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Kevin M. Morton

60, Male

Sacramento, Ca

United States

Profile Information:

Profile Type:: Sailor
Homeport:: Vallejo, Ca
About Me:: I am a new boat owner, still learning the ropes, but I hope to take my Catalina 27 cruising some day soon. For now I know the San Francisco Bay area has much to teach me, so I am content there...for now.
Current location:: Sacramento, Ca
Destinations visited:: Sacramento Delta, Long Beach, Ventura, Santa Barbara.
Looking to:: Polish my skills so I can cruise in the future, maybe to Hawaii.

Comment Wall:

___/)ances With Sails

It's not called rope! Call it a line! LOL!

Just tring to make ye feel at home.

Ive been learning for 10 yrs now. I seem to be happy with my daysailor, HEY!, dont laugh, Im an aggresive daysailor sailor. LOL! Damn glad my first wasn't a 16' hobie cat, like I almost got. Mine now fits my needs for now.
But soooooooomeday.

Louis

Jun 12, 2008
Banana Wind

my first boat was a TMI 26 ...it was a GREAT first boat ..and I still miss some of the fun I had on her that cant be found anywhere else! Shes actually a bit rare if you go to diggin ....the closest thing to her was the Chrysler 26 which she was patterned after once Chrysler got bought up...personally I always thought she looked much better than the Chrysler version ..but then ...I think we ALL get a little bit partial to our rigs ....*LOL* Still, I dont think I would trade her back against what I have now ....Happy Sailing!

Jun 13, 2008
LOLA

Hi Kevin, my step Dad lives in Yountville at the vets home...i know where Vallejo, Ca is. My Mom lived in Napa, but passed away in Aug. I want to at least motor the boat out. I need to get a GPS now.
A nice couple at my Marina will go w me...keep me posted..I'm adding you as friend...ok?.Lola

Jun 16, 2008
LOLA

I'm sorry to say no...BOO Hoo...Lola...after Bertha now I guess

Jul 9, 2008
LOLA

I need to have someone along to start.....chicken

Jul 9, 2008
Kevin M. Morton

LOL. My girlfriend was chicken as well this weekend, and I was with her! She got comfortable pretty quickly though, as I am sure you will too. Too bad you aren't on the left coast or I or one of my friends could help you! Find that friend soon. I started sailing because I haven't got long to live...in 30 years or so I might not be able to do this. ;-)

Jul 9, 2008
LOLA

Not yet, and in no hurry...weather here is good year around, and I'm retired...so taking my time...am enjoying the condo for now.

Aug 4, 2008
Barry

Kevin, Hey, I know you too, lol....from same group, sailing on line. nice to meet you outside o there, dont forget the rum and port...lol....you can see some cool pics o my boat on here...catchya later

Dec 14, 2008
Barry

Sharp boat you have, love a catalina for lines and sailing

Dec 14, 2008
Barry

She is a great boat, and from my expernice she sails very much like my C25 did, just bigger, and faster, she will do 9.5 knots and If the wind is right I can cruise on a beam reach 8.5 - 9.5 for an hour or better, I dont have to worry about much current, an waves take more time to build on the lake.

Dec 14, 2008
Barry

Thank you for the genours comments, :)

Dec 14, 2008
Barry

I have the 3 cabin pulman, I got the 3 cabin so I would have more room for guest, and the kids each get a cabin this way not fights over sleeping arrangements, lol...so works out good, I like the pulman plenty of head room, and love the forward shower and with door, is great set up, no hosing down the head, and wiping down everytime.

Dec 14, 2008
Terri

Hi Kevin, Hope you're getting some sailing in. I might be ordering a mastgate from Catalina Direct.. When I derigged boat for the first time, took it off & put in a safe place...lol....gonna give it 4 more weeks to show up. I know it didn't go out in the trash...I always get in trouble with those safe place's. Next time, duct taped to the ceiling.

Feb 20, 2009
Barry

Hey Kevin if you ever make it out east to this part of the country look me up we will go sailing, and have a great time, cheers my friend

Mar 4, 2009
Barry

Hey Kevin, went out this weekend, all day sat, n half day sunday, wow, what ride, sat winds 20-25, puffs 30, what a ride, sunday was nuts started out same as sat, then when I went to come back was blowing 25-30 with the highest clocked 41.1 knts, what a ride, put the 2nd reef in the main, amazing day, love that boat was a real thrill. well got to get some rest talk to you later.

Mar 8, 2009
james hendrickson

Dude! Call me... my phone crashed and corrupted your number

Mar 13, 2009
Terri

Hey Kevin! Hope you're doing well and sailing your Baby. I'm getting splashed soon, I hope... still freak'in cold up here! Going tomorrow to finish polishing the brightwork. Someone told me months ago about replacement gasket (?) for port lights. Mine have dried and are slightly leak'in..do you know where I can get?? Looked on Cat. Direct site, no luck. Thanks! Terri

Apr 4, 2009
Terri

Hi Kevin, My ports all fixed (what were they think'n??). Have seen the CD kit for them, will probably get it. Will attempt fix'n the leak'n one first and see how I do. then get brave and do the rest. Thank you! Do they have replacement opening ports for head and port across from it. small ones, figure may replace those w/opening for some cross ventalation. Also bought a solar air fan..all on the "when i get brave" list.. :-)

Jun 19, 2009
Terri

Hi Kevin, still screwing around with the ports .... friend sealed two, one still leaking. Is it possible to buy just the gasket?? withouth the whole kit? Thinking about trying ourselves...company out here will do for 85.00 port without replacing gasket. Many have told me gasket doesn't do anything (interior) to keep water out, it's all in the proper rebedding. Thanks, Terri

Aug 4, 2009