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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 05-08-2008, 12:28
Replies: 21
Views: 15,258
Posted By Ole
One of the reasons we chose the Islander Freeport...

One of the reasons we chose the Islander Freeport 36 for our cruising boat is the headroom for me, 6'7" in the main salon, 6'5" everywhere else, and the steps. I hate having to go down backwards. ...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 21-11-2007, 10:35
Replies: 51
Views: 5,269
Posted By Ole
Just wondering David, who IS your statement...

Just wondering David, who IS your statement directed toward in this thread? I re-read all the responses and I fail to see who is criticizing anyone's choices in equipment. I saw a lot of "I"...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 21-11-2007, 05:48
Replies: 51
Views: 5,269
Posted By Ole
Pat, For me, I want to have the right...

Pat,

For me, I want to have the right "gizmos" to get us "there" safely. Once I am there, they become less important. But, I think what a lot of people don't realize is that cruising is not just...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 20-11-2007, 05:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,971
Posted By Ole
Cherry Helene, Honest mistake. I did a...

Cherry Helene,

Honest mistake. I did a quick search on Google under Cruise ship forums and came up with these.

cruise ship forum - Google Search...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2007, 06:50
Replies: 32
Views: 5,513
Posted By Ole
Janny, From the sounds of your posts you...

Janny,

From the sounds of your posts you might go smaller than a 41 Footer? We settled on the Freeport too. But not the 41 footer--the 36. The 36 foot Freeport was designed by Robert Perry. I...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-11-2007, 20:30
Replies: 90
Views: 12,902
Posted By Ole
The people we bought our boat from cruised for 16...

The people we bought our boat from cruised for 16 years and over 50,000 miles. They were armed to the teeth--shotgun, pistols, pepper spray, etc., etc.

They also ran the cruiser's safety net in...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-10-2007, 21:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,005
Posted By Ole
All sold. Thanks.

All sold.

Thanks.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-10-2007, 05:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,005
Posted By Ole
Watermaker is sold. I could probably work...

Watermaker is sold.

I could probably work out some sort of transport for the dink and/or outboard if anyone is interested.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-10-2007, 10:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,005
Posted By Ole
dink, outboard, and watermaker for sale

I have three items for sale.

9' Novurania dink with Sunbrella top cover, hard floor, has pinhole leak in forward tube, $250 (cannot ship, must be picked up in Wisconsin)

15 hp Mercury...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-10-2007, 20:45
Replies: 372
Views: 132,331
Posted By Ole
Ours is a 1982 Islander Freeport 36 B-Plan, S/V...

Ours is a 1982 Islander Freeport 36 B-Plan, S/V Further. One of Robert Perry's favorite boats. Just bought her this past June. She's on the hard for the next 6 months (Ugh!):mad:

Leaving for...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2007, 14:11
Replies: 16
Views: 3,444
Posted By Ole
Littleboat, I agree with you 100%--stopping...

Littleboat,

I agree with you 100%--stopping the boat is the helmsman's job. I don't have a problem with that. The incident I was talking about was after I got the boat into the slip and stopped....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-10-2007, 13:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,444
Posted By Ole
Mark, We just got the boat this summer, so...

Mark,

We just got the boat this summer, so we haven't done the canal or into Green Bay yet. Just day sails on Lake Michigan. Next year for sure.

I grew up and learned to sail in Menominee,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-10-2007, 14:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,444
Posted By Ole
Mark, Are you in a Green Bay marina? We...

Mark,

Are you in a Green Bay marina? We have our boat in Manitowoc and the dock hands are pretty good, but I had a similar experience this past summer. We have a piling between the slips, with a...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-08-2007, 10:50
Replies: 1
Views: 2,599
Posted By Ole
$275 obo???

$275 obo???
Forum: Classifieds Archive 16-08-2007, 06:37
Replies: 1
Views: 2,599
Posted By Ole
North Sails 150% Genoa for sale

I have a North Sails, 150% genoa for sale. It measures approx. 38 feet on the luff and 21 feet on the foot. It has a clear round window on the luff, and is hank-on. There are two tiny tears less...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-07-2007, 19:36
Replies: 31
Views: 3,370
Posted By Ole
Respectfully, Ex-Calif, I disagree. This is a...

Respectfully, Ex-Calif, I disagree. This is a perfect example of society.



And as for the person injured or in distress in the street, and do people stop?,

The original post was pointing...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-07-2007, 05:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,370
Posted By Ole
Problem is, it's that same virtuoso that people...

Problem is, it's that same virtuoso that people ignored simply because of the setting. Context should not make a difference when it comes to beauty. (BTW not all street musicians are homeless) We...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 01-07-2007, 07:54
Replies: 31
Views: 3,370
Posted By Ole
I think the article speaks volumes about who we...

I think the article speaks volumes about who we (as a society), have become. "The Rat Race".

It seems our lives are so hectic and driven, but by what? Money, the pursuit of money, things, and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2007, 10:07
Replies: 15
Views: 7,939
Posted By Ole
Not trying to get into a pissing match here,...

Not trying to get into a pissing match here, avazquez. As I said,



Everyone needs to do what is right for them and their boat. It just makes sense to me to leave the steps unfinished, and I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2007, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 7,939
Posted By Ole
I guess for me, I'd rather certain aspects of my...

I guess for me, I'd rather certain aspects of my boat be safe than pretty. To each their own I guess. Not that finished wood can't be safe, but it sounds like you need to go to greater lengths to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2007, 06:14
Replies: 15
Views: 7,939
Posted By Ole
Hmmm. Scuffing, satin, gloss, non-skid. ...

Hmmm. Scuffing, satin, gloss, non-skid.

Our boat came with the steps unfinished. When I asked about this the previous owner (16 yrs cruising, 50,000 miles) said that was so you didn't need to...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 27-06-2007, 05:39
Replies: 51
Views: 8,230
Posted By Ole
For us, (me 44, her 42) we decided on a date of...

For us, (me 44, her 42) we decided on a date of departure. Her salary just about covers the bills (we live well within our means, something we feel is very important to following the dream). Then...
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