Launching a 22' Cruiser

Oh, Bill.... I can't thank you two enough for sharing those hours... I really enjoyed the outing, especially the feel one gets standing slightly below the waterline in those 22's.

I am hoping the Ranger 25's cabin floor is somewhere low or under the waterline like yours.

If I am remembering correctly, it seemed to me you and El have not bottom-painted the Halcyon. I was wondering what your thoughts are on that now that you have spent so many hours on the water?

Good luck at the DDS.... John
 
John --
I have posted our reply about bottom paint over in the Library forum on Hulls, Fittings, etc.

Yep, that was a special day on the river -- and we have fond memories of our time together. Best wishes
 
My dentist has those TV goggles and they are cool!

Bill, would you mind telling me what service you have for email? You showed my the handheld device that can get your email from any phone. I have some friends that are joining the Peace Core and are interested in the service.

Thanks,
Steve
 
Steve --

We have been using Pocketmail for many years -- just good for sending/receiving email. They have many overseas connections and it's good on any phone in US or Canada. Just write the message, hold against a (public) phone, dial the 800#, and you send/receive email.

There are many other devices now -- Treo, Blackberry, etc. -- but pocketmail for a $100 device and $15/month sure has worked well for us.

All well with you?
 
Sadly, I went on a date this past weekend with a wonderful girl. A pediatric nurse. Easy on the eyes and such a sweet girl.

Wouldnt you know she is not a boating fan and tosses her cookies in the smallest of waves.

The bitter irony is that her father has a 75' jet driven yacht and the entire family is a "boating family."

To her credit, she says she'll still go with me.
 
Gary- This is good that your buying a boat before a "spousal unit" is obtained. They sometimes keep a fella from pulling the trigger on big purchase like a boat.

Good for you on buying a new 22'. Smart move . I also know that chicks dig C-Dorys. My daughter says its " SWEET" but she is just 6 .


Chris
 
Well, Rabbit, don't give up yet on the girl.... The large windows of the C-Dory allow one to easily focus on the horizon, and you might try giving her the helm if she starts to get queazy. I have sailed/boated for many decades, but I can't handle being in a closed, small windowed cabin without turning green. Just looking at the horizon, or especially just taking the helm makes it all go away. Once she gets the feel of the helm, you may have to pry her away!

While it would be nice to have a mate that loves the water, there are some other perspectives on that. My sons, for instance, keep looking for a girl that would go hunting with them, but alot of guys go hunting as a break from the stresses of family, just as the girls need an occasional break. So, the main thing is finding a mate who will care enough about you to allow you (and vice versa) so you can each be together, yet still occasionally enjoy your own different passions or hobbies. It would not be much fun to marry someone exactly like we are!

John
 
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