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The Adventure Begins

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Sunsetrider
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The Adventure Begins

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Hi folks - I thought I should post an intro here, although in my excitement I did already start a topic in the Albin 25 section. I am to meet the PO and pay for it today, then arrange for a transfer to the marine shop to attend to the motor woes.

Background: Back in the 80s I had experience on Lake Ontario with a 30-ft sailboat and a 26 ft SeaRay. Loved the sail, simply could not deal with the noise of the power boat and the inability to "cruise" around. Now I live on a beautiful inland lake and enjoy toodling about on our 1990-era bowrider. We are close by the 1000 Islands area of Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River, so I've been seeking an economical solution to explore that wonderland that provides a blend of the good characteristics of sail and power. Imagine my delight to find an Albin 25 for sale at a low price withing a half-hour of my home!

Once the motor fueling issues are dealt with I look forward to working on the deck and interior teak cosmetics and maybe upgrading the galley. And looking for a trailer solution for the Fall.

Back to my research! :D
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Re: The Adventure Begins

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I'm looking forward to hearing about your fix-up and restoration efforts...and the cruising stories that follow shortly!

(I do notice a strange note in your signature. Are you having trouble with your avatar photo?)
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Re: The Adventure Begins

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DougSea wrote: (I do notice a strange note in your signature. Are you having trouble with your avatar photo?)
Yep - 5 kb is so small, I keep reducing and reducing and when it gets down to that size it's barely recognizable. And also i can't figure out how to pop in a pic to my posts. Can I use a pic on my pc or do I need to use a url link?
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Re: The Adventure Begins

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It takes some doing to get the avatar photo correct but it can be done... :)

Send me the picture you want to use and I'll give it a shot. (cdouglascampbell AT gmail.com)

As for posting photos, go to the Pictures forum and there's a post at the very top with instructions. Very easy. Attach the photo(s) to your post and then place it where you want within the text.
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2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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Re: The Adventure Begins

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I'll try posting a few random shots of what possibly become known as "Manatee." Seems kind of appropriate . . . :wink:
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Re: The Adventure Begins

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I grabbed your photo above and re-sized it as best I could. You need a more even (square) image to take full advantage of the pixels and KB allowed.

Have a good day!
Doug
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Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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