Alexandra Filia and Paul Kelly, Tayana owners from New York City, have made their dream come ...

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VOLUME X NUMBER 82 SPRING 1999
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by Alexandra Filia
Alexandra Filia and Paul Kelly, mands great respect with the crew, you are out there in the big blue sea.
Tayana owners from New York City, since it is she who distributes the Two days out of New York and upon
have made their dream come true. She granola bars and french toast with approaching the Gulf Stream the frrst
relates their experiences with great maple syrup. storm hit. My watch had just finished,
wit. We hope you enjoy their adven so I happily went below and told Paul
tures. After nine days of fitful sleep, to put on his foul weather gear because
indeterminable night watches, endless things looks wet out there. I put on my
Many of you, I am sure, have beating to windward, and incredible pajamas, buttoned down the hatches
dreamed about leaving it all behind and seasickness, we reached Bermuda. and without a worry in my mind, curled
sailing off into the sunset. Paul and I Needless to say, we feel tremendously up in the bunk. A half hour later I woke
decided to make this dream a reality . We proud of feat and are very glad to be up drenched to the bone. The hatches
had no boat, no savings, and no idea here. In many ways we feel like a new were still closed, but it was raining hard
where to start from. Now, several years mother who has been through nine inside the boat. N IKIA felt like she was
later, we are veterans of living aboard months of preparation, the pain of la- being lifted out of the water and then
having owned our beautiful T-37, violently dropped. In the pit of my
NIKIA (hull #184) since 1995. In May stomach I felt the familiar call of sea
1997, we quit ourjobs and departed. Our sickness approaching, and to top it all
frrstleg took us to Bennuda, from there off, by the time I was completely unable
to Halifax, Nova Scotia and back to to move from my drenched bunk, the
Long Island. Our goal is to achieve the heavy reference binders decided to take
slowest circumnavigation ever! a spin around the cabin. To this mo
mentIremember with awe how quickly
Sailing around the world is bound the interior turned from cozy to pure
to be fun, so we will take you with us hell. Green with seasickness, I sat there
through a series of letters. For tllOse of staring as water sloshed around the
you have not met us, we are in our early cabin floor, dripping from the ceiling,
thirties, and previously worked in pub and jumped out of the cabinets. As I
lishing. Paul has lots of experience in was trying to beat the nausea and start
sailing and has been patiently teaching securing the flying objects, the 600
me to handieNIKIA by myself. NIKIA page maintenance manual leaped off
backs up like· a drunken elephant, so the shelf and landed on my head. In
docking has occupied a great deal ofm y disbelief I laid back down and went to
sailing lessons. bor, and finally the joy of holding her sleep.
new baby, which makes it all worth it.
Paul and I have struck a balance However, let me tell you about the labor The storm lasted 24 hours. De
in our boat duties, which has made part before I forget how awful it really spite the fact that I could not go far
boating expeditions not only fun, but was. without clutching a little yellow bucket,
relaxing. When we are underway we are I managed to do most of my watches.
both captains; Paul is the captain of the I guess the first thing I ought to Crouching under the dodger, wrapped
exterior, and I am the captain of the say to everyone who thinks their boat in a wet sleeping bag, I scanned the
interior. The captain of tlle interior com- is dry as a bone: this just isn't so once
continued on page 92
TOG NEWS 69 SPRING 1999
YOU
Mter much consideration of all the fine entries, our
winner this quarterisOREENGHOST, V-42 owned by Alex
You may note that TOO News keeps getting fuller,
Nikolajevich and Jennifer Smith of Vancouver, B.C. The
which is due to the excellent input from you, our members. We
photo credit goes to Tiro Clarke as the boat was departing
are truly amazed at the fine quality of writing that arrives daily
Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, B.C. Congratulations to
in our mailbox (both literal and virtual). And we vicariously
Nik and Jennifer and thank you for sharing your photo with
enjoy the wonderful odysseys that you all embark upon. It is
us all.
difficult to leave out anything, but sometimes we must, so
please allow us some leeway in editing. The bottom line is,
thank you for your marvelous inputs.
some good exchanges
Tayanas at <tayana-list@sailnet.
you without the benefit of a computer
nU:t~mt~t, we have attempted to paraphrase some of
,eX1C113i111!.leS we feel are of particular value if'L OurM,aultellalllCt\
section (beginning on p. 84) so they may be useful to all
members.
The TOG Website at <www.tognews.org> has added
two new pages: TOGNotes contains all the latest news from
your editors and TOG Links is a list of internet contacts we
felt may be useful to you. We will be adding more new pages
to our site in the coming months. TOGGear will provide
pictures of TOG merchandise and the form that may be
downloaded to order items. TOGPubs will have pub
lications available for members to download. One of these
will be the 1'-37 Owner's Manual, which is also available on
We misunderstood the meaning of "biere locale" in
AROONAUTA's story in the Winter middle
of page 60. It is not coconut bread, but "local beer". Accord
ing to author, Sally Whitbeck, it is "a real mean concoction
tllathas little resemblance to beer as we know it, sort of island continued on page 95
moonshine. I had visions of one of your readers in the Pacific
ordering "biere locale" for breakfast and getting a real sur
prise."
You will note tllatShip's Store has grown also, to four
pages. It is certainly indicative of a buyer's market in fine
cruisers and sailing gear. In order to include everyone's ad,
we are asking that when submitting your ad in the future, try
to limit it to about 150 words.
TOG NEWS 70 SPRING 1999
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by Robert Harris It has been a quiet winter and not much organized TOG
social activity. However, we have several rendezvous' in
the planning.
Bob Harris, designer oft he V-42, offered these com
ments after reading the account of KAMPESKA in the
cover story of the Winter '98 TOG News.
I was distressed to learn of the loss of KAMPESKA Howard and Mary Eckert ofS IRENA (V 42,hull#160)
and perhaps even more so of the injuries and terror her crew bave graciously agreed to host the Chesapeake Fall Rendez
went through. l1lere is a sea tbat can get any boat and, and vous sometime in September (probably early enougb to allow
as boats go, the V -42 is not a large one. the "snow geese" to head south for the winter). More
infonnation will be detailed in the Summer issue ofT OG News
The most I have sailed a V -42 is in eight knots of and on the bome page, as a date and location are determined.
wind on Lake Union near Seattle, W A, so I cannot say what
I might do in a V -42 in similar conditions. One tbing is for
sure; one must expect to be rolled if you are out tbere long
and/or often enough and you want to be prepared for it.
Bruce and Gail Barton ofO RIENTE XPRESS (T-37,
One must surely have a powerful storm stays'l, drogues
hull #237) have volunteered to host a rendezvous in Essex,
that really work, and a strong weatber-tight dogged
CT over the weekend of 20-22 August. Please contact them
companionway opening .... A life raft is an absolute must,
at86-2CoveRoad,Lyme, CT06371 or call [phone] or
slung out aft, clear of all for ready access.
e-mail <[email protected]>. ify ou would like to
attend.
On a transatlantic crossing in a 60 foot cutter Frank
McLear and I designed, we had a force 10 gale and used a
drogue. Being that much bigger than a V -42 made her less
lively, butlike the V -42, sbe was canoe-stenledandrode well
before the gale witll the iron stays'l well reefed and tlle We do not have confmnation of a rendezvous in the
main down and parbuckled. southem CA area, but a number of people have expressed an
interest in getting together. Anyone wishing to host this
I anI well satisfied witll the V -42 design. I would take event, please contact TOG for further assistance.
her anywhere so long as she was outfitted properly.
Tim and Sharon Jacobsen, KING'S X (T- 37), Bozeman,
MT
Rob and Amy Kerr,PRUDENCE (CT -37), Seattle, W A
(PH -37), Anchorage, AK
(V- 42), Escondido, CA Heathsville, V A
CHANCE (PH-37), Knoxie and Mickey Lewis, REBEL (V -42), Corpus Christi,
League City, TX TX
Tom San
(CT-37), Seattle, WA Francisco, CA
(Prospective Owner), Jacksonville, FL NO,lr'lI1rb~lI1I (Fonner Owner), Seattle, WA
1l;'11J1"",1I~ (T-37), Vashon (PH -37), Austin, TX
Island, WA DanSpencer,[NoName](T-55),Naples,FL
(Prospective Owners), Port Fred Mitch Treese and Michelle CER UL EAN
Townsend, W A III (V-42), Vashon Island, WA
WIND RIVER (T- 37), Spokane, W A Ben and Anja Tresoor, D'ROOM (T- 37), Pottstown, P A
...." '''"' .... A .... JU'''''''''.
Mike and Jan Hilley, CHINA PEARL (T- 37), Stamford, JamesR. Wall, BEA U TIFUL DREAMER (T-37),
cr Baytown, TX
TOG NEWS 71 SPRING 1999
CURRAOH, 1983 T-37 MKII cutter (hull #329) is for
sale. She looks like aBaba 40 with her soft beige color and
burgundy bulwarks. She has had numerous upgrades since
we launched her in 1983 and was carefully equipped for
Ship's Store regularly highlights items that members offshore cruising in 1994. All standing rigging, lifelines, and
would like to purchase or sell, as well as product news of bowsprit rigging were professionally replaced with Norseman
particular interest to Tayana owners. Listings in this fittings and US cable. She has an aluminum mast with separate
column are free to TOG members and will be carriedfor two trysail track, a Profurl system on her Yankee headsail, fiber
issues (unless we hear that an item has already been bought glass decks, an eight- coat epoxy barrier system on her bottom
or sold). Non-members may place anadvertisementfor $10. and never had blisters. She has a professionally maintained
We do not accept advertising from commercial businesses. Yanmar 3QM30 fresh water cooled diesel engine with very
Writelcall TOG, P.O. Box 379, Reedville, VA 22539-0379, low hours. Extensivel y equipped for cruising w/ wind genera
(804) 453-5700 to place your item or e-mail at tor, redesigned anchorrollers, and others (replacement value
<to [email protected]>. over $ 150,000). She is beautifully maintained and as clean as
a new boat. For a detailed list, please writeBern and Maggie
ASYLUM (V -42, hull #156) is being outfitted for an Collins, P.O. Box 4065, St. Thomas, USVI008030rcontact
extended cruise and has the following for sale: 1) stem pulpit them c/o Caribbean Connections, FAX [phone] or
for an aft-cockpit V -42. It's 1114 inch stainless steel in perfect leave a phone message at [phone]. Pictures are a vail
condition. It can be shipped UPS. Asking$5500BO. Includes able. Asking $97,500 for delivery inFLor$89,900forpurchase
stem-mounted aluminum pole with block and taclde on swing in the Virgin Islands.
ann for lifting OB engine. 2) A full winter cover fora V -42 for
$50.3) Dodger, bimini, and sail covers in SunbrellaDubonet DOWITCHER, a well-loved 1988 T-37 (hull #534) is
Tweed. The dodger window panels are very clear and have offered for sale by Janet and Acker in Washington
covers; front panel rolls up. The cockpit can be fully enclosed State. She is in excellent shape and looks nearly new. A list
with clear side and aft panels and a dodger-to-bimini clear of features includes: aluminum spars; roller furling headsail,
bridging panel. Also included are full-length side panels of club-footed staysail, full canvas; aft stateroom,nav station;
white mesh. These items are in reasonably good condition (a RADAR; GPS; AP; SSB; Datamarinedepth, speed, and wind
couple of zippers need attention). Frames included. Will fit speed instruments; VHF; watermaker; davits; inverter; LINK
with no modifications. Dodger aft edge is abou~45 inches off 2000; built-in microwave; COld-plate reefer and freezer; diesel
the forward cockpit seat. Mainsail cover was designed for a heat; great shower stall; Cetol brightwork; 8f Trinka sailing
two-wire Dutchman system that we never installed. $850 dinghy; and a ton of gear that all goes with her. Contact Janet
aBO. Located near Annapolis, MD. Shipping to be paid by at [phone] or <[email protected]>. Asking
purchaser. Will consider trade credit for charts of New $116,000.
England, Bahmnas, Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad, mId Ven
ezuela (also courtesy flags). ContactJim Coolbaugh at (240) ESPERANZA (T-37,hull#451)isforsalebyHenryand
401-0062 or <[email protected]>. She is a 1985 MK II cutter, the '97 Caribbean
1500 winner, and fully equipped for bluewater cruising. She
AUFWIEDERSEHEN,acustomI983T-37(hull#328) was featured on the cover of Blue Water Sailing, lm1 '98
is for sale in Pensacola, FL. She is completely outlltted for issue. ESPERANZA has been constantly upgraded and
serious cruising with a new Yanmar 3JH2 engine (34 hours); improved, and will be returning from tlle Virgin Islands to the
SeaFrostrefrigeration (engine drive and AC);Shipmate pro Chesapeake Bay in May '99. A partial equipment list includes:
pane stove with oven and broiler; Trimble GPS; Statpower Perkins 4-108 diesel, feathering prop, 7 sails, Dutchman
inverter and charger; Autohelm 3000; Dutchman system on reefing, 4 anchors, manual windlass, Autohelm ST- 50 RA
main; roller furling Yankeeandstaysail;RADAR, VHF,SSB/ DAR, Magellan GPS, Horizon VHF, Blaupunkt compass &
HAM w/auto-tuner; Lighthouse electric windlass; three an binnacle, mastlIead tricolor w/emergency strobe, Powerline
chors, one with 250 feet 3/8 inch chain; cruising spinnaker and high output alternator and smart regulator, Statpower smart
reacher-drifter, both w/sleeves; storm jib and storm trysail; battery charger, 440 amp house bank wlcustom battery
oversize SS/ST Enkes winches; Nexus Marine Silva 3000 enclosure, 3 deck prisms, hand carved doors, marble counters,
instrument system w/multifunction wind,depth, speed, log, no teak decks, SS tanks (fuel. water, and holding), 4 teak
water temp, connected to GPS; aluminum fuel tank; SS water dorade boxes w/SS ventilatorsanddorade guards, SS dinghy
tanks. Other recent upgrades include a SS hot water heater; davits, new dodger, bimini, and cockpit cushions, 4 self
two manual bilge pumps; an automatic electric bilge pump; tailing sheet winches and 4 halyard & reefing winches, keel
Bimini and dodger; cockpit VHF speaker; new hull paint stepped 56 foot aluminum mast, 1119 inch SS rigging, new
(white); new heavy duty upholstery. Asking $96,800. Contact varnished bowsprit. Asking $115,000. Contact Henry Miller
Bev and Don Rock by tel/fax [phone] or e-mail bye-mail <[email protected]> or leave a message at
<[email protected]>forfurtherinformation, viewing, [phone].
or flyer.
TOG NEWS 72 SPRING 1999
EXLIBRIS, 1984 T-37 MKIT (hull #357) is offered for MAL ULANI,a 1986T-37 (bull #489) is for sale byBob
sale by Jim Skipper. She has fiberglass decks, aluminum and Bonnie Gebeaux. This proven world cruiser bas a Custom
keel-stepped mast, and all tanks in bilge. She has been interior, lots of stowage, teak decks, and 3QM30 Yanmar
maintained and continually upgraded by live-aboard original engine. Comes with dodger, bimini, sail covers, and newly
owners. This well equipped cutter is now based below the painted mast & boom. Asking $89,900. Price includes a rigid
hurricane belt with access to all parts of tbe Caribbean. Write inflatable wI15HPOB. Located in Kinsale, VA. Cal1(804) 224-
Jim c/o Moorings, Box II,St. Georges, GRENADAorfaxbim 4144 or e-mail at<[email protected]> .
at [phone] for a complete equipment list. Asking
$88,500.Purcbaserwillbegivenanallowanceforaninspec MAPUANA IV (T-37, hull #495) is for sale by original
tion tour. owner,Poul Oxenbol in Port Townsend, WA. Sheisa 1986MK
II model w/wbite hull, tan non-skid deck, deck stepped mast,
FLYING DUTCHMAN (V -42 aft cockpit, bull #47) Profurl roller furling on both beadstay and inner forestay,
owned by Bob Matlock and Barbara Wood is for sale in quarter bertb, head w/shower, forward V -berth, engine driven
Houston, TX for $129,000. Just back from a year-long cruise, refrigeration system, salt water pump for anchor wash down,
it has a great layout for a live-aboard couple, with lots of MicrologLORAN, Ray JeffV HF, haileral1dfoghorn, Autohelm
storage. Features include Marine Air 19,000 BTU cool/heat 6000 autopilot, teak cockpit table, dodger, 3000 Watt ARDIC
air conditioning, 4 kw generator, Heart 2800 in verter, VHF wi diesel heater (by Volvo), hot water heater, three-burner stove
bailer, SSB, weather-fax,RADAR,LORAN, GPS, cold plate w/oven, 33 HPYanmar3QM30Ffresh water cooled auxiliary
refrigeration (engine drive plus 115 volt), watermaker, three w1 50 amp alternator. 8 Lewmar wincbes, Midship SS fuel and
anchors, electric windlass w1 200 feet chain rode, Profurl roller water tanks. One plow and one Danforth anchor. Davits for
furling, five sails (mainsail, 150 genoa, staysail, yankee, and dinghy. Sheis well maintained and was surveyed in May 1998.
cruising spinnaker), movable inner stay, mast pUlpits, light Report is available to potential buyer. Asking $95,000. Phone
ning ground system, custom dodger and bimini w Isun screens, (360) 379-9414, fax (360) 379-9780. or e-mail
hatch and companionway screens, three-burner stove wi <[email protected]>.
oven, microwave, TV, telephone jacks, innerspring mattress,
and vinylester barrier coat. Optional equipment includes MARIAH (T- 37, hull #407) is for sale by original owner,
hand-held GPS, hand-held VHF, folding bicycle, AVON 8- Randy Myers. She is a 1984 MK II model, white w!blue trim,
man Hferaft, inflatable dinghy, and outboard engine. Call keel stepped mast, and Y anmar 3QM30 engine. Well equipped
(713) 781-97020rwriteP.O. Box37305,Houston, TX77237- for cruising, including: roller furling on both headstay and
7305. innerforestay, GPS, LORAN, RADAR, Bahnar alternator,
windbugger, autopilot (2), VHF (2), SSB, refrigeration, freezer,
INTREPID (T- 37, hull #461) has the following items electric windlass, 3 anchors and rodes, inverter. diesel heater,
for sale: 1) Almost complete set of Tayana standing rigging 10 foot RIB, and 10 HP OB. Replaced original sails, bow sprit,
with original closed barrel-type tunlbuckles (not including engine exhaust, water tank (w/2 SS tanks), hot water heater,
backstay or inner forestay). Excellent condition, due to and more. Randy is looking for a Tayana V -42, aft cockpit,
upgrading rigging from 5/16" to 3/8". Estimate total weight trunk cabin. He can be contacted by leaving a message with
at 150 pounds; probably too heavy and bulky to ship. Price his parents at [phone].
$50.
2) Fiberglass rowing dinghy with wooden oars and oar locks. MIAMORE(T-37,hull#252)isforsale.SheisaMKII
Teak seat in stern and midships. Made in Taiwan and fits model with 3QM30 Yanmarengine, aluminum spars, equipped
nicely on Tayana davits. Length 8.5 feet; beam 3.5 feet; for offshore cruising and club racing. Equipment includes
weight approximately 85 pounds. Price $400. Too big to ship. roller furling genoa, refrigeration, diesel beater, instrumenta
3) Tayana aU-teak boarding ladder. Hangs on either port or tion, davits, and many extras. The vessel is federally docu
starboard side and is hinged in middle. Price $25, nosbipping mented and has annual Coast Guard inspections.Joe Tosta is
included. ContactPatrickMasienat212 Stow Road, Harvard, the original owner asking $79,500. Call Joe at [phone].
MA 0 1451, phone [phone] (H) or (78 I) 370-1525 (W), Avon 2.8, 8HP Evinmde, and 4-man liferaft negotiable.
or e-mail <72451.1251 @compuserve.cotn>.
MINERVA, a 1989T-52aftcockpit(hull#40),isforsale
KOCHAB, a V-42(hull#28), 1981-82aft-cockpitcutter byKenandSandyStafford.Sheisafast,highquality,custom
is for sale. She was in fresb water until 1994. She has a built boat with encapsulated lead keel (5' II!! draft), three
modified fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, Perkins 4-108 engine, double staterooms, two heads w/showers, and increased
Adler-Barbour refrigeration, Autohehn 5000 w!cockpit re storage. Just returned from a one year Canada to Venezuela
mote, Heart 2800 Inverter, Profurlrollerfurlingjib, Cruisair familycruise,shereceiveda$40,()()()+upgradeirefitin'97.New
drop-in AC, etc. Sbe is cruise ready, a lively sailer, and a equipment added includes Fumno RADAR, ICOM SSB wi
beautiful boat to liveaboard. For further information and autotuner, West Marine windlspeed/depth/log/repeater in-
pbotos, call John at(561) 467-2537.
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TOG NEWS 73 SPRING 1999
ROYAL DAWN, a 1986 T-37, is for sale by Dwight
Sauter. She is a MK II with an aft stateroom, v-berth, and
separate shower, aluminum spars, Perkins 4-1 08 engine, 100
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gal. water in keel, 100 gal. fuel amid-ships, no teak decks,
professionally maintained brightwork, new dodger and can
struments, two Garmin GPSs, Sony/Bose sound system w/l 0 vas, new bottom paint & trim. Equipment includes Raytheon
CD player, Cape Hom wind vane steering, 75 lb. CQR, 66 lb. R20 RADAR, 4-burner propane stove w/oven, microwave,
Claw, 300 feet chain, all canvas (dodger, bimini, weather Adler-Barbourrefrig, electric windlass, 45 lb. CQR with all
cloths, UV sail covers, fender covers), custom cockpit cush chain rode, 35 lb. CQR with chain/rope rode, 23 lb. Fortress
ions, Ultrasuede interior, new foam interior cushions, Harken with chain/rope rode, Autohelm autopilot, Monitor selfs teer
BattCar system, trysail (and track), storm jib, SeaMate LO ingvane,RitchieGlobemastercompass, VHF,Signetdepth&
RAN, Weather Fax and Navigation software, 3-blade knot meters, self-tailing Bomar winches, 400 AmplHour bat
MAXPROP, 120AmpBalmaralternator,ARS-IIregulator, six teries' Honda 1000 generator, Par electric quiet-flush head
new batteries, 1500 Watt inverter, custom fitted sheets, run with manual conversion, Force 10 BBQ, swim ladder, 10'
ning rigging, insulated backstay, dual galley foot pumps, and Avon, and Nissan 8HP OB. HAM radio optional. Asking
much more. Specification/equipment Iist also includes Profurl $95,500.Call(310)833-5976(W)or(310)519-0546(H)ore-mail
headsails 010% Yankee, 135% Genoa), 100% Staysail, fully <[email protected]>.
battened Main, 6-man Viking Offshore life raft (inspectedJ uly
, 97), all safety equipment (PFDs, harnesses, strobes, EPIRBs, RUNNING a 1985 V -42 center cockpit (hull
MOB w/strobes, flares, emergency watermaker, etc.), 10foot #101) is for sale for $ 169,900. Sheis tan w/teakdecks, has two
inflatable w 18 HP Mariner (both new in '92), towed generator, cabins, two heads, and a real shower. Equipment includes
Marin Air air condlheat~ 250 gal. water, 165 gal. diesel, Perkins Simpson Lawrence electric windlass, Kobata 4kw diesel
4-236, Adler-Barbour refrigeration, 3 3 lb. Bruce stem anchor, generator(freshwatercooled),40gph water maker (driven by
etc. Lovingly maintained by mechanical engineer owner. TIle the generator), two 150 amp alternators, Heart 2 kw inverter,
ideal upgrade for the T-37 sailor wanting Tayana qualityl Four Winds wind generator, A von 6-man liferaft, Espar diesel
strength and Perry design with more room and more speed forced air heater, FurunoRADAR, Furuno weatherfax, Trimble
(9 knots in 15-20 knot winds). Asking $250,000. Contact GPS, and more. Heavy duty ground tackle includes 300 feet
<SSMinerva@aoLcom>orcall [phone]. of 3/8 inch HT chain for 66 lb. Bruce, 45 lb. CQR, 50 lb.
Danforth, or 65 lb. Luke, plus 12 foot sea anchor on 600 feet
MORNING DEW (T- 37, hull #382) will be upgrading of 1 inch nylon, and a big drogue (Gale rider type). Sails
and has the following items for sale: (1) one double and four include a fully battened main, 135% jib, and a big spinnaker.
single teak blocks~ (2) Fico Freeway traveler car and controls~ She carries 150 gal. fuel in three tanks and 175 gal. water in two
(3) teak destroyer-type wheel; and (4) Aries windvane. Con tanks. She is powered by a Perkins 4-108 engine w/18 inch
tact Willy or Pat Piessens at [phone] or fax them at MAXI 3-bladed prop. Tons of spares for all gear. Interested
[phone]. parties can contact Gilbert Smith at [phone] or
<running free I @juno.com>OfwritetoGilatP.O.Box 1209,
MYSTIQUE,aI998T-55(hull#88)isforsale.Shehas Alief, TX77411.
been Ii ved aboard by the owners, Carey Campbell and Dale
Herring since May 1998. She has a white hull wlbluestripes, 1981 V -42, center cockpit is for sale
center cockpit, two staterooms, Forespar in-mast mainsail
by John and Roxanne Jensen. She has four opening bronze
roller furling, massive teak toe and cap rails, white Sunbrella
ports in the main saloon, teak decks (re-caulked in 1997),
bimini & dodger, all navigational equipment coordinated to
Perkins 4-108 engine, Hurth gear box, complete new Awlgrip
the laptop for electronic charting, a Spectra 360 watermaker,
paint, new rigging~ Monitor windvane; Robinson AP, Profurl
and a Vetus bow thruster. The 140 HP Yanmar engine and
furling headsail, RAD AR, Windbugger, electric windlass, 60
a 12 kw Northern Lights generator are housed in a truly lb. CQR w1 250' HT chain rode, Datamarine instruments, eight
stand-up & walk-in engine room that also contains a 18.6
sails, four Prevailer 4D batteries (900 amps), Hi-output 120
sq. ft. work table. If interested in buying her, call (888) 626-
amp Alternator, 12 v refr ig , 2500 Watt Trace Inverter/Charger,
3765 or e-mail <[email protected]> or
new interior upholstery & cushions, 2 Siemens 75 watt solar
<[email protected]>.
panels, Avon dinghy w/OB, Givens lift raft, plus spare parts
and more. In excellent condition. Asking $125,000. Leaving
a 1977 T -37 (hull #63) is for sale. Always
Trinidad 1 April toarriveinFt. Lauderdale,FL by 1 July '99.
a fresh water boat from the Great Lakes. Currently in
ContactJohnbye-mailat<[email protected]>orleavea
Rochester, NY. Teak decks and sitka spruce mast and
message at [phone].
booms. Classical beauty with all brightwork finished
w/Sikkin Cetol. Great boat in excellent condition. Divorce
1986V-42(hull#125)isforsale.Pauland
forces sale. ASking $65,000. Contact Mark Williams at
Rerucha are completing three years of cruising the
[phone] or <[email protected]>.
Caribbean and returning to Florida by February 1999.
TOG NEWS 74 SPRING 1999
EXLIBRIS, 1984 T-37MKII (hull#357) is offered for MALULANI,a 1986T-37 (hull #489) is for sale byBob
sale by Jim Skipper. She has fiberglass decks, aluminum and Bonnie Gebeaux. This proven world cruiser has a custom
keel-stepped mast, and all tanks in bilge. She has been interior, lots of stowage, teak decks, and 3QM30 Yanmar
maintained and continually upgraded by live-aboard original engine. Comes with dodger, bimini, sail covers, and newly
owners. This well equipped cutter is now based below the painted mast & boom. Asking $89,900. Price includes a rigid
hurricane belt with access to all parts of the Caribbean. Write inflatable w/ 15HP OB. Located in Kinsale, V A. Call (804) 224-
Jimc/o Moorings, Box 11, St. Georges, GRENADA or fax him 4144ore-mailat<[email protected]>.
at [phone] for a complete equipment list. Asking
$88,500. Purchaser will be given an allowance for an inspec MAPUANAIV(T-37, hull #495) is for sale by original
tion tour. owner,Poul Oxenbol in Port Townsend, W A. She is a 1986 MK
II model w/ white hull, tan non-skid deck, deck stepped mast,
FLYING DUTCHMAN (V -42 aft cockpit, hull #47) Profurl roller furling on both headstay and inner forestay,
owned by Bob Matlock and Barbara Wood is for sale in quarter berth, head w/shower, forward V -berth, engine driven
Houston, TX for $ 129,000. Justbackfrom a year-long cruise, refrigeration system, salt water pump for anchor wash down,
it has a great layout for a live-aboard couple, with lots of MicrologLORAN,Ray Jeff VHF, hailer and fog hom, Autohelm
storage. Features include Marine Air 19,000 BTU cool/heat 6000 autopilot, teak cockpit table, dodger, 3000 Watt ARDIC
airconditioning,4kw generator, Heart 2800 inverter, VHFw/ diesel heater (by Volvo), hot water heater, three-burner stove
hailer, SSB, weather-fax, RADAR,LORAN, GPS, cold plate w/oven, 33 HPYanmar3QM30Ffreshwatercooledauxiliary
refrigeration (engine drive plus 115 volt), watennaker, three w/50 amp alternator. 8 Lewmar winches, Midship SS fuel and
anchors, electric windlass w/200 feet chain rode, Profurlroller water tanks. One plow and one Danforth anchor. Davits for
furling, five sails (mainsail, 150 genoa, staysail, yankee, and dinghy. Sheis well maintained and was surveyed in May 1998.
cruising spinnaker), movable inner stay, mast pulpits, light Report is available to potential buyer. Asking $95,000. Phone
ning ground system, custom dodger and bimini w/ sun screens, (360) 379-9414, fax (360) 379-9780, or e-mail
hatch and companionway screens, three-bumer stove w/ <[email protected]>.
oven, microwave, TV, telephone jacks, innerspring mattress,
and vinylester barrier coat. Optional equipment includes MARIAH (T- 37, hull #407) is for sale by original owner,
hand-held GPS, hand-held VHF, folding bicycle, AVON 8- Randy Myers. Sheisa 1984 MK IIm odel, whitewlbluetrim,
man liferaft, inflatable dinghy, and outboard engine. Call keel stepped mast, and Yanmar 3QM30 engine. Well equipped
(713)781-97020rwriteP.O. Box 37305, Houston,TX77237- for cruising, including: roller furling on both headstay and
7305. innerforestay, GPS, LORAN, RADAR, Balmar alternator,
windbugger, autopilot (2), VHF (2), SSB, refrigeration, freezer,
INTREPID (T-37, hull #461) has the following items electric windlass, 3 anchors and rodes, inverter, diesel heater,
for sale: 1) Almost complete set of Tayana standing rigging 10 foot RIB, and 10 HP OB. Replaced original sails, bow sprit,
with original closed barrel-type tumbuckles (not including engine exhaust, water tank (w/2 SS tanks), hot water heater,
backstay or inner forestay). Excellent condition, due to and more. Randy is looking for a Tayana V -42, aft cockpit,
upgrading rigging from 5/16" to 3/8". Estimate total weight trunk cabin. He can be contacted by leaving a message with
at 150 pounds; probably too hea~d bulky to ship. Price his parentsat(28 1)485-5159.
$50. /J \ ,
vkth
2) Fiberglass r~ d~y wooden oars and oar locks. M lAMO RE (T- 37 , hull #252) is for sale. She is a MK II
Teak seat in st~ld midships. Made in Taiwan and fits model with 3QM30 Yamuar engine, almuinmu spars, equipped
nicely on Tayana davits. Length 8.5 feet; beam 3.5 feet; for offshore cruising and club racing. Equipment includes
weight approximately 85 pounds. Price $400. Too big to ship. roller furling genoa, refrigeration, diesel heater, instrumenta
3) Tayana all-teak boarding ladder. Hangs on either port or tion, davits, and many extras. The vessel is federally docu
starboard side and is hinged in middle. Price $25, no shipping mented and has annual Coast Guard inspections.Joe Tosta is
included. ContactPatrickMaslenat212 Stow Road, Harvard, the original owner asking $79,500. CallJoeat(954)782-1880.
MAOI451,phone[phone](H)or(781) 370-1525 (W), Avon 2.8, 8HP Evinrude, and 4-man bferaft negotiable.
ore-mail <[email protected]> .
MINERVA, a 1989T-52aftcockpit(hull#40),isforsale
KOCHAB,a V-42(hull#28), 1981-82aft-cockpitcutter by Ken and Sandy Stafford. She is a fast, high quality, custom
is for sale. She was in fresh water until 1994. She has a built boat with encapsulated lead keel (5' 11 draft), three
tt
modified fin keel, skeg -hung rudder, Perkins 4-108 engine, double staterooms, two heads w/showers, and increased
Adler-Barbour refrigeration, Autohelm 5000 w/cockpitre storage. Just retumed from a one year Canada to Venezuela
mote, Heart 2800 Inverter, Profurl roller fUflingjib, Cruisair family cruise, she received a $40,000+ upgrade/refit in '97. New
drop-in AC, etc. She is cruise ready, a lively sailer, and a equipment added includes Furuno RADAR, ICOM SSB wI
beautiful boat to liveaboard. For further infonnation and auto tuner, West Marine windlspeed/depth/log/repeater in-
photos, call J olm at (561) 467 -2537.
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ROYAL DA WN, a 1986 T-37, is for sale by Dwight
Sauter. She is a MK II with an aft stateroom, v-berth, and
separate shower, aluminum spars, Perkins4-108 engine, 100
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gal. water in keel, 100 gal. fuel amid-ships, no teak decks,
professionally maintained brightwork, new dodger and can
struments, two Gannin GPSs, Sony/Bose sound system w /10 vas, new bottom paint & trim. Equipment includes Raytheon
CD player, Cape Hom wind vane steering, 75 lb. CQR, 661b. R20 RADAR, 4-bumer propane stove w/oven, microwave,
Claw, 300 feet chain, all canvas (dodger, bimini, weather Adler-Barbour refrig, electric windlass, 45 lb. CQR with all
cloths, UV sail covers, fender covers), custom cockpit cush chain rode, 35 lb. CQR with chain/rope rode, 23 lb. Fortress
ions, Ultrasuede interior, new foam interior cushions, Harken with chain/rope rode, Autohelm autopilot, Monitor selfsteer
BattCar system, trysail (and track), storm jib, SeaMate LO ing vane, Ritchie Globemaster compass, VHF, Signet depth &
RAN, Weather Fax and Navigation software, 3-blade knot meters, self-tailing Bomar winches, 400 ArnplHour bat
MAXPROP, 120 Amp Balmaraltemator, ARS-llregulator, six teries, Honda 1000 generator, Par electric quiet-flush head
new batteries, 1500 Watt inverter, custom fitted sheets, run with manual conversion, Force 10 BBQ, swim ladder, 10'
ning rigging, insulated backstay, dual galley foot pumps, and Avon, and Nissan 8HP OB. HAM radio optional. Asking
much more. Specification/equipment list also includes Profurl $95,500. Call(310) 833-5976(W)or(310)519-0546(H)ore-mail
headsails(110% Yankee, 135% Genoa), l00%Staysail,fully <[email protected]> .
battened Main, 6-man Viking Offshore life raft (inspectedJ uly
'97), all safety equipment (PFDs, harnesses, strobes, EPIRBs, RUNNING FREE, a 1985 V-42 center cockpit (hull
MOB w/ strobes, flares, emergency watermaker, etc.), 10 foot #101) is for sale for $ 169,900. Sheis tan w/teakdecks,has two
inflatablew/8HPMariner(bothnewin'92),towedgenerator, cabins, two heads, and a real shower. Equipment includes
Marin Air air cond/heat, 250 gal. water, 165 gal. diesel, Perkins Simpson Lawrence electric windlass, Kobata 4kw diesel
4-236, Adler-Barbour refrigeration, 331b. Bruce stem anchor, generator (fresh water cooled), 40gph water maker (driven by
etc. Lovingly maintained by mechanical engineer owner. TIle the generator), two 150 amp alternators, Heart 2 kw inverter,
ideal upgrade for the T-37 sailor wanting Tayana quality/ Four Winds wind generator, A von 6-man liferaft, Espar diesel
strength and Perry design with more room and more speed forcedairheater, FurunoRADAR, Furunoweatherfax, Trimble
(9 knots in 15-20 knot winds). Asking $250,000. Contact GPS, and more. Heavy duty ground tackle includes 300 feet
<[email protected]>orcall(503)636-1197 . of 3/8 inch HT chain for 66 lb. Bruce, 45 lb. CQR, 50 lb.
Danforth, or 65 lb. Luke, plus 12 foot sea anchor on 600 feet
MORNINGDEW(T-37,hull#382) will be upgrading of 1 inch nylon, and a big drogue (Gale rider type). Sails
and has the following items for sale: (1) one double and four include a fully battened main, 135% jib, and a big spinnaker.
single teak blocks; (2) Fico Freeway traveler car and controls; She carries 150 gal. fuel in three tanks and 175 gal. water in two
(3)teakdestroyer-type wheel; and (4) Aries windvane. Con tanks. She is powered by a Perkins 4-108 engine w /18 inch
tact Willy or Pat Piessens at [phone] or fax them at MAXI 3-bladed prop. Tons of spares for all gear. Interested
[phone]. parties can contact Gilbert Smith at [phone] or
<runningfree1 @juno.com>orwritetoGilatP.O.Box 1209,
MYSTIQUE,a 1998 T-55 (hull#88) is for sale. She has Alief,TX77411.
been lived aboard by the owners, Carey Campbell and Dale
lIerringsinceMay 1998. Shehasawhitehull wlbluestripes, SAILIN'SHOES,a 1981 V-42,centercockpitisforsale
center cockpit, two staterooms, Forespar in-mast mainsail
by John and Roxanne Jensen. She has four opening bronze
roller furling, massive teak toe and cap rails, white Sunbrella
ports in the main saloon, teak decks (re-caulked in 1997),
bimini & dodger, all navigational equipment coordinated to Perkins4-108engine, Hurthgear box, complete new Awlgrip
the laptop for electronic charting, a Spectra 360 watermaker, paint, new rigging; Monitor windvane; Robinson AP, Profurl
and a Vetus bow thruster. The 140 HP Yanmar engine and furling headsail, RAD AR, Windbugger, electric windlass, 60
a 12 kw Northern Lights generator are housed in a truly lb. CQR w /250' HT chain rode, Datanlarine instruments, eight
stand-up & walk-in engine room that also contains a 18.6
sails, four Prevailer 4D batteries (900 amps), Hi-output 120
sq. ft. work table. If interested in buying her, call (888) 626- amp Alternator, 12vrefrig, 2500 Watt Trace Inverter/Charger,
3765 or e-mail <[email protected]> or new interior upholstery & cushions, 2 Siemens 75 watt solar
<[email protected]>.
panels, Avon dinghy w/OB, Givens lift raft, plus spare parts
and more. In excellent condition. Asking $125,000. Leaving
a 1977 T -37 (hull #63) is for sale. Always
Trinidad 1 April to arrive in Ft. Lauderdale, FL by 1 July '99.
a fresh water boat from the Great Lakes. Currently in
Con tact J ohn bye-mail at<[email protected]> or leave a
Rochester, NY. Teak decks and sitka spruce mast and
message at [phone].
booms. Classical beauty with all brightwork finished
w/Sikkin Cetol. Great boat in excellent condition. Divorce 1986 V -42 Omll # 125) is for sale.Paul and
forces sale. Asking $65,000. Contact Mark Williams at
Rerucba are completing three years of cruising the
[phone] or <[email protected]>.
Caribbean and returning to Florida by February 1999.
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SHALAK0 , which means "renewal" in Zuni, is fully outfitted SUZANNE, T-37 pilothouse cutter (hull #219), an
to continue bluewater and offshore cruising, with oversized extensively renewed and equipped Alaskan (,'ruiserforliving
standing rigging, watennaker, Yamnar4JH75 HP turbo (1985) aboard, is for sale. Full heavy duty canvas (Topgun) winter
with 1100 hours, Balmer alternator, Alpharegulator, Fourwinds cover. Sound fiberglass decks and Cetol treated teak in good
wind generator, all navigational electronics, sal-phone, SSB, condition. Recen tl y rebuilt Perkins 4-1 08 and reduction gear,
VHF, Autohelm 7000 linear drive, Fleming wind vane steering new beat excbanger, new shaft, coupling and 3-bladed prop.
units, bimini, sunawnings, raincatchers, rebuild kits, and New yankee jib and recut Lam staysail. Probe forward scan
more. Asking $149,500. For full details, contact Paul Rerucha ning sonar. Aluminum deck-stepped mast with steps, new 80
at <[email protected]> or leave a message on their gal. aluminum fuel tanks, 130 amp Silver Bullet alternator,
voice mail at [phone]. Quad Cycle regulator, Prowatt 800 inverter, Navico 8000
autopilot, and Avon 2.81 roll-updingby in stem davits w/8hp
SHENANDOAH (T- 48 CC, hull #37) has a dodger for Nisson OB. New Lewman winches, rebuilt steering, rebuilt
sale. It should also fit a T-47 CC. Stainless steel frame, toast Adler-Barbour refrigeration, Furuno 663 color sounder, 1720
colored canvas in excellent condition. Three elk hide-covered RADAR, and LC90II LORAN, and many other outstanding
grab rails. Middle front section rolls up; two side panels on features. Asking $84,000. Contact Paul Peytori at (907) 586-
front are scratched and need replacing. Made by North Sails 6070 (days) or [phone] (evenings) or e-mail
in Annapolis, MD; used only three summers. Make offer to <pfpeyton@ptialaska,net> .
Kerry and Fay McCluney, 304 Harbor Pointe Drive, East
Peoria,IL61611 orcall(309) 698-7873. Scratched glass can be VIXEN, a 1986 T -52 aft cockpit is for sale at $269,000.
replaced before shipping. The customized, vamished interior features a queen berth in
large forward stateroom wI private head & shower, and two aft
They also have a stainless steel bimini frame for a T -48 staterooms w/double berths. The galley is appointed wI
(or T-47) CC for sale. It is in perfect condition. Used three Grunartholdingplaterefrig & freezer, Force 10 stove, micro
summers. Best offer. wave & convection oven, and custom task lighting. Interior
upholstery is spotless. Electronics include five 4D gelcell
SHENANIGAN(T-37,hull#402)is forsalebyRobert batteries, smart regulator & high output altemator, 85 watt
McAuliffe and is currently anchored in Porlamar, Margarita solar panel, two ICOM VHF radios, SSB & auto-tuner, cell
Island, Venezuela. Everything has been replaced except tlle phone, two custom stereo systems w IBose cockpit speakers,
engine, tllesix-man Givens life raft, and tlle Maxwell Nielson B&G Network System w/cockpit repeaters, B&G type 2
windlass. She has all new rigging, Harken roller furling on autopilot, two Raytheon GPSs interfaced to aRaytheon 40 XX
bOtll heads' I and stays'l, new life lines, and a new bowsprit RADAR, and more. On deck equipment includes Harken
made of Brazilian mahogany laminate. The Yanmar3QM30F hardware, Lewmar winches, Maxwell 3500 (reversing) wind
engine has been overhauled while in Trinidad two years ago. lass, 110 lb. Bruce w/all chain rode, full sunbrella cockpit
New bottom paint and propeller shaft, plus tllruSt bearing enclosure, davit & OB motor crane supporting a 12 foot
witllin last six months. Aluminum Isomatspar system, 90 gal. Nourania RIB w/25 hp OB, full compliment of Nortll sails
diesel port and starboard tanks amidsbips, 100 gal. water (ProFurl roller furled headsails & full y battened main wI lazy
midsbipon the keel. Shipmate stove (3 burnerw/oven), Adler jacks), plus a Hood cruising chute. She is powered by a
Barbourrefrigeration, electric windlass, 35 lb. CQR with 200 Perkins 4-236 tuming a3-bladeMax-prop. She carries 350 gal.
feet chain rode, 33 lb. Bruce w/200feetroperode, 751b. Luke fuel plumbed through a Racor 1000 filter system, 250 gal.
stonn anchor (no rode), Autohelm autopilot, Raritan head water, plus a Village Marine 400 gpd watennaker, and 40 gal.
(justinstalled new pump system), Force 10 BBQ, swim ladder, propane. She has a stunning dark blue Awlgrip huH and gray
SSB !com radio. Sale price $85,000. E-mail Bob at non-skid decks. She has been maintained with an open
<Shen @enlared.net>. checkbook and is currently cruising tlle Caribbean w/plans
for tlle Chesapeake in tlle summer of '99. VIXEN needs
SHILOH (V-42, hull# 144) 1988 aft-cockpit cutter is for nothing. ContactLarryGahaganat<[email protected]>,
sale. She is well equipped, cruise-ready, and has aliliveaboard messageservice(281)442-2383,orpostaladdress 1429 Kowis,
amenities, i.e., AlC, awnings, Webastoheater, etc. Updated Houston, TX 77093.
electronics. Asking $175,000. ContactDukeand Donna Chan
dler at [phone]. YAB YUM (T-37, hull #485) has two slips for rent on
Weems Creek off tlle Sevem Ri ver in Annapolis, MD. Beau
STRIDER (T-37, hull #522) is looking for some used tiful view, quiet, private, 8 feet of water at low tide, 30 amp
stainless steel cowl vents that are in reasonably good condi power. $900 semi-annually. CallBob Parker at [phone].
tion at a reasonable price. Contact Prentice at
<[email protected]> or by mail at 60 Canterbury Court, Imants and Elsa Gotts are interested in purchasing a
Suite520,OrangePark,FL 32065 orcall [phone], ext. 520. used Tayana PH-37 with fiberglass decks. Contact them at
(360) 379-16760r<[email protected]>.
TOG NEWS 15 SPRING 1999
island's chain to Venezuela and Panama. ... Then decide whether
to head to Belize and back to FL or through the canal and west."
(2/99)
When Walter Bruj and Ellen Eckler were ready to
purchase cruising gear for their completely refurbished Alberg
35, they found through the internet their Tayana 37 (hull # 170),
SOLTARA, loaded with gear. They sold their CA home,
Fred and Susan Abel have sent several e-mail mes bought an ocean cargo container to store the things they
sages fromABELLADY, theirT-47 (hull #17), as they have wanted to keep (bless Mom and Dad for that land to place it
made their way from St. Petersburg, FL to. Georgetown, The on), sold the vehicles (except the VW camper bus), bought an
Exumas. Fred's messages are full ofd etail and drama, but this old van with no AC or PS and packed it to the gills with gear
message is from Susan and gives the female point of enjoy and set out for TX. They write, "We have been in Kemah above
ment/endurance. "Our life at sea has destroyed my nails, my Galveston Bay since the middle of September. (SeeMainte
a
hair is SHORT, and has more curls than Shirley Temple nance, p. 84 for the rest of the story.)
does ... a whole new look for me. The black and blue marks
have lessened ... now I only get two every other day, rather We are already behind schedule (isn't tllat what the
than the five initially. I've never cooked three meals a day in cruising life is all about?). Knowing that we can leave as late
my life, nor do dishes for all those meals. I am a galley slave! as March is somewhat comforting, but believe me after almost
There are pink and blue things to do on this boat and I'm four years of refurbishment on our Alberg, two years of
trying to learn more blues so there can be more frequent trade undoing life in the fast lane in Silicon Valley, and now working
offs. I love living on the boat; she is not confining al)d has our butts off on SOLTARA, we are ready to get out of here
many more luxuries than most.. watennaker, generator, freezer. ASAP!
We are spoiledl People make the difference for me and the
group of five, sometimes six boats that we're traveling with Our documentation is going to be changing to Seattle
are great! Thirteen people making decisions and we still like as our home port. We hope to be cruising for a few years and
each other! The women are impressive; know a lot about possibly do a circumnavigation should time/money allow. We
weather and navigation. I comprehend, but have lots more to do a lot of writing and photography and hope to submit some
learn. I'm also the oldest! articles in tllefuture.Rightnow, itis pretty much WORK,EAT,
SLEEP, WORK ... " (11198)
Fred is a genius! The group calls him Mr. Wizard, as he
seems to have solutions for the never-ending boat problems Carey Campbell and Dale Herring report fromMYS
and maintenance. I call him names too, but that's for another TIQUE(T-55,hull#88), "The River House in Kentucky did not
letter. Fred also reports the weather a couple times a day to sell, tlle ri ver wall fell in last summer ... so we have resol ved to
the group, which has been everything from 80 degrees and sell MYS17QUE and try to rescue our finances. (See Sh.ip's
sunny to cold and windy. It seems we are headed further Store, p. 74) We have finally gotten the "bugs" workedoutof
south in search of the "endless summer". the boat. TIle autohelmmain computer was finally changed in
Trinidad during September and now the Autopilot works like
The high point so far has been enjoying the a dreanl. It has not cut out once since the change. I finally
locals ... clearing land on Christmas Day for an 87 year old replaced the "NEW" bilge pump and tllat system is now
gentleman living on Chub Cay, cooking with the warden's working correctly. Ithas amazed me, that so much "new" stuff
wife at Exumas Land and Sea Park, and a brief assist as bar has to be replaced.
tender and waitress at Lorene's Cafe at Black Point Settle
ment. My only fears now are Fred hurting himself and his We will be at tlle San Juan Marina docks (slip A -95) all
liking the Bahamian food so much!" 0/99) of January and February and possibly two weeks into March,
before heading up through the Bahamas. We plan to be on
(V-42, Florida's East Coast before hurricanes start up for 1999. If we
hull #115) share, "We are living aboard on Lake Travis, TX have not arranged a sale by July, we will probably put
(also home to CHINOOK T-37 owned byJoh.n and MYSTIQUE on the hard and return to tile Tennessee River
Dianne Andrews) and readying the boat for our move to Clear Bank House in Kentucky." (12/98)
Lake, TX in the fall. Dave doesn' tretire until October." (1199)
Bern and Maggie Collins on boardCUR RA GH (T- 37,
New members,Dougand Pat Barron, purchased their hull #329) catch us up witll tllis news. "1998 was a rather
pilothouseT-37 (hull #372) in 1996,andnamedherSECOND frantic year with much illness in both our families. We have
CHANCE. They report from Kemah, TX, "We're getting the done lots of cruising since leaving the Chesapeake in '94,
boat ready to head for the west coast of FL for [the 1999] spending most of the last four winters in and about the British
hurricane season. Then to the Bahamas and down the Virgin Islands. We think the B VIs are tlle greatest cruising
TOG NEWS 76 SPRING 1999