Intro

[RP63]

Hello all you HO's. Of course I mean that in a good way, (Hatteras Owners).
I am new to the forum but and do not own a Hatt but hope to in another 5 years. Mine and wifes plan is to retire and live aboard in the next six or so years. Both of us love being on the water.
We were both raised with boats and are currently on our 4th boat. It's funny that a lot of people get 'twofootitus' but my last boat was a 24'cc and current is a 43'SF. I was always told to "go big or go home" and that brings me here to the HOF.
We love the older boats and fixing them up. To me its more satisfying doing things yourself and making them your own. We plan to get a CPMY in the 55-70 foot range so I can still fish off the back or troll to the Bahamas. I don't mind the DD's at all as my current boat has the 692's.
Thanks for letting me be a part of the HOF and hopefully my wife and I will own one soon.

If its permitted I would love to share some of the upgrades that we've done on our 43' Viking sportfish.

Lee

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

I should be ready to move on from Aslan in 5 years. Let me know your decorating tastes so I can start moving in your direction.

 

[SEVEN]

Lining up your buyer early. Smart man.

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Pre-need, Rusty. After a certain age, pre-need is the way to go. Back when Jos. A. Banks was giving two suits with the purchase of a shirt and three pairs of socks at regular price, I got a dark suit and took it over to the funeral parlor-pre-need.

 

[whoover]

Mr Clarkson, I already like you decorating so no need to change anything.

Walt Hoover

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Mr Clarkson, I already like you decorating so no need to change anything.Walt Hoover

I wondered if you were still lurking out there, Walt.

 

[whoover]

Even your five year time line fits my plans.

Walt HJoover

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Even your five year time line fits my plans.

Walt HJoover

OK, well... I should get used to seeing my name right after the "Pay to the Order of" space then.

Anything special you want worked on this week?

 

[RP63]

I forgot to introduce you all to my first mate Gus.

 

[Avenger]

No wonder you need a bigger boat.

 

[BobWaz]

There is only one beautiful dog in the world, and every owner has it!

 

[BobWaz]

Dish Network

Dish Network has come out with a new antennae designed for RV's and boats. Cost is only $279.00 and add a receiver for $7.00 per month. Has anyone heard of this? Any good? Would use it only at the dock for overnights.

 

[SEVEN]

I see who the dog loves.

 

[Rich60175]

Re: Dish Network

Dish Network has come out with a new antennae designed for RV's and boats. Cost is only $279.00 and add a receiver for $7.00 per month. Has anyone heard of this? Any good? Would use it only at the dock for overnights.

Seen the ad for this yesterday, it's a mini dish in a plastic case. Portable . it would work from a stationary dock or land ( zero to minimal movement as it is not designed to follow you at on a gyro. Cheep would work from a dock. Have to look into it some more

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

There is only one beautiful dog in the world, and every owner has it!

Yes, but sometimes even a good dog will fall in with the wrong crowd. Alcoholism is not just a St. Bernard thing anymore.

 

[Boatsb]

Yes, but sometimes even a good dog will fall in with the wrong crowd. Alcoholism is not just a St. Bernard thing anymore.

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I recognize that dog wasn't he in that movie...

 

[RP63]

Yes, but sometimes even a good dog will fall in with the wrong crowd. Alcoholism is not just a St. Bernard thing anymore.

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Yep. And when they've had too much............

 

[whoover]

No Mr Clarkson, I believe the boat is perfect but I'm sure you will find a way to improve it even more.

Walt Hoover