New To the board and newer to sailing

[jimforkner]

I have reacently obtained a American 7.0 sloop. I have some experiance sailing simular vessals, and moterate experiance sailing my Force 5. But was looking for somthing more fitting to take my 3 children out sailing with me. so that leads me to the larger boat. Soon to be moored somewhere in the northern part of the Puget Sound.

[skipmac]

Welcome to the forum. Great place for questions, answers, and learning about all aspects of sailing.

When you are ready to upgrade I'm sure you will get more advise than you can use about the best options.

[Stillraining]

Welcome Aboard Neighbor...Spread the word we need more PNW'ers in here.

Where is the east coast anyway?..

[Lancerbye]

Originally Posted by Stillraining

Welcome Aboard Neighbor...Spread the word we need more PNW'ers in here.

Where is the east coast anyway?..

Well I went looking for it and ended up in the Middle East. Does that mean I haven't gone far enough? If I continue to go east I will end up back on the west coast. I think the east coast is a myth. Welcome aboard PNWester.

[swagman]

G'Day Jim and welcome,
I'm sure we'll enjoy your company and hope you find the site of value.
JOHN

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Jim,
Welcome aboard! Tell us about your boat. Is your American like the American 23? Shoal draft. Step down cabin sole where you stand on the keel?
Just wondering. I did quite a bit of work on one here in Hawaii. Patched up the bottom on it after it ran aground on the breakwall.
Kind regards,
JohnL

[jimforkner]

I guess I have seen it called an American 23 also. it has a good hull and from what I have found it has never been in the saltwater. It has no elecrtonics and has been fairly well mantained. I have only had it for a few weeeks and still have yet to get her in the water yet, do to some isues with the paper work. but I have spent a good amouont of time thinking about what things I need to add. Any sugestions would be appreciated.

[Ex-Calif]

Welcome aboard Jim. My brother has a Force 5 and I love that boat. Just enough bigger than the lasers and picos so that my big butt is confortable.

I'd love to figure out how to get a Force 5 for my 11 y/o.

[jimforkner]

If ya were in the PNW mines for sale.