07/15 - 07/17 Blakely Island

rogerbum · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 12:39 am Post subject:

Ditto on Tyboo's comments. I've never had window coverings and have spent many nights on board. You can change in the v-berth with some effort (it has a zippered cover) OR just steam up the windows with your spouse and then change standing up... Razz

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 1:01 am Post subject:

I have had my boat since jan and now have a 149 hours on it. We spent every weekend in jan in the islands some where and have done two c-brat gatherings. We , Susan ,james and myself, still do not have window shades on the boat. Susan does not have the time during the week and weekends are for boating. You can get dresses while laying in the v-berth, its just not fun. I have held blankets up around my wife while she gets dressed. Also just wear your pj's to the shower and get dresses there. But do come on out to the gathering.

TyBoo · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 1:13 am Post subject:

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 1:23 am Post subject:

its a "don't ask don't tell' thing.

Little Catelyn · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:57 am Post subject:

Haaa, haaa, haaa... this is too funny! Guess I had better look for a sleeping bag. And, if I want to get any sleep at all, I had better look into reserving a slip --- err, maybe I should have said moorage space.

Note to self: bring towels, leave dresses at home Wink

Thanks everyone,
Corwin

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 9:21 am Post subject:

Yes, definitely, make the call to Blakely Marina today...the slips will be all gone shortly if they are not already all gone. Norma is not fooling here. Then you would only be able to come for the day (unless you wanted to anchor out, which is possible), and would KICK yourself. Usually there is a Saturday cruise, probably whale watching on the west side of San Juan Island, but who knows. Some folks skip the cruise and go fishing or crabbing (if there is a crabbing season). The big deal is the Saturday night potluck, you don't want to miss it for sure, that's when you get to meet everybody, check out all the boats, swap stories, etc., which is what the C-Brat deal is really about, in my humble estimation - these folks will be your new best friends! And you don't want to be motoring home in the dark, now, do you? Sunday morning there will be boat naming ceremonies (christenings). Really, eveyone has to overnight on their boat for the first time some time - it is no big deal. If you don't have a sleeping bag, an old army blanket will probably do just fine...Like the shoe company says, JUST DO IT!!!!

Little Catelyn · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 4:55 am Post subject:

Okay, I'm in! Or, at least I would think so. Called Norma, but she was out in the garden at the time and said she would call me back. Haven't heard back yet, but she would probably have said if they were already full. So, if she calls back with good news I can go back to worrying about the boat...

Now, about those towels; do you

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:08 am Post subject:

I probably would not wait for the call back - give her a call a day until she gives you the dang slip assignment! There are other people chasing these slips, and she can't hang onto them for the C-Brats indefinitely.

Is there seriously a question about whether your boat will be ready? Our CD 25 appears to have been about a 60 day production, started March 15 with delivery on (scheduled for) May 13 (tomorrow, hurray!!!!).

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:56 am Post subject:

Time frame on the Anna Leigh was start date of 3/14 and took her home on 5/5. They rushed her a little and probably will not do that again as they need a few more days to do a more thorough check-out. That is the reason Pat's boat was delayed a little. A good idea I think. My boat is at Les's this week for electronics.

Catman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 3:36 pm Post subject:

Bambina's sharing slip A-8 with another 16, owned by the McDonalds. I couldn't be happier, and to heck with the diet!

I just hope they bring plenty of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders and fries. And please, don't any weenie PC types lecture us about what kind of oil they use to deep fry those award winning French delights.
Love

Little Catelyn · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 3:55 pm Post subject:

Just got off the phone with Norma --- she put me down for slip C13 and said that people may have to share slips. Glad you guys typed me into going.

I have no idea when to expect to take delivery of my boat. I believe that the factory started my boat April 21st. Last week Jeff said the hi-top was on and she would be heading for final assembly on Monday. He also said they might send photos Monday or Tuesday, but nothing yet --- I hope that there won't be any more problems at this stage in the game.

About a month ago I called the factory and learned about the hi-top delay. At that time Jeff said that it took them about 3 weeks to build a 22. It has been 3 weeks today, but I don't imagine that she's really ready yet. Once completed at the factory, she'll need to get shipped to Les's to have all the goodies installed.

Some time ago Les indicated that it might take 2 or 3 weeks to complete the work they'll do on my boat. But, and you know there was going to be a but, his shop is also very busy and they might not get to my boat right away. And then I still am waiting on Tanner to start the radar arch...

So, you can see that there is still much that needs to get done. At this point I can only hope that the boat will be ready sometime before July --- if not, there will be an early display of fireworks at my house.

Corwin

Jazzmanic · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 5:13 pm Post subject:

Little Catelyn wrote:

eieioh · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 11:49 pm Post subject:

Catman wrote ...