A Dinghy Sailor Dreaming of My Next "Big" Boat

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Pablo

December 22, 2008, 03:30:56 PM
I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself.  I am a newer sailor who has been bitten hard by feel of wind in the sails.   I started sailing two years ago when I bought an old Barnett Butterfly.  I took her out and had blast sailing around a local lake.  I then joined a local sailing center and took some lessons on their Pearson Ensigns.  I sailed every chance I had and discovered that this whim to sail was going to be a long lasting desire. Currently I am sailing an O'day Javelin (yet un-named). (Atleast when the lakes are liquid versus their current solid state)

I learned of this website from another sailor and I have to say what a great resource and a great group of sailors.  I have been lurking and absorbing as much information as I can.  I have hopes of getting my "Big" boat in the next couple of years.  Right now the boat I have my eyes on is the Cape Dory 27.   

Hello all!
Paul
Milwuakee, WI


Paul

jotruk

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December 22, 2008, 06:52:47 PM
Welcome aboard, looks like you got bitten real good., just like the rest of us. Sailing will be a big part of life and a very enjoyable part hope you get the boat of your dreams in the not to distant future
s/v Wave Dancer
a 1979 27' Cherubini Hunter
Any sail boat regardless of size is a potential world cruiser, but a power boat is nothing more than a big expense at the next fuel dock

Tim

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December 22, 2008, 07:34:39 PM
Welcome Paul, definitely the time of year up there to be researching and dreaming! This place is a great resource and a CD27 is a great choice. 

Looks like you are about to take off on "Toads Wild Ride" on the Vendee shortly also...Hang On ;D
"Mariah" Pearson Ariel #331, "Chiquita" CD Typhoon, M/V "Wild Blue" C-Dory 25

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
W.A. Ward

Joe Pyrat

#3
December 23, 2008, 10:09:34 AM
Hello Paul and welcome aboard mate.

The CD27 is a wonderful boat.  I've got friends (Loren & Betsy) who sail one named Whippoorwill that Loren has worked on for years and it is a joy to be aboard. They sail with two aboard now (that's Betsy on the bow) but did sail with two pre-teens for several years so there's lots of room inside.



Here's more on the hard dodger if you're interested:  http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance-articles/37194-hard-dodger.html

Joe Pyrat

Vendee Globe Boat Name:  Pyrat

Lynx

#4
December 23, 2008, 11:53:07 AM
Welcome, Good size of boat.

Hope to see you on the water soon.

Lynx
MacGregor 26M

Oldrig

#5
December 23, 2008, 04:24:54 PM
Welcome Paul.

Have you checked in with the Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association yet? If not, give them a visit at www.capedory.org. The CD27 is possibly the most beautiful of Carl Alberg's designs for Cape Dory, IMHO. That said, I've got a smaller model, a 25D.

Anyway, enjoy your addiction by keeping in touch with other addicts like us.

Best,

--Joe
"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea"
--Capt. John Smith, 1627
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