Just wanted to say thanks

[mel low]

I felt compelled to thank Ron, Stu and all the others who contribute to this great website as I have just completed a 3-month 2,100 nm trip up the British Columbia Inside Passage in my 1986 hull #162 without a single problem. With all the information on this site I knew what issues needed to be addressed to properly prepare the boat. I upgraded wiring, changed out all hoses, removed/cleaned out fuel tank, added antifreeze overflow tank, replaced exhaust system, starter and alternator rebuilt, replaced engine water pump, installed 3 bladed prop, replaced cutlass bearing, and the list goes on. Sailed some but put 440 hours on the engine. I bragged to people we met along the way about how lucky we are to have such a great website that helps solve problems or prevents us from ignoring things that will soon be a problem. I bought this boat two years ago as a real "fixer upper." This site provided me with all I needed to get the boat ready. This trip was a "bucket list" fulfillment and I just need to say thanks.

[Stu Jackson]

mel, glad we could all help, and that you had an enjoyable and safe voyage.

[Ron Hill]

Mel : Thanks for the accolades.  Just remember we give out our experiences so others don't have to reinvent a solution.
You guys are the ones doing the work!!   

[efhughes3]

What a great trip you must've had! We were just in Vancouver and sailed (Princess Cruise) up to Alaska. Spectacular country!

[mel low]

Ed
Yes is is. One of my crew log over 200 pictures of water fall. I sat in hot springs with no other boat around. We caught and eat crab and salmon until we were tired of it. We watch salmon jumping at water falls. We saw whales, dolphin, porpoise and bears. It truly was spectacular. WIth full canvas we were able to enjoy the view in all weathers.