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Old 01-05-2012, 06:55   #1
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Who Loves Looking Over Boats ?

This Forum is amazing.
Thanks to the support of some really good folk here, we have a clearer idea of the condition of a boat in San Diego we are very interested in.

The 2 members enjoyed the exercise and so would I if the roles were reversed, so I'm dipping into the well again...

We are on a mission to find a boat and it would be helpful to know a little more about a couple of other contenders in 2 other locations.

So, if there happen to be any members in the Edisto Beach/Charlestown, S. Carolina area,

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Trinidad, of all places...

your opinion on the condition of a couple of ketches would be hugely appreciated.

Answer here, or pm me, or my email is vichankins at yahoo dot com
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Old 01-05-2012, 08:15   #2
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i can definetly vouch for vics generousity after spending 3 days in holland recently checking out a boat there with them.
thanks for all the steak dinners and good company!
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i can definetly vouch for vics generousity after spending 3 days in holland recently checking out a boat there with them.
thanks for all the steak dinners and good company!
hope you find a boat soon!
Hi Alex.
We did have a good time.
Pity we lost out on that one.
There are a few pics of the San Diego boat on the blog.
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will check it out from a very hot hungarian location,34c today here
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Hi Alex.
We did have a good time.
Pity we lost out on that one.
There are a few pics of the San Diego boat on the blog.
Vic
the boat looks really good,and a lot easier to handle than bon accord.
dont worry about the slab reefed main its actually easier than in-mast furling for downwind sailing.
the eletronics look pretty new as well.
give me a buzz if you have queries once you get there
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the boat looks really good,and a lot easier to handle than bon accord.
dont worry about the slab reefed main its actually easier than in-mast furling for downwind sailing.
the eletronics look pretty new as well.
give me a buzz if you have queries once you get there
Thanks Alex, I will.
To be honest, that big main did concern me a bit so your thoughts on it are helpful.
On a boat that size I've always leaned towards a ketch.
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I've got a few buddies in Charleston that would probably happily ride down to Edisto, pm the details and any specific questions you may have and I will see what they can find out.
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I've got a few buddies in Charleston that would probably happily ride down to Edisto, pm the details and any specific questions you may have and I will see what they can find out.
Thanks.
I'll get a pm off to you now.
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