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Hooked on Powell
Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 34 City/Region: Tempe
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Frequent Sea
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject: Frequent Sea on Powell |
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It's been a heck of a year so far. The good has been very good, the not so good, well, we all know how that goes.
After losing Debatable (aka Dependable) last winter it seemed like an awfully long search (made longer by no lake time!) before we hit the jackpot with Bob & Marie Austin and Frequent Sea.
We came very close to buying new from Matt Gurnsey, who was the most helpful dealer I've ever run across (Thanks Matt!). But we also knew that Frequent Sea would probably be the best used boat we could ever hope for. We consider ourselves very, very lucky to have Frequent Sea on Lake Powell. We took delivery at Powell at the end of July and have had the chance for several lake trips since. We just love this little boat!
I haven't been on the site here much since summer so am awfully late in sharing this news with you. I also want to thank you all for your advice and patience with questions about these great boats and the wealth of information contained on this site.
Most of all, I want to share with you something many of you already know very well. Bob & Marie are the best! Their patience, generosity and helpful spirit made the purchase easier than I would ever have expected.
Best of all it was just so darned fun meeting them I was sorry to see them leave Page so soon! Their meticulous care and maintenance of the boat, their obvious love of boating in general, and their continued patience with questions and willingness to share thoughts and advice have made this a wonderful experience. When I share the story of how we came to acquire Frequent Sea and the Austins' exceptional generosity with our neighbors at the lake they invariably compare to their own track record with local dealers, marinas, etc. Not surprisingly, for those of you who know them, no one can compare to Bob & Marie Austin!
I saw several of you, and know that Frequent Sea was spotted, too, at the end of September when you'all were coming in off the lake and I was just starting out for a week. We are looking forward to meeting any and all of you whenever our paths cross at Powell. We are on 'A' dock just down from the marina store at Wahweap, so stop on by and say hello!
Finally, condolences to Bob & Marie. Mother Tootsie sounds like she was a heck of a gal!
Hooked on Powell, and Frequent Sea! |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21430 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Steve,
Thanks for the kind words. We hope that you enjoy the boat as much as we do! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8556 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Steve, hope to see you and Frequent Sea at Powell next year! We have been there the last two years on Daydream, and I can honestly say that Powell is just my favorite place anywhere. I can imagine spending months there on the water when we are able to...
And although we have not met Marie, we have had the pleasure of a nice dinner aboard with Bob anchored up at Eagle Harbor at Cypress Island, and agree 100% with your sentiments!
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DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
Photos: Lori Ann
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:03 am Post subject: |
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Pat Anderson wrote: | Steve, hope to see you and Frequent Sea at Powell next year! |
Ditto! Actually, we are thinking of leaving the TC in one of the storage lots there after the CBGT and picking it up again after Xmas and heading to Baja. We are going to San Carlos and Guaymas via truck in Feb/Mar to scout out what would be involved in trailering the TC down there for a month or two.
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 3200 City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
Photos: Halcyon
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Warren - our Halcyon is stored at Powell for the Holidays at Bigwater Storage - stored inside and nice folks at Bigwater. _________________ El and Bill (former live-aboards)
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Bought 2000 Sold 2012
http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/ |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
Photos: Lori Ann
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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El and Bill wrote: | Warren - our Halcyon is stored at Powell for the Holidays at Bigwater Storage - stored inside and nice folks at Bigwater. |
Great info! Thanks very much.
Warren |
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