Ron,
Other good sources of information I can recommend to any boat owner
is Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder, The
Annapolis Boodk of Seamanship by John Rousmaniere, and the technical
bulletins from the "West Advisor" found throughout the West Marine
catalog. I carry all of these aboard while underway cruising, and
they are good references to enjoy during the long winter months when
sailing our boats can only be dreamed about, unless one lives in
California or Texas!
Cheers!
Herb Clark
[email protected]
Chico Yacht Club
s/v Imagine - Catalina 270
s/v Hotel Charlie - Catalina 25'
d/s Coyote - Coronado 15'
"Why sail a blow when I can tow?"
On Mar 1, 2010, at 7:30 PM, Ron Ginter wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I've been lurking all winter and thought it was time that I finally
> introduce myself. I took possession of a 2004 C270 on Labour Day,
> and I'm thrilled to bits! I spent several years on a racing crew on
> a C&C25, but that was more years ago than I care to admit. In the
> intervening time, I always wanted to get my own boat, but was
> married to someone who made it very clear that if I ever bought
> one, I'd be alone on it. In the interest of marital harmony, I put
> the whole sailing thing on the back burner, and contented myself
> with riding my Ducatis.
>
> Now, that someone is an ex-spouse, and I'm finally free to realize
> my dream. I have a girlfriend/partner who is enthusiastic about
> sailing, and we're already looking forward to many happy hours out
> on Lake Ontario. The boat practically threw itself at me! When we
> went to have a "preliminary" look at a marina, it was the first
> boat we saw, and it was the size I wanted. Plus, it had just been
> reduced in price. We looked at several other boats, but kept coming
> back to this one. I put in a low-ball offer that was accepted, the
> financing fell into place easier than I expected, and suddenly I'm
> a boat owner! It's like new, and has been lightly used over its
> short life.
>
> I have much to learn, and have already picked up a lot of good info
> by monitoring this group. However, it seems that everyone has the
> C27. Are there other C270 owners besides Phil?
>
> Anyway, I will have many questions as spring rolls around. Back in
> September, we had wonderful weather in this area, so I got to sail
> for a month before having to put it away for the winter. I have
> never been the skipper before, and have only had to concern myself
> with my specific job on the racing crew, so there are large gaps in
> my knowledge now that I'm the guy in charge. I'll relate a couple
> of amusing stories about my first time out after the embarrassment
> eases a bit! <g>
>
> ...Ron (Oculus)
>
>
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