This what the prop of one boat looked like when it was hauled out. The bottom of this boat was spectacular. It looked like it had grown hair. The owner divulged that he hadn't hauled and cleaned the bottom for 5 years!!! We were impressed.
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Funny and remarkable! 5 years...
Posted by: Stranded Mariner | October 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
So many posts to comment on, so little time...
-The boat fro is appalling...the boat should be confiscated. Hilarious if the former owner is suitably punished (keelhauled, what?)
Love the storm photo. The demarcated swimming area makes it look like the coast of Aruba...certainly a Carribean blue there. Gorgeous clouds.
No winter sailing for you...winter sailing is one of my new joys (this will be my fourth winter). Still, we should use these chilly days to discuss maintenance etc over lager and ale.
Posted by: Michael | October 30, 2009 at 03:46 PM