New Owner Before First Snow

[FiveToes]

Joined the board in the summer, and finally landed the boat we were looking for. An Albin 28TE Flush Deck (2009). Formerly known as the Sputnik, will be renamed in the spring to the Five Toes II (I see previoius owners have posted on this site). Took her home last weekend from Rhode Island to Niantic, CT in quite the system. Was a great opportunity to see the handling in some pretty nasty seas. I was beyond impressed with the stability and comfort throughout our 3.5 hour journey.

I have to thank all of the contributors on this site who unknowingly educated me for several months as I was searching for my boat. I know that this site will continue to provide me with volumes of information on how to keep her in great condition and troubleshoot any problems I may encounter. My favorite post so far was on the "docking advice". I bookmarked that post and read it no less than 15 times before I brought the boat back. I requested that my marina put us on a starboard side floating dock (they were originally going to port), and in a very tight spot, I was able to back right in utilizing the great suggestions in that thread. Knowing it was a new boat to me, I had about 8 people on the dock waiting to help me. When I laid her right up in the slip, they all looked at me and said "Wow! Nice!". Felt pretty good not to embarass myself.

Thanks again to all of the contributors and I look forward to participating in many future threads as a new Albin owner!

-Greg

[whwells]

Five Toes: Congra's on your new Albin 28te. It is a real beauty. The all white boats have so much character and will hold up in the sun and weather so much easier and better than dark colors. You landing is one to be proud of and it would take most of us a lot of training to do nearly so well with the single screw. Interesting choice of names. Suspect it has some special history and meaning to you.
Look forward to your participation.
whwells "Howard"

[FiveToes]

Thanks Howard! Yes, the Five Toes has some history. Last name Toback, led to a nickname growing up of "Toes". Now our family of five led to the "Five Toes". The original is a 2002 Grady White Tournament 22'. Now trying to sell. I just didn't want to risk being without a boat for the fall fishing season. So I will probably put on blocks shortly and sell in the spring. -Greg

[Mark Deeser]

FiveToes, very nice boat. When I first got mine, I could not resist sitting on the dock looking at her. Sorry to hear about the winter affliction. Welcome. Thanks, Mark

[whwells]

Greg: Okay, we understand the unusual name now. Like it with the history.
Howard