Kevan in Canada was looking at boats. The thread went on for a couple of weeks. He decided to purchase a boat then nothing happened. Kevan if you're out there please tell us what you bought?
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How about the guy in florida who sailed a boat with barely a bulkhead attached
and made it. He was seeking much advice and then just disappeared. He made the trip to Tampa Bay (I think) against all odds and was working on the boat and just poof.... gone. One has to wonder what happens to these guys.
And now Kevan went missing.
Keep it up,
Ctskip
and made it. He was seeking much advice and then just disappeared. He made the trip to Tampa Bay (I think) against all odds and was working on the boat and just poof.... gone. One has to wonder what happens to these guys.
And now Kevan went missing.
Keep it up,
Ctskip
Ctskip- The Florida gent on a Morgan is Capt. Patrick.
He checks in from time to time but it seems only when loudly hailed. So, HAILING CAPT. PATRICK!! Tell us what is new with you and your O/I????
He checks in from time to time but it seems only when loudly hailed. So, HAILING CAPT. PATRICK!! Tell us what is new with you and your O/I????
Reality rears its ugly head
All the naive energy and excitement that blinds us in the quest for the golden prize evaporates and were left with all the relevant advise that was given in the beginning. A 10 minute job takes 2 hours, a small leak reveals major rot, a the old bottom paint masks the damage from a grounding years ago. Then there is the small fact that life still goes on and all good intentions encounter detours that change all the best laid plans. It's merely the welcome mat of boat ownership.
All the naive energy and excitement that blinds us in the quest for the golden prize evaporates and were left with all the relevant advise that was given in the beginning. A 10 minute job takes 2 hours, a small leak reveals major rot, a the old bottom paint masks the damage from a grounding years ago. Then there is the small fact that life still goes on and all good intentions encounter detours that change all the best laid plans. It's merely the welcome mat of boat ownership.
Kevan doesn't Exist
I didn't think he did from the very beginning. I could be wrong, I was wrong about Patrick.
Tony B
I didn't think he did from the very beginning. I could be wrong, I was wrong about Patrick.
Tony B
Hey Tony B- Did you ever hear back from that guy
you were trying to help- who was looking at the little center board boat?
you were trying to help- who was looking at the little center board boat?
Lance, Yes I did
We couldn't get our schedules together, so he came down while I was offshore. He took my advice and advice from others here. He checked out the boat. The motor started and ran fine. The owner said they had the boat out the night before. Well, anyway, Scott went through the boat as best he could and all seemed well. Then when he asked the owner to move the boat about a 1/4 mile away where the water was a little clearer so he could dive and check the center board, the owner said "no".
Owner said he would not move boat unless Scott bought it first. I'm not sure of the exact wording, but I think it ended with a big FU. Scott was really pissed because it was about a 4 hour drive for him.
Anyway, he e-mailed me a few days ago about a boat in La. Seemed it had a lot of damage to it so he just walked away. This morning I get an e-mail that he put a deposit on a 1979 Catalina 30 in Corpus Christie, TX. He asked me a bunch of questions and I was too lazy to type back, so I called him. WE spoke for about an hour. The boat needs a lot of work, but do-able. The price was great. The motor wont start but it will turn over by hand. With the amount of work that has to be done, I suggested that he get the boat home to his shop if possible which he said is possible. Its difficult to get anything done on a boat 2 1/2 hours from home.
He seems very enthusiastic as well as talented. He is a young man with a mechanical engineering background. He is an inventor in business for himself No, he is not the Oxyclean guy, thank God!!!!. Anyway he has a shop that is set up for machining, fabrication and woodworking and he is also a motor head. WE discussed that most of the problems with the boat are time not money.
He is not well learned in boat repair or fiberglass repair. I suggested get the video on fiberglass boat building from Glen L Marine and the little booklets and videos from Gougeon Bros AKA West System Epoxy. They have great videos on fiberglass repair and blister repair. I havent used those vids in 20 years, I'm sure they have more now.
When he gets the boat to San Antonio, I can drop by for the day and help him get started. He seems like a really nice guy that REALLY wants to go sailing.
I told him I would call him back in the next couple of days and I will tell him you asked about him. I'm sure he will appreciate that.
Tony B
We couldn't get our schedules together, so he came down while I was offshore. He took my advice and advice from others here. He checked out the boat. The motor started and ran fine. The owner said they had the boat out the night before. Well, anyway, Scott went through the boat as best he could and all seemed well. Then when he asked the owner to move the boat about a 1/4 mile away where the water was a little clearer so he could dive and check the center board, the owner said "no".
Owner said he would not move boat unless Scott bought it first. I'm not sure of the exact wording, but I think it ended with a big FU. Scott was really pissed because it was about a 4 hour drive for him.
Anyway, he e-mailed me a few days ago about a boat in La. Seemed it had a lot of damage to it so he just walked away. This morning I get an e-mail that he put a deposit on a 1979 Catalina 30 in Corpus Christie, TX. He asked me a bunch of questions and I was too lazy to type back, so I called him. WE spoke for about an hour. The boat needs a lot of work, but do-able. The price was great. The motor wont start but it will turn over by hand. With the amount of work that has to be done, I suggested that he get the boat home to his shop if possible which he said is possible. Its difficult to get anything done on a boat 2 1/2 hours from home.
He seems very enthusiastic as well as talented. He is a young man with a mechanical engineering background. He is an inventor in business for himself No, he is not the Oxyclean guy, thank God!!!!. Anyway he has a shop that is set up for machining, fabrication and woodworking and he is also a motor head. WE discussed that most of the problems with the boat are time not money.
He is not well learned in boat repair or fiberglass repair. I suggested get the video on fiberglass boat building from Glen L Marine and the little booklets and videos from Gougeon Bros AKA West System Epoxy. They have great videos on fiberglass repair and blister repair. I havent used those vids in 20 years, I'm sure they have more now.
When he gets the boat to San Antonio, I can drop by for the day and help him get started. He seems like a really nice guy that REALLY wants to go sailing.
I told him I would call him back in the next couple of days and I will tell him you asked about him. I'm sure he will appreciate that.
Tony B
TonyB, I'm in Corpus
Tell Kevan that he can contact me if he has any questions. I'm in Corpus Christi and my O'Day is in the city marina. My Chris Craft (sailboat) is on the hard right now at "House of Boats" in Rockport. They do transportation if he needs to find someone.
Sincerely,
Capt James Cook
Tell Kevan that he can contact me if he has any questions. I'm in Corpus Christi and my O'Day is in the city marina. My Chris Craft (sailboat) is on the hard right now at "House of Boats" in Rockport. They do transportation if he needs to find someone.
Sincerely,
Capt James Cook
Capt. Jim
Can I assume you are the one that sold him the boat?
Anyway, I will give him the message in the next hour or so.
I used to have a Catalina 30. It is a fun sailing boat. I told him that it was just right for 2 people to coastal cruise and also for single handing.
He is very excited about it.
Tony B
Can I assume you are the one that sold him the boat?
Anyway, I will give him the message in the next hour or so.
I used to have a Catalina 30. It is a fun sailing boat. I told him that it was just right for 2 people to coastal cruise and also for single handing.
He is very excited about it.
Tony B
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