Another New 26X Owner
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Another New 26X Owner
Howdy!
I recently purchased a 1997 , and decided to join this fine forum, after a couple years of lurking. I had a for a little over a year, and always looked on here for good ideas on where to put holes in my boat. I'm in Jacksonville, NC, and I'm enjoying the extra space on board for the wife, kids, and whoever else we're taking out on the water that day. I look forward to the many projects and sailing days ahead!
I recently purchased a 1997 , and decided to join this fine forum, after a couple years of lurking. I had a for a little over a year, and always looked on here for good ideas on where to put holes in my boat. I'm in Jacksonville, NC, and I'm enjoying the extra space on board for the wife, kids, and whoever else we're taking out on the water that day. I look forward to the many projects and sailing days ahead!
- kmclemore
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Floater wrote:Howdy!
I recently purchased a 1997 , and decided to join this fine forum, after a couple years of lurking. I had a for a little over a year, and always looked on here for good ideas on where to put holes in my boat. I'm in Jacksonville, NC, and I'm enjoying the extra space on board for the wife, kids, and whoever else we're taking out on the water that day. I look forward to the many projects and sailing days ahead!
Welcome!
We're looking forward to the pizza.
- sailboatmike
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
You wont know yourself in a X after a 19, it would be like moving into a mansion.
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
We keep getting more children and the original ones are taking up more space, so the move to the 26 is nice. We took it to see the Blue Angels a couple weeks ago, and having the extra space made for a nice evening.
Also, we had pizza last night, where were you guys?
Also, we had pizza last night, where were you guys?
- simplesailer
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
congrats on your new 26 . i am a newbie as well. One thing for certain around here is they sure love the pizza!
cheers!
SS
cheers!
SS
- dlandersson
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Extra cheese, please
simplesailer wrote:congrats on your new 26 . i am a newbie as well. One thing for certain around here is they sure love the pizza!
cheers!
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- Herschel
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Welcome aboard! I have enjoyed my 98 X for 13 years now. I think you will find it a very accommodating and flexible boat to have and use. Based on your previous experience, you may find a bit of a learning curve both in her sailing characteristics and in keeping the various systems functioning optimally. I have really found this forum helpful with both challenges. Initially, I did find having checklists for various evolutions helpful so vital steps didn't get overlooked (e.g., making sure rudders are raised before pulling boat up ramp, ballast tank intake valve closed before sailing). Given the Jacksonville, NC location is "Semper Fi" in order?I'm in Jacksonville, NC
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Ha, yes. I am not sure if there is such thing as a Jacksonville native; everyone here is a Marine. Most of the duty stations are next to an ocean or the gulf, so sailing is a nice hobby.Herschel wrote:Welcome aboard! I have enjoyed my 98 X for 13 years now. I think you will find it a very accommodating and flexible boat to have and use. Based on your previous experience, you may find a bit of a learning curve both in her sailing characteristics and in keeping the various systems functioning optimally. I have really found this forum helpful with both challenges. Initially, I did find having checklists for various evolutions helpful so vital steps didn't get overlooked (e.g., making sure rudders are raised before pulling boat up ramp, ballast tank intake valve closed before sailing). Given the Jacksonville, NC location is "Semper Fi" in order?I'm in Jacksonville, NC
- Herschel
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Yes, I am a retired U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps officer. Did three years with the 4th Med BN in the reserves. Had some "adventures" aboard Camp Lejeune. Sadly, I am at the age and weight where my pizza has to be "thin N' Crispy" with mostly vegies! I know you will enjoy the 26X.Ha, yes. I am not sure if there is such thing as a Jacksonville native; everyone here is a Marine
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Re: Another New 26X Owner
Welcome
I live in Wake Forest NC.... I have a boat lift and a ton of spare parts so if you need anything, or want to hoist the boat to do the bottom let me know
Extra Cheese pepperoni
and Beer
Cheers!
Dave
I live in Wake Forest NC.... I have a boat lift and a ton of spare parts so if you need anything, or want to hoist the boat to do the bottom let me know
Extra Cheese pepperoni
and Beer
Cheers!
Dave