Commander 275 - Newbie - Hi

[ABL1111]

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...

[SkipperJer]

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.

[Fritz]

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

[Commander 147]

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!!!

[joeniver]

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.

[joeniver]

how can I reply to ABL1111 privately?

[Bill]

Click on the user name and a widow will appear.  Click on private message.