Singlehand an Ingrid 38 Cutter?

[Capt Phil]

You have a good point, Celestial, but when you look at the relative purchase price, even though I would have loved to have a Valiant, it was a no go back in the day.
I've never sailed on one but she sure is an attractive looking vessel above and below deck. Very well built and an excellent rep... Capt Phil

[Celestialsailor]

Yes...there is always the cost factor with us working stiffs...

[Capt Phil]

... for us retired ones, too! CP

[s/v Beth]

Just before you guys think I am the beemer crowd- I bought mine as a fixer upper for the average price of many Ingrids. You just have to scavage a lot....

[Capt Phil]

Don't think I owned a car for the first few years I had my Ingrid... didn't need one as I would just tie to the dock where the fishboat or towboat left from that I was working on. When we returned to port, I just moved from my work boat to my home afloat.
Probably can't do that anymore... they were very good times, uncomplicated(no rules), cheap and everyday was an adventure!
What I remember most is the camaraderie and friendship we all had working and living on the water. It was a very small and unique group in those days. We all cared about each other and stayed connected even though we might not see each other for weeks at a time if the salmon or herring were running or we were away on a tow.
No computers, cell phones, GPS or 24 hour news cycle... I think we have regressed! Capt Phil

[Celestialsailor]

....ahhh....the better days for sure...

[SkiprJohn]

I remember when it was $105 a month to tie my 42 footer dockside next to the pier with water and electric hookups. (in Hawaii)
Is there anywhere that cheap anymore?
J

[Celestialsailor]

Most "nice harbors" are that much for two nights!

[cburger]

Originally Posted by Capt Phil

No computers, cell phones, GPS or 24 hour news cycle... I think we have regressed! Capt Phil

Couldn't agree more Cap.

[SkiprJohn]

We're boaters. We drift sometimes. Sorry.
kind regards,

[Whitewings2003]

I singlehanded my Ingrid all over the San Juan Islands and then to La Paz Mexico, I was 62/63 at the time. I broke everything on the boat and had the adventure of a lifetime. My Ingrid was cutter rigged and had a monitor wind vane. I say for it.

[Strait Shooter]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

So other than myself...who here has sailed, docked, anchored and rode out a storm on an Ingrid 38?

I have!

I've sailed Salmo by myself since I purchased her 8 years ago. I wasn't a salty old sailor when I purchased her either. I first owned a 26' Laguna which I got knocked down in, and decided I needed a bigger boat. I didn't know crap about what I didn't know. Why should it be different for anyone else?

Now, I take her out in the Straits single handed in 20 knots and have a blast on my way to the San Juans. Just take it easy coming in, and always leave yourself a way out.