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Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - September 09, 2025, 07:15:39 PM

Had a total knee replacement end of June so progress has been slow.
Even now I can only do about an hour at a time standing in the shop before dull pain sets in.
Have hatchs and drop boards made and glassed over, fair bit of filling and sanding etc done and plexiglass windows cut and fitted as well.
I'm looking forward to having fun with this next year in the calm waters amongst the islands here.

#2

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Frank - August 31, 2025, 08:49:21 AM

Tim... that's awesome you're back mobile again. Arthritis is a SOB at times!
I had a knee replacement this summer. Somewhat slower recovery time but wil be worth it in the end. Enjoy yourself.
Wolverine... sounds like a fun time with the young folk. You made a good cruise director. I'm sure they enjoyed it!

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by wolverine - August 17, 2025, 05:18:47 PM

On Sunday the 10th after church, I took the three eldest grandsons (12,14,17) for an overnight sail. The river was rough, but the Orion is capable of handling it. This day would show me if the grandsons were too. We set the main with the 1st reef in and let about half the 140 genny fly. As we headed as close to the wind as we could, the Orion heeled over before digging in. As time passed the wind picked up and the waves were approaching 3-4 feet. With the wind almost on our nose and gusting to 30 mph the multiple tacks would prevent us from reaching our destination before sunset, so we hauled in the sails and started the Yanmar.
The 14 year old grandson had the helm and I went about chatting with the other two. Some time into the trip, the helmsman made a drastic course change and I inquired why. He had noticed the depth as 6' and we drew 4'. We had sailed onto Garbacon Shoals. That was my fault for not warning him. Without incident we entered South River and motored near the old Lukens Cemetery before dropping the hook. After a dinner of hamburgers and chips, I went to pull out a board game, but failed to bring aboard, so that gave the two older boys an excuse to pull out their phones. I spent the evening on deck with the younger grandson talking about his upcoming move back to Montana. The next morning I prepared a breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and corn beef hash. After clean up we climbed into the dinghy and rowed ashore to explore the cemetery. The 14 y.o. once again took control of the helm while I hoisted the anchor. He then piloted us through the narrow channel back into the Neuse River where the north wind would drive us all the way home. About half way the 12 y.o. took control until we approached the Oriental bridge. I was truly impressed with the two younger boys as this was their first time out sailing.

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Tim - August 16, 2025, 09:23:47 AM

Well I will add to the discussion, though a little late. I have not been out in a boat in awhile because of worsening arthritis in my hip. But that changed last May with a full replacement of the joint. It is amazing what they can do and how fast the recovery is. I am back biking, hiking and next week taking off for a few weeks of kayaking the east coast of Vancouver Island.

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Frank - July 24, 2025, 10:41:11 PM

That's awesome!
Truly hope things work out for you!
The most precious commodity is "time"....
Enjoy showing Seeker some love

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Godot - July 24, 2025, 12:13:27 AM

I've been staying local, doing some day sailing here and there, so nothing really impressive. I rarely bother taking photos anymore. Poor Seeker has been neglected the past few years as I've put all my time into the new house. I'm finally back on the boat getting her fixed up again. Years of deferred maintenance have caught up with me, though, and it looks like it's gonna cost me a bundle over the next year or two. Standing rigging. Running Rigging. Sails. Depth Sounder. GPS. Plenty of cosmetics. Bottom job. Some new seacocks. Who knows what else. It all needs to be done. I think I've happily got the new LFP batteries sorted with the new, much more aggressive, alternator, which is a good thing.

I hope, and it looks like I'm on track, to be able to retire in September next year. I should, finally, after years and years of other priorities dominating my life (how did that happen?!?), be able to actually take some time for myself at that point. I cannot wait.

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Frank - July 23, 2025, 06:08:35 AM

Glad the swelling didn't last....
Enjoy yourself!

#8

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by wolverine - July 22, 2025, 09:30:21 PM

Big turn of events. Friday morning I awoke with my left calf and foot hugely swollen. Almost canceled driving to VA for the grandsons birthdays, but decided to go. Saturday woke up with no swelling, no pain, and able to move my left foot. Today I got back on the water. I inflated the rib, installed the o/b, and took it out for a bit. Check on the Seidelmann and Orion, then shot up the creek to chechout a Flicka that was anchored. This evening I  tried to take the Compac out, but of course the o/b refused to start.

It wasn't sailing, but it felt good to be in the water again.

#9

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by Frank - July 19, 2025, 11:18:00 AM

Me too...
I'm out for a while with a total knee replacement...
Come on gang... someone is sailing

#10

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody sailing?

Last post by wolverine - July 18, 2025, 07:30:28 PM

Yes, please post sailing adventures.       I injured my leg and haven't been to the boats in over 2 months. I need to sail vicariously through someone.