This morning, I did it. I bought a boat.

**David Dalglish** · 18th March 07, 04:47 AM

Happy sailing Alan.

**cessna152towser** · 18th March 07, 04:53 AM

Congratulations, Alan, lovely boat.

**macgreggor** · 18th March 07, 05:38 AM

Alan,
You sound like a four year old at Christmas time! It is good to hear the passion in your posts. She sounds like a boat to sail with. Keep safe.

Greg

**Warlock** · 18th March 07, 05:49 AM

Congratulations! Does this mean that you will change your name to the Kilted Skipper? Seriously Pics of you and your boat and any kilted crew you get!

**Blu (Ontario)** · 18th March 07, 06:19 AM

Nice little ship!

Was the spinnaker included?

**ccga3359** · 18th March 07, 06:41 AM

Congratulations Alan, next kilt out of Dacron sailcloth?

**BEEDEE** · 18th March 07, 07:05 AM

Alan - as a sailor myself and long term cruiser I wish you nothing but fair seas and following winds. Judy and I have a Newport 41 on the East Coast in NC, so if you are ever out this way and want a sail give us a yell.

Brian

**TimC** · 18th March 07, 11:28 AM

Alan - congrats! Where are you going to keep it? I just happen to manage a marina.....

-Tim

**Livingston** · 18th March 07, 05:10 PM

Alan, I am so :mrgreen: with envy. No lakes around here that are really big enough for one of those. I'll be bringing my Dad's Snipe down from Estes Park, probably this year, as soon as I find a place I can store it. Need$ too many repair$ to be put in the water thi$ year. It was built in '74 I believe so not the lightest Snipe around

**bunchdescendant** · 18th March 07, 09:37 PM

Alan-

Congratulations! I hope you have fun on your sail to the Islands. I agree that a sound hull/so-so looks is far better than pristine appearance/clapped out hull. The price is always better that way. That's how I bought all of my boats.

BTW, I know how to sail a little bit (it's been a while) but I have owned only low-profile hi-performance skiboats. Go figure.

Ray