I have been reading about many subjects on this Forum for the last few years. The input from others and the questions posted, have given me a lot of "food for thought". I bought my first
boat about 43 years ago, and have had some type of vessel every year since. My experience is mostly near shore (out to 60nm), exceptions are 4 years US
Navy and helping to do a few long distance deliveries. I want to thank everyone for their contributions to this site, I have enjoyed them very much. I am now planning for my
retirement from living
on the hard, and staying out on the Ocean I love. Rich T