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#81

sailFar.net Discussion / Gerry Hutchins of Compac Yacht...

Last post by Frank - February 15, 2025, 06:17:57 AM

Sad to report Gerry Hutchins of Compac Yachts passed on.
His father started the business 53 years ago.
He and his brother Richard have run it as a family business since.
Gerry was a good man and was both honest and fair to work with.
A sad time for those that knew him.

#82

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 13, 2025, 09:18:43 PM

Tired from the flights and boat yard work. Picked up a bit of a cold so with some wind starting this weekend, I grabbed a mooring in Black Sound.
Nice to be lazy and poke around

#83

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 11, 2025, 09:04:25 AM

Splashe yesterday in time to sail up to Manjack for a friends 70th b day party on the beach. Beautiful weather!

#84

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 08, 2025, 04:17:42 PM

Hope to launch Monday.
More once underway....

#85

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Jim_ME - February 08, 2025, 01:06:49 AM

Good to see you back South again, Frank.

Also thank you for the lovely photos.

#86

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by wolverine - February 07, 2025, 11:14:19 AM

Thanks for the pics, beautiful!

#87

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 07, 2025, 04:56:56 AM

Locals tell me they've had some cool days but it's been over 80 in the boatyard. Too hot for this northerner putting canvass on and doing bottom paint.
Got an invite for lunch and the tranquil turtle. Beautiful setting and nice break from yard work .

#88

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 06, 2025, 03:58:28 AM

That's great!
Keep in touch. As your departure gets closer, we can chat over the phone with charts in front of us.

#89

sailFar.net Discussion / Space X?

Last post by wolverine - February 04, 2025, 06:45:44 PM

Spent the day cleaning out the boat. When I emerged, I saw a cloud or smoke in the southern sky.  I wasn't sure which it was.  Then to it's left I spotted what I believe to be a satellite launch.  It was crossing in front of the bow. I watched it as it grew brighter, then faded toward the eastern horizon. Others see this often here in Oriental, but this was my 1st time.

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#90

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by wolverine - February 03, 2025, 06:45:51 PM

My current plan is to leave immediately after Thanksgiving, then fly home for Christmas and return the 1st week of January.  Wife gave me permission to stay until May.