[Public-List] Boat Wanted / Boat Found

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Congratulations, Daniel. And say "hi" to Chuck; he sailed with me at the 
50th Anniversary Old-timer's race this summer.

On 12/1/14 8:03 PM, danielswords at yahoo.com via Public-List wrote:
>
> Hi to all and thanks for the overwhelming response.   I had intended
> to respond to each person separately but I received so much support
> that I find I haven't the time!
>
> I have purchased a boat and as of today I am the very, very, very
> happy owner of hull # 525, the Resolute previously belonging to Chuck
> Thompson in Mandeville,  LA.  I live only about 30 miles from
> Mandeville and though Chuck's boat wasn't quite for sale when he read
> my plea he was sort of considering selling it and so this was the
> perfect timing and location of sale for both of us.  I am keeping the
> boat in Mandeville because that is an ideal setting and marina and
> Lake Pontchartrain is an ideal Lake and area for sailing with warm
> water year round and easy access to the open Gulf but I am renaming
> my boat the KATHERINE-B after my daughter (anyone know the correct
> letter size for this name on the transom?).

The Coast Guard requirements for documented vessels require letters that 
are 3 inches high (http://www.uscg.mil/nvdc/nvdcfaq.asp#11). I'm not 
sure they permit a dash in the name.

> I expect that 80 to 90 percent of my sailing will be single-handed
> and that this will be the boat I will own until the end of my days,
> but only time will tell that.  I hope to be an active participant in
> the association but would like to know about the association fees.
>
> Anyway sorry for the long and rambling note but I am just so excited!
> Thanks again to all,
> Daniel

  - George

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