All I got for Christmas was........

[zinbaad]

Is anyone getting any new goodies for their Albin's this Holiday Season ?
I figured getting the 31 TE in November was my Christmas present but there is a nice Magna Newport Grill wrapped up, a 22 HDTV w/dvd (in my dreams, Jabasco Oil changer
& who knows.
Anyone dreaming of some special goodies?

[RockHall]

HMMMM,

First payment is due 12/20. I guess that is present number 1.

Then maybe . . .
Trolling valve
Generator
slip
Navionics card
dock lines
anchor rode
TV with DVD
fishfinder unit for E120
New trolling rods and reels
Set of spinning rods
Misc tackle
Toolbox for boat
spares kit
handheld vhf
rain gear
new anchor (plow type doesn't work so well in the bay)
Custom made rocket launchers
redneck outriggers
coffee maker and toaster oven

Did i forget anything?

That ought to give the economy a boost. . .

[zinbaad]

I am sure your missing a few items.. Actually looks like my secret list too ((Shhh dont tell my wifey)

[furball]

I almost hate to write it down in one place, gets scary
Galvanic Isolator
power conditioner for electronics
rear canvas encloser (in progress)
9' zodiac
rocket launcher
Magna grill
set of filters and zincs
wiper delay
new stereo with remote
Honda 2K inverter
panagraph wipers
horn
am/fm antenna
Trolling valve would be really sweet
The only good thing about a long list.... I already have next years Christmas List done
Merry Christmas
John

[gerygarcia]

Resolution got a small nautical cross. Look like good craftsmanship. Got 1 for our boat, and two for family members with boats. Makes a nice gift.

http://www.nauticalcross.com/

[Veebyes2]

Mine is getting another season in storage while we go RVing. 4 months to Alaska then 2 months doing the NE this year. 4 months to the NW is planned for next year. Maybe meet some Albin owners along the way.

[RobS]

then 2 months doing the NE this year

Does that include Essex, CT in July

[Mariner]

Mine is getting another season in storage while we go RVing. 4 months to Alaska then 2 months doing the NE this year. 4 months to the NW is planned for next year. Maybe meet some Albin owners along the way.

Be sure to let me know when you're in the Seattle area. I will gladly take you for a ride on Nordvika, and can make some recommendations on where to visit and stay.

[pcthornton]

Besides the 28TE that we got last June, I already got my christmas present....a dr. shrink heat gun. You know you're getting old (or just overly practical) when a shrink wrap gun is a new toy! Isn't that the equivalent of giving your wife a washing machine for Christmas?

Anyway, while we're on the subject of our boats (aren't we always?), has anyone used a portable generator? We find it more fun to pick up a mooring when we are cruising, so the shore power hookup isn't an option. Last season, I ran the engine at high idle every so often to keep the batteries charged, but I don't like racking up engine hours and burning fuel this way. The cost of a built in marine genset is prohibitive, so I was thinking of going the portable (honda) route. Do these portable generators stand up to the salt air very well? I'd probably strap it on the swim platform when we reach our destination and it would probably be quieter than the hard wired, built in Kohler or equivalent.

I would be grateful for any advice.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, etc.

[RobS]

has anyone used a portable generator?

Colin, This has been discussed before - do some Searching and you will find a good amount of related feedback.

[Mariner]

Unfortunately, Nordvika got shafted this year on Christmas propper, but she hasn't been ignored this holiday season. She got new bottom paint, a hull wax, new canvas, and a faulty GPS display was repaired.

[RobS]

SHAFTed this year on Christmas PROPer

A nice nautical touch with your choice of words.

[RobS]

mhanna and myself, along with the admirals, will be heading to Atlantic City early Feb for the boat show for some electronics browsing as TOY-RIFIC will be getting a partial or full upgrade for next season.