I got a sail in today and really enjoyed it.
That's two in two days and it all flowed smoothly.
I asked myself "what is it about this boat that make you just want to be on it?"
I can't put it into words succinctly but will keep having the conversation.
What do you love about your boat?
Sailing today
I guess for me, she opens up adventure, I really like being able to work with the elements to achieve travel and enjoy a destination in the comfort of my boat!
cheers Richard
Not much not to love, fast, comfortable, easily sailed by 2 senior citizens and a dream to sail.
When you find that elusive groove that is interwoven into every sailboat....you know those days where you are doing everything the same yet the boat, the wind, the waves and the stars all magically align and things just.....work?
Even though I do like the go fast bits, it's not that what I mean...it's how the boat feels under your feet. Like its alive, is feeling good and decided to muck in and get to work.
I think that's why I enjoy short handing, the boat feels more lively, it's like you've actually removed a gazillion times more weight than the gross of the missing crew.
Then of course you have those days when you would swear on a bible you've dragging the jetty with you and nothing you do makes one iota of difference 
It's modern and comfortable enough to keep my kids happy, and still has a nice turn of speed for me. Sensibly rigged and easy to sail - I just love her!
Slippery hull, sturdy rig, Yanmar deisel, the easy managability of a 30 footer, comfortable roomy cabin, GME marine stereo and of course the fridge. 
I have to go with Shaggy, I love how everything moves, the clouds move, the wind, water, boat....everything moves....it's so alive.
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!
Select to expand quoteLazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!
Hey Lazzz
Loving your fridge and I'm pretty sure I know where your moored
Just a bugger we are locked down 
Select to expand quoteBundeenabuoy said..
I got a sail in today and really enjoyed it.
That's two in two days and it all flowed smoothly.
I asked myself "what is it about this boat that make you just want to be on it?"
I can't put it into words succinctly but will keep having the conversation.
What do you love about your boat?
Sailing today
It's a platform to which I can mount gadgets and stuff that interest me.
Select to expand quoteLazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!
Lazzz are beverages with 'Dry' or 'Cold filtered' or similar descriptions on their labels still classed as beer these days or are they your emergency fire extinguishers? And shouldn't that sign on the bottom of the fridge read 'Life preservers'
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Select to expand quoteCraig66 said..
Hey Lazzz
Loving your fridge and I'm pretty sure I know where your moored
Just a bugger we are locked down
Kooroora Bay mate & would love to share a couple of cold bevies with you when all this is over!!Select to expand quoteGKandCC said..
Lazzz are beverages with 'Dry' or 'Cold filtered' or similar descriptions on their labels still classed as beer these days or are they your emergency fire extinguishers? And shouldn't that sign on the bottom of the fridge read 'Life preservers'
Depends who's asking mate, I'm going out to test them tomorrow!!
Shags, if you're a golfer at all it's like hitting the perfect T shot. It feels good, it sounds good and it goes the distance without any effort. You just know you've hit the sweet spot and you feel good about it. Nothing needs to be said but you light up inside..... Ok to be honest I've made all that up. But I think that's how I'll feel if I ever experience it .
As for what do I like about my boat. I Like the twin wheels that allow easy access from the companion way to the transom. The ample space both above and below to spread out or to entertain guests. Im not fussed on the ****ty excuse of the flooring material, but I love the cherry interior.
But what I love most about my yacht, is that it looked after us for 6 months as a relatively new family to sailing. It didn't throw anything at us that we couldn't handle (although at the time it didn't feel like that), it kept sailing on a 3 day passage when every system onboard broke, it kept us warm and safe when we were scared, she even went quiet on another 4 day passage when we got some bad news back home and couldn't do anything about it.
And Im sorry that this is going to sound really, really sappy. But she bought us together as a family.
EDIT: My wife still doesn't particularly like sailing. She does like the destinations and the sailing community.
Select to expand quoteLazzz said..
The room I have below, the fact that I have set up just about everything how I like it .....................and of course the fridge
Aaaaand just sitting in the cockpit in a nice noreaster enjoying life!!
Lazz
I loved your pictures when you previously posted them.
How do you successful power this friendly monster?
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Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?
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Lazz
I loved your pictures when you previously posted them.
How do you successful power this friendly monster?
I don't think of it as a monster although the beer mysteriously disappears sometimes!! I have 780Ah of house batteries charged by 550W of solar panels. It is 330lt with a Danfoss 12vdc BD50F compressor running 24/7. There is also a 240V compressor but that has been out of gas for 4 years as I am on a swing mooring.
Select to expand quoteDatawiz said..TKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?
the need / want, to sail to windward .
Warlock sails ok to windward - see 1/2 way down this page and download the word doc twinkeels Wright.doc
www.boatdesign.net/threads/twin-keel-research.5315/page-3
Select to expand quoteLazzz said..Bundeenabuoy said...
Lazz
I loved your pictures when you previously posted them.
How do you successful power this friendly monster?
I don't think of it as a monster although the beer mysteriously disappears sometimes!! I have 780Ah of house batteries charged by 550W of solar panels. It is 330lt with a Danfoss 12vdc BD50F compressor running 24/7. There is also a 240V compressor but that has been out of gas for 4 years as I am on a swing mooring.
I used the word kindly and it is a beautiful sight. I can appreciate it even more as for health reasons I am still a nondrinker.
I have battery anxiety, but only because I have run mine down once. I used my autohelm and my BandG instruments for six hours straight and later watched my voltage go down to zero. With wind and sun generating the next day for a few hours all returned to normal. It was a joy to hear the motor start. Two months later I have had no problems.
Thank you for explaining the power supply.
Select to expand quoteDatawiz said..TKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?
Whose going to gouge a dollar from that though?
Yacht owners are rich remember, money is no object, must have all the unnecessary facilities and get someone else to do the work.
I've just sold my Top Hat and delivered it to Brisbane, got there 1 day before the quarantine conditions came in.
For me its the self satisfaction of "a passage well made", you do everything reasonable to make it happen and when it goes to plan its very satisfying.
Select to expand quoteBlueMoon said..Datawiz said..TKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Looking at this pic - why oh why are we hauling out our boats and lathering them with toxic chemicals to kill the marine organisms that naturally populate our hulls, and in the process pollute the marine environment, when with a suitable keel design, we can clean our hulls in a totally environmentally responsible way?
Whose going to gouge a dollar from that though?
Yacht owners are rich remember, money is no object, must have all the unnecessary facilities and get someone else to do the work.
Yep, you're right Blue Moon.
I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental damage caused by current antifouls....
The boat, the sailing, the maintenance, and the space. - And it sustains me through the other 40+ weeks per year that I spend working out west of Alice Springs:)
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.
Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Huge eutectic fridge.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.
Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.
Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??
Select to expand quoteSV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.
Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.
Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.
Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??
Hi Tracey
Last I saw you had it up for sale. Have you decided on keeping her?
Select to expand quotetwodogs1969 said..SV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.
Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.
Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.
Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??
Hi Tracey
Last I saw you had it up for sale. Have you decided on keeping her?
Hi Scott
Was having a 'moment'.
Select to expand quoteTKNick said..
Warlock and her twin keels on the beach at Vincentia for a prop clean and to swap out a sonar transducer
Geez mate don't let Marine Parks see ya doing that. 
Select to expand quoteSV Wavesong said..twodogs1969 said..SV Wavesong said..
"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..."
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
After much ado, and many band-aid boats along the way, I have found my perfect match in 'Wavesong', a 1985 Mark 2 Mottle 33. There are so many aspects of my boat that I adore.
Near new diesel engine.
Hot water service.
Very well equipped galley.
Forepeak devoted to storage.
Centre cockpit with seats long enough to nap on.
Autopilot :)
Most sail controls led aft.
Electric anchor winch with controls both in cockpit and on foredeck.
Lazy jacks.
Sails and rigging in good condition.
Bimini to escape the sun.
Princess seats at the stern.
'Walk-through' stern with steps on transom leading to duckboard with telescopic swim ladder.
Solar arch/targa davits which are raised and lowered by winch.
Aft 'stateroom' with opening ports in transom and overhead hatch plus vents.
Good turn of speed...the attached video was taken on Moreton Bay in 15-20 knots. Occasionally hit 10s...I'm happy with that.
Perfect size for a single to sail and liveaboard...which I do.
Wavesong is my home. My muse. We take care of each other and bring out the best in one another.
Whilst I enjoy taking others sailing, I love it most when it's just the boat and I doing our thing together. Communing. I find my focus is clear and I am super aware and in tune with the boat, the sea and the wind. During those times, nothing else exists. It quietens my busy mind. It's all very Zen.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love my boat??
Hi Tracey
Last I saw you had it up for sale. Have you decided on keeping her?
Hi Scott
Was having a 'moment'.
Good idea hope all is well
