Yet another Newbie

LazyGuy · 16-02-2007, 17:20

Hi,

This is a great board. I have been lurking for a week now. Don't expect too many posts from me but I will be a loyal lurker, chiming in when I think I have something to say.

I have a 1966 Luders 33 that I bought three years ago in good shape. I am slowly going through and refreshing/replacing/updating almost everything. The big concern for me is the chain plates that appear fine but I know they are buried deep in fiberglass and Chloride Stress corrosion os a potential problem. I have no plans for taking the boat "off shore" but sailing the waters of New England and Long Island Sound is the plan. My previous boat was a Sea Sprite 23. I will always have a spot in my heart for the original Paper Moon. The hand carved name board graces the wall in the den.

I also race on three different boats. Two of them are Classic Plastic and the third, my Wednesday Night Mudheads boat, a C&C 34. The classic plastic boats are a Pearson Wanderer and a Red Wing 30. All three boats are sailed very well by competent owners and I have learned so much about sailing. I recommend any cruiser to race a few times. Not for the close quarters sailing or hair raising mark roundings but for sail trim. Moving the genoa car an inch can mean the difference between winning and loosing. I compare it to getting home in the light or in the dark.

Thanks for running a great forum

Cheers
Dennis Doherty (a.k.a. LazyGuy)

Morgan Paul · 16-02-2007, 17:30

Hi Dennis

It's a good thing to be a lazy guy. I hope to see you on Long Island Sound or Block Island. I sail out of Port Jefferson Harbor.

Paul

SkiprJohn · 16-02-2007, 21:20

Aloha Dennis,
Welcome aboard. The last Luders I sailed on was a 44 yawl. Great designer.
Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

**Kai Nui** · 16-02-2007, 21:40

lazyguy, welcome aboard. I look forward to your wisdom.

LazyGuy · 17-02-2007, 16:10

Thanks

Dennis

16-02-2007, 17:20	#1
LazyGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mystic Ct Boat: Allied Luders 33 - Paper Moon Posts: 6	Yet another Newbie Hi, This is a great board. I have been lurking for a week now. Don't expect too many posts from me but I will be a loyal lurker, chiming in when I think I have something to say. I have a 1966 Luders 33 that I bought three years ago in good shape. I am slowly going through and refreshing/replacing/updating almost everything. The big concern for me is the chain plates that appear fine but I know they are buried deep in fiberglass and Chloride Stress corrosion os a potential problem. I have no plans for taking the boat "off shore" but sailing the waters of New England and Long Island Sound is the plan. My previous boat was a Sea Sprite 23. I will always have a spot in my heart for the original Paper Moon. The hand carved name board graces the wall in the den. I also race on three different boats. Two of them are Classic Plastic and the third, my Wednesday Night Mudheads boat, a C&C 34. The classic plastic boats are a Pearson Wanderer and a Red Wing 30. All three boats are sailed very well by competent owners and I have learned so much about sailing. I recommend any cruiser to race a few times. Not for the close quarters sailing or hair raising mark roundings but for sail trim. Moving the genoa car an inch can mean the difference between winning and loosing. I compare it to getting home in the light or in the dark. Thanks for running a great forum Cheers Dennis Doherty (a.k.a. LazyGuy)

16-02-2007, 21:40	#4
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,392 Images: 80	lazyguy, welcome aboard. I look forward to your wisdom. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

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16-02-2007, 17:30	#2
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 640 Images: 12	Hi Dennis It's a good thing to be a lazy guy. I hope to see you on Long Island Sound or Block Island. I sail out of Port Jefferson Harbor. Paul

16-02-2007, 21:20	#3
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,768	Aloha Dennis, Welcome aboard. The last Luders I sailed on was a 44 yawl. Great designer. Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do. Kind Regards, JohnL

17-02-2007, 16:10	#5
LazyGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mystic Ct Boat: Allied Luders 33 - Paper Moon Posts: 6	Thanks Dennis