New Member introduction received:
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From: electricboats-owner@yahoogroups.com [mailto:electricboats-owner@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas W Tracy
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 1:41 PM
To: electricboats Moderator
Subject: Re: File - Welcome
Thank you, electric boats, conversion, and boat building are all completely new to me
I'm originally from Hawaii and have spent most of my adult life recreationally sailing. Now living land-locked in Florida and have got to get back on the water. Have owned many sailboats and now its time to build my own, that I plan to modify somewhat. Have just now received the plans for a Steve Redmond designed 'Whisp", 15'-7", Ultralight Flat-bottomed Sharpie skiff. Also have a Evinrude outboard electric trolling motor(motor only, PN:128273) that I want to hull mount. Whisp design intended for portage and rowing. Am now 81 yrs old and will need the electric assist to get home when the human power gives out. Just don't like the look of an outboard stuck on the stern of a beautiful hull design. At this moment have no idea of how to mount this motor. Dreaming of some sort of inboard motor well mount that I might somehow elevate for the shallows. I have a whole lot to learn. Fortunately have a fully equipped woodshop, just never built a boat.
Eager to accept all advice, as well as critiques, and criticism. Provide complete photo coverage. Plan to review the sites messages to find everything available to help me avoid the inevitable NewBe pitfalls. Will take some time for me to learn how to interact with your members.
Spent 10 yrs in Eugene, OR, absolutely loved Oregon but not the winter.
Anything anyone needs to know, just ask.
Much appreciated, Tom
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From: "electricboats Moderator" <electricboats-owner@yahoogroups.com>
To: twtracy@embarqmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 11:25:47 AM
Subject: File - Welcome
Welcome to the Electric Boat Club at Yahoo.
Feel free to introduce yourself to our membership by posting an email.
Do you currently own an electric boat?
Did you convert a boat to electric drive?
Are you interested in building or purchasing an e-boat?
Let us know. Share your experiences---add links and photos of your project to our photos section.
We have over 1400 members and 6000 messages posted as of Jan, 2007.
There is much information in these past postings and the links are helpful.
Myles Twete, Portland, Or.
Moderator of Electric Boat Forum
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