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07-15-2021, 12:22 PM
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Newbie
City: Rockland
Join Date: Jul 2021
Posts: 4
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Our first stink pot
Hi, we've gone from owning blow boats, the last one a 25' Farrier trimaran my husband built 20 years ago that was getting a bit much for us to scramble around on, to a much more comfortable 37' Island Gypsy.
We are totally new at this so if anyone has developed pre and post trip check lists, I would love to see them, along with any helpful info you feel like sharing.
We have a slip in Rockland, ME and are looking forward to learning from you all and traveling in a straight line for a change!
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07-15-2021, 12:43 PM
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Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 27,456
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Gotta say, using the word stink pot ring trues with some and insults others.....
I am sure you will get all the help you need here.... some pretty experienced folk....
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07-15-2021, 12:51 PM
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Scraping Paint
City: nowhere
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 934
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Yeah, that stink pot attitude won’t get you very far.
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07-15-2021, 01:07 PM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,665
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Personally, I took it as humour. Send me a PM (private message) with your email address and I will send you some checklists.
Welcome aboard, and have fun!
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Tom
Nanaimo, BC
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07-15-2021, 02:31 PM
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TF Site Team
City: MX, thru Canal to Bahamas
Vessel Name: Muirgen
Vessel Model: 50' Beebe Passagemaker
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 3,007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toocoys
Yeah, that stink pot attitude won’t get you very far.
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They also called their old boat a "blow boat", so equal opportunity insulters! 
From an owner of a different brand stink pot! 
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Vessel Name: Muirgen
Vessel Model: 50' Beebe Passagemaker
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07-15-2021, 02:47 PM
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Guru
City: Queensland
Vessel Model: Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5,420
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We went from fast multis to powered vessels but went out of our way not to get a stink pot/boat
I always thought stink boats were the ones that could be heard well before they are seen, billowing exhaust and putting up a wave.
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Everything on a boat is broken, you just don't know it yet
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07-15-2021, 03:18 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,271
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Welcome aboard. How about some photos of your new baby.
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If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
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07-15-2021, 04:31 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: 4,827
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowgoesit
They also called their old boat a "blow boat", so equal opportunity insulters!
From an owner of a different brand stink pot! |
"Rag boat' would have been more self-deprecating.  Oh, hi, welcome. Really, despite our "tude," you have come to the right place. You'll get used to us.
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Rich Gano
FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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07-15-2021, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member
City: Sunshine Coast
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 214
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firehoser75
Personally, I took it as humour. Send me a PM (private message) with your email address and I will send you some checklists.
Welcome aboard, and have fun!
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Gday Firehoser if possible would you be kind enough to send me some of those checklists as well. Please. I pm you. Cheers
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07-15-2021, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
City: lockhart
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 368
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Rag flappers v. Stink potters. Let the fun begin!
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07-15-2021, 05:56 PM
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Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Model: Helmsman 4304
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,972
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Well, I would estimate that 90 plus percent of sailboats that I encounter driving up and down the SoCal coast are running their engine. Pot - kettle? But, I am not offended, as an ex sailboater like many others on here.
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07-15-2021, 07:23 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,041
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Quote:
Originally Posted by klheck
Hi, we've gone from owning blow boats, the last one a 25' Farrier trimaran my husband built 20 years ago that was getting a bit much for us to scramble around on, to a much more comfortable 37' Island Gypsy...
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Welcome aboard! Familiar with the IG 32,36, 40, 44, etc but not a "37". Pics please, when you can.
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BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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07-15-2021, 07:42 PM
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Guru
City: Bellingham WA
Vessel Name: Hatt Trick
Vessel Model: 45' Hatteras Convertible
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,893
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No stink pot offense taken. The term is used commonly here by the sailors, sometimes even in jest. 
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Ken on Hatt Trick
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07-15-2021, 07:54 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend, WA
Vessel Name: Traveler
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 46 LRC
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,516
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As a reformed blow boater, I laughed at the stink potter reference. Gotta have a sense of humor. Especially in this day and age!
You will find LOTS of advice here. Some of it good, even! Though I will admit never being good at utilizing checklists. I always needed a checklist to remind me to use a checklist... LOL
Anyway, welcome aboard!
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07-15-2021, 09:36 PM
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Guru
City: Queensland
Vessel Model: Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phillippeterson
Rag flappers v. Stink potters. Let the fun begin!
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I always liked wind thief.
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07-15-2021, 09:50 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,271
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I prefer diaper draper.
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If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
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07-16-2021, 12:59 AM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 9,045
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Welcome. Lots of sailors and former sailors here.
There is a wealth of experience and knowledge here at TF. Folks have been very generous and kind with their information and advice for me when I made the transition from sail to power 4-5 years ago.
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07-16-2021, 06:21 AM
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Scraping Paint
City: Stratford, CT
Vessel Name: Blue Moon
Vessel Model: Mainship Pilot 355
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,926
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Former sailor too and give them a pass because of the blow boat reference. Lighten up Frances! (reference from movie "Stripes")
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07-16-2021, 07:53 AM
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#19
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Senior Member
City: San francisco
Vessel Name: Pacific Star
Vessel Model: 1990 Grand Banks 32 #834
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 204
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When I told my wife I wanted to move from sailboats to trawler, she said "You know, morally speaking those stinkpots don't smell as bad as they used to."
Remember, perception is everything.
Oldersalt
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07-16-2021, 10:41 AM
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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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Iron spinnaker.
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