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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-04-2022, 09:34
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By SuttonCS
Some shakedown & learning daysails in Galveston

I bought a boat on April first of 2021 in Biloxi, MS.

I have very limited experience and a search of my history on this site would reveal that I've made some serious mistakes in the past,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2021, 09:30
Replies: 56
Views: 27,995
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: 1970 Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch

Whatever happened to this beautiful boat? I Also have a 1970 Morgan Cruising Ketch #526088.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 03-04-2021, 07:44
Replies: 10
Crew Available: Training for a Dream
Views: 2,081
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: Training for a Dream

This is an old unused outdated post that I still don't know how to delete. I currently own a boat and am looking for crew myself.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2021, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

Captain's Log Day 3
April 2 2021
It was still cold this morning but the wind died down quickly to only about six knots and it is a pleasant 63 degrees. I unpacked the food I brought and James...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-04-2021, 21:17
Replies: 2
Crew Wanted: A New Adventure
Views: 833
Posted By SuttonCS
A New Adventure

Yesterday I bought a 1970 Morgan Cruising Ketch in Biloxi, MS. I plan to spend a few days to a week here repairing and provisioning the boat to sail then I will make my shakedown cruise my first...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-04-2021, 17:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

Captain's Log


Day 2 April 1st
Woke up to two problems. The first was that it is a little over 40 degrees with 20 knot winds. I would have never thought the first problem to solve on my...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-03-2021, 19:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

Captains Log
3-31-21


The first day--
The first day was really a continuation of the last our motel last night was unacceptable and we left around 2am to come to the marina and wait on...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-03-2021, 11:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

Well it's official I own a sailboat. There was a mini-adventure just in getting here and getting it bought. Now we've unloaded but not unpacked the things I brought and are planning to take at least...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-03-2021, 18:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

Thanks for the suggestion that is something I'll definitely consider. Currently broke down in Malvern Arkansas with what I think is a bad fuel pump will hopefully get to the boat tomorrow night.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-03-2021, 23:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

So I think I'm finally finished packing. Trying to snag some digital content before I lose internet. Downloaded open CPN and relevant charts is there anything else on the must have list digitally?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-03-2021, 10:16
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: The Next Adventure

So my boat is powered by a Volvo Penta MD-17-C. Combustion engines beyond oil changes and changing the water intake screen is one of my weakest knowledge areas. I have found an operators manual...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 26-03-2021, 07:33
Replies: 0
Crew Wanted: Adventure Awaits
Views: 829
Posted By SuttonCS
Adventure Awaits

I am in the process of buying a 1970 Morgan Cruising Ketch to live aboard full-time. I believe the transfer will be complete by 1 April. I will be provisioning it and making last minute upgrades for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-03-2021, 07:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SuttonCS
The Next Adventure

So, I'm excited, frightened, sad, and joyous. I am in the process of buying a 1970 Morgan Cruising Ketch in MS. This is the second sailboat I've ever bought the first one was a few thousand on e-bay...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2019, 01:56
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

I live about 4 hours from there in northeastern Oklahoma north of Wagoner, actually on one of those shallow lakes I mentioned.




There are a few decent sailbaots in the navigable river...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2019, 01:24
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

Almost all of this is good advice and sounds very similiar to what I was planning with one or two major exceptions. The first exception is for now at least I live in Oklahoma. There is not a sailing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-07-2019, 11:20
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

Well, the primary difference is time and money. The first time around I maxed out my credit card and "went for broke" as they say partially because it looked at the time as if politicians were...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-07-2019, 05:59
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

It's been a year and I read this adventure again. I wish I hadn't. I understand that many of you disapprove of my choices, but the righteous indignation with which some of you condemn is nonsense. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2019, 15:21
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

Thank you for the good luck wishes and I will try again when the clean up is paid off and I have the funds to do so. I agree with most everything you said and have regretted letting fear make that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2019, 15:10
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

So I have been gone a while waiting on the final verdict as it were. For those interested I went to federal court to face charges for losing my boat Feb 4. The end result was a judgement for 8k$...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2019, 15:03
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

A bit of clarification the sails and motor were at different times. Also these are common conditions at cape hatteras but the storm surge was real not imagined, I was one of 4 boats lost that day in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 00:09
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

I have not received the final bill but I have received a target letter notifying me that I will face charges in federal court for the abandonment of property.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2018, 14:00
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

This guy said it as well as I could have.


Yes I feel dumb for losing the boat, yes this will cause many years delay before I can try again, yes I know now that if I had turned to sea I might...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2018, 19:16
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

I had SeaTow and was told they did not cover such a grounding and would only cover "soft groundings"
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2018, 07:43
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

No, I wouldn't say that there is no guilt, but less than some would like. In the end it's like I told the park ranger, I felt my choices were beach and make a mess or sink and swim for it only...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2018, 07:14
Replies: 129
Views: 22,071
Posted By SuttonCS
Re: A new adventure begins.

Costs are all relative... The boat cost me around 5k$, a pittance to some about 6 months income for me, with the entire trip running about a years income.
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