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Old 11-04-2014, 08:18 AM   #1
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New trawler owner in NC

Just wanted to introduce myself. I recently moved to Wilmington although my boat is stored for winter up in NH. I was a liveaboard in Great Bay for a few months before I took a job down here. Put the boat on stands, packed up, and headed south in an 84' Chevy military truck.

If anyone is in the Wilmington area living or stopping in, give me a shout if you need an extra set of hands working on something. Never have to twist my arm to burn a little diesel fuel and beer.
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:49 AM   #3
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Pretty decent looking old boat, not so good looking cap'n!

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Old 11-04-2014, 12:32 PM   #4
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Pretty decent looking old boat, not so good looking cap'n!


Welcome. Yep, you are too skinny, too young, and you have the wrong anchor.
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Old 11-04-2014, 12:45 PM   #5
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Mr. M. AND he's not wearing his life jacket....Youth is wasted on the young.
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Welcome . Now we have someone young enough to offer some fresh idea's .All the the sudden my wife wants to know what this TF is all about .
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Just wanted to introduce myself. I recently moved to Wilmington although my boat is stored for winter up in NH. I was a liveaboard in Great Bay for a few months before I took a job down here. Put the boat on stands, packed up, and headed south in an 84' Chevy military truck.

If anyone is in the Wilmington area living or stopping in, give me a shout if you need an extra set of hands working on something. Never have to twist my arm to burn a little diesel fuel and beer.
More boaty pics please, and throw a few in of the truck,if you don't mind.
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Old 11-04-2014, 01:59 PM   #8
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you have the wrong anchor.
I'm looking for an anchor...28-42 years of age, single, likes boating, similar dimensions as myself.
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Old 11-04-2014, 03:00 PM   #9
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Not "wearing" a life jacket but I always carry a PFD in the dinghy. I only wear it crossing the channel or when the water gets rough. I think that is probably the most ignorant statement I've made to this day!

Youth is wasted on the young but I'm an old man trapped in a boys body. Not a bad deal if you ask me. I don't know what a "TF" is so you will have to spell out that acronym for me.

As requested, some random photos of the ol' Misfit Toy and the 84' Cuck Vee






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SWEET! Thanks for the pics. Nice rides.I'm digging the layout of your boat.Is the box body on your truck military issue?
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I like the layout too, only a handful of changes I want to make other than some general sprucing up with new materials. I think replacing the 'wall to wall' carpeting would be a 100% improvement. Most of my time has been mechanical/electrical repairs along with fixing above the water line leaks

The CUCV trucks came in a few different variants. Blazer, pickup, dually (holds a shelter in the bed), service box, and ambulance versions. This one came with a PTO 12k watt generator, air compressor, and 200amp stick welder. I got rid of the stick welder because it weighed too much and would never be used.

It climbed Mt. Washington


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Old 11-04-2014, 06:05 PM   #13
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Nice rides! Glad to see your not wasting your youth doing something stupid like working indoors all day. You've got the right idea. I expect we'll be seeing you in a bigger yacht and fancier rides pretty soon, as there's lots of cougars and trust fund babes lurking in all those waterfront condos surrounding marinas. A young guy with skills and toys with time on their hands is always in demand. Just know how to make a good Martini and take your vitamins and your set! Just buy a really nice watch-that's the shiny bait they're attracted to, that reels them into the boat. They might need reading glasses to see across the table, but they can spot a nice watch (and tell you it's current value) from 100' away! lol Just be aware-you might think your the hunter, when it's really you being hunted. :>)
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Wecome aboard! Nice, clean boat. Good luck with the anchor and don't let these heathens talk you into posting pictures!
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Sam Adams and burgers, best pic of the bunch.
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From one transplant (and newcomer to this forum) to another, welcome down!

Don't suppose you're also on Steel Soldiers as well?
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Old 11-05-2014, 07:46 AM   #17
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All good shananigans end with a photo opportunity. I will be sure to post any up since I have no shame.

I couldn't mix a Martini if I tried. You see my galley is burgers and Sam Adams...I'm a good ol' boy. I do like the watch idea. I will have to get a shiny watch and do some land trawling...again, I'll post up any results

I'm on the Steel Soldiers site as well. Do you own a military vehicle?
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Welcome aboard. Great looking boat. TF= Trawler Forum.
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Mr. S. Anybody that uses the word shenanigans is OK in my book. By the way, TF are the last two initials of my name. R being the first as opposed to the 18th as in the alphabet.
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