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Old 03-02-2021, 06:49   #1
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I finally did it!
After several decades of longing I have bought a little sloop to live aboard! She is a Grampian 30 and I’ll fit her out just the way I like and live aboard her.

I’m VERY happy about this!
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Old 03-02-2021, 07:01   #2
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The first of the two most happy days .... ;-) Congratulations!
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Nice. My previous boat was a Grampian 34. I know the 30s and 26s quite well. All good, solid, simple boats. Nothing fancy, but a good boat.
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Old 03-02-2021, 07:45   #4
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Congrats! Yah, I concur with the first happiest day involving a boat!! Start enjoying her!!
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Us longtime shoppers salute you. Congratulations on leaving our ranks and joining theirs!
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Congratulations!
It's all good.
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Old 03-02-2021, 08:42   #7
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Congratulations.....the Grampian 30 may be a bit more capable than you are aware. Just choose your weather windows wisely.
I first met Bryan and Avocet in Bermuda several years ago and I’ve since found them in New England. His blog hasn’t been updated in several years but you may find it interesting.

https://www.sailblogs.com/member/avocet/contents/1
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Old 03-02-2021, 08:57   #8
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Congratulations! I wish you and your yacht well. I love the feeling of buying a new boat, and the excitement of the future adventures. Congratulations again.
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Congrats, Break out another thousand and let the spending begin!

What motor? Looks like you are not lacking power.
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Congrats, Break out another thousand and let the spending begin!

What motor? Looks like you are not lacking power.
Universal M-30. 40 hours off a rebuild and runs like a watch.
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Thank you! I’m really excited!
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Congratulations.....the Grampian 30 may be a bit more capable than you are aware. Just choose your weather windows wisely.
I first met Bryan and Avocet in Bermuda several years ago and I’ve since found them in New England. His blog hasn’t been updated in several years but you may find it interesting.

https://www.sailblogs.com/member/avocet/contents/1
Thanks for that blog!
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Congradulations, looks like a nice boat, good luck.
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Old 03-02-2021, 09:53   #14
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Congratulations! Sailing is such an amazing enterprise! The learning curve may be steep at times, but nothing is more gratifying. Boat looks super clean! Good luck!
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