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??? Awesome -- Marine Del Rey, CA
| Owner (email) |
Luther Kroninger, Jr. (mailto:lutherk*spam-no-more*mdsystems.net) |
| Hull Number |
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| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
Marine Del Rey |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
6/97 |
| Upgrades |
Autopilot,Radar,GPS |
| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
MDR/San Diego |
| Can Share Information about |
"Interior Systems", Plumbing, Propulsion, Electrical |
| Need information about |
High pitched whine at 2000+RPMs seems to be coming from behind or under
boat. Sounds likeAlternator bearing but don't think so??? |
| Comments |
GREAT BOAT!!!!!!!! |
520 Sponge Cake (1988) -- Elizabeth City, NC
| Owners |
Samuel and Janet Jones ( jcb123*spam-no-more*adelphia.net |
| Year |
1988 |
| Purchased |
2/03 |
| Marina |
Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Hull Number |
520 |
| Rig |
standard |
| Keel |
wing |
| Upgrades |
None Yet |
| Longest Voyage |
ust moved the boat from Oriental, NC to Elizabeth City, NC in weather that
never rose above freezing. Thank God for Espar Heaters (althoug it only worked
for 1/2 of the trip due to operator error.
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| Can share information about |
Don't know enough yet to make sense, except how to reset the Espar heater. |
| Need info about |
Need some help on how the table can be modified to allow for more room in
the
main cabin. |
| Comment |
I like my boat very much and hope to put many more miles under her keel. |
521 Destiny -- Lake Champlain, NY
| Owner (email) |
Nancy & Pat McCormick (sailfun*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Hull Number |
521 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
When we were buying our Catalina 27 we were looking for a name
with 7 letters (for the 7 seas) Nancy woke up one morning and said Destiny. Seemed like a
good fit. If something works stay with it. |
| Marina |
Plattsburgh, NY |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
8/98 |
| Planned Upgrades |
New Full Batten Main
Need to get main sheet back to pedistal |
| Need information about |
Leading Mainsheet back to pedistal |
522 Breezin' (1988)-- Long Beach, CA
| Owners |
Keith Finley (73412.1177*spam-no-more*compuserve.com)
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| Purchased |
February, 1989 |
| Marina |
Alamitos Bay |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
San Diego |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Need information about |
Right now I would like to install an anchor windlass and would be
interested in the various installations that others have done. |
| Comments |
I've installed a high output alternator and smart regulator. Changed the
battery system. Upgraded the traveler and main sheeting system. Changed the reefing system
to a single line and led it to the cockpit. I've had the boat for 8 years and do most of
the maintenance and upkeep on it myself and if I could add anything I'll sure try |
523 Alcyone -- San Diego, CA
| Owner (email) |
Judi Petty and John Moore (jmoore*spam-no-more*spawar.navy.mil) |
| Hull Number |
523 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
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| Upgrades |
interior varnish and door under sink |
| Planned Upgrades |
autopilot and starting battery |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
being near USA-11 (America's Cup) under sail - it creaks and
groans like it'll blow up at any time |
| Can Share Information about |
can help with varnish contract specs |
| Need information about |
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| Comments |
Navy housing! |
525 X-to-Sea (1988)-- Hammond, IN
| Owner |
Clarence "Skip" Rudy (c.rudy*spam-no-more*worldnet.att.net)
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| Purchased |
May, 1996 |
| Marina |
Hammond, IN |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
About one per week -) ... six-hour voyage across the lake |
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| Can share info about |
Martec folding prop, electrical harness upgrade |
| Need |
Improvements to boat/boat systems |
526 Silent Move -- Muskegon, MI
| Owner (email) |
Robert Gronevelt (bgronevelt*spam-no-more*yahoo.com) |
| Hull Number |
526 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
5/2003 |
| Upgrades |
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| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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528 Sweet Inspiration -- San Juan Island, WA
| Owner (email) |
Bruce Hoeller (hoeller*spam-no-more*interisland.com) |
| Hull Number |
528 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
sTANDARD |
| Keel |
fIN |
| Date Purchased |
10/98 |
| Upgrades |
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| Planned Upgrades |
Autohelm |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
Found your site when I was looking for replacement cowl vents. Any other
thoughts other than what you have on your FAQ advice (Vetus replacement or paint) most
welcome. Hope to keep in touch. |
533 D'Marie (1988) -- Lake Erie
534 RCONDO -- St. Petersburg, Fl.
| Owner (email) |
Don Prince (don.prince*spam-no-more*verizon.net) |
| Hull Number |
534 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
3/2003 |
| Upgrades |
Engine wiring harness, Autopilot (raymarine 4000 ),designated
starting battery, extra cabin lights, additional bow cleats |
| Planned Upgrades |
better anchor roller with possible windlass, dodger |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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537 At Ease (1988)--Waukegan, IL
| Owners |
Denny Boehmer (dboehmer*spam-no-more*imaxx.net) |
| Purchased |
November, 1994 |
| Marina |
Waukegan, IL |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
Waukegan to South Haven, MI |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Upgrades |
Currently in dry dock adding AC/Heat (Marine Air) |
| Future Upgrades |
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| Voyage |
New to me....will update this when I make my first long voyage. |
| Can share information about |
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| Comments |
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538 Temperance (1988) -- Kemah, TX
| Owners |
Dan and Freddy Tucker (scooter*spam-no-more*startel.net). |
| Purchased |
September, 1997 |
| Marina |
Legend Point |
| Longest/Noteworthy Voyage |
Ten miles. Only voyage! |
| Need |
I want to replace the head and would like other's input on type or model. |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Comments |
We are brand new to sailing. We took a friend's advice and brought the C34
because he said it is a good boat, and a forgiving boat to learn on. The boat had been
very well maintained with no major problems. We are planning on sailing in the bay
for the first season, then moving on from there. I plan on adding electronics and air
conditioning. We are "do it your selfers" so all advise is welcomed. |
542 Dutch's - San Diego, CA
| Owner (email) |
Cheryl Veldhuisen (aveldhui*spam-no-more*millennianet.com) |
| Hull Number |
542 |
| HIN |
CTYP0542D787 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
We are a family of four. Two have
been born in The Netherlands, One is Dutch citizen, two have shared
American/Dutch citizenship, and Cheryl has 25% Dutch heritage. |
| Marina |
South West Yacht Club |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
12/98 |
| Upgrades |
|
| Planned Upgrades |
Move electronics to wheel post and add
wind speed and direction meter |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Only day sails yet, I'm just starting
out |
| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
regular maintenance requirements
and common upgrades. Also want to add stern seats. |
| Comments |
We've been sailing every week end since
we bought the boat at the end of December '98 and we are slowly learning to use the
equipment. I'd like to join an owners association in the area. |
543 Peregrine -- Puget Sound
| Owner (email) |
Tony Deets (mtwain*spam-no-more*despammed.com |
| Hull Number |
543 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
11/2001 |
| Upgrades |
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| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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548 Kuching Ayer -- Chesapeake Bay, MD
| Owner (email) |
Steve Shnitzler (shnitzler*spam-no-more*att.net) |
| Hull Number |
548 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
2/02 |
| Upgrades |
New Galley Counter Top, salon table, main (2003), ez-jax, battery charger,
and
unfortunately, a replacement fresh water circulating pump.
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| Planned Upgrades |
Wiring harness, upholstery, windlass |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Deale, MD to Havre de Grace, MD |
| Can Share Information about |
sole panel refinish, galley counter top |
| Need information about |
tips on bleeding the fuel line when changing filters |
| Comments |
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551 Goldeneye II(1988) -- Norfolk, VA
| Owner (email) |
Bob Hackett (Ragbagger2*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Hull Number |
551 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
The name is a carry-over from an Ericson
29. The name was chosen for the 29 because of gold colored trim. Goldeneye is the name of
a very pretty duck. |
| Marina |
Bay Point, Norfolk, VA |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
9/87 |
| Upgrades |
New sails, refrigeration, central A/C,
auto pilot, microwave, added stowage in V berth and quarter berth, replaced sliding
plastic panels in main salon with teak and wicker hatches.Central A/C. Improved
interior woodwork/storage. |
| Planned Upgrades |
Up grade the battery box to accept
larger capacity golf cart batteries. Considering a windlass if I can get my electrics
beefed up. |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
We just cruise the Chesapeake |
| Can Share Information about |
Sole panel refinishing. Lazyjacks.
Exterior teak. |
| Need information about |
What is the optimum pitch for a 15"
prop. I am replacing my folder with the OE (never installed) 15x9 Martec
"Sailer" that came with the boat.Cabin top leak. Water exits out behind
the starboard dorade trim ring. The moisture is in the cabin top wood filler. I have tried
everything I can think of to locate the source of the leak. NO LUCK. |
552 High Society -- Abaco, Bahamas
| Owner (email) |
Specter, Todd (mallard*spam-no-more*duckus.com) |
| Hull Number |
552 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Std |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
9/87 |
| Upgrades |
Numerous - if not upgraded have equally replaced or at least tinkered with
every part and system. |
| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Charleston,SC - Key West - Abaco, Bahamas |
| Can Share Information about |
Upgrading Hood Rollerfurling to Harken |
| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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553 Suzie Q -- Mer Rouge, LA
| Owner (email) |
Frank & Susan Williams (iluvmyvet*spam-no-more*myway.com) |
| Hull Number |
553 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Marina or Mooring location |
Picwick lake Aqua harbor |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
Mar 2007 |
| Upgrades |
Wind direction/speed instrument, Air conditioning |
| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| How Boat Was Named |
Wife's name is Susan |
| Comments |
I am sure i will have lots of questions.
I have already found some answers in the forum. Great reading. |
554 Joie de Vie (1988) -- Deltaville, VA
| Owners |
Randy and Robin Broach (Randysigns*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Purchased |
05/98 |
| Marina |
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina Pier A, Slip 10 |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
05/31/98 sailed across the Chesapeake to the shipping channel on the
Eastern Shore (markers 49 & 50) turned around and back to Deltaville and the
Piankatank River. On the return voyage spotted the Brigantine "Eagle" motoring
down the Chesapeake to Norfolk. Quite an impressive sight! |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Upgrades |
Installed Stereo with 12 CD Changer.Best upgrade is completely removing
the
dining table from salon. Makes for a much more usable area since most meals
are eaten in cockpit. |
| Can share information about |
Lettering...I have been a signmaker for 15 years and have lettered many
boats. Also can advise how to remove any old lettering. |
| Need information about |
Cruising Spinnaker and any other worthwhile project. |
563 Spirit -- Niceville, FL
| Owner (email) |
Michael and Theresa Vaccaro (vacntess*spam-no-more*cox.net) |
| Hull Number |
563 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
3/2003 |
| Upgrades |
New Speed and Depth. 5Kw Seapower engine-driven generator. 450 AH
housebank.
Auxillary starting battery. New VHF. AC/DC refrigeration. New main with
Dutchman and new furling genny. |
| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Biloxi, MS to Ft. Walton Beach, F |
| Can Share Information about |
Engine-driven AC systems. |
| Need information about |
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| Comments |
Moved up from a Catalina 25. The kids are getting bigger and the boat
wasn't!
Really happy iwth our decision to get a bigger boat and stick with Catalina. |
564 Therapy -- Selby Bay, MD
| Owner (email) |
John Murray (salrman*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
It's a totally functional name and while
I often wonder if it has been less costly than the real thing it sure works for me |
| Marina |
Selby Bay |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
5/96 |
| Upgrades |
Wiring harness, rigid boom vang
(Garhauer), CD player, cockpit speakers, dodger, bimini, 3rd battery, Seaward engine
control panel, Seaward AC/DC control panel |
| Planned Upgrades |
Fresh water head, windlass, sail flaking
system |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Perth Amboy NJ to Shadyside, MD single
handed |
| Can Share Information about |
Seaward control panel |
| Need information about |
Poor current from battery bank |
565 Best Friend (1988) -- Punta Gorda, FL
| Owners |
Ed and Sara Benson (ebenson*spam-no-more*isni.net) |
| HIN |
CTYP0565I788 |
| Purchased |
December 1995 |
| Marina |
Backyard of home |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
Bought the boat when we lived in San Francisco and sailed
extensively in the Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Now we have moved coast to coast and
live in Punta Gorda, Fl. (a sailors paradise with the boat in your back yard. |
| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Upgrades |
All new sails including spinnaker, new chart plotter, new
dinghy and new bimini (to shade the Florida summer sun). Have added 16,500 btu
airconditoning with vents in all cabins and at navigation table. Vents are on both sides
of the hull. |
| Can share information about |
Super neat installation of a GPS railmount, and chartplotter
(Garmin 205) on the pedestal with no exposed wires. |
572 Calico -- Oxnard, CA
| Owner (email) |
Tim Strand & Devin Leonard (timothyastrand*spam-no-more*yahoo.com) |
| Hull Number |
572 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
9/2003 |
| Upgrades |
|
| Planned Upgrades |
Dodger, sails, spearfishing platform. |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
Cruising the Channel Islands. |
| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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573 Genesis -- Lake Peublo, CO
| Owner (email) |
Tom and Donna Miller (tlmsail*spam-no-more*adelphiaDOTnet) |
| Hull Number |
573 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
12/1997 |
| Upgrades |
Wp/WS added.
TV/Phone connector/wiring.
AM/FM/CD stereo and speakers.
Mast steps.
New Head and hoses.
New water pump.
New Y-valve for fresh water tank selection.
Replaced corroded and leaking heat exchanger parts.
New Halogen Track Lighting in GalleyReplacing the Autohelm 3000 with a Simrad WP30
Wheel Pilot with Remote
Addition of a Doyle" Stacpac Mainsail cover system from Doyle sail loft in Houston
Replacement of all running rigging with new Garhauer air blocks
Addition of a boomkicker and elimination of the topping lift
Addition of an "engine room" heater (cold winters!) |
| Planned Upgrades |
Cockpit shower
Tank Tender
Stern perch seats
Cabin heater - built in
Xantrex MS2000 Inverter/Charger |
| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
Any of the above stated completed projects. |
| Need information about |
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| Comments |
"Genesis" has been moved from San Diego, CA to Lake Pueblo, CO.
While we will certainly miss sailing the southern California coast, lake sailing with kids
and grand kids isn't all that bad either. Moving a 34 foot boat a third of the way across
the country was a new experience for us ... and was the cause of many a sleepless night
after turning her over to a bunch of complete strangers. As it turns out, everyone
involved was very professional and most helpful. In retrospect, it wasn't all that bad.
If anyone wants information or references for the hauler "Anchors Away Marine
Transport, Inc" just send us an e-mail. |
574 Encore (1988) -- SanDiego, CA
| Owner (email) |
Buzz & Maureen Hatheway (mhatheway*spam-no-more*ucsd.edu) |
| Hull Number |
574 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Fin |
| Date Purchased |
10/99 |
| Upgrades |
|
| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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575 Oraios -- Clear Lake ??
| Owner (email) |
Glen Schwartzberg (glens*spam-no-more*chilitech.om) |
| Hull Number |
575 |
| HIN |
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| Year |
1988 |
| Boat Name Entry |
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| Marina |
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| Rig |
Standard |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
10/03 |
| Upgrades |
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| Planned Upgrades |
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| Longest/Notable Voyage |
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| Can Share Information about |
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| Need information about |
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| Comments |
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577 Piece of a Dream (1988) -- Nashville, TN
| Owner (email) |
Dr. E.K. Johnson, III (dr_ekj*spam-no-more*bellsouth.net) |
| Hull Number |
577 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Marina |
Percy Priest Lake |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Date Purchased |
9/87 |
| Upgrades |
A/C,genset,smaller table in stateroom,bar under nav station,Crown head |
578 La Vie Dansante (1988) -- Marina del Rey, CA
| Owners |
Mike Deats (Nautiboyz*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Hull Number |
578 |
| Purchased |
May, 1997 |
| Marina |
Marina del Rey |
| Longest/noteworthy voyage |
1 week |
| Rig |
standard |
| Keel |
fin |
| Upgrades |
Radar, GPS, Mast mounted spinnaker pole, Spinnaker, full canvas cockpit
enclosure, repalced dinette table w/ smaller 18" round table, vacuflush head,
Upgraded batteries to handle refrig., rewired starting battery directly to engine w/ 00
wire. |
| Future Upgrades |
Possible add davits for dingy? Either add dutchman or lazy jacks for main. |
| Can Share info About |
Women really appreciate the freshwater vacuflush head. Could be a
relationship saver. |
| Need Info about |
dutchman vs. lazy jacks for main? Which works best? |
| Comments |
Be proactive on mechanical and cosmetic maintenance & your boat
should be near trouble free.
Replacing the large dinette table with a smaller one seems to more than double interior
volume |
579 Gaulois -- Chesapeake Bay
| Owners |
Hal and Janet Gehman (jangehman*spam-no-more*aol.com) |
| Hull Number |
579 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Purchased |
April 1997 |
| Marina |
South Chesapeake Bay |
| Rig |
Tall |
| Keel |
Wing |
| Upgrades |
New Genoa |
| Future Upgrades |
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| Voyage |
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| Can Share Info about |
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| Need Info About |
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| Comments |
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