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Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-21-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Hey Lou it was good meeting you finally. I really enjoyed the day and looking forward to going back. Really seems to be a good group of people. Loved the wind and loved the racing! Gotta say I am...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-07-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Pretty pumped about the season. One great thing about the cat22 they are everywhere. Can't wait till race season, not even gonna come close to winning probably get lapped 4 or 5 times but I sure am...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-06-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Just thought I would give a "hello" to James as well. New member here at Cave Run as well. Actually the lady told me I was the first to sign up and send money in. LOL got in a bit of a hurry and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-28-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Good for you two. Know what you mean about the draw to the water. Never could understand how me being from Eastern Ky I would have the sailing bug, its what dreams are made of! I have always been a...
Forum: Learning to Sail 12-28-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Cape Dory or Tartan

Thanks BubbleheadMd, good point about the gunkholing, definitely see that in my near future. Have done lots of research and feel the Cat27 is the best bang for the buck with what my needs are. But I...
Forum: Learning to Sail 12-28-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Cape Dory or Tartan

Want to jump in and ask about the space on the tartan compared to a catalina 27? I love the look of the tartans, bristols and cape dory. Worried about sailing in light wind conditions and the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-27-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Never mind the college question man, just saw you are an EKU alumni.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-27-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

IronSpinnaker go to college there? Spent many a day hunting around Cave Run Lake when I was in college at MSU. Have done quite a bit of Horseback riding there as well. Never did get out on the water...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-27-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Hello!! Saling newbies from Kentucky!!

Greetings from Kentucky as well. Really new to sailing myself, have a lot to learn and really looking forward to it. Cave Run will be my sailing grounds as well. Dreaming big here but hoping to visit...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-13-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Winter sailing months around NC, SC,

Very good info, thank you. I took asa 101 in Southport, loved the town. Guessing you are correct we sailed close to Baldhead Island, lotts container ships back and forth. Will focus my research more...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-13-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Winter sailing months around NC, SC,

Surprised to see this thread, asked this question a while back. Still dreaming here, but hoping to do some sailing around Southport NC, maybe this winter. Have a catalina 22 hoping to do some pocket...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 08-13-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 2,720
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Do it all boat, Caribbean and Rtw

MobiusALilBitTwisted wins the OGB award!
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-30-2012
Replies: 96
Views: 17,304
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Re: Latts & Atts is GONE!

Just wanted to say, "one of my favorite sail magazines" had more of a real life aspect to it for me. Not a die hard boater by no means but out of all them I enjoyed Latts and Atts the most. Still...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-26-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Never really thought to ask before but just what...

Never really thought to ask before but just what could a person expect to pay a marina to launch a boat and raise the mast and then lower the mast and place it back on the trailer?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-26-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Agree with squidd that I need much more hands on...

Agree with squidd that I need much more hands on experience before making my decision which is what I have intended to do all along. The main purpose for me posting now is, I have got the sailing bug...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-25-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
My plans are to sail on the coast of Virgina and...

My plans are to sail on the coast of Virgina and North Carolina. Anybody have any ideas of ramps where a person could launch a larger boat of this size.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-25-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Question that comes to mind, is that during my...

Question that comes to mind, is that during my research to help me make the best choice possible, I have came across several people who travel semi regularly with a 27cat so I know it can be done....
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-24-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Would like to know how you raise the mast, had a...

Would like to know how you raise the mast, had a guy who trailered a 27 cat and raised/lowered mast with boom with hinge at bottom of mast. Thread on Catalina owners forum, very helpful info on that...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-24-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
I'm thinking sailboats and politics are a lot...

I'm thinking sailboats and politics are a lot alike. You sure can get into a fight in a hurry when talking about them to other people when stating your opinion. As of now I am pretty set on the cat...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-23-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
The clipper marine 32 looks like it may be a good...

The clipper marine 32 looks like it may be a good option, will have to research the boat more. The clipper for sell would be idea for what I am looking for if I where ready to buy a boat today. RDW,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-19-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Thanks to all who responded to my post. Lots of...

Thanks to all who responded to my post. Lots of good advice and info for me. For now I am only in the planning stages of my next boat. The cat 22 will do ok for now but wanting to go bigger asap....
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-10-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13,192
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Largest Semi-Trailerable Sailboat ???

I am very new to sailing and have a great deal to learn. Have posted a few threads on here seeking advice what type of boat I should buy. Based on what i felt was good advice from a poster , I ended...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-06-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 5,886
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Hello again, thanks to all for providing your...

Hello again, thanks to all for providing your input on helping me choose a trailerable sailboat. This fall a bought a 1981 catalina 22 with trailer. Nothing fancy but will work to get me some...
Forum: Crew Wanted/Available 09-03-2011
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Hello there, Ky here as well. Would be interested...

Hello there, Ky here as well. Would be interested in doing some sailing with you. Let me know if you are still looking.
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 08-11-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 7,615
Posted By Kyhillbilly
Great thread for a person looking into buying a...

Great thread for a person looking into buying a sailboat. Answered a lot of questions I had and gave me a few new things to think about. Hillbilly's .02 cents worth.
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