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12-31-2013, 05:13 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Worton, MD
Vessel Name: KASSIE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen Manatee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 46
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New owners of a Manatee
Well, it is one week now that we are living aboard our new to us Manatee. We are spending the winter in Ego Alley, Annapolis. Our sailboat is one slip over as we swap out our possessions and ready her for sale. Very strange, mixed emotions, can't help but feel like our sailboat feels betrayed. But, we can move around, see outside etc. never knew this above the waterline life was so nice. Just wanted to thank everyone for the valuable information, especially Larry on Bucky!
Wishing all the happiest, healthiest New Year!
Bob and Kathy
"Kassie"
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12-31-2013, 05:27 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,673
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Welcome aboard. I know very well the mixed emotions from moving from a sailboat to the trawler. Been there, done that. Sailboats have more of a soul. (Probably get some flames for that, but I'm tough and can handle them. I think. We have some certified Flamemasters on this forum. :-)
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12-31-2013, 05:28 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaylic
Well, it is one week now that we are living aboard our new to us Manatee. We are spending the winter in Ego Alley, Annapolis. Our sailboat is one slip over as we swap out our possessions and ready her for sale. Very strange, mixed emotions, can't help but feel like our sailboat feels betrayed. But, we can move around, see outside etc. never knew this above the waterline life was so nice. Just wanted to thank everyone for the valuable information, especially Larry on Bucky! Wishing all the happiest, healthiest New Year! Bob and Kathy "Kassie"
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Welcome aboard! I wish you both the best with your new Manatee and crossing over to the dark side.   Happy New Years!
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Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
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12-31-2013, 05:35 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend
Vessel Name: The Promise
Vessel Model: Roughwater 35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,568
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Welcome! Happy New Year! Got pics?
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12-31-2013, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
City: Boerne, Tx
Vessel Name: HEY JUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 36 Manatee #46
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 258
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Congrats from another Manatee owner, albeit one stuck in the middle of the TX desert. What was your KK36 previous name & her new one?
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HEY JUDE, a 1986 Kadey Krogen 36 Manatee, #46 of 99. After 13 yrs on Lake Travis she's on Clear Lake TX being prepped for coastal cruising.
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12-31-2013, 06:29 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,709
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Welcome in from the cold! Now you'll get to experience comfort boating and enjoy the scenery at the same time. Turn up the heater, grab a drink and relax!
Just think...no more TP in the trash cans, no more leaning sideways while underway, no more gimbaled stoves, no more ridiculously oversized helm wheels, no more banging your head on the boom when you turn the boat, no more need to brave the weather b/c it's your turn to take the helm! The life of a Trawler Tramp is a good one!
Now that you're a member of the club, you're sworn to secrecy. Don't spill the beans with your sailing friends!
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12-31-2013, 06:32 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: 5,185
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Wow, what a great Christmas present and a great way to begin a new year. Don't worry about your blow boat......she has brought you to this point in your life and now is ready to assume the same duties for the next grateful owner. Meanwhile, I'd bet your Manatee is happy too. Tell us how you find the two-stateroom arrangement. There's at least one other forum member that might be interested in that layout. Congrats on your new vessel.
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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01-01-2014, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
City: Everett, Wa
Vessel Name: The 6-Pack
Vessel Model: 1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 205
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Congrats! We love pics 
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Jeff & Michelle
The 6-Pack
1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
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01-01-2014, 03:54 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Chicago, IL
Vessel Name: Bay Pelican
Vessel Model: Krogen 42
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,993
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Welcome aboard. The Manatees are one of the most loved liveaboard boats of all time. What hull number do you have?
Marty
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01-01-2014, 11:24 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Worton, MD
Vessel Name: KASSIE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen Manatee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 46
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We are #93, built in 1990, last two stateroom made. We love the layout, we initially wanted single stateroom but with company and just having the extra spare room as an office is perfect. Will attach pictures when we are a bit less busy. Tough emptying out the sailboat, cleaning it and winterizing it all while learning the systems on this one. We are using electric heaters, anybody with real world experience able to recommend good units. We are using two 1500 watt ceramic heaters. They are working but I'm a little nervous about the deep freeze they are predicting next few days. Just ordered a Lasko heater that consumers reports highly rated, hope that is the solution. Anyway, Happy New Year and thanks for the warm welcome.
Bob
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01-02-2014, 09:27 AM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
Vessel Model: 58' Sedan Bridge
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,581
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Congrat on new boat, and nice that you scored a slip in the Annapolis Harbor! How are they handling pump-out service over this winter?
-Chris
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Chesapeake Bay, USA
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01-03-2014, 02:01 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Worton, MD
Vessel Name: KASSIE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen Manatee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 46
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The pump out boat is out of commission till next week, otherwise they come on Saturdays
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01-03-2014, 03:41 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers - FL
Vessel Name: ORIGINAL
Vessel Model: Hi Star 55
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 667
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Bob and Kathy, welcome, wheres the pictures?
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01-03-2014, 07:53 AM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
Vessel Model: 58' Sedan Bridge
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,581
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaylic
The pump out boat is out of commission till next week, otherwise they come on Saturdays
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Nice. Enjoy the harbor; seems like a nice place to be over winter. Assuming you can survive the party noises
-Chris
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Chesapeake Bay, USA
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01-04-2014, 04:25 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Worton, MD
Vessel Name: KASSIE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen Manatee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 46
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Here are some photos of our new Manatee in Annapolis....baby it's cold outside.
Bob
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01-04-2014, 04:39 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,673
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaylic
Here are some photos of our new Manatee in Annapolis....baby it's cold outside.
Bob
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Nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
And probably not anywhere near as cold as it is going to get. My understanding is that Monday and Tuesday is going to be the rough period. Condolences from (Northern) Florida.
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02-11-2014, 10:31 PM
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Guru
City: Beverly Hills
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,371
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Welcome Bob and Kathy, we have owned our Manatee going on seven years, I'd offer to answer any questions about Manatee's but as we know "when you have seen one you've seen one". Great looking though, stay warm and you will find the TF can answer any questions and then some.
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02-12-2014, 12:03 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaylic
Here are some photos of our new Manatee in Annapolis....baby it's cold outside.
Bob
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The second photo says it all.
We're powerboaters all the way. We like sailboats but only if we're just passengers and someone else is doing all the work. Hope you love your new boat. For many sailors there just comes that time in life in which the move makes sense. I think some resist simply because they will like traitors to the sailing community.
You'll be amazed that you'll learn your Manatee has a soul. Soul comes as you use it, as it becomes a home to you. Just like the difference between a house and home.
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02-12-2014, 12:39 AM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,185
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Well, Kaylic.....The second photo also reveals that you've managed to stock your new boat with plenty of warming libation.
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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02-12-2014, 12:53 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Worton, MD
Vessel Name: KASSIE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen Manatee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 46
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Just wanted to again thank everyone for the warm welcome...God knows we could all use some warmth right now. 6 more inches of snow!!! forcasted. We've been on the boat now almost 2 months, it's been too cold to explore all the nooks and crannies of this beauty. Too cold to go outside for long. Just realized there's an upper deck to this Manatee, that's how long we've been "confined."
Warm regards
Bob and Kathy
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