Introduction - retired USCG

Ike · 30-10-2008, 11:13

Just want to introduce myself. I am a retired USCG officer/enlisted (I was both) and civlian engineer. I spent 20 years in uniform and another 14 as a civilian for the US Coast Guard. I spent 25 of those years working in Boating Safety. Most of that was working in standards with boat builders helping them (I'm from the government and I'm here to help you) build safe boats.

I was rasied around boats and have spent my entire life on and off the water in both power and sail. However, I prefer sail. I currently do not own a sail boat but I intend to build a 13 foot sailing dinghy this winter. Last winter I built a 12 foot rowboat. That was a lot of fun and it's a real nice boat.

I have a web site for boat builders at xxxx and stay active in the boating community working with the American Boat and Yacht Council, writing and doing some consulting.

I think it is ironic that most of us got into the boat biz simply because we wanted to go sailing. Then it turned into work and not much sailing. But what the heck, it's still a lot of fun.

I hope I can make a useful contribution to this forum and at the same time learn more about my favorite subject.

Reality Check · 30-10-2008, 11:23

Welcome to the forum Ike, I'm sure your knowledge will be beneficial to us all. Looking forward to you post.

I'm sure I would not make a good cold water sailor... blood far too thin and I prefer warmer locations to sail and potentially get wet. Good luck on your building project... personally I have a hard time building a sandwich!

Ike · 30-10-2008, 12:14

Wow Tortola! Wish I were there. However, so far our weather here has been beautiful. Not much rain yet.

Thanks

SkiprJohn · 30-10-2008, 23:54

Aloha Ike,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you here. We can use your comments on many of our threads. Ive been having a lively discussion on lifeline stanchions just lately.
kind regards,
JohnL

swagman · 05-11-2008, 07:25

Welcome Ike,
Great to have you sign up to the site.
Like all the others, I think you can add a lot especially when we get those 'what would the USCG....' type questions.
Enjoy the boat building - and keep us all posted.
JOHN

Ike · 05-11-2008, 20:14

Thanks to all. this appears to be a great group of people.

Stillraining · 05-11-2008, 20:33

Welcome Aboard

Sunspot Baby · 06-11-2008, 04:31

Ike, I think you missed filling in the link for your web page. xxxx doesn't take me there :-)

Welcome aboard.

George

**knottybuoyz** · 06-11-2008, 05:37

Welcome aboard Ike. I've followed your contributions on the boatdesign.net site for awhile. We'll certainly appreciate your knowledge and experience here on CF.

Here's Ike's links..

New Boatbuilders Home Page
My Boat Building Blog
My Boating Safety Blog

Ike · 06-11-2008, 13:21

Sunspot, That's because the moderator removed the link. He said my site is commercial because I have an Amazon Bookstore. Gotta live by the rules. Just do a search on New Boatbuilders Home Page.

Stillraining · 06-11-2008, 13:59

This is my favorite part "(I'm from the government and I'm here to help you)"

ROFL...

I always put my hand on my wallet when I hear that..

Again Welcome Aboard

Ike · 06-11-2008, 19:27

Thanks for posting the links Knottybuoyz.

ROLF, I still have a bumper sticker that says that. Once in a while I take it out for a good chuckle.

By the way, I said so far our weather is good. HAH! If you don't like the weather in the pacnw just wait five minutes. It's pouring and expected to continue into the weekend.

30-10-2008, 11:13	#1
Ike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PACNW Boat: FL12 12 ft rowboat Posts: 16	Introduction - retired USCG Just want to introduce myself. I am a retired USCG officer/enlisted (I was both) and civlian engineer. I spent 20 years in uniform and another 14 as a civilian for the US Coast Guard. I spent 25 of those years working in Boating Safety. Most of that was working in standards with boat builders helping them (I'm from the government and I'm here to help you) build safe boats. I was rasied around boats and have spent my entire life on and off the water in both power and sail. However, I prefer sail. I currently do not own a sail boat but I intend to build a 13 foot sailing dinghy this winter. Last winter I built a 12 foot rowboat. That was a lot of fun and it's a real nice boat. I have a web site for boat builders at xxxx and stay active in the boating community working with the American Boat and Yacht Council, writing and doing some consulting. I think it is ironic that most of us got into the boat biz simply because we wanted to go sailing. Then it turned into work and not much sailing. But what the heck, it's still a lot of fun. I hope I can make a useful contribution to this forum and at the same time learn more about my favorite subject. __________________ Peter Eikenberry Last edited by FrankZ; 30-10-2008 at 11:25.. Reason: Removed commercial link

30-10-2008, 11:23	#2
Reality Check Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the islands until early Feb 08... then I may or may not return home!!!!! Boat: s/v Reality Check 36' Bene Posts: 239	Welcome to the forum Ike, I'm sure your knowledge will be beneficial to us all. Looking forward to you post. I'm sure I would not make a good cold water sailor... blood far too thin and I prefer warmer locations to sail and potentially get wet. Good luck on your building project... personally I have a hard time building a sandwich! __________________ I prefer a sailboat to a motorboat, and it is my belief that boat sailing is a finer, more difficult, and sturdier art than running a motor. --- Jack London

30-10-2008, 12:14	#3
Ike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PACNW Boat: FL12 12 ft rowboat Posts: 16	Wow Tortola! Wish I were there. However, so far our weather here has been beautiful. Not much rain yet. Thanks __________________ Peter Eikenberry

05-11-2008, 07:25	#5
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter - land based UK south coast. Summer - sailing. Boat currently in UK. Boat: Hanse 461 - Swagman Posts: 1,138 Images: 5	Welcome Ike, Great to have you sign up to the site. Like all the others, I think you can add a lot especially when we get those 'what would the USCG....' type questions. Enjoy the boat building - and keep us all posted. JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman

05-11-2008, 20:14	#6
Ike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PACNW Boat: FL12 12 ft rowboat Posts: 16	Thanks to all. this appears to be a great group of people. __________________ Peter Eikenberry

30-10-2008, 23:54	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Ike, Welcome aboard! Good to have you here. We can use your comments on many of our threads. Ive been having a lively discussion on lifeline stanchions just lately. kind regards, JohnL

05-11-2008, 20:33	#7
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 572	Welcome Aboard

06-11-2008, 04:31	#8
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,125 Images: 14	Ike, I think you missed filling in the link for your web page. xxxx doesn't take me there :-) Welcome aboard. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

06-11-2008, 05:37	#9
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,853 Images: 85	Welcome aboard Ike. I've followed your contributions on the boatdesign.net site for awhile. We'll certainly appreciate your knowledge and experience here on CF. Here's Ike's links.. New Boatbuilders Home Page My Boat Building Blog My Boating Safety Blog __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

06-11-2008, 13:21	#10
Ike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PACNW Boat: FL12 12 ft rowboat Posts: 16	Sunspot, That's because the moderator removed the link. He said my site is commercial because I have an Amazon Bookstore. Gotta live by the rules. Just do a search on New Boatbuilders Home Page. __________________ Peter Eikenberry

06-11-2008, 13:59	#11
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 572	This is my favorite part "(I'm from the government and I'm here to help you)" ROFL... I always put my hand on my wallet when I hear that.. Again Welcome Aboard

06-11-2008, 19:27	#12
Ike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PACNW Boat: FL12 12 ft rowboat Posts: 16	Thanks for posting the links Knottybuoyz. ROLF, I still have a bumper sticker that says that. Once in a while I take it out for a good chuckle. By the way, I said so far our weather is good. HAH! If you don't like the weather in the pacnw just wait five minutes. It's pouring and expected to continue into the weekend. __________________ Peter Eikenberry

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