Hello from Punta Gorda, FL

Blue Goose · 12-25-2014, 01:27 PM

Hi to all, just joined the forum as a new owner of a 1999 Mainship 30 Pilot Sedan. As a former sailor I am used to the pace of a trawler and actually think it is relatively fast. Hope to help others on the forum when I can and hope others can help me with the complexity of the Mainship versus my old Catalina or older Hunter.

Lollygag · 12-25-2014, 01:38 PM

Welcome aboard! There are a lot of us former stick boat sailors here and a lot to learn. Like you, I find 8 knots to be fast, comparatively speaking.

Donsan · 12-25-2014, 01:39 PM

Welcome and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

siestakey · 12-25-2014, 01:48 PM

Welcome from Sarasota

HopCar · 12-25-2014, 01:55 PM

Welcome Aboard! You're in a great area for cruising. I visit there several times a year.
Do you know the Navi Gator restaurant up the Peace River? It's a fun ride in a small boat.

Pura Vida · 12-25-2014, 04:09 PM

Welcome Blue Goose! Please post a picture from sunny Florida as we love pictures? Great boat, the first time I was on a Mainship Pilot was a few years ago when a couple with one came through on a side trip while doing the great loop.

seasalt007 · 12-25-2014, 07:27 PM

Welcome from a fellow PG person.

frgeorgeh · 12-27-2014, 03:08 PM

Hi Blue Goose! The wife and I are just about ready to head down your way. We are selling our house and becoming live aboards. Couple questions if you do not mind:
1. Are you living aboard?
2. If so, what Marina and how do you like it.

All the best. Maybe we'll see each other on the water real soon!

George

RT Firefly · 12-27-2014, 03:12 PM

Greetings,
Welcome aboard.