In a message dated 3/14/02 10:14:54 PM, joehh@attglobal.net writes: << It's time to quit lurking and introduce myself. I'm Joe Hubert from Portland, OR. I bought Mike and Kit's M17 #369 a few weeks ago. This boat is in beautiful condition. Mike should have asked more for her. I'm going to call her "Puff". I needed a short name to fit between the rungs of the transom boarding ladder.>> Welcome, Joe! Sounds like you got a great boat!! <<I've been sailing for about 3 years on other people's boats. Last summer I sailed and maintained a Flicka in Port Townsend. http://www.xsw.com/tikaroa>> Does TC Vollum still own Tikaroa? <<I learned a lot but a four hour commute is just too long for quick trips. It'll be nice to sail closer to home. I'm looking forward to doing some sailing on the Columbia River, San Juans, Flathead Lake in MT...>> I am actually looking for a Flicka for some extended trips, but for the reasons you mention, plan on keeping my M15. <<I'll also have to try out Fern Ridge this summer and check out Mike and Kit's Cape Dory 25D. >> I met with John Vigor and looked at the 25D as well as a Flicka near it a year or so ago. The 25D (Jabula) was in great shape. Were it not for the lack of a good double berth and better engine access, I would have pursued one. Enjoy your new boat! Scott Grometer M15, #478 "bebe"