WindyBeard Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Just placed a kit order. A little late to the party but looking forward to building! Alan answered all my questions patiently and we’re tentatively planning to come to the messabout to pick it up. I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through everyone else’s logs here and appreciate all the accumulated knowledge! Thank you all in advance for advice and know-how! Quote
Andy B Posted August 13 Posted August 13 The longest journey begins with a single step credit card charge. Congrats! 1 Quote
Steve W Posted August 14 Posted August 14 WindyBear, tell us about yourself and where you are from. Quote
WindyBeard Posted August 16 Author Posted August 16 My name is Derek. We live in Orlando Florida, and have 6 kids (two grown and married, two in college, two in high school) and two grandkids. That’s the important stuff. I’m an electrical engineer and I work on graphics and AI chips for a big computer chip company. Always wanted to build a sailboat; but we lived in Colorado for 15 years and parenting took priority. 3 Quote
AmosSwogger Posted August 16 Posted August 16 It's going to be a fun build; we'll help you out along the way. Find me at the Messabout and we'll go sailing. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Welcome to the group, Derek. Your biggest problem with this group will be selecting which advice you prefer take. I’m looking forward to meeting you at the messabout. Do you know about the WCTSS? Those guys make me wish I lived in Florida! My #1 piece of advice is to try to do “something” on your project every day, no matter how small. Taking breaks from the process always end up being longer than planned. Consistent determination is the key. I’ve built 10 boats, and am about to begin #11. Needless to say, I love building boats! Hope you enjoy it, too. 1 Quote
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