"Hello Randy,
New to the group, going through the posts, I have come upon this thread. I was considering tinting my windows of my Beneteau 43 with a darker tint, but I really like your idea. So I will copy with…"
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- Profile Type:
- Vessel
- Homeport:
- Blaine, Wa
- About Me:
- Just started the cruising life on the 27th of August 2010. Its been a long time coming. Retired airline employee, ground crew, and now full time captain of "Far From Turtle" a Pearson 424. I've got a hat that sez Captain Herb, so that's how I know. Doing this with the Admiral/First Mate. Love of my life for 30 years. Its working! 15 years of sailing that went on hold in1996, waiting for the cruiser. Learned to sail on a Catalina 22, (ten years), then on to a Polynesian Concept 36ft racing cat, and then a boat whose name is never mentioned, 32ft rolling Buc..........
- Current location:
- Northwest, USA
- Destinations visited:
- Sailed from Des Moines, Wa.
from Saco River, Me
from Miami, Fl
and now Blaine, Wa
- Looking to:
- Get to know our 424 ketch this fall 2010 and then next spring cruise on up to Alaska then points south.
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"Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Happy to hear its working properly."
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