Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[Navyvet]

Welcome aboard to Cpt2be and Myoungpy. It is a beautiful thing to have a dream and run with it. From live aboard to spending time with your kids and loved ones it's always nice to have new faces. Nice to have you with us.

[s/v Faith]

Welcome aboard!

I had run across sailfar.net several years ago, but I didn't spend much time exploring the pages.  I rediscovered it yesterday.  After spending a couple of hours reading the forums, I realized that I have should have joined years ago.

I have a 1979, RK20 pocket cruiser.  It has been on the hard for 2 1/2 years.  Last year, I decided to paint the interior.  While cleaning out the cabin, I discovered that the plywood on the berths had de-laminated and was too weak to support my weight in some areas.  I decided to pull it out and replace the berths. 

I was not familure with the RK 20, it seems to be the same as an Ensanada 20 is that right?  I found this link;
http://www3.sympatico.ca/rodney.brandon/serendipity.htm that seems to suggest so.  Sounds like a great pocket cruiser.

It has been a slow process.  The boat is 1 1/2 hours from my home.  Taking care of my wife, kids and my business took precedence over the boat.   Now the economy has slowed my business enough to give me time to work on the boat.  The berths are complete and the painting is finished.  I have some re-assembly and cleaning to do before I can get the boat back in the water.  I should be able to get her in the water next month.  I have made a list of projects that can wait just so I can get a chance to sail her again.

My son and I are planning our first over-night cruise this fall.  I look forward to reading information, recommendations and stories of the forum writers.   

Mike

Look forward to hearing more of your boat and your adventures.  Where do you sail from?

[CharlieJ]

The RK 20 ( and the RKS 20 ) are the same hull as the Ensenada 20, and the Balboa 20. All built by different companies over time. The hull was designed I believe, by Lyle Hess and is a great sailing hull.The keel arrangements and interior vary among the boats.

We have good friends with an Ensenada and also friends with an RKS20

[myoungpy]

The RK20 is similar to the Ensenada 20 and Balboa 20.  Same hull designed by Lyle Hess, but different interior layout.  The boat is a pleasure to sail.  The swing keel and the 1'-9" draft lets me keep the boat docked at my father's cottage. 

We sail out of Deltaville, Virginia at the mouth of the Rappahannock River at the Chesapeake Bay. 

Mike

[Suzanne]

Just saying hi as requested.
I found this site by following links starting at sailingsimplicity.com
As a 40 year old woman planning to live aboard & sail alone I was googling female sailors to see if it was a common thing or not.

I'm just at the beginning of researching this lifestyle & hope to learn from the community so I don't make easily avoidable mistakes.
Have been self employed in restoration for most of my life working mainly in wood although I'm pretty good at domestic electrics & plumbing which I hope will give me a headstart in adjusting to marine applications of them.
About to start learning how to work with GRP.
I'm almost finished renovating my house myself - except for the gas plumbing, I've done everything else.
I'm currently living in Plymouth (uk) & will soon be looking for a small yacht to restore that will be capable of sailing anywhere single handed.
Being a bit of a womble & not liking to spend money I'm intending to do this on a shoestring budget.

I already have my own power tools & I know how to use them!
Figure it's going to take me a couple of years to get from here to being a liveaboard, but that's where I intend to be.

I have been finding it hard to get really basic information on living life aboard & the practicalities of being part of a fluid society so I'm hoping this site will either be a great source in & of itself or have links to click on to help me in my learning process.

No idea on what kind of yacht as yet to be looking for, haven't got enough information to know what specs I'd need to be looking for.

It's a pleasure to meet you all & I apologise in advance for the stupid questions I'm bound to ask from time to time:-)

Suzanne

[Tim]

It certainly sounds like you have skills that will get you there. This place has a wealth of knowledge, and is a friendly bunch. The only stupid questions are ones not asked.

Tim

[Auspicious]

I enjoyed my stop in Plymouth a few years ago.

There are lots of great sailing clubs in the UK. When I lived in Yatling RYA was able to get me connected.

There are lots of folk here that have great experience with smaller boats.

[AdriftAtSea]

welcome aboard Suzanne.  I'd highly recommend looking at James Baldwin's Boat List, as a starting place for some decent pocket bluewater capable boats.

I've also written a bit on my blog, and would recommend you visit it.

 

Just saying hi as requested.
I found this site by following links starting at sailingsimplicity.com
As a 40 year old woman planning to live aboard & sail alone I was googling female sailors to see if it was a common thing or not.

I'm just at the beginning of researching this lifestyle & hope to learn from the community so I don't make easily avoidable mistakes.
Have been self employed in restoration for most of my life working mainly in wood although I'm pretty good at domestic electrics & plumbing which I hope will give me a headstart in adjusting to marine applications of them.
About to start learning how to work with GRP.
I'm almost finished renovating my house myself - except for the gas plumbing, I've done everything else.
I'm currently living in Plymouth (uk) & will soon be looking for a small yacht to restore that will be capable of sailing anywhere single handed.
Being a bit of a womble & not liking to spend money I'm intending to do this on a shoestring budget.

I already have my own power tools & I know how to use them!
Figure it's going to take me a couple of years to get from here to being a liveaboard, but that's where I intend to be.

I have been finding it hard to get really basic information on living life aboard & the practicalities of being part of a fluid society so I'm hoping this site will either be a great source in & of itself or have links to click on to help me in my learning process.

No idea on what kind of yacht as yet to be looking for, haven't got enough information to know what specs I'd need to be looking for.

It's a pleasure to meet you all & I apologise in advance for the stupid questions I'm bound to ask from time to time:-)

Suzanne

[Suzanne]

Thanks guys for the welcome & the links -both skimmed & added to favourites so I can get back to them later as this site is a treasure trove of information all on it's own.

Guess I'll be lurking & reading for the next week.

Have a good weekend,

Suzanne

[Frank]

Nice to have you here Suzanne
Quote from Adrift..."welcome aboard Suzanne.  I'd highly recommend looking at James Baldwin's Boat List, as a starting place for some decent pocket bluewater capable boats. "       
   I agree. James Baldwin is a wealth of knowledge gained from years of hands on experience offshore sailing as well as boat maintainance and restoration. His entire site is well worth the time to look at.
   There are several others on this site with a multitude of experience having actually spent years living on their vessels.   CJ  ( Charlie Jones) is one of my favorites as anything he's posted is based on his experience over a lifetime of building boats and cruising.
  Good luck with your dream...they do come true.

[BeeRanch]

Greetings All,
 
    My name is Evan and I live in East Texas near the Gulf coast. I have recently purchased a Midship 25 ( also known as a Parker Dawson 26 ).  Anyone looking for a ocean capable boat that can be launched and retrieved from a ramp AND won't break the bank, should take a look at one of these boats.
   
   I have visited most of the popular sailing and cruising sites. This site is by far the best. The last few days I have been reading in your posts all the different solutions to  the challenges of cruising on  small boats and I have seen lots of great ideas that I can use.
   
   You might not see me posting much, but you can bet that I will be here  reading (and  taking notes).

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome aboard Evan.

[s/v Faith]

Evan,

  Glad to have you aboard.  When I saw you register I thought it might be to discuss this thread. 

  Glad you found us.  Bunch of SailFar folks on the TX coast... hope to hear more from you in the future.   

[Grime]

Hi Evan and welcome,
I'm one of them Texas folks. We live over in Port O'Connor and keep our boat in Port Lavaca. I don't post much but sure read a lot.

Have fun with your new to you boat. If you get down this way give me a shout.

David

[polecat]

Welcome aboard Evan -another one of those Texas folks here.  I'm planning on launching in Port Arthur around first of November.  Finishing up a rebuild on a Renegade.  Are you anywhere near there?  Check this link on the midship 26  http://parkerdawson.tripod.com/1midship.html 
jim 

[BeeRanch]

Hi Jim,

 I grew up in Orange,  Texas ( 15 - 20 mi. from Port Aurthur).  I  now reside 100 mi. due North of Port Aurthur on Toledo Bend Lake.  I used to sail a car top catamaran on Sabine Lake many years ago. I plan on my first shakedown on Sam Rayburn Lake sometime in November.  My boat is similar to the boat on the tripod site except mine is rigged as a sloop.

  The Renegade is a cool boat.  Do you have any pictures  of yours posted?

   Evan
 
  By the way  David, Port O'Connor is definitely on my to do list.

  And Faith, the sweetest honey comes from the BuckingBeeRanch!

[jotruk]

Welcome aboard beeranch I am another Texan and live about 20 miles from lake Whitney and I am hopeing to move my hunter 27 to the coast after the first of the year some time agine welcome to the site

[polecat]

Evan -- The only pictures I've posted are on this sites Gallery - it's supposed to be up and running soon.  When/if it gets to going again I'll post a bunch more.  I hate to show pictures of her when she's not at her best.  My boat came from Lake Whitney and jotruck helped me get her out of the water and on her trailer -- no small thing as it takes more than a half day.

Jotruck - you interested in going for a boatride to Pensacola early November?  Once I get Sooner wet your welcome to the trailer for your move if you want it. 
jim

[heymagic]

Hi
I'm Mike B. but a lot of folks call me "Magic" I was lurking on Trailer Sailor and saw a posting about your site being hacked and decided to check it out. I'm glad I did. I have seen many postings by site Moderators, trying to communicate guidelines to the forum users and I have to say, that the illustration of the young person viewing the site with an eye to circumnavigation, was just excellent.
I'm rebuilding a Sanibel 17 (in 1986 it was not a Sanibel 18 yet). I'll post some pictures so you can see my progress. I live in Northern Wisconsin near the St. Croix River. I have a 40'x42' building with a boat lift. If any of you live in the Twin Cities and need to work on your "trailer sailor" and store it for winter let me know. No money involved.
Looking forward to catching up on the post reading.
Great site
Mike B

[Frank]

Welcome aboard. Gotta love trailersailors     Have fun and post pics of what you're workin on. Enquiring minds want to know