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Scott Shephard
Deckhand

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Initially Posted - 05/14/2009 :  13:14:54  Show Profile  Visit Scott Shephard's Homepage
I just signed the loan papers for a Catalina 250 winged keel. Hull number 639. I don't actually have the boat yet - I'll pick it up tomorrow.

For the past 20 years I have been sailing a Starwind 19 on Lake Oahe, a huge reservoir on the Missouri River in central South Dakota.

http://shephardphoto.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/the-perfect-place/

I have been lurking in this forum for two weeks now and have found the information extremely valuable and the culture to be friendly. Thanks to all of you for making this a good place to be. I can't wait to take delivery of my boat!
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dlucier
Master Marine Consultant

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Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  13:31:33  Show Profile
Congratualtions Scott. Welcome to the fleet!

Holy cow! That picture on your website is simply amazing!

As to your old Starwind, a sailor friend of mine has a Starwind 22. Nice boat.
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piseas
Former Treasurer

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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  13:38:34  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Scott, Welcome to The Association. You sound like me 2 years ago!
Tell me you doctored that pic. I have never seen that color of blue.
Good luck on the boat tomorrow. If you get a chance, take some photos to post. We would love to see her. BTW, do you have a name yet?
Steve A
PS dont forget to order your burgee from us! The blue will match the water in the picture.
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Scott Shephard
Deckhand

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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  14:25:16  Show Profile  Visit Scott Shephard's Homepage
Her name is "Wandering Star." As far as I know I am the third owner. The second owner brought her to SD from Indiana. I like the name but was wondering if it is considered "wrong" to change a boat's name?

As for the blue sky. . . I wasn't trying to exaggerate, but I may have cranked up the saturation a little too much. But this was one of the summer days in SD when high pressure moved in and brought with it calm winds and pure skies.
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Nautiduck
Master Marine Consultant

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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  17:26:07  Show Profile
Welcome Scott! You'll love that C250. We moved up from a C22 and really appreciate the bigger boat.

It is OK to rename the boat as long as you follow an appropriate ceremony. Here is a popular one:

[url="http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm"]Renaming Ceremony[/url]
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Turk
Admiral

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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  18:17:06  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Hi Scott

Welcome aboard! I went to your photography website and your pictures are really incredible! What camera are you using?

I've dabbled in a bit of image making myself. I just upgraded from a Canon 40D to the new 5d mark II. Great camera.

We are all here to help with the new boat. Lots of info out the in existing threads so learn how to do a search, but other than that - ask away!
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  19:12:48  Show Profile
Congratulations and welcome Scott.

I'm always very envious of people that can make art. I'm looking forward to seeing sailing art on your new 250.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/14/2009 :  21:21:33  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Scott, I was referring to the blue water color. That was amazing. And as already pointed out, its ok to change name. I just changed mine but did the proper ceremony, as not to cause bad luck you know.
I changed mine cuz I didnt like the PO's name and as this is my second boat, I wanted the same name but added II.
Steve A
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DaveR
Master Marine Consultant

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Response Posted - 05/18/2009 :  06:38:05  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Hi Scott,
Welcome and Congratulations! As I often do, I brought up Google Earth, searched for Lake Oahe, SD just to get an idea of where you are and low and behold, there were a few beautiful photographs of the area ......... authored by none other than S. Shepard. Nice job, beautiful looking area.
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willy
Captain

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Response Posted - 05/18/2009 :  07:54:44  Show Profile
GREAT PIC! I hope the wind comes up a bit though or you will be burning some fuel!
For me, a real advantage to owning a 250 has been this websight. It allows you to upgade, problem solve, and modify without always re-inventing the wheel. There is not much with these boats that someone on here hasn't covered!
Welcome Aboard!
Willy
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ruachwrights
Captain

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USA
258 Posts
Response Posted - 05/18/2009 :  10:27:23  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
Good luck and welcome. I've really just begun to use the boat I purchased last November and I'm impressed. This year I have comfortably fed eight around the saloon, (four kids, four adults), motored through four foot seas and 30+ knts of wind on Narraganset bay, had a brilliant sail, and did some grilling on our new stern rail grill. She seems to be a capable vessel and lots of fun.
http://gallery.me.com/ruachwrights#100016
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