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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 12/18/2007 : 22:20:24

My "obsession" to move up to a 30 from my 250 has been cured. Sailed on one yesterday, first time. It's a fine vessel but not for me. Too many electrical and mechanical systems and not a good boat to solo at age 75. So, PRETTY PENNY, we shall not desert you. Thanks for all your collective pro and con inputs.

Frank Farmer
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KD4AO
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Response Posted - 12/19/2007 : 07:37:20

Frank that is pretty much why I downsized to the C250. It is just easier for those of use getting older. I especially was concerned about single handing, primarily docking without my wife having to grab dock lines, pilings, or cleats and getting hurt. I could dock the C27 ok (gone thanks to hurricane Charley) and the 250 is even easier. The 32 was scary. The dock is a 25 ft finger pier attache to a concrete sea wall. I will say that their are times when I long for the heavier 32 like in 3 to 5 sea conditions and of course it was much more forgiving when making maneuvers incorrectly. The 250 reacts to everything much quicker but that is a challenge that can usually be dealt with from the cockpit thus saving the old knees.
One other thing, the C250 is the first boat I ever had that has no holes below the waterline, I love it. Bob

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/19/2007 : 13:36:48

Good news for all of us who benefit from your mods and other ideas!

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 00:26:03

Bob, I've got one hole beneath the water line: the intake for my marine head; came with the boat, but no problems so far. (I'm a U of W grad, B.A. in Drama, '58.)
Some 27's had outboards and not inboards. If I could locate one of those I'd reconsider "moving up".

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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 08:33:25

Hey Frank
Way to go. Single handing at age 75.
Merry Christmas, and I hope that next year is your best year ever

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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 08:38:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FARMHAND
 ... Some 27's had outboards and not inboards. If I could locate one of those I'd reconsider "moving up".
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Remember, Frank, the 27 is shorter at the water line.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 10:35:15

Please tell me that U of W isn't the U of Washington! We don't care much for Huskies in Oregon!!

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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 10:51:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FARMHAND
 ...B.A. in Drama, '58... Some 27's had outboards and not inboards. If I could locate one of those I'd reconsider "moving up".
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Classic! Drama, suspense, finally the conclusion... but not quite! (Option for sequel.)

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 12/20/2007 : 22:55:00

"I'm a U of W grad, B.A. in Drama, '58"

Yeah, University of Washington, Seattle. Go Huskies!

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KD4AO
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Response Posted - 12/21/2007 : 07:12:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">"I'm a U of W grad, B.A. in Drama, '58"

Yeah, University of Washington, Seattle. Go Huskies!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Right on Frank, i grew up near UW, took a few classes there in the 50s and worked at the HUB for a while. The only time I was ever happy to see the Huskies lose was a couple years ago, 1st game of the season against Air Force. My grandson was the starting kicker for the Falcons that day on national TV. WOW!!!

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 12/21/2007 : 08:05:34

I work with a bunch of U of W grads - University of Waterloo though, in Canada... I feared you were one of them.

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Response Posted - 12/27/2007 : 17:40:54

Frank, Glad you came to your senses. Not as senile as I had thought.
Steve A

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