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jimforkner · 19-11-2008, 20:51

I have reacently obtained a American 7.0 sloop. I have some experiance sailing simular vessals, and moterate experiance sailing my Force 5. But was looking for somthing more fitting to take my 3 children out sailing with me. so that leads me to the larger boat. Soon to be moored somewhere in the northern part of the Puget Sound.

skipmac · 19-11-2008, 20:57

Welcome to the forum. Great place for questions, answers, and learning about all aspects of sailing.

When you are ready to upgrade I'm sure you will get more advise than you can use about the best options.

Stillraining · 19-11-2008, 21:00

Welcome Aboard Neighbor...Spread the word we need more PNW'ers in here.

Where is the east coast anyway?..

Lancerbye · 20-11-2008, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stillraining

Welcome Aboard Neighbor...Spread the word we need more PNW'ers in here.

Where is the east coast anyway?..

Well I went looking for it and ended up in the Middle East. Does that mean I haven't gone far enough? If I continue to go east I will end up back on the west coast. I think the east coast is a myth.

Welcome aboard PNWester.

swagman · 20-11-2008, 07:57

G'Day Jim and welcome,
I'm sure we'll enjoy your company and hope you find the site of value.
JOHN

SkiprJohn · 20-11-2008, 23:01

Aloha Jim,
Welcome aboard! Tell us about your boat. Is your American like the American 23? Shoal draft. Step down cabin sole where you stand on the keel?
Just wondering. I did quite a bit of work on one here in Hawaii. Patched up the bottom on it after it ran aground on the breakwall.
Kind regards,
JohnL

jimforkner · 21-11-2008, 05:07

I guess I have seen it called an American 23 also. it has a good hull and from what I have found it has never been in the saltwater. It has no elecrtonics and has been fairly well mantained. I have only had it for a few weeeks and still have yet to get her in the water yet, do to some isues with the paper work. but I have spent a good amouont of time thinking about what things I need to add. Any sugestions would be appreciated.

**Ex-Calif** · 23-11-2008, 11:25

Welcome aboard Jim. My brother has a Force 5 and I love that boat. Just enough bigger than the lasers and picos so that my big butt is confortable.

I'd love to figure out how to get a Force 5 for my 11 y/o.

jimforkner · 24-11-2008, 20:11

If ya were in the PNW mines for sale.

19-11-2008, 20:51	#1
jimforkner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Boat: American, 7.0 unnamed as of now Posts: 3	New To the board and newer to sailing I have reacently obtained a American 7.0 sloop. I have some experiance sailing simular vessals, and moterate experiance sailing my Force 5. But was looking for somthing more fitting to take my 3 children out sailing with me. so that leads me to the larger boat. Soon to be moored somewhere in the northern part of the Puget Sound.

20-11-2008, 07:57	#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	G'Day Jim and welcome, I'm sure we'll enjoy your company and hope you find the site of value. JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman

21-11-2008, 05:07	#7
jimforkner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Boat: American, 7.0 unnamed as of now Posts: 3	quite the same I guess I have seen it called an American 23 also. it has a good hull and from what I have found it has never been in the saltwater. It has no elecrtonics and has been fairly well mantained. I have only had it for a few weeeks and still have yet to get her in the water yet, do to some isues with the paper work. but I have spent a good amouont of time thinking about what things I need to add. Any sugestions would be appreciated.

23-11-2008, 11:25	#8
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! & J24 Born in Fire Posts: 3,259 Images: 4	Welcome aboard Jim. My brother has a Force 5 and I love that boat. Just enough bigger than the lasers and picos so that my big butt is confortable. I'd love to figure out how to get a Force 5 for my 11 y/o. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

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19-11-2008, 20:57	#2
skipmac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL & CT Boat: Pearson 422, pending survey Posts: 70	Welcome to the forum. Great place for questions, answers, and learning about all aspects of sailing. When you are ready to upgrade I'm sure you will get more advise than you can use about the best options.

19-11-2008, 21:00	#3
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 572	Welcome Aboard Neighbor...Spread the word we need more PNW'ers in here. Where is the east coast anyway?..

20-11-2008, 23:01	#6
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Jim, Welcome aboard! Tell us about your boat. Is your American like the American 23? Shoal draft. Step down cabin sole where you stand on the keel? Just wondering. I did quite a bit of work on one here in Hawaii. Patched up the bottom on it after it ran aground on the breakwall. Kind regards, JohnL

24-11-2008, 20:11	#9
jimforkner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Boat: American, 7.0 unnamed as of now Posts: 3	If ya were in the PNW mines for sale.

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