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[TVHSD]

FT 10 # 81 Heads West

Seven days from today, FT 10 Hull # 81 will hitched up and towed west from Georgia to California. This boat has never been sailed and we just bought it for a song from Hiptrader. We will part with it for a slightly longer tune but interested parties from the east will have to act quickly if I am to stop the trucker. In the same purchase transaction with Hiptrader, we now also own FT 7.5 number one. This is the boat that sailed briefly in San Diego and then went to Key West and Annapolis. She is now parked in San Diego and is in great condition. Here again easterners need to move quickly if they would like a free tow from San Diego to Atlanta. Both boats have trailers. I'm not going to posts prices here for either boat but I will tell you that you will never find a better opportunity anywhere. It's best to call me on these boats as I don't think I want to write the price on anything other than a purchase agreement.

Best to everyone and please excuse my leave of absence.

[TVHSD]

If you are emailing about either of these boats, please use tom@flyingtigerboats.com and please include your phone number. Thanks for the interest so far. We may have a winner soon. -t

[Great Red Shark]

Last spring, on an afternoon motorcycle jaunt from Valley Forge down to Decatur, I stopped by Lake Lanier to stretch my legs and did see, at a boat dealership, an FT 10 sitting on a trailer that looked to have never been commissioned. Looks to be high time this one got active !

[TVHSD]

Shark, I will be headed your way soon. Do you know anyone who would like to partner with me on a FT 7.5, preferably who can arrange dry storage at Waikiki YC. It would make a great friday night boat. And by the way FT 10 # 81 has been sold and will remain east of the Mississippi.

[dolphinmaster]

Shark, I will be headed your way soon. Do you know anyone who would like to partner with me on a FT 7.5, preferably who can arrange dry storage at Waikiki YC. It would make a great friday night boat. And by the way FT 10 # 81 has been sold and will remain east of the Mississippi.

Well now Tom, spill the beans, where did she go?

[tootall519]

Shark, I will be headed your way soon. Do you know anyone who would like to partner with me on a FT 7.5, preferably who can arrange dry storage at Waikiki YC. It would make a great friday night boat. And by the way FT 10 # 81 has been sold and will remain east of the Mississippi.

Well now Tom, spill the beans, where did she go?

She is still in Ga, but will be headed to Louisville in March to be put together. Will be available for buyers in the East later this spring after I get her sorted out.

[TigerinCT]

Nice work - would be great to keep the East coast fleet growing.

[doooouglus]

Nice work - would be great to keep the East coast fleet growing.

I don't want to speak out of turn... but I think that she is avail for charter for the NA's...

Tiny... that right?

Doug

PS: She being USA 81... got to keep it clear with you guys... :-)

[tootall519]

I don't think there is time to get the boat set up for NAs at this time as there are parts I am waiting for etc. Maybe for the next event down the road or up the road.

[porttack]

Who is signed up so far?

[tootall519]

Nice work - would be great to keep the East coast fleet growing.

#81 headed to CT last Sunday with a new owner right next door to Red Stripe. This boat will finally get it's bottom wet and go play with Charlie.

[port tack]

Nice work - would be great to keep the East coast fleet growing.

#81 headed to CT last Sunday with a new owner right next door to Red Stripe. This boat will finally get it's bottom wet and go play with Charlie.

It's about time Charlie gets a little od action. Maybe it will light his fire to head down to P-cola sometime.

[StayinStrewn]

congrats to 81! we look forward to playing with them on Red Stripe!

['moondance44]

congrats to 81! we look forward to playing with them on Red Stripe!

When my ride withdrew, I tried to get him to do the Block Race and match race you.

[Great Red Shark]

Shark, I will be headed your way soon. Do you know anyone who would like to partner with me on a FT 7.5, preferably who can arrange dry storage at Waikiki YC. It would make a great friday night boat. And by the way FT 10 # 81 has been sold and will remain east of the Mississippi.

Tom, - sorry I missed your note so long ago - wish you'd have PM'd me or something. Any of you guys plan to get out this way, Please - let me know directly and I'll do whatever I can to assist/get you sailing.

Would love to see the 7.5 in person - it seems like a good niche.

[StayinStrewn]

congrats to 81! we look forward to playing with them on Red Stripe!

When my ride withdrew, I tried to get him to do the Block Race and match race you.

so i take it he said no?!

may help to get up to speed on the boat first...

[TigerinCT]

congrats to 81! we look forward to playing with them on Red Stripe!

When my ride withdrew, I tried to get him to do the Block Race and match race you.

Nice! Next year.

[TigerinCT]

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[StayinStrewn]

the muni meter is going to go nuts with that rig!!

[TVHSD]

Shark, I will be headed your way soon. Do you know anyone who would like to partner with me on a FT 7.5, preferably who can arrange dry storage at Waikiki YC. It would make a great friday night boat. And by the way FT 10 # 81 has been sold and will remain east of the Mississippi.

Tom, - sorry I missed your note so long ago - wish you'd have PM'd me or something. Any of you guys plan to get out this way, Please - let me know directly and I'll do whatever I can to assist/get you sailing.

Would love to see the 7.5 in person - it seems like a good niche.

Aloha Shark,
I've wanted to track you down for some time but life got in the way. I am considering doing something in Hawaii with the FT 7.5, possibly a performance sailing school. I have a boat in the Ala Wai that we get to fairly regular, in fact I will be there sometime around June 1. I would love to meet up with you to get some local knowledge so email at tom@flyingtigerboats.com if you want to get together.
Mahalo, Tom Hirsh

[mcg00]

the muni meter is going to go nuts with that rig!!

Thank goodness we were only parked for a few minutes. If anyone else is thinking of coming through the Lincoln Tunnel it will cost you $32 one way.

The boat is in good hands and should be ready to race soon. I'm in line but backed up behind the Memorial Day crowd.

[ClimbnSail]

glad to hear you made the trip back safely.

[BarePoles]

Hells yea. Where will be the home port?

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