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pointyendfirst

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Last Activity: 04-29-2013

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About pointyendfirst

Biography

former captain, currently refitting

Location

Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Cruising Area

Indian Ocean

Occupation

HIV/AIDS work

Boat Manufacturer

Westerly 28

Boat Year

1967

Boat Length

28

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Total Posts: 24
Posts Per Day: 0.01
Last Post: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers 04-09-2013 05:34 AM
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Last Activity: 04-29-2013
Join Date: 12-26-2008

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smackdaddy liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

I've been off for a while and was just shocked to hear of Smack's loss. He has been such a help to me and so many others, providing info, support and humour as well as a few needed smacks and it's...
Liked On: 05-01-2013, 06:14 PM
Posted On: 04-09-2013, 05:34 AM
elspru liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Has anybody gone the sub £5k route for a liveaboard?

I have a W28- plenty of room for several couples to ____ if needed, she's a sturdy boat and doesn't rock much.... The W28 doesn't have a specific place for a shower, but you can adapt it with a...
Liked On: 08-02-2012, 05:35 AM
Posted On: 06-22-2012, 05:36 AM
elspru liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Has anybody gone the sub £5k route for a liveaboard?

Soverel 28 is what i spent my first years sailing on (ages 8-12!) and I now have a Westerly 28 which is my first boat that I've owned/captained/taken care of. It's worth the compromises to have a...
Liked On: 08-02-2012, 05:31 AM
Posted On: 06-21-2012, 03:34 PM
DavidB.UK liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Has anybody gone the sub £5k route for a liveaboard?

I have a W28- plenty of room for several couples to ____ if needed, she's a sturdy boat and doesn't rock much.... The W28 doesn't have a specific place for a shower, but you can adapt it with a...
Liked On: 06-22-2012, 05:52 AM
Posted On: 06-22-2012, 05:36 AM
Capt.aaron liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Has anybody gone the sub £5k route for a liveaboard?

Soverel 28 is what i spent my first years sailing on (ages 8-12!) and I now have a Westerly 28 which is my first boat that I've owned/captained/taken care of. It's worth the compromises to have a...
Liked On: 06-21-2012, 08:01 PM
Posted On: 06-21-2012, 03:34 PM
DavidB.UK liked post by pointyendfirst On thread : Solar power ~ no more running the engine

David, I have a 1967 Westerly 28 which i got without a working diesel so i just use a 5hp outboard. For power I only use solar but i keep my use very low as i only do short cruises e.g. 7-10 days at...
Liked On: 06-21-2012, 07:51 AM
Posted On: 06-21-2012, 07:46 AM

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