firefly
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Greetings,
General question...If Mr. frg is to be the friar does he have to get one of these?
Good golly. He needs a bigger boat already and he hasn't even had his sea trial yet...Decisions, decisions....
General question...If Mr. frg is to be the friar does he have to get one of these?
Good golly. He needs a bigger boat already and he hasn't even had his sea trial yet...Decisions, decisions....
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frgeorgeh
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frgeorgeh
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Greetings,
General question...If Mr. frg is to be the friar does he have to get one of these?
Good golly. He needs a bigger boat already and he hasn't even had his sea trial yet...Decisions, decisions....
That's funny. My wife and I sold our hot dog cart before moving down here. We ran an on the side catering biz called Donny's Dogs. Hum. I wonder....
RT Firefly
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Greetings,
Mr. frg. Friars fries? Mustard, relish, blessings?
Mr. frg. Friars fries? Mustard, relish, blessings?
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frgeorgeh
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Ah hem....back on topic:
We are scheduled for haul out and sea trial April 1 and that ain't no April Fools joke! If all goes well we will own her April 13.
Slips falling into place and already have insurance lined up.
We are going back for another look with my Son and grand kids this Thursday. The Admiral is anxious to take some measurements. I guess u know what that means. My poor wallet already hurts!
I will post some photos after the visit.
We are scheduled for haul out and sea trial April 1 and that ain't no April Fools joke! If all goes well we will own her April 13.
Slips falling into place and already have insurance lined up.
We are going back for another look with my Son and grand kids this Thursday. The Admiral is anxious to take some measurements. I guess u know what that means. My poor wallet already hurts!
I will post some photos after the visit.
markpierce
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Congratulations: Don't forget booze for Neptune.
A good opportunity for a party!
A good opportunity for a party!
Greetings,
With the possibility of this being moved to OTDE will Mr. frg's machinations include, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and assorted other denominational rites? I have no problems with a "blessing" of the fleet but we don't want to leave anyone behind do we?
Further do the atheist/agnostic bunch get a...
?????
Give me a break. PC BS needs to be in OTDE, not here.
RT Firefly
Enigma
Greetings,
Mr. frg. Just went through the YW listing. She is purdy indeed!
A few observations: It appears ALL exterior teak has been painted over. Now this is either a blessing or a curse. Blessing: little to no maintenance, "cleaner" look, easier overcoat if necessary. Curse: Why was this done? What is the paint hiding? Some prefer the contrast of dark teak coloring against the white paint.
Lots of messy rattle can "tune up" in the ER. Again, what defects, if any, is the PO trying to hide?
Take a careful look at inaccessible spots. This is where a digital camera held a arms length in behind stuff and into cubby holes comes in handy. Can't see behind something? The camera can. Make notes as to what each picture is. Don't lose the notes (don't ask me why).
Also inspect typical areas of leakage like under windows or around fittings. Have "decorative" moldings been added? Have these areas been painted or over veneered? Are there glops of sealant/caulking around anything both inside and outside. Has silicone sealant been used anywhere?
What do the through hulls look like? Are they easily movable? Are the hoses in serviceable condition and well clamped?
Given your medical condition, age and physical size(NO insult or offense intended, we all are what we are) can you readily reach and service outboard areas of the motors?
As you're fully aware, GET A GOOD SURVEY!!!
Oh, did I mention...do NOT allow emotions to enter into ANY aspect of inspection or negotiations. Up until the ink dries on both the sales receipt and your $100 bills, be fully prepared to walk away.
Mr. frg. Just went through the YW listing. She is purdy indeed!
A few observations: It appears ALL exterior teak has been painted over. Now this is either a blessing or a curse. Blessing: little to no maintenance, "cleaner" look, easier overcoat if necessary. Curse: Why was this done? What is the paint hiding? Some prefer the contrast of dark teak coloring against the white paint.
Lots of messy rattle can "tune up" in the ER. Again, what defects, if any, is the PO trying to hide?
Take a careful look at inaccessible spots. This is where a digital camera held a arms length in behind stuff and into cubby holes comes in handy. Can't see behind something? The camera can. Make notes as to what each picture is. Don't lose the notes (don't ask me why).
Also inspect typical areas of leakage like under windows or around fittings. Have "decorative" moldings been added? Have these areas been painted or over veneered? Are there glops of sealant/caulking around anything both inside and outside. Has silicone sealant been used anywhere?
What do the through hulls look like? Are they easily movable? Are the hoses in serviceable condition and well clamped?
Given your medical condition, age and physical size(NO insult or offense intended, we all are what we are) can you readily reach and service outboard areas of the motors?
As you're fully aware, GET A GOOD SURVEY!!!
Oh, did I mention...do NOT allow emotions to enter into ANY aspect of inspection or negotiations. Up until the ink dries on both the sales receipt and your $100 bills, be fully prepared to walk away.
