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DSK wrote:
One of the great things about sailing is that there is always more to learn.

And unlearn.

--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
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"If there's no wind, row."

DSK wrote in message ...
Mark wrote:
I'll be sailing primarily on a large reservoir nearby. Trailerable
would be a big plus, obviously, but there are two or three marinas
where I could keep it in the water on an ongoing basis. There's also
a yacht club with a yard where I could bring it out at the end of each
sail.

2 or 3 marinas plus a sailing club with a lift? Sounds like a pretty big
lake all right...

The club doesn't have a lift, just a ramp with a secure yard at the
top where one parks the trailer and boat at the end of the day. It's
dirt cheap to join, but convenience falls off by needing to bring the
boat out of the water after every sail.

One of the marinas on the other side of the lake has slips, but it is
obviously much more expensive to rent those year 'round.



I have actually just spoken with another friend who (I just found out)
bought a 42' trimaran in the Gulf area, has brought it up the TimTom
waterway and is now beginning the long process of refitting it in dry
dock. It's basically gutted inside, but he has put a new motor in it
already.

I'm going to put some sweat equity into helping him fix it up so I get
to sail on it when he takes it back down to the Gulf. He has sailed
to the Bahamas a number of times himself, so he's someone I guess I
could learn a lot from (I learned all this between yesterday and
today!)

Sounds like a good plan, especially for winter. Part of learning about
boats is learning how to work on them. I assume the "fixing it up" is
going to include some fiberglass work, a very good skill to have....
just remember to take precautions because sanding dust, resin fumes, etc
etc, are not natural and can cause long term harm to the body. A lot of
people don't like to "waste" time or money on protective measures but it
should be considered part of doing the job.

One of the great things about sailing is that there is always more to learn.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

I've done a little fiberglass work myself, and I know what you're
talking about the fumes. Yeesh! You definitely need ventilation.

Thanks for your response.

Mark

Mark wrote:
The club doesn't have a lift, just a ramp with a secure yard at the
top where one parks the trailer and boat at the end of the day. It's
dirt cheap to join, but convenience falls off by needing to bring the
boat out of the water after every sail.

Yes, but it's still a lot more convenient than having to de-rig the boat
completely and trailer it home after every sail. I can't say if it's
worth it in your case; in times past I've used similar arrangements at
clubs and other times kept my boat(s) derigged at home.



One of the marinas on the other side of the lake has slips, but it is
obviously much more expensive to rent those year 'round.

Some other maintenance issues crop up with leaving it in the water, but
it is more convenient.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King