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10-24-2019, 07:24 PM
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Member
City: Hailing Port~Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: NO-MO
Vessel Model: 1999 Mainship 350
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 17
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We bought a Trawler! OMG!
I sort of thought it may never really happen, this dream of owning a boat we’ve had for so many years. Then, just a few months ago (June) it all came together. Mainship 1999, 350/390. Our first boat! Three years before planned but everything fell into place. We bought it! So Hi everyone, yes we are absolutely newbies. Thanks for having us here on Trawlerforum. We have so much to learn. 
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10-24-2019, 07:26 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,732
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Greetings,
OMG! Welcome aboard!
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10-24-2019, 07:43 PM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 924
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Welcome!
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10-24-2019, 07:46 PM
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,277
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Welcome aboard, hope you kept some money for the wine and celebration.
You must be aware that the tradition for a new boat is to invite all TFers aboard for a big party!
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10-24-2019, 07:48 PM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Wilson
I sort of thought it may never really happen, this dream of owning a boat we’ve had for so many years. Then, just a few months ago (June) it all came together. Mainship 1999, 350/390. Our first boat! Three years before planned but everything fell into place. We bought it! So Hi everyone, yes we are absolutely newbies. Thanks for having us here on Trawlerforum. We have so much to learn. |
Welcome aboard! Any pictures?
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Jeff & Michelle
The 6-Pack
1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
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10-24-2019, 07:56 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 17,537
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Welcome aboard. We need photos.
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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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10-24-2019, 08:15 PM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Welcome aboard!!!!
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10-24-2019, 10:40 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: 5,182
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Lou is correct about the tradition of having TFers aboard for your new life launch! Also, please bring copious amounts of adult beverages for consumption to your Welcome Nubee celebration at the 2020 TF Rendezvous in Ft. Pierce!
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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10-24-2019, 10:53 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,732
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Greetings,
Mr./Ms. DW. Re: Post #8...
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10-25-2019, 01:28 AM
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Guru
City: Queensland
Vessel Model: Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 4,705
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Welcome and let the fun begin 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou_tribal
Welcome aboard, hope you kept some money for the wine and celebration.
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And the first round of stuff to fix 
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10-25-2019, 07:28 AM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast, FL
Vessel Name: Coquina
Vessel Model: Lagoon 380
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 2,460
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don't ask about soldering, anchors, engine oil, chartplotters, autopilots, terminal strips, generators, deck rot, anti-roll systems, best cruising grounds, or best anchoring spots.
And all will be well. Welcome 
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10-25-2019, 07:55 AM
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Guru
City: st pete
Vessel Model: 430 Mainship
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,413
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Wilson
I sort of thought it may never really happen, this dream of owning a boat we’ve had for so many years. Then, just a few months ago (June) it all came together. Mainship 1999, 350/390. Our first boat! Three years before planned but everything fell into place. We bought it! So Hi everyone, yes we are absolutely newbies. Thanks for having us here on Trawlerforum. We have so much to learn. |
D,
Welcome aboard, and congrats on your new boat. You picked a good one. The Mainships are great boats, and very popular as I'm sure you know. They are the "Chevy" of boating. Not fancy, but easy to buy, sell, enjoy and maintain.
And they are a LOT of fun. I'm going on 3 years of owning mine and originally though I'd sell it shortly after finishing the loop, but decided to just keep it. I still look at bigger boats and "might" step up a bit but most likely the 430 Mainship.
Do you have single or twins? What are you gonna do with it? Local, loop, cruise to FL for the winter?
Now, first thing, get the best training captain you can so you can get intimate with your boat..... and train with your partner.
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10-25-2019, 08:40 AM
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Guru
City: Palmetto
Vessel Name: Wanderlust
Vessel Model: 1999 Jefferson Rivanna 52'
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 713
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Congratulations and welcome aboard! Details, photos please.
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USCG 100 ton Master
1999 Jefferson Rivanna 52’
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10-25-2019, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
City: Va Beach
Vessel Name: SeaShell
Vessel Model: 1974 Marine Trader 34 Sedan
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 169
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Welcome aboard! This salty group is all business and NO sarcasm.....
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10-25-2019, 09:37 AM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,628
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After all that dreaming that is the boat you bought!  Pretty obvious there is no sarcasm on this forum.
Enjoy your new boat, I am sure she will serve you well. I hope you didn't spend the entire budget on the boat purchase. For example, I just spent $2 boat units on mine this past week for a small repair and some preventative "upgrades".
Whatever you do, don't change the boat's name. If you do, you will need to host not only the TF welcome to my new boat party, but you will also have to conduct a "boat renaming ceremony" with copious amounts of adult libations. So, paying 2 airfares for us westcoasters to come out will get pretty expensive for you
Best,
Tom
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Nanaimo, BC
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10-25-2019, 09:39 AM
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Guru
City: Rochester, NY
Vessel Name: Hour Glass
Vessel Model: Chris Craft 381 Catalina
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 5,754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firehoser75
So, paying 2 airfares for us westcoasters to come out will get pretty expensive for you |
Still cheaper than the fuel for everyone to bring their boats!
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10-25-2019, 10:13 AM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,628
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rslifkin
Still cheaper than the fuel for everyone to bring their boats!
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Touche! Very good point! 
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Nanaimo, BC
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10-25-2019, 10:39 AM
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Member
City: Bemmel
Vessel Name: Jessi
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36 trawler
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Wilson
I sort of thought it may never really happen, this dream of owning a boat we’ve had for so many years. Then, just a few months ago (June) it all came together. Mainship 1999, 350/390. Our first boat! Three years before planned but everything fell into place. We bought it! So Hi everyone, yes we are absolutely newbies. Thanks for having us here on Trawlerforum. We have so much to learn. |
Hello Hope you will have a great time with your new boat am a new member of this forum myself , just bought a boat too
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10-25-2019, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
City: Cape Coral FL\Grand Island NY
Vessel Name: Missy
Vessel Model: 1997 Mainship 350
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 192
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Enjoy! We have the same trawler, 1997 year. Been in the family since new with very few issues. You picked a good boat!
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10-25-2019, 10:26 PM
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Guru
City: Sequim, WA, USA
Vessel Name: Irene
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 40II
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,168
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D. Wilson - Congratulations and welcome!
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MV IRENE
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