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BigNickMontana · 24-03-2016, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Cheechako

If you are seriously considering the trip to hawaii, plan on removing the wooden mast and dong an intense inspection on it first.... of course a "new to you" boat will require many other things looked at /done also.

You're right about that, ad a minimum it will require a good inspection, I'd feel much safer sailing to Hawaii with a fresh aluminum mast, and I am sure that will not be cheap.

BigNickMontana · 24-03-2016, 10:32

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Originally Posted by topmast

No comments on re/re rigging etc, but that hard doger is a real bonus for west coast sailing. Like it. More pretty with a wood trim and brow to accent .Real strong hand grip needed here. The interior could sparkle with a fresh teak oiling. Easy sail to Honalee from here.

I have to agree with you, that interior would look sweet all cleaned up. I would really like to see some much better cushions on the Dinette as well, that would really help bring it alive.

**Don C L** · 24-03-2016, 19:15

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Originally Posted by neilpride

Boat name La Ruina, translated , The ruin... go figurate... lol

Ha! Well strictly speaking la ruina in Spanish refers not a ruin of something but financial ruin, which probably accurately describes every boat!😃

BigNickMontana · 24-03-2016, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Don C L

Ha! Well strictly speaking la ruina in Spanish refers not a ruin of something but financial ruin, which probably accurately describes every boat!😃

True that! But damnit I don't want to invite Murphy aboard! That bastard needs to stay off my boat!

**Don C L** · 24-03-2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by BigNickMontana

True that! But damnit I don't want to invite Murphy aboard! That bastard needs to stay off my boat!

On the contrary, make Murphy your best friend! Anything that CAN go wrong, will... It's a great way to scrutinize your, any, boat before setting out.

**newhaul** · 24-03-2016, 19:49

The name was a jab by the first owners wife to him. Also the name of a resort In guatemala .

**newhaul** · 24-03-2016, 19:52

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Originally Posted by BigNickMontana

True that! But damnit I don't want to invite Murphy aboard! That bastard needs to stay off my boat!

Its not Murphy that you need to appease you must pay appropriate homage to Neptunis Rex

**newhaul** · 24-03-2016, 20:51

Nick you are a shellback aren't you?

BigNickMontana · 24-03-2016, 21:41

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Originally Posted by newhaul

Nick you are a shellback aren't you?

Nope, I had an illegal imigrant with a car load of meth prematurely end my time in the Navy after he spun out in front of me on the interstate and I got tore up really bad as a result.

The time I did serve I was in the brown shoe navy.

The accident though is how I wound up spending a year at the base marina, that is where they stuck me while I was on limited duty.

**newhaul** · 24-03-2016, 22:04

Well we will have to fix the issue with your sailing. BTW did you get my email?

BigNickMontana · 25-03-2016, 08:12

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Originally Posted by newhaul

Well we will have to fix the issue with your sailing. BTW did you get my email?

Got the email.

And been sitting here trying to find a load out that way, no one is wanting to ship anything until after Easter it seems. Been blowing up the phone.

**newhaul** · 25-03-2016, 08:19

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Originally Posted by BigNickMontana

Got the email.

And been sitting here trying to find a load out that way, no one is wanting to ship anything until after Easter it seems. Been blowing up the phone.

Do you have your own authority if so try uship I could usually find something that would at least cover fuel fairly fast.

mark maulden · 25-03-2016, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Don C L

Ha! Well strictly speaking la ruina in Spanish refers not a ruin of something but financial ruin, which probably accurately describes every boat!😃

Don got it right. It was meant as the financial ruin in Spanish. I am the grandson of the first owner and this is the boat I learned how to sail on. My grandfathers wife was Spanish hence the reason in Spanish.