I have not checked in here on the forum, thought I would touch base.
I sold Cepheus on December 23rd, the adage that the happiest days in a boat owners life is the day he buys his boat and the day he sells it. I will state that is not true, I had tears in my eyes when walking away from Cepheus for the last time. I had a great time with the boat, it was very good to me.
I also truely enjoyed this group and wish your and Larry the new owner of Cepheus the best.
My priorities shifted, I found very little time to sail and now have a need to make a 300 mile trip up the river once or twice a month. I opted for something that goes upwind a bit faster, 130 Knots will make this trip faster than Cepheus or any of our cars. It took 5.5 hours to bring her home from Seattle to San Jose, California.
Fair winds to all.
Steve
Cepheus dream
C36 MK I # 825
MK I Tech Editor No Mas
Sad to see you go Steve but wishing you well in your new endeavour. Always got a chuckle out of that unique Frost brand of humour.
For sure though that slick piece is going to go to weather way faster than a C36!
Three dimensional sailing....Have fun Good luck!
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Yes, Steve, you gave many years of dedicated service to us all and we thank you. I traded in my wings for sails and you are doing the reverse.
We will miss you for sure. Wishing you CAVU!
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
Say it isn't so!!!
Steve,
I wish you the best with your new playtoy, but I certainly hope you stick around here and bless us with your wit every once in a while!!!
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
I agree with Tom, I hope Steve sticks around.
Steve's boat was in our marina, and we also met at the yearly local SF Catalina Rendezvous. We first met when I was anchored out in Clipper Cove and he was nice enough to sail by and introduce himself.
Guess I'll just have to look up as he goes by!:rolleyes:
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
Steve, I wish you the very best. I predict you'll be back on the water at some point. (Hmmm. Do I see a trawler in your future?)
In the sailing world we always say, Keep the Blue Side down. In your world in the sky I say, Keep the Blue Side Up.
Remember:
Push Forward, Houses Get Bigger. Pull Back, Houses Get Smaller. Pull Back More, Houses Get Bigger Again.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Thanks for all of your sound advice. We will miss you.
Gentle skies to you!
Rich
Richard & Joan Bain
PAZZO Hull#1670
1997 Catalina 36 MK11
Bayfield, Ontario
My Day Job Below
www.richardbain.com
www.bineapress.com
Good luck Steve.
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Best of luck Steve ,I also sold my C36 in September, tho i am not boatless as i have the Ctow contract for our area..Still on the water but doing thirty knots not 5..The C36 is a great allrounder and a reliable work/charter boat that i kept well maintained over my 7 years of ownership..This association has been a big part of my success..thank you all
"Sailing Still" 1990 C36 M25 wing
Sail Canada/Transport Canada training
Gibsons Harbour BC
www.landsendbc.ca