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[George Dinwiddie]

Ron,

On 1/6/12 8:22 PM, Ronald Walker wrote:
> Last summer I agreed to crew on a friends Tarten (I think that's
> right)for a short cruse from Lorain, Ohio up to the islands, Put-in
> Bay to be exact. It was the third time had ever been aboard of a
> sailboat. The first was in 1961 aboard my grandfathers schooner the
> "Forest Stream". A fishing vessel out of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, I
> was four years old. Obviously I don't remember much,the sails and the
> wind is about all. Next was on a trip to Alaska aboard a friends
> boat. Maybe a Preston or Pierson, I don't know for sure. We never set
> sail,no wind.
 >
> Anyway, that cruise last summer hooked me so (being nearly broke) I
> asked my friend who owns the Tartan if he knew anyone who may be
> willing to trade a good sailboat for my 1992 Harley. Sure enough he
> found a guy who had bought a second boat. He was desperate to sell
> his Alberg 30. We traded heads up, the Harley for his Alberg.
 >
> I think I got the better deal. I only got out three times as it was
> late in the season but I truly love sailing. And what a beautiful old
> boat. (Hull number 292.) I can't wait for next summer.
>
> Now to you folks,it never occurred tome that there would be an
> organization dedicated to these wonderful old boats,but how freaking
> cool is that. I've been reading the posts from you guys and learning
> a lot. Just wish I lived on the Chesapeake Bay.
>
> Anyway all this to say that I am really excited about owning this
> boat and if any of you have any advise you would like to share I
> would love to hear from you.

Congratulations on a great deal.  How's the condition of the boat?

  - George

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