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04-28-2020, 01:08 PM
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Member
City: Blaine
Vessel Name: Pisces
Vessel Model: Marshal Boat Co. Californian
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 7
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New boater, old boat
Hello everyone and thanks for welcoming me to your forum.
I just recently became a boat guy. I'm newly divorced so I figured if I was going to do the midlife crisis thing, I might as well do it right. Last October, I bought a 42' Californian from 1978 and moved aboard. I knew nothing about boats then. I know a little tiny bit more than nothing now.
The old tub needs a lot of help, but she is solid, roomy, and comfortable. The engines run when I tell them to, and she only has one leak. I can work with that, I think.
We are up near Bellingham, Washington. I figure, if I can make it through the winter on the boat, the rest of the year should be great. It's working out that way so far.
I've got a bunch of questions, but I'll post those over in the general discussion board, one at a time.
Thanks for having me. I look forward to learning a lot.
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04-28-2020, 01:18 PM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,644
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Pisces,
Welcome aboard the forum. We are practically neighbours. Several years ago, I moored my sailboat at Point Roberts.
Never having lived aboard, but I would think the winters around here would definitely be the "trying" part of it. Summer is almost here. Post some pictures, everyone here likes pictures. 
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Tom
Nanaimo, BC
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04-28-2020, 02:06 PM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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Pisces, welcome to TF. Great bunch of people on here (not including myself in that group) who have lots of knowledge and are eager to share it. So, fire away with your questions and show us some pics of your new home.
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Mike and Tina
1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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04-28-2020, 02:11 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18,602
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Welcome aboard. Nice boat, have fun.
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Boat Nut:
If you are one there is no explanation necessary.
If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
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04-28-2020, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
City: Offshore
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 253
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Welcome aboard Pisces.
Many will look forward to your live aboard adventure, as many have that dream.
You are living it!
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Simplicity, is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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05-01-2020, 12:42 PM
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Member
City: Blaine
Vessel Name: Pisces
Vessel Model: Marshal Boat Co. Californian
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 7
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Thanks for the welcome, all. I'm still trying to figure out how to post pics. I'll have some up soon.
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05-01-2020, 01:47 PM
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Member
City: Blaine
Vessel Name: Pisces
Vessel Model: Marshal Boat Co. Californian
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 7
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Pisces
Small photo of the Pisces
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05-01-2020, 02:01 PM
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Guru
City: Solomons, MD
Vessel Name: Branwen
Vessel Model: Hatteras 48 LRC
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 645
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Pretty boat!
Greg.
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05-02-2020, 06:55 PM
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Guru
City: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
Vessel Name: Capricorn
Vessel Model: Mariner 30 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2,019
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Hope you get up my way (Vancouver Island) when the plague ends.
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05-03-2020, 12:59 AM
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Senior Member
City: Offshore
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 253
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Nice pic. Enclosed fly bridge is �� great.
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Simplicity, is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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05-03-2020, 09:01 AM
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Guru
City: Sequim, WA, USA
Vessel Name: Irene
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 40II
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,195
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Welcome...nice boat. Looking forward to your adventures.
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Jeff
MV IRENE
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05-03-2020, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
City: Solomons MD.
Vessel Name: Sun Runner
Vessel Model: 1985 Mainship 34 Trawler MK III
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 488
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Fix that leak !! Small leaks can become big problems. Like when the bilge pump quits and you don't realize it.
Welcome !!
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