New Boat For Us

jbenagh · Post by **jbenagh** » Dec 18th, '10, 10:29

We just closed yesterday on a new boat for us, CD30 Christine C. We bought this in anticipation of sailing further afield in the future. We think that standing headroom will be enough to convince Betsey to try overnighting with us.

Thanks to the CD community members who helped us figure out things in the buying process, especially Neil, Angela & Alisdair.

Jeff

PS we will put Sprite up for sail soon, after I put together a listing.

Zeida · Post by **Zeida** » Dec 18th, '10, 10:46

WHAT A BEAUTY! Congratulations!

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Dec 18th, '10, 11:49

Congrats!

I think you will love the cutter rig. Nice boat. Enjoy!

Dean

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Dec 18th, '10, 12:24

Nice, Jeff. Let's plan an overnight at Peddocks in the spring so I can get a closer look.

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Dec 18th, '10, 19:34

Nice boat!

I am rather partial to the CD-30. You are going to love it. You are opening up a whole new world that I know you will love.

You now have a rather nice teak clad escape capsule to use as you see fit.

The possibilities are endless, Steve.

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Dec 18th, '10, 19:37

The Stevie Wonder song comes to mind.

Isn't see lonely, Isn't she wonder full.

Have fun, Steve.

seadog6532 · Post by **seadog6532** » Dec 19th, '10, 11:43

We love our CD30K and bet you will love your boat too. It is small for its size but as we are finding out now it is a great sea boat. We sailed 144 miles in 24 hours in our first off shore over night sail and the boat did great in every way. Best of luck with your new boat.

jbenagh · Post by **jbenagh** » Dec 20th, '10, 18:19

Thanks for the kind words. And Neil, yes Peddick's just got closer.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays to all!

Jeff

John Ring · Post by **John Ring** » Dec 20th, '10, 18:26

Beauty! Well Done!

John

Klem · Post by **Klem** » Dec 20th, '10, 20:44

I am looking forward to seeing another Cape Dory 30 out on Mass Bay. Beautiful boat.

Alasdair · Post by **Alasdair** » Dec 22nd, '10, 10:33

Jeff,

Congratulations on finding a great looking boat. I've been waiting in anticipation for a message after ypur last email. Is she the cd30 that was for sale in Whitehaven, NY. If so, I looked at the pictures, and she looks to be in really good shape, well taken care of with some nice features.

Regards, Alasdair.

jbenagh · Post by **jbenagh** » Dec 22nd, '10, 21:47

thanks again for the compliments.

Alisdair, she is from Marshfield, and like the boat you mentioned, very original and very well kept. There is very little to do other than a couple engine issues found at the survey (check your propeller shaft tube integrity).

And John, I should thank you as well: after the nice day on Tantalus at the Misery float in, my wife decided she would enjoy cruising on a larger boat. We'll test that out this summer.

Jeff

Alasdair · Post by **Alasdair** » Dec 23rd, '10, 17:27

I see it now. Wow. I see what you mean by well taken care of, she looks a real beauty.

Carl Thunberg · Post by **Carl Thunberg** » Dec 26th, '10, 10:49

of course, with all the upgrades you've put into Sprite, I couldn't afford it. I only buy bone-yard boats. Congratulations on a fine vessel. Betsey will be very thankful. No more hitting your head!

jbenagh · Post by **jbenagh** » Dec 27th, '10, 09:17

So, can I have my old boat back now?

Thanks Carl!

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