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09-02-2019, 08:13 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Longboat Key, Fl
Vessel Name: Gratitude
Vessel Model: 1982- 44ft Island Gypsy Trawler
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 36
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Newbies w lots to learn
Hey there...
I have been browsing the Forums for the last 18 months while my wife and I looked for our first boat. We wanted a change in life so we sold our house and bought a Trawler. We are a family of four w some boating experience but we are definitely Greenbacks! We purchased a 1982 44ft Island Gypsy and so far we love it!
I'm not on social media but figured I should join the forum.
I already have a ton of questions so I'll try to make a few posts and fish for some answers.
Adam
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09-02-2019, 08:21 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
Vessel Name: FROLIC
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,890
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Welcome aboard. This is the place; y'all have hit the jackpot, the ultimate arbiter of all that is correct and proper in a trawler. Any question asked here or even just comments with be dissected and discussed ad nauseum until you have at least ten ridiculous ways to solve any problem and maybe just as many really good ideas. Then you get to choose and tell us which you chose so we can all tell you why that was wrong. Lots of fun here, and never a dull moment.  
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Rich Gano
FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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09-02-2019, 08:25 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,554
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Welcome aboard. This is much better than social media. And we are very social...
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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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09-02-2019, 08:48 PM
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Guru
City: Southern Maine
Vessel Model: Prairie 36 Coastal Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,679
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Welcome. No social media here, either. Long live forums!
(Or is that fora?)
Anyway, you'll have a ton of questions. Start by searching, probably 90% of them have been answered before. And 50% of those have multiple answers. 
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09-02-2019, 08:50 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Oh boy, are you in trouble now.
BTW - what kind of anchor do you have?
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09-02-2019, 09:22 PM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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Welcome to TF.
Don't pay any attention to Menzies  and don't ever, ever, ever answer a question about which anchor you use or you'll be in for a loooooong series of answers about which anchor would be better than what you now have.
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Mike and Tina
1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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09-02-2019, 09:36 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
Vessel Name: FROLIC
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,890
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How about we ask him about his preference for dinghy instead? Or maybe single or twin engines....
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Rich Gano
FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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09-02-2019, 09:37 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Wonder if he has any outside teak, and how he cleats his dock lines?
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09-02-2019, 09:40 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,554
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Does he prefer vacuflush or Marine Elegance?
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Boat Nut:
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09-02-2019, 10:06 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: 13,724
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rgano
Welcome aboard. This is the place; y'all have hit the jackpot, the ultimate arbiter of all that is correct and proper in a trawler. Any question asked here or even just comments with be dissected and discussed ad nauseum until you have at least ten ridiculous ways to solve any problem and maybe just as many really good ideas. Then you get to choose and tell us which you chose so we can all tell you why that was wrong. Lots of fun here, and never a dull moment. |
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Originally Posted by Comodave
Welcome aboard. This is much better than social media. And we are very social...
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Welcome aboard, Adam! You'll fit in just fine here.
These guys nailed it. We have no shortage of opinions and endless patience for questions. We've never had a single question go unanswered. We're very proud of that record.
Lots of folks here who REALLY know their business. It's a great combination.
Post some boat pics on your own thread so we can tell you what you need to do. We love spending other folk's money vicariously.
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09-03-2019, 07:27 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Longboat Key, Fl
Vessel Name: Gratitude
Vessel Model: 1982- 44ft Island Gypsy Trawler
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 36
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Thanks for the Welcome..and the heads up on Anchor talk etc..
Teak or Non skid?
Turbos or Naturally Aspirated?
Traditional Marine head or Compost toilet?
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I digress.....
Here are a few pics.....
   
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09-03-2019, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 496
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I think you meant "greenhorns," but anyway you'll find "greenbacks" come in quite handy
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09-03-2019, 07:46 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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OOOOOOOHHHHH, you have teak, children on board, dog on board, lots to discuss.
BTW, the mold seems to have gotten a bit out of hand! 
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09-03-2019, 07:58 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Longboat Key, Fl
Vessel Name: Gratitude
Vessel Model: 1982- 44ft Island Gypsy Trawler
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 36
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Like I said..Green Horns..lol
We use Greenbacks to catch Snook.
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09-03-2019, 09:41 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,558
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Now you've done it!!
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09-03-2019, 10:35 PM
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Member
City: San Francisco
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 9
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Love all those plants you have on board. A couple weeks ago I was told to throw mine out since this brings bad luck on a boat (same with bananas, starting a journey on Friday etc.). Mine will stay and the bananas are currently eaten, lol but will soon be replaced with new ones, smile. Maybe it’s more fun to discuss superstitions instead of anchors? Anyhow, I’m a Greenback too and boy do I still have a lot to learn. But I love it (not so sure about the boat cat though, she’s missing the garden I think).
Ok, now I better read up what’s the best way to treat the teak deck.
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09-03-2019, 10:40 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MOM
Love all those plants you have on board. A couple weeks ago I was told to throw mine out since this brings bad luck on a boat (same with bananas, starting a journey on Friday etc.). Mine will stay and the bananas are currently eaten, lol but will soon be replaced with new ones, smile. Maybe it’s more fun to discuss superstitions instead of anchors? Anyhow, I’m a Greenback too and boy do I still have a lot to learn. But I love it (not so sure about the boat cat though, she’s missing the garden I think).
Ok, now I better read up what’s the best way to treat the teak deck.
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Screw superstitions! We renamed our boat and never did anything but change the transom. Boat has been an angel ever since.
Maintain her well, maintain yourselves well, and go have fun!
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09-04-2019, 04:35 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Longboat Key, Fl
Vessel Name: Gratitude
Vessel Model: 1982- 44ft Island Gypsy Trawler
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 36
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I'm in the Landscaping Biz and love plants so I always have greenery around. I didn't know plants were a superstition though. Bananas....yes and I just bought some more. Also renamed the boat.
Crossing fingers that the Transom is good.
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09-04-2019, 06:45 AM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrawlerTribe
I'm in the Landscaping Biz and love plants so I always have greenery around. I didn't know plants were a superstition though. Bananas....yes and I just bought some more. Also renamed the boat.
Crossing fingers that the Transom is good.
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Only plants we ever have on board are herbs! We tend to find that the salty air does for plants very quickly no matter where we try to put them. Not sure what offshore you have done so far, but you may find the same - and make sure to secure those potential flying objects! 
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09-04-2019, 09:02 AM
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Guru
City: Bethesda, MD
Vessel Name: Solstice
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 47 Eastbay FB
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,160
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One of the best things to learn with a boat that's new to you... the noises. Know which things make which tone of beep, chime, alarm or whatever. Get to know the sounds of the engine/running gear when in use. Listen for any unexpected changes. That way you're not caught unaware when something starts 'making a noise'.
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2005 Eastbay 47 FB - Solstice, w/Highfield CL360 tender
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