I just wanted to introduce myself - I just purchased hull # 275, live on Long Island and have quite a few questions...
I have admired and wanted a Commander for quite some time and have finally decided to make the jump from centerboard day sailor to a full keeled boat designed by one of my favorite naval architects, C.A.
I've read a bot of info and am very glad to see the breadth and depth of info available on these boats. With the right direction, instructions time and resources - I feel confident in making her yare...
I have tried to use the search function and it is a little finicky to find what I'm looking for. I'm hoping someone can help me use that function more effectively...
As a former Commander rookie I have two pieces of advice:
Buy the book from this group: it's worth every penny.
Use google to search the forum. The site's search tool is a bit dull.
Welcome Commander-275! Wish you the best of luck with the new boat. I bought Commander #3 about 4 years ago, having a lot of fun working and sailing it. Your #275 is ringing a bell, did you buy that boat in Manasquan, NJ by any chance? If so, I tried to buy that boat but it didn't work out.
I also agree with Skipperjer's advice.
Commander #3
Fritz
Ditto, welcome Commander 275!
In addition to what the other guys have told you I would add that these boats are absolutely worth the effort you put into them. I spent a long time restoring C147 and I am launching her again tomorrow for my second season of sailing her since the restoration. Here in Florida our sailing season is fall, winter and spring. I love sailing her and I love all of the admiring comments I get whenever I take her out.
Enjoy!!!
This is amazing:
Commander 38 - Newbie - Hi
I just wanted to introduce myself - I just got for free hull # 38, live on Long Island and have quite a few questions...
I have decided to make the jump from centerboard day sailor (I have a 15' mutineer) to a full keeled boat.
I've read a bot of info and am very glad to see the breadth and depth of info available on these boats. With the right direction, instructions time and resources - I feel confident in making her yare...
I am joe and live in rocky point. would like to talk to you.
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