Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[mbowser]

Hi All,
Long time lurker and general boat junkie and decided it was time to start contributing.  I've been messing about in boats since I was very young and have owned and sailed many different boats.  In 2000 I bought a 1962 Alberg 35 (Magic - hull #16) and sailed her in New England until 2007. 

Since then, events conspired to keep her out of the water for a few years and in late 2009 I started a multi-year restoration (seems like forever, see my blog http://www.alberg35.com).  Roughly 20 gallons of epoxy later I am just about finished recoring the decks.  The boat is partially primed and hope to paint sometime in August.  Then it's reassembly time as well as a number of other projects including a new caprail, seahood, and electrical system.  With a little luck and a bunch of money she will be back in the water next year to celebrate her second 50 years.

My long term plans are cruising the Atlantic seaboard and possibly points south, but that's a story for when I retire.

-matt

[s/v Faith]

Welcome aboard Matt,

  Did you take any 'in progress' pictures?  That sounds like a lot of work, would love to see some pictures... and that they would be of such a fine ship would make it all the nicer.  ;D

[mbowser]

Thanks for the welcome!  I've pretty much documented the whole mess to date with pictures and narrative on my blog (www.alberg35.com).  It's been like therapy for me, and I find myself using it to help remember some of the techniques I've used if I need to repeat a similar process/procedure.

[Travelnik]

Hello everyone,

I'm Dean, and I own a 1969 Westerly Nomad. I am new to the sailing world, but not to the dream of long distance cruising.

Actually, I had the desire since I was in my mid teens. The first time I saw Jaws, I wanted to live on a boat. Most people were scared by it, but I saw Quint?s boat, with a living area in it, and thought it was the coolest thing!

From that time on, I was hooked on the idea of living on a boat. I realized that a stinkpot would be expensive to maintain and operate, and that a sailboat would be the perfect escape vehicle! World travel was possible. Freedom!

That was the beginning, and only recently have I been able to realistically do anything about it.

I'm looking forward to learning more from everyone here.

[CaptMac]

Welcome aboard, looks like a great boat for cruising, keep us posted on your new adventure!

[David_Old_Jersey]

I'm Dean, and I own a 1969 Westerly Nomad. I am new to the sailing world, but not to the dream of long distance cruising.

Welcome, probably a few more of those around this side of the world - for those unfamiliar, a Westerly Nomad (and similar first generation Westerlys) are built like a brick outhouse  8).......probably accounts for there longterm survival rates.

[Travelnik]

Thanks for the welcomes!

Yes, she is a very well built boat, and I won't be afraid to take her anywhere I want to go. I was very fortunate to find her. :D

Then I lost her.  :(

And then I got her back!  :D ;D

I'm working on a blog telling about the whole story, but I'll probably post a condensed version on this forum too.

[chas5131]

Found this from a URL posted on Cruisers forum.
Recently bought a Com-pac 16 in order to have a boat I can haul to different places.
Want to explore the Gulf more.
Selling, hopefully, my Pearson Ensign.
May end up with a larger cruiser, but will wait until I find the part of the coast I like best.

[Oscar]

I've been registered here for a while but just bought my first own boat a few weeks ago:



A 27' Fingal. She'll be converted to a junk rig during the winter, the plan is to sail to warmer climates next year.



Used to sail as a child but caught the bug again a few years back.

Lots of things to learn, lots to explore!

[Tim]

Congrats, looks to be a great SailFar boat.

[Travelnik]

Found this from a URL posted on Cruisers forum.
Recently bought a Com-pac 16 in order to have a boat I can haul to different places.
Want to explore the Gulf more.
Selling, hopefully, my Pearson Ensign.
May end up with a larger cruiser, but will wait until I find the part of the coast I like best.

Welcome aboard! (Sorry for being late  :-[ )

Things have been a little slow around here lately, hopefully because everyone's out sailing!  ;)

Post some pictures when you get a chance.

[Travelnik]

Very nice!  :D

I've been registered here for a while but just bought my first own boat a few weeks ago:



A 27' Fingal. She'll be converted to a junk rig during the winter, the plan is to sail to warmer climates next year.



Used to sail as a child but caught the bug again a few years back.

Lots of things to learn, lots to explore!

[madfranky24]

Hello All
            I found your site quite by accident,you know how it is ,your looking for a lawnmower and end up on someones Else's web site talking about sailboats and stuff this time however i have no complaints .i have been a inland boater for many years and have decided to buy myself a budget sailboat .
                                 I really am starting from the  the bottom so any help would be appreciated I hope enroll in a night school here and then when it is warmer to come and start to work .
         I very much look forward to hearing your views  and gaining from your experience.
         Kindest Regards
              Mad Frankie

[Travelnik]

Welcome Aboard, Mad Frankie!

[jotruk]

 Welcome aboard I am sure you will find a lot of knowledge here and people very willing to share it.

[marlangreen]

Hi, Marlan here. I'm not sure if my last pose went through. So if this comes twice I apologize. I've been sailing for seven years on OPB's (Other People's Boats). And I just recently bought my own boat - a Rhodes 22 made by General Boats Int'l (www.rhodes22.com).

I came across Sail Far through a google search. I 'm just looking to learn new tricks and tips.

Happy to be here.

[Tim]

Welcome aboard Marlan, Rhodes 22s are good little boats.

[Bob J (ex-misfits)]

Hello everyone.

I've lurked on this site for a while & figured I register. I feel this is a pretty unique site without alot of static.
I've got a Sabre 28 that's in the yard undergoing a renovation. I'm the 2nd owner, picked it up last year. The hull & deck are in good shape but after 30 years it's suffering from the typical Sabre Rot. Bulkheads, compresssion post support, sole, etc. So hopefully I can learn from you guys & also be able to offer advice to others.

I come from the stinkpot arena, sport fishing most of my childhood & adult life. I always liked sailing & seeing how it's getting to that point in my life that I really appreciate peace & quiet, decided it was time to come over to the dark side :)

Hope all of you in harms way don't take too much of a thrashing with Sandy!

[s/v Faith]

Welcome misfits!  What an appropriate user name....   That sums up many of us here. :)

Welcome to all the new members, look forward to hearing more from you all.

[CapnK]

Welcome aboard to all the new sailFarer's! There are tons of great folks here, but we're always glad to have more join in. :)

Misfits - our boats sail at *perfect* trolling speeds, so rig up a 'hoo on a flat line, and... Fish On!!! ;D