Refitting in Texas

slow&steady · 30-04-2009, 02:04

I'm new to the forum. I live in Texas and am refitting a 26' Reinell, which appears to be a very unpopular boat on this forum. I just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to gleaning from the expertise on this site.

GordMay · 30-04-2009, 03:39

Greetings, and welcome aboard slow&steady.

bstreep · 30-04-2009, 10:11

Welcome aboard. Why do you say it's unpopular?

markpj23 · 30-04-2009, 11:46

Are you on Cedar Creek Reservoir or down on the gulf?

slow&steady · 06-05-2009, 22:23

Markpj23

I'm at the lake...about an 90 minutes southeast of Dallas

SkiprJohn · 30-04-2009, 12:38

Aloha S&S,
Welcome aboard! You've probably read my criticism of the Reinell in other posts and I am sorry that it all seems negative. I think on a freshwater lake where big seas are not usual and the weather is more or less dry they would make a good boat. They certainly have plenty of room.
Good luck in your sailing career and if you have questions this is a great place to ask.
Kind regards,
JohnL

slow&steady · 06-05-2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Aloha S&S,
Welcome aboard! You've probably read my criticism of the Reinell in other posts and I am sorry that it all seems negative. I think on a freshwater lake where big seas are not usual and the weather is more or less dry they would make a good boat. They certainly have plenty of room.
Good luck in your sailing career and if you have questions this is a great place to ask.
Kind regards,
JohnL

thanks...I appreciate it. My intent is only to use it on local lakes. I want to get some experience right now before completing the 3rd ASA course on bareboat chartering. I have completed the first two, but feel like I need to get some more experience on the water before advancing. This boat allows me to trailer to new places and as you say, have plenty of room for my family while acheiving that goal.

30-04-2009, 02:04	#1
slow&steady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mabank, Texas Boat: 1975 Reinell 26' - Slow & Steady Posts: 3	Refitting in Texas I'm new to the forum. I live in Texas and am refitting a 26' Reinell, which appears to be a very unpopular boat on this forum. I just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to gleaning from the expertise on this site.

30-04-2009, 03:39	#2
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,581	Greetings, and welcome aboard slow&steady. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

30-04-2009, 10:11	#3
bstreep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX/Corpus Christi, TX Boat: 1990 Macintosh 47, "Merlin" Posts: 741	Welcome aboard. Why do you say it's unpopular? __________________ Bill Streep San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX

30-04-2009, 11:46	#4
markpj23 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palmetto, FL Boat: Manta 42 - "Nauticat" Posts: 959	Are you on Cedar Creek Reservoir or down on the gulf? __________________ Mark

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06-05-2009, 22:23	#5
slow&steady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mabank, Texas Boat: 1975 Reinell 26' - Slow & Steady Posts: 3	Markpj23 I'm at the lake...about an 90 minutes southeast of Dallas

30-04-2009, 12:38	#6
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,198	Aloha S&S, Welcome aboard! You've probably read my criticism of the Reinell in other posts and I am sorry that it all seems negative. I think on a freshwater lake where big seas are not usual and the weather is more or less dry they would make a good boat. They certainly have plenty of room. Good luck in your sailing career and if you have questions this is a great place to ask. Kind regards, JohnL

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