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01-29-2014, 12:16 PM
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Member
City: Venice, Fl.
Vessel Name: Just Cause
Vessel Model: Jefferson 46
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 23
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New to Forum, Long time Boater
HI, New guy here, I have been messing with boats (on & off) most of my life. Mostly Sail; Last boat was a Gozzard 36 Pilothouse. I am starting down the "Trawler Road". Now live in Florida, Miss the Chesapeake, and the admiral loves Key West. A Trawler seems to be the answer to ALL the likes. I am Retired Military  so I can use some of the MWR facilities on the east coast. Just joined to learn from you people that have been "Living the Dream" Ken
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01-29-2014, 12:58 PM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,193
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Welcome aboard, Ken. Don't be surprised if your trawler intentions speed up a bit, as they tend to do when you've declared it here on the Forum. Anything out there catching your eye yet?
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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01-29-2014, 12:59 PM
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Guru
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
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Welcome aboard!
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Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
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01-29-2014, 01:08 PM
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Member
City: Venice, Fl.
Vessel Name: Just Cause
Vessel Model: Jefferson 46
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 23
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I have always liked the Grand Banks. I understand Albins are good boats. I am 6'4" tall so head room and long Beds are important. Additionally, I like H Ted Gozzard's idea of a boat meant for a couple with an occasional guest. We Have 2 shepherds so ease of getting on and off comes into the picture. Don't want much do I? Did I mention "that I am Scotch" also??
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01-29-2014, 02:33 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,233
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard. You ARE Scotch or you DRINK Scotch?
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RTF
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01-29-2014, 02:42 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
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Would that be the deep pockets/short arms variety of Scotch? BTW, welcome to the forum.
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01-29-2014, 07:34 PM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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Welcome! Venice is a nice spot you have great boating north and south of you!
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01-29-2014, 10:02 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,029
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Engineman3rd
... We Have 2 shepherds so ease of getting on and off comes into the picture.
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Best rule out sundeck boats, there have been many posts about hauling aboard obese Labs etc lacking vertical steel stair rung climbing ability. Mind you, Shepherds are smarter.
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2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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01-29-2014, 11:06 PM
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Guru
City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,241
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Welcome! Another Florida guy, nice.
I was once told that a man is a Scot but he drinks Scotch.
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01-30-2014, 05:37 AM
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Guru
City: Tampa
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 844
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HopCar
Welcome! Another Florida guy, nice.
I was once told that a man is a Scot but he drinks Scotch.
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That's what I thought as well 
Either way, welcome aboard!
Enjoy the Florida Life and the dang near year round boating , especially that far south.
Venice is a nice little town and a great location to launch N/S. I'm with the Admiral on the Keys...
OD
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01-30-2014, 09:24 AM
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Member
City: Venice, Fl.
Vessel Name: Just Cause
Vessel Model: Jefferson 46
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 23
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Thanks to all the Wise & Kind words. RT the answer is YES! Moonstruck, the arms are long enough, But the Mind just hates giving $.$$ up. I guess it could be worse cause I will spend for Quality. Bruce K, yes shepherds are smart but at the beginning of every boating season in the past, they forget front legs on boat/rear legs on finger pier, never turns out well.
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01-30-2014, 10:08 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Engineman3rd
We Have 2 shepherds so ease of getting on and off comes into the picture.
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Welcome. Nice dogs...
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