Hi!

[bowball]

I realize I’ve been posting without introducing myself.

I’m new to big boats, with a Fleming 55 as my first. My cruising territory is the San Juans north to Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. .

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and being patient with me.

[GFC]

Hi back, and welcome to TF. Nice boat to start with. I love the Fleming 55. How about sharing some photos of your baby.

Are you purposely being secretive about where you live? "West coast" is a pretty broad territory.

[bowball]

Sorry about the vagueness of west coast. I actually have or had a few locations so it’s been Seattle, Oregon, SF and then places east. I’m in some transition at the moment.

[Comodave]

Congrats on your new boat. The Fleming 55 is the absolute prettiest boat ever made.

[bowball]

Originally Posted by Comodave

Congrats on your new boat. The Fleming 55 is the absolute prettiest boat ever made.

Thank you. I agree it’s a beautiful design to my eye. I have to admit that the visual appearance was very important to me. I also believe it fits my needs well.

While it’s definitely a large boat for someone new to larger boats, I’m guardedly optimistic I will learn to handle it appropriately; indeed, learning new skills is part of the excitement of boating to me.

[ranger42c]

Originally Posted by bowball

I’m new to big boats, with a Fleming 55 as my first.

Welcome. Nice way to start out!

-Chris