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    Captain Tim (McSkagit) Jones 1959 Skagit 31 Saratogan

    http://www.closeencountersecotours.com

    Pay it forward.......take a kid for a boat ride

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    Not boat related ?

    Originally posted by McSkagit Tim Jones, post: 583
    Economy Notice
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    > Due to recent budget cuts and the cost of electricity, gas and oil,
    > as well as current market conditions and the continued decline of
    > the U.S. economy, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been
    > turned off.
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    >
    > We apologize for the inconvenience.
    >
    This is not really boat related but if you are referring to a tunnel Hull boat, then Yes it is
    Works for me.

    Actually, for me, that light was just another darn train coming at me several years ago.

    Lets see if the "Not Boat related" edit cops get this

    If so, I will create a "Not Boat Related" area
    Helmar Joe Johanesen
    1959 Skagit 20ft Offshore, 1959 Skagit 16ft Skimaster,
    1961 17ft Dorsett Catalina.1958 Uniflite 17 ft
    Outboards: 2.5 Bearcats, 3 50hp White shadow Mercs
    2 40hp Johnsons, several smaller Old kickers for a total of 12

    Our Sister club
    http://www.goldenstateglassics.com

    Oh, and Where is Robin Hood when you need him??

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    • #3
      The light, totally boat related

      I have several boats that I need to spend money on. The economy is not helping. Ive taken a 70% hit on my income and untill it gets better will have to stick to the low cost improvements. As I was reading the Light I was wondering if it was a hint that the saratogan was to be put on the back burner and not be launched this year. John

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      • #4
        John, So far my business is holding up , but some days i don't get any orders and think it's the end of the world ! Boating helps or just even working on them does as well. Chuck
        Attached Files
        1957 17' Skagit Express Cruiser
        1959 20' Skagit Express Cruiser 120 HP I/O "Chippewa"

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Helmar, post: 592
          If so, I will create a "Not Boat Related" area
          Oh Please. Are we at that point already?

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          • #6
            Those of us that are of a more refined vintage, ( read ChuckC, ChuckB) will remember a sign as one was leaving the Seattle city limits; " Will the Last One Out of Seattle, Please Turn Out The Lights". Now to make it boat related, we could say will the last one off the the ramp... But we lived through that one, we'll live through this one. That's why I go boating, to forget about life for awhile. ChuckB
            "Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." K. Grahame "The Wind in the Willows"

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Helmar, post: 592

              If so, I will create a "Not Boat Related" area
              I agree with Tim. Can't we keep this forum all related to boats ?
              On other forums, when they get off focus, they tend to degenerate.

              Just my 2cents worth.
              Dave

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              • #8
                No Light in the Boat Tunnel

                For me, the light at the end of the tunnel is blocked by all those project boats that have the tunnel jam-packed-full.

                But I agree with others--let's not "go there" in terms of meandering into non-boat-related stuff, even if it's funny.

                - Ole
                http://www.pocketyachters.com

                "If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most." - E. B. White

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by McSkagit Tim Jones, post: 583
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                  Well, I'm not trying to stir up any unrest on this new website, however whether a post is boat related or not is subjective and in the eye of the poster and the reader.

                  Yes, we should keep on track and steer toward boat related subjects. At this point however, the moderator shouldn't be editing anything that isn't obsene, slanderous or way off subject.

                  For me "the light at the end of the tunnel" is a phrase oft used by me to describe a project that has spanned 20 years. Just when there was light at the end of the tunnel, the economy goes down the tubes. Right now I'm trying to keep the project going and launch on time by selling everything I own. Sold my GTO today (that I bought new and have had since I was 20).

                  Maybe we should steer away from any subject that reminds us of reality? Editing posts was the reason I was unable to embrace the other website.

                  What this website needs is a space on each member page where the member can talk about what brought him or her to classic boats, brought them to this website....let them toot their horn to the degree they see fit.

                  My post "The Light" just a little joke......funny...you know???? It's called humor.....

                  McSkagit
                  Captain Tim (McSkagit) Jones 1959 Skagit 31 Saratogan

                  http://www.closeencountersecotours.com

                  Pay it forward.......take a kid for a boat ride

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                  • #10
                    Bummer on selling the car.
                    I have done that with some of my cars and boats to finance others.

                    I like the idea of the bio but its not part of this program. But I will look to see if I can find any attachment programs.
                    I was looking for a better Gallery program too.


                    Might be best to just let this thread die off and go to the end of the list.
                    Helmar Joe Johanesen
                    1959 Skagit 20ft Offshore, 1959 Skagit 16ft Skimaster,
                    1961 17ft Dorsett Catalina.1958 Uniflite 17 ft
                    Outboards: 2.5 Bearcats, 3 50hp White shadow Mercs
                    2 40hp Johnsons, several smaller Old kickers for a total of 12

                    Our Sister club
                    http://www.goldenstateglassics.com

                    Oh, and Where is Robin Hood when you need him??

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                    • #11
                      I have been employment challenged for a better part of a year now. I am glad to have my boat as a reprieve from worrying about my situation. Fortunately I am at the less cost and more time boat enhancements.

                      Right now it is the slip rent that is my largest expense.
                      Robert Augur

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                      • #12
                        Pictures?

                        I would love to see some more pictures of the 25. What is the map of at the dinette. Mine is of Lake Washington/Union. John
                        Attached Files

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                        • #13
                          Pics

                          Here are a few interior pics, including dinette top.

                          Lost many pictures on crashed laptop, so no on the water pics.

                          I have more, let me know if you want to see them.
                          Attached Files
                          Robert Augur

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                          • #14
                            Hi Robert.
                            Those look sweet.
                            I remember being in the cabin of your boat and how roomy it was.

                            By the way, can you go back to your User CP, edit that and add your name to the Signature please.
                            Some of us know you but I would bet most don't.

                            I am in hopes some day of being able to take our Skagit 20 from Portland down to Astoria and back just plunking around.
                            You can sure bet I will let you know when that is happening...
                            Helmar Joe Johanesen
                            1959 Skagit 20ft Offshore, 1959 Skagit 16ft Skimaster,
                            1961 17ft Dorsett Catalina.1958 Uniflite 17 ft
                            Outboards: 2.5 Bearcats, 3 50hp White shadow Mercs
                            2 40hp Johnsons, several smaller Old kickers for a total of 12

                            Our Sister club
                            http://www.goldenstateglassics.com

                            Oh, and Where is Robin Hood when you need him??

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                            • #15
                              Signature Test
                              Robert Augur

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