Bringing back the family name S/V Friendship

[i3.friend]

Time to say hello from portland. I decided 5 months ago to sell all my large things and move to a sailboat. There where a few reasons for me first be close to my dad and help him more, he lives on a 40ft tolley craft which after bringing it up the coast 400nm i was hooked with coastal cruising.

After staying on his boat for about 2 months i was offered to buy a 1972 ericson 27ft sailboat with a yanmar diesel, roller furling , good sails for now and a nice galley to start with and it was 2200 dollars.

Have i sailed before meh few times on a 12ft hobie AND 18Ft hobie but that is ok. This gets me learning and into my next boat since i am a handy guy and these boats are still worth something.

Anyone from portland want to get out and sail let me know.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, friend.

[gamayun]

Welcome! Sailing is addictive, and it's surprising how quickly you can get completely sucked into it. Have fun

[i3.friend]

Thank u everyone. Hope to meet some new people everywhere

[i3.friend]

Some photos. Of the project before. And some adventures so far with my fur child

[i3.friend]

Been a cold week..

[StuM]

What's the name of that white stuff again? I forgot.

[i3.friend]

Took my friend and wife out for lunch and got some good 8 knot wind for a couple miles. Learning daily

[i3.friend]

Projects are getting closer. Progress to come. New electronics from b&g radar and autopilot. Refinish inside and a lot of DIY projects i am doing with a audiophile sound system.

[i3.friend]

Trip to the ST jhons Bridge last week

[i3.friend]

Back to the forums after a little busy time with work and paying off the boat. Now the fun starts with the restoration and more.

Here was the project I did yesterday which will be the Beginning of new cushions. For the whole boat. All done by me.