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19-07-2016, 12:53
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Robert. I am married with daughter (9 Months). I am about to be 30. And am hoping to buy my first sailboat. 17' Newport.
I've been a long time reader of the forums but obviously just started posting!
SM Rob
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19-07-2016, 13:50
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 15,270
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Hi Rob, welcome here... good to get your daughter started young (sailing, not drinking beer!)! Have fun, send photos!
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1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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19-07-2016, 13:53
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Heathsville, VA
Boat: Gemini 105Mc 34'
Posts: 1,457
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Welcome aboard, Robert & family!
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19-07-2016, 14:34
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 15
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Re: Hello Everyone!
I'm gonna be picking up my first sailboat. 17' Newport. I know nothing about it.... So any info will help!!
SM Rob
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19-07-2016, 16:59
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 15,270
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Re: Hello Everyone!
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19-07-2016, 17:08
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Carrabelle, Florida
Boat: Fiberglas shattering 44' steel trawler
Posts: 6,082
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Welcome! Oh, I don't know, she looks old enough to drink to me, just not on watch. Hey, have a great time learning basics of sailing on the Newport, then if you like it, consider moving up to a pocket cruiser that you can take out overnight and which introduces you to the rest - nav, engines, weather, anchoring, electrical systems, electronics, and the like. Be sure to post when you have a question - everyone here started at some point, and we're all somewhere on the journey.
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20-07-2016, 08:25
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 15
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Gonna be picking up my N17 today ... I know it needs a little bit of work. Where on the forum can I start a thread about the N17 inquire about help?
SM Rob
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20-07-2016, 10:11
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: PNW 48.59'45N 122.45'50W
Boat: Ian Ross design ketch 63'
Posts: 1,472
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Hey Rob - Congratulations! As to where you should post I would guess that either "Our Community" or "Monohull Sailboats" would be the place to start. Make sure you post pictures!
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20-07-2016, 13:29
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 15
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Re: Hello Everyone!
 
The centerboard will not stay up for some reason. Has a rope and winch system. Gotta figure this out.
SM Rob
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20-07-2016, 14:54
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Carrabelle, Florida
Boat: Fiberglas shattering 44' steel trawler
Posts: 6,082
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Hmmmm. Could it be that the rope is not attached to the centerboard.......At least, you're getting to start off with a simple problem. Congratulations on your purchase.
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21-07-2016, 10:42
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 15,270
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SM Rob
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Welcome to the wonderful world of boat ownership!
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21-07-2016, 12:38
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Jacksonville/ out cruising
Boat: Island Packet 38
Posts: 31,348
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Re: Hello Everyone!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SM Rob
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It's a gravity thing 
At least it should not be too hard to fix, Don't go down the anti grav route though, that one is tough 
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