Intro, new here

[Irwin32]

Hi everybody!

I'm hoping to get some input and get closer to sailing out of Corpus Christi with a destination of Costa Rica and Panama.

I purchased a '70 Irwin 32 about 3 years ago and have been working on it, preparing for my sail. My biggest problem is that I work 600 miles from Corpus and that makes it very difficult, but I'm making good progress and should be close to ready in about a year.

I've replaced and modified a lot of hardware and customized the boat how I feel comfortable. One of the previous owners spent a lot of money turning the boat into a day sailor and slip bar, so I've spent a lot time and money turning it into a cruiser.

The only real sailing I've done is to the boatyard in Rockport, a couple times to do the bottom, thru-hulls, etc....

My next step is to add power producing solar and wind generation, and a water maker.

It's been a hard road living and working so far away, but I'm getting there.

All the stuff I've done is such a long list, it'd make for a very long page.

Ed

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Ed.

[Hermanns]

Welcome aboard!

[captboat]

lemme know of your departure...planning the same trip in the same boat...

[boatman61]

Hi Ed... Welcome to CF.

[Irwin32]

Originally Posted by captboat

lemme know of your departure...planning the same trip in the same boat...

Really? What year is your boat? Mine's the centerboard version.

Oh, now I see it's an '84 Citation. That's really a very different boat, but similar.

[Waterway Guide]

Welcome aboard, Ed!

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Now I know what a "slip bar" is.
Good to have you here and I hope you get all those projects done in a hurry..
kind regards,

[BlackOak]

Welcome to Cf and gratz on the boat, and a soon adventure to follow. Fair winds, calm seas, black rum and ginger beer!