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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 05-06-2021, 14:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,216
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: 41 Island Trader ketch

I just listed her with Brewer Yacht Broker Warwick RI.. more pictures there soon
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2021, 12:20
Replies: 80
Views: 11,618
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Shopping for a Blue Water Cruiser

She is for sail, I am getting on and the boat is getting bigger.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-05-2021, 12:27
Replies: 80
Views: 11,618
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Shopping for a Blue Water Cruiser

Cap Morgan I have a 41 Island Trader ketch in excellent condition. I'm sailing it down east coast the end of May.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-05-2021, 14:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,216
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
41 Island Trader ketch

I'm getting too old to singlehand my 1979 Island Trader 41 center cockpit ketch. $60,000 with highfield dingy and spiniker. Currently in RI. heading south by the end of May. The sooner I could sell...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 11-09-2020, 06:25
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Delivery Captain, Rigging and Maintenance

Andrew Hamilton, hamiltonandy115@gmail.com , I have an Island Trader41'Ketch, I need help moving her from RI. down the east coast and up the Tenn. river this fall.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-09-2020, 07:07
Replies: 4
Crew Available: Captain For Hire
Views: 1,343
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Captain For Hire

Andrew Hamilton, Delivery ? Half loop from Providence fall? Island trder 41 hamiltonandy115@gmail.com.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-09-2020, 07:01
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Experienced 100 Ton Master Available

Andrew Hamilton Delivery/instruction? Some part of a half loop from providence this fall. Island Trader 41 hamiltonandy115@gmail.com
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-09-2020, 06:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Andrew Hamilton, half loop from providence. hamiltonandy115@gmail.com
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2020, 08:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,047
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Quote Question re sailboat delivery

In another life I was a dock master (helped many owners bleed their injectors). I crewed four years on a USCG SAR boat, owned and lived on a 57ft wooden schooner. Master Automoble tech gas and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2020, 08:12
Replies: 44
Views: 6,047
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Quote Question re sailboat delivery

Nope, I read Auspicious post, east coast and was inquiring about my trip down from providence. A quote?
I would not require help the whole trip, just far enough to get my sea legs, a week or more.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2020, 07:50
Replies: 44
Views: 6,047
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Quote Question re sailboat delivery

Nope, the logistics at the yard in providence complicate truck access, launch, move to more accessible yard, haul out remove masts. Transport to Chattanooga, launch then try to find a facility to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2020, 07:31
Replies: 44
Views: 6,047
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Quote Question re sailboat delivery

Auspicious, my name is Andy, Covid has scrambled alot of plans. I purchased an Island Trader41 Ketch last fall. She has been on the hard in providence since Fall2018 with canvas cover in great shape....
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-03-2020, 10:24
Replies: 21
Views: 3,873
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Which penetrating fluid for which job ?

30yr master automotive tech. MARVEL MYSTERY OIL. Seems like ATF but penetrates, cheaper. I also use it in Gas and Diesel, cleans internally.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-03-2020, 10:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,873
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Which penetrating fluid for which job ?

30yrs a automotive master tech. MARVEL MYSTERY OIL. It seems related to ATF but not. I also use it in Gas and Diesel fuel. Keeps everything clean internally.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-02-2020, 10:08
Replies: 47
Views: 6,370
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Thank you for your concern, I too worship at the church of Murphy.
Forum: Challenges 04-02-2020, 13:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Thank you for the info. Lived by a TVA lake for years. Winter, Summer, Flood draw down is dramatic.
Forum: Challenges 04-02-2020, 13:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Yup. That's the move. My sticks are not nearly as high. The weight bags are insurance. And yes I am aware of engine water intake and exhaust
I just feel pulling the sticks can be traumatic for the...
Forum: Challenges 04-02-2020, 11:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Thanks for that tip
I will bring my Island Trader 41 around from R.I. to Chattanooga this summer. Homeport there while my sons finish highschool. To the top of the mast is approx.58ft not counting...
Forum: Challenges 21-01-2020, 10:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Excellent idea with the plum Bob. I am about to purchase these 1,000 lbs. Water weight bags, I am wondering one or two bags.
Forum: Challenges 21-01-2020, 09:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Sailboats and bridges

This is a question for any naval architects out there. I found a great source for crane weight testing bags to carry on my SV in case I encounter a questionable bridge on my trip from providence RI...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2020, 16:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Electric outboards

Anyone have experience with epropulsion "spirit 1"
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2020, 09:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Electric outboards

I am looking to putting an electric outboard on my 17ft noreasterDory (CLC). Possibly building a stern box into the hull. Is there any views out there for the best performing, most reliable....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2020, 06:18
Replies: 47
Views: 6,370
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Exactly, just the kind of calculations I would love to have my sons engage. They go to McCallie in Chattanooga. I have a 41 Island Trader I estimate I would need at least 1,000 lbs. to play with. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2020, 06:07
Replies: 47
Views: 6,370
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

Mr. Cate, cool it with the hyperbole. We might have a difference of opinion. I am very cautious. I have service in the Coast Guard on a motor lifeboat, I had a commercial captain's license and I had...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2020, 05:58
Replies: 47
Views: 6,370
Posted By Andrew Hamilton
Re: Sailboats and bridges

tkeithlu that is wonderful info. My mainmast is approximately 58ft. The Market st. Bridge is about 60 something dependent upon water level maintained by TVA. I will probably have to be vigilant with...
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