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04-21-2020, 12:02 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Beltsville
Vessel Name: Brown Eyed Girl
Vessel Model: 38ft Helmsman Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 27
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New to Forum
Thought I would introduce myself. My name is Arthur. I have been boating since I was 8 yrs old. I have always been a power boater and recently have moved to a Helmsman Trawler. Being born in Wash DC, most of my early boating was in the Potomac River and then later in the Chesapeake Bay. Looking forward to learning more about trawlers and diesels.
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04-21-2020, 12:17 AM
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,009
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Welcome
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04-21-2020, 01:01 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 10,031
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Yes, indeed, welcome, and clearly with that background, you'll be a valuable contributor. There are several Helmsman owners on here.
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Pete
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04-21-2020, 01:50 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,276
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Welcome aboard. Congrats on your new boat.
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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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04-21-2020, 03:34 AM
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Senior Member
City: Indianapolis
Vessel Name: MV La Vita Dolce
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 40 LRC
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 269
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Welcome aboard. You are in great cruising waters, in a boat well suited to them.
In learning about diesel engines, and trawlers, I would recommend having a couple of books by Nigel Calder, Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Handbook and his Marine Diesel Engines.
Even if you don't do all of your own work, ( I don't. Some places I just don't fit ), sit with the mechanic and learn what he is doing and why.
Have fun, and post pictures.
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Cheoy Lee 40 LRC
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04-21-2020, 03:48 AM
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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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Welcome!
Greg.
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04-21-2020, 06:00 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Beltsville
Vessel Name: Brown Eyed Girl
Vessel Model: 38ft Helmsman Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 27
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Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to this new type of boating. A much slower pace, which fits me now.
The boat was two years old when my wife and I made the plunge. I have include a pic taken during the sea trial. We are all looking at the electric panel. I think the pic is hilarious.
I am the one in the back with my hand on my hip.
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04-21-2020, 07:19 PM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,059
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It's a nice boat and you look like you have a pretty decent brain trust available to you. A guy like you, Im guessing mid to late thirties, should be able to pick up on Trawlering pretty quick! (LOL)
Welcome Aboard,
pete
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