Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Added to the stable today.....going "hybrid"...sorta

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-31-2011 | 11:18 AM
  #16  
Mark in Baltimore's Avatar
Mark in Baltimore
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 23,303
Likes: 500
From: Baltimore, MD
Default

Cool boat, Ed. Looks like it'll provide some freedom.
Old 12-31-2011 | 11:23 AM
  #17  
ppashley's Avatar
ppashley
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong
Default

Wow. Nice.
Old 12-31-2011 | 11:40 AM
  #18  
Ed Hughes's Avatar
Ed Hughes
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,523
Likes: 82
From: Bend, OR
Default

Thanks again, she's 34'. As to mods, the diesel power plant stays stock. But, the sky is the limit on high-tech sailing related hardware, rigging, electronics, various systems inboard and the sails themselves. It can make the Porsche slippery slope seem like a 4" curb. As to this one, much has been done, but some updated electronics will probably be first.

My wife is getting the furnishings/decoration list together, so it is a joint effort.
Old 12-31-2011 | 11:59 AM
  #19  
Cactus's Avatar
Cactus
Noodle Jr.
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,928
Likes: 236
From: Mountville, PA
Default

Nice Ed! I spent the weekend on a friends 53' boat one time in Annapolis, MD and it was truly memorable.
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:08 PM
  #20  
BSL's Avatar
BSL
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,487
Likes: 0
From: Wayne, PA
Default

Congrats Ed, pretty boat!

I keep looking around at the used racing boats, and am amazed at how much boat is there for the prices--granted a lot have been ridden hard and put away wet...
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:20 PM
  #21  
P-daddy's Avatar
P-daddy
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,973
Likes: 478
From: MD
Default

Beautiful boat Ed!
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:26 PM
  #22  
Ed Hughes's Avatar
Ed Hughes
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,523
Likes: 82
From: Bend, OR
Default

Originally Posted by BSL
Congrats Ed, pretty boat!

I keep looking around at the used racing boats, and am amazed at how much boat is there for the prices--granted a lot have been ridden hard and put away wet...
That's what I found at face value-when you get to physically looking at them, most need a lot of TLC. Finding the good value/condition sweet spot was tough. A bit more so than when looking at 993's, but daily persistence pays.
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:26 PM
  #23  
RJT's Avatar
RJT
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,209
Likes: 358
From: Arkansas
Default

She's beautiful Ed. You are one of the good guys and you deserve the best.


We'll look you up next time we are in Poway and take you up on your offer. I promise to take lots of dramamine!


Happy Almost NeW YeAr !!!
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:30 PM
  #24  
Ed Hughes's Avatar
Ed Hughes
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,523
Likes: 82
From: Bend, OR
Default

Aw shucks! JoAnne, you get the First Class tour! And, sailing on the bay is usually fine for most people susceptable to being seasick. Although, I've got a friend who can get queasy just sitting on a boat at the dock.
Old 12-31-2011 | 12:47 PM
  #25  
Rinty's Avatar
Rinty
Drifting
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,650
Likes: 3
From: Calgary, Alberta
Default

Congratulations, Ed. Is that a sloop or cutter, and who built it?

My motorcycle mechanic, a long time sailer, just got his divorce and bought a 42' Endeavor in Florida. So he just wrenches in the summer now.
Old 12-31-2011 | 01:03 PM
  #26  
Ed Hughes's Avatar
Ed Hughes
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,523
Likes: 82
From: Bend, OR
Default

Originally Posted by Rinty
Congratulations, Ed. Is that a sloop or cutter, and who built it?

My motorcycle mechanic, a long time sailer, just got his divorce and bought a 42' Endeavor in Florida. So he just wrenches in the summer now.
It's a Catalina sloop. Funny, when I got divorced in the mid-90's, I gave up the house, and bought a new 38' boat, which I lived on for about 4 years. Should've invested in more real estate, I travelled a lot, so it was like a vacation when I got home every weekend. Man, was life simpler then! Fun too.
Old 12-31-2011 | 01:09 PM
  #27  
mcipseric's Avatar
mcipseric
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,696
Likes: 20
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Hey Ed,

I will devliver her to SD for dinner and a beer. PM me if you are interested.
Old 12-31-2011 | 01:41 PM
  #28  
race911's Avatar
race911
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 12,312
Likes: 9
From: Roseville, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Ed Hughes
Man, was life simpler then! Fun too.
Uh, yeah. We were having a local discussion about how great an Elise is. (2 guys are really too much in love with theirs.) I point out what the 914, 4 or 6, was. Questions from the youngsters about Boxster/Cayman similarities. Few, in any, other than the mid-engine architecture.

I had so much more fun at the track back then in light cars with baby engines that had no torque, baby brakes, and skinny non-R compound tires. Yes, some of the cars had slicks, so in that respect nothing today has more absolute grip.
Old 12-31-2011 | 03:52 PM
  #29  
Slow Guy's Avatar
Slow Guy
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 10,272
Likes: 12
From: NE Florida
Default

Fantastic Ed! I love sailing but haven't been able to do it in many years. I'm only 6 numbers away though....

Enjoy it in good health.
Old 12-31-2011 | 05:13 PM
  #30  
Ed Hughes's Avatar
Ed Hughes
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,523
Likes: 82
From: Bend, OR
Default

Thanks, and thanks for the offer Eric!


Quick Reply: Added to the stable today.....going "hybrid"...sorta



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:05 PM.