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Dave5041
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Initially Posted - 09/01/2006 : 00:32:54

I've been sailing off and on for about 40 years, and I've now joined the Catalina fold. I'm donating my old Clipper Marine 21 (W.B. Crealock designs beautiful boats) to the Sea Scouts and setting sail on a 1982 s/k with t/r and roller jib. I still have to give the aesthetic edge to the Clipper, but I like the Catalina's lines and everything else is exactly what I wanted in my next boat. We've only been out once on a test sail, but I anticipate some glorious autumn sails and plan to drag Pearl to the Florida panhandle for a bit this winter. Great forum.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 09/01/2006 : 05:44:22

Welcome Dave!
I guess you did what we all wanted ... found a 'Pearl'

It's certain that I won't be the only one looking forward to your input to the Association.

Paul.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 09/01/2006 : 07:02:01

Hi Dave,

You're going to love your new boat! Check out our "Tech Tips" section for ideas for making her even better, and ask lots of questions.

Welcome to the group!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 09/01/2006 : 07:11:31

The Clipper bow is beautiful,

the LWL: LOA of the Catalina is brilliant. The beauty of the Catalina design grows on you as you discover how effective the design is at delivering comfort and sailing ability.
We all wish we still had every boat we have ever owned.
Welcome

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djn
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Response Posted - 09/01/2006 : 08:38:45

Welcome aboard Dave. I don't know much about the Clipper but I think it is great that you gave it to a good cause. Cheers.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 09/01/2006 : 12:11:49

Welcome Dave.
Good on ya for donating a treasured boat to a great organization. My daughter was a Sea Cadet for 5 years before she went into the Navy.

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