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Old 08-26-2016, 07:00 AM   #1
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Hello from Moondance

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My wife and I recently went to a trawler from a sailboat (imagine that). Moondance is a 1985 Marine Trader Sundeck 40. It is a learning experience. I will be asking for help in the transition. I also can provide help in some areas as well. We have removed our teak decks and restored the decks correctly to solid and watertight, repaired 400+ blisters. We have added 550 watts of solar and associated electrics, added to, replaced or repaired most other systems. Please be gentle
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Old 08-26-2016, 07:44 AM   #2
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Old 08-26-2016, 07:45 AM   #3
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Congrats...sounds like you've been busy.
Did you do the work yourselves or have it done?
Do you have any pictures?
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Old 08-26-2016, 08:01 AM   #4
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Welcome....Please send picture of your anchor.
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Old 08-26-2016, 01:11 PM   #6
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Whatever kind of anchor, it will be the wrong kind. He will also not have enough chain, and it will be the wrong size.

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Old 08-26-2016, 04:05 PM   #7
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I wouldn't post that picture if I were you.

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Old 08-26-2016, 06:02 PM   #9
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Nice one Mark

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Old 08-26-2016, 06:15 PM   #10
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Welcome aboard. Just went to the dark side myself earlier this year. This a great forum.
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Welcome aboard Southx10! Don't worry about all the anchor comments. We love to answer anchor questions and we never disagree,
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I checked post #1 and nothing was said about anchors.
But coming from the dark side he probably has a CQR.
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I checked post #1 and nothing was said about anchors.
But coming from the dark side he probably has a CQR.
That would be a horror too dreadful to contemplate!
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Hello All
My wife and I recently went to a trawler from a sailboat (imagine that). Moondance is a 1985 Marine Trader Sundeck 40. It is a learning experience. I will be asking for help in the transition. I also can provide help in some areas as well. We have removed our teak decks and restored the decks correctly to solid and watertight, repaired 400+ blisters. We have added 550 watts of solar and associated electrics, added to, replaced or repaired most other systems. Please be gentle
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Whatever kind of anchor, it will be the wrong kind. He will also not have enough chain, and it will be the wrong size.

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...coming from the dark side he probably has a CQR.
CQR? Did someone disable the cuss filter?
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My wife and I recently went to a trawler from a sailboat (imagine that). Moondance is a 1985 Marine Trader Sundeck 40. It is a learning experience. I will be asking for help in the transition. I also can provide help in some areas as well. We have removed our teak decks and restored the decks correctly to solid and watertight, repaired 400+ blisters. We have added 550 watts of solar and associated electrics, added to, replaced or repaired most other systems. Please be gentle
Welcome. To paraphrase a famous saying, "Never be afraid to try something new (even showing your anchor). Remember, amateurs built the Ark, experts built the Titanic".
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Welcome. To paraphrase a famous saying, "Never be afraid to try something new (even showing your anchor). Remember, amateurs built the Ark, experts built the Titanic".
Excellent Statement!

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Old 08-30-2016, 03:13 PM   #19
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Excellent Statement!

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Thank you Art ! I'm quite often in San Rafael and Novato, let's meet someday at Montecino Plaza San Rafael just a short walking distance from your boat, for drinks and to chat about our boats if you like.

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Old 08-30-2016, 04:40 PM   #20
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And whatever you do, do not buy a shiny Ultra anchor.

BTW, I like your boat name.
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