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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,727
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This a cool boat. I hope all goes well. That Perkins is gonna just sip the fuel.
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07-15-2019, 01:21 PM
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Guru
City: Sharon, Ma
Vessel Name: Slow Lane
Vessel Model: 2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,162
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OP: I remember last year you mentioned living aboard. Is that still your intent ?
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2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
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07-15-2019, 01:50 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,198
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Quote:
Originally Posted by South of Heaven
OP: I remember last year you mentioned living aboard. Is that still your intent ?
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Yessir, that's still the plan. If all goes well, the house will be sold by the end of the year, and I'll be on my way south before the snow flies.
I cant wait.
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07-15-2019, 01:54 PM
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Valued Technical Contributor
City: Litchfield, Ct
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,293
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Quote:
Originally Posted by caltexflanc
Make sure you get a surveyor who has lots of experience evaluating aluminum boats.
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Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
David
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07-15-2019, 02:08 PM
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Guru
City: Sharon, Ma
Vessel Name: Slow Lane
Vessel Model: 2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Yessir, that's still the plan. If all goes well, the house will be sold by the end of the year, and I'll be on my way south before the snow flies.
I cant wait.
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Nice! Ive been living aboard full time since last October. No regrets!
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07-15-2019, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member
City: FL
Vessel Model: Benneteau Swift 42
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 398
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Yessir, that's still the plan. If all goes well, the house will be sold by the end of the year, and I'll be on my way south before the snow flies.
I cant wait.
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Anyplace is warmer than upstate NY in the winter, where you think of heading?
Like the boat a lot may features
Best of luck
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07-15-2019, 03:27 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,994
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Congratulations on offer accepted!
So we should expect you and your new to you boat in Fort Pierce in February?
Ted
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07-15-2019, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
City: Hernando Beach
Vessel Model: Looking
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 447
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WOW! Nice boat! I love the wide side decks, and the Perkins.
Cheers,
Mrs. Trombley
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07-15-2019, 03:47 PM
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Guru
City: Here
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
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Congratulations. MetalCraft are a superb builder.
Hope it goes well for you.
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07-15-2019, 03:52 PM
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Guru
City: Here
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djmarchand
Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
David
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MetalCraft has more ABYC Certified Corrosion and electrical people than anyone in the business.
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07-15-2019, 03:57 PM
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,277
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Congratulations, very nice boat!
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07-15-2019, 05:18 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,198
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djmarchand
Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
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You're the third person to mention that, which I find extremely encouraging!
Quote:
Originally Posted by South of Heaven
Nice! Ive been living aboard full time since last October. No regrets!
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That's great to hear! I hope I can make the transition so successfully. This will be the biggest change I've ever made. I'm nervous, but I'm even more excited.
Quote:
Originally Posted by lipets
Anyplace is warmer than upstate NY in the winter, where you think of heading?
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That's an excellent question, lol. Right now, the only concrete plans I have are to make sure I get out of the NY State Canals before they close. I'd like to spend the deep dark winter somewhere in Florida. Maybe St. Augustine? Maybe the Keys? I've heard lots of good things about Boot Key Harbor. I'm not really sure.
Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
So we should expect you and your new to you boat in Fort Pierce in February?
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Hey that's not a bad idea at all. It's entirely possible. Maybe I could take over for Oliver and start stealing peoples' shoes!
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07-15-2019, 05:21 PM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,660
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If you land in St Augustine, let me know...I'm a commercial mariner as well
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07-15-2019, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member
City: Seattle
Vessel Name: Mary A
Vessel Model: Chris-Craft Speedster
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 109
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Thumbs up
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07-15-2019, 08:08 PM
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Guru
City: Portland, OR
Vessel Name: Our Heaven
Vessel Model: 1997 4800 Navigator
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 800
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Awesome Sauce
Great lines! Good luck with the sea trial and survey!! Keep us abreast as to what comes of it... 
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07-15-2019, 08:41 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,198
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Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement, gang. I really do appreciate it. You can bet your bottom dollar that I'll keep you posted.
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07-16-2019, 05:43 AM
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Guru
City: Seaford Va on Poquoson River, VA
Vessel Name: Old Glory
Vessel Model: 1970 Egg Harbor 37 extended salon model
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,264
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djmarchand
Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
David
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Yes, very important to be very careful about an aluminum hull and electricity because aluminum is highly susceptible to any kind of stray current as it will cause very bad corrosion very fast.
Aluminum anodes are now very popular for good reason.
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07-16-2019, 04:49 PM
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Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Model: Helmsman 4304
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,733
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Congrats Dave. Looks like a very cool boat.
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07-16-2019, 06:13 PM
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#39
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12,287
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Congratulations! Looks a well designed nicely fitted out boat, good for cruising and ample space to live aboard without feeling cramped. Keep the stars in your eyes under wraps while you do the "due diligence".
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2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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07-16-2019, 06:41 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend Washington
Vessel Name: " OTTER "
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander Europa 40
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,192
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congrats on the boat! when is the survey and sea trial?. interesting to hear what her speed and fuel consumption is..
Have Fun
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