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Date Posted: 23:31:10 11/20/09 Fri
Author: John (Ticked off - wife dropped my camera & broke it.)
Subject: Re: Getting started.
In reply to: John 's message, "Getting started." on 15:51:45 11/19/09 Thu

Hmmm, seems like good advice, except I might run out of life. I just abandoned my 15ft dinghy refurbishing project! Until I got going buying the sailboat, which came as a surprise opportunity, I had the same thinking, start small.
I figure, after thinking about your response, I might just get going by joining a sailing club, and inviting young experienced dudes (ones who have no boat of their own) to take her out.
I am in either a large harbour setting, or coastal with severe tides of around 50 feet range, tidal bores, and extreme currents.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_of_Fundy (I don't want to be out there!)
Depends on the place I keep the boat. I think maybe (Like for sure) get the harbour figured out first, and then only in light winds!
The boat doesn't seem that big at 26ft, should row OK. Maybe it will get bigger when the wind blows. :-) Like about 100 feet!
But where do I get oars that are long enough?
Would spruce be strong enough if I could make them?
What diameter are long oars like those needed?
What is the shortest I can go?
And do I need commercially made rowlocks, or can I make them (non-pivoting) from oak or maple?

Thanks,
John

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