Beneteau First 235 Forums

abstrait · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:52 am Post subject:

Thanks for the words here, Michael. I also understand the point of view with the changes; I have a few sailor friends that are going through the exact same decisions for various reasons, but most say they'll be back and will get their fix with the best compromise: sailing with others where the headache and cost of boat ownership is bypassed and the enjoyment of getting on the water is still there.

I have to admit, at times I feel the same thing, especially come hurricane season when it's bad enough just living on a barrier island, let alone dealing with boats like the F235. It's one thing to haul a Hobie Cat off the beach, and quite another to deal with a 3500lb floating ulcer inducer...

Know you'll still be on the water for a fix, one way or another. You're welcome here any time.
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'89 "clear" WK | Hull #327
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SailorBrian · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

I sold my S2 last July just wanting to step back from sailing, and uncomplicate my life a little,,,,I lasted till Oct when I bought the Beneteau I think once its in your blood, it would be hard to stay away.
I have owned several small boats over the years,,,,,but there is no place like here
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abstrait · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:02 am Post subject:

I do believe ole Quigster's boat is now sold. I'll hazard a guess the new member from Utah is now smiling...
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Kelly Holsten ï¿½ abstrait
'89 "clear" WK | Hull #327
www.beneteau235.com

mquigley · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:14 am Post subject:

Frodo · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:26 am Post subject:

Mr Quig....

Reading your banter, your wise advice, and the smile that was apparent through your writing was a real part of my decision to buy the boat. I was secretly hoping that you'd change your mind. I am still hoping that you won't forsake us. Stick around, and when yer ready we'll all road trip to help you with your next 235 (in a year or two)... or at least Jon and I will.
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Crescent Yacht Club
4-Play...for now, Crush...(when we get the graphics changed) it'll go with Squirt, our sailing dinghy!
1988, #129 Wing Keel

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Pat Turner · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject:

Micheal, you are still a part of the 235 family. Don't be a stranger. Pat and Vickie
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Windseeker - Hull #46
'87 Wing Keel

Jon · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:25 am Post subject:

abstrait · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:12 am Post subject:

UPDATE on FASTER PUSSYCAT:

Hull #353 now resides in Park City, UT and is owned by Chris Andrus (saltymon)and has been sailed on a few lakes out there. Her new name is Gitana and Chris hopes to have her back in the water again soon. He is working on redoing the interior to match the work MQuigley did on the exterior. Before being sold, Quigley had redone the bottom with faired wing (using templates), flush thruhulls, and nice Pettit ViViD White bottom paint. He had some excellent sails, nice instrumentation, and a beast of a Honda outboard. Chris informed me that he loves sailing 353 and cant wait to get his projects done. It's come a long way from Lake Norman.

mquigley · Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:30 pm Post subject:

I can't wait to see the interior!
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But ya'll are still great...