New to forum, sort of

[jeadstx]

Hi, I've been lurking on this forum for about 2 years and finally registered. I find this to be a very informative site.

I have a 1976 DS2 I bought about 2-1/2 years ago (sail #8075, HIN XDYD8075M76G). Boat is in pretty good shape, but I haven't taken it out much. When I bought the boat it came with a good running 1940 model 2hp Evinrude motor for an auxillary. Boat's name is Ranger.

The first time I took it out I found all the things I missed in my original inspection of the boat. For instance, I never thought someone would sew all the batten sleeves closed, so I didn't look for that. Couldn't put the battens in. Sails are now replaced. A few other things have been upgraded as well.

My sailing background is that I learned to sail in 1969 on my dad's O'Day
Mariner 2+2. Dad had started sailing National One designs in the late 30's, good teacher. In college I raced it in a mixed fleet, always the most handicapped (and smallest) boat in the fleet. Didn't win anything, but learned alot and had a lot of fun. got away from sailing for about 20 years while I was riding horses in historic re-enactments. Knees are bad, can't ride anymore, time to get back into sailing. I also have a little Beetle Boat Swan catboat (made in the early 50's) that was given to me.

John

[albanysailer]

Welcome John! I haven't had my boat very long (last September), but so far its been great. My father-in-law who sails a lot on Long Island loves it and is looking for his own now too. You can find lots of information here, and the people are great too, always very nice and responsive!

Best,
Bill