[Editor]

the ft is at a critical point - stevens and hiptrader have seemingly disappeared without even bothering with an explanation or a hint about the future. way to go guys. used boats have had a hard time selling, and our boat and class are often derided, sometimes rightly, often not. part of the reason is that this forum has devolved into a wankfest. nobody likes a good shit fight more than me, but what has happened here has ruined the place.

that's enough. i want people to get back to the real boat issues. of course i expect irreverence and the occasional fuck you, but the trolls and their horse shit will be flicked. sailing anarchy this year has been one of the most enjoyable ever, and i want to make sure that we keep the class going. so bring your content about the boat, and let's build upon what we have, or we won't have anything at all...

[Kapt'n Kirk]

I think the response goes something like this.....


+1

[Editor]

word, kirk. hell, maybe now you and i can not trade insults! wait, that doesn't sound like any fun..

[Kapt'n Kirk]

Oh come now, that would take all the fun out it. It's way better now that we"ve meet. I've got a whole new reason to give you shit you f"in Yankee lover! Notice how I was quiet all weekend, we're setting you up for the playoffs. FYI born and raised just north of Beantown. Say chowdah frenchy!

[Editor]

holy fuck - are you kidding? what are you, 11 games back? we beat your bitches down in the second half, ending with an ass-kicking sweep. your guys are playing like homos, can't beat anyone and are backing into the playoffs. if you get past the angels, it'll be a miracle, but i hope you do. after with dispense with whatever 80 game winner the central serves up, we'll be waiting for your sorry asses in new york. you've got a good beating coming, and we're gonna deliver it. assuming you make it that far.

[CazzaRanda]

+2

used market is moving indeed. We're in celebration mood here in san fran for the replacement of Savage Beauty with FT10 #41, that has just arrived and will go in the water next week. The fact that the owner has decided to get another FT10 (in a buyers' market, with plenty of other opportunities) it's a very strong statement on the qualities of the boat and vitality of this class.

Cazza

[Editor]

that is great. plus, did #39 sell?

[Kapt'n Kirk]

Now that's what I was waiting to here. 2004 brotha, 2004. To quote one of our other World Championship teams in the last few years.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBULLLLLLLL!

It will make the champagne taste that much better.

[CazzaRanda]

That's the word on the street, but I haven't got direct confirmation.

Plus a new FT10 started sailing in Hong Kong this week. Very enthusiastic owner, learning the ropes.

Cazza

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 11:36 AM, said:

that is great. plus, did #39 sell?

[Editor]

i'll find out...

[Editor]

Kapt, on Sep 30 2009, 11:36 AM, said:

Now that's what I was waiting to here. 2004 brotha, 2004. To quote one of our other World Championship teams in the last few years.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBULLLLLLLL!

It will make the champagne taste that much better.

oh i love this! i never count the fuckin' sawx out, but this is a different year, a different team and the rightful order in the east has once again been restored.

[Orange Whip]

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 06:30 PM, said:

holy fuck - are you kidding? what are you, 11 games back? we beat your bitches down in the second half, ending with an ass-kicking sweep. your guys are playing like homos, can't beat anyone and are backing into the playoffs. if you get past the angels, it'll be a miracle, but i hope you do. after with dispense with whatever 80 game winner the central serves up, we'll be waiting for your sorry asses in new york. you've got a good beating coming, and we're gonna deliver it. assuming you make it that far.

when your beloved yanks played them last time you went to a game, who won?

thats what i thought bitch!

and thanks for the great year (so far) on the good ship anarchy!

[windwagon]

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 11:50 AM, said:

Kapt, on Sep 30 2009, 11:36 AM, said:

Now that's what I was waiting to here. 2004 brotha, 2004. To quote one of our other World Championship teams in the last few years.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBULLLLLLLL!

It will make the champagne taste that much better.

oh i love this! i never count the fuckin' sawx out, but this is a different year, a different team and the rightful order in the east has once again been restored.

This forum is falling off track already. Seriously though- last weekend was fantastic! Thanks Scot and everyone else that put it together.

Your commitment to getting this forum back on track is right on target and very timely- things with the FT class feel very much on the upswing w/ the secondary market coming alive and new enthusiastic owners getting involved. If we massage these boats just a little (i.e. the new rudder, and non-furler headstay) the boats have a future if a builder that wants to push it get's involved- the market will improve!

[Editor]

radio flyer, on Sep 30 2009, 12:25 PM, said:

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 06:30 PM, said:

holy fuck - are you kidding? what are you, 11 games back? we beat your bitches down in the second half, ending with an ass-kicking sweep. your guys are playing like homos, can't beat anyone and are backing into the playoffs. if you get past the angels, it'll be a miracle, but i hope you do. after with dispense with whatever 80 game winner the central serves up, we'll be waiting for your sorry asses in new york. you've got a good beating coming, and we're gonna deliver it. assuming you make it that far.

when your beloved yanks played them last time you went to a game, who won?

thats what i thought bitch!

and thanks for the great year (so far) on the good ship anarchy!

you prick - you're off the fucking boat! angels or red sox, please bring them on. can't wait. actually we have a hell of a time with the angels. they are good. really good.

[Editor]

windwagon, on Sep 30 2009, 12:50 PM, said:

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 11:50 AM, said:

Kapt, on Sep 30 2009, 11:36 AM, said:

Now that's what I was waiting to here. 2004 brotha, 2004. To quote one of our other World Championship teams in the last few years.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBULLLLLLLL!

It will make the champagne taste that much better.

oh i love this! i never count the fuckin' sawx out, but this is a different year, a different team and the rightful order in the east has once again been restored.

This forum is falling off track already. Seriously though- last weekend was fantastic! Thanks Scot and everyone else that put it together.

Your commitment to getting this forum back on track is right on target and very timely- things with the FT class feel very much on the upswing w/ the secondary market coming alive and new enthusiastic owners getting involved. If we massage these boats just a little (i.e. the new rudder, and non-furler headstay) the boats have a future if a builder that wants to push it get's involved- the market will improve!

i agree 100% percent. there is reason to believe and with some work and a little luck, the class can make it.

[InNeedOfSomeRestraint]

+31 Thank you ed,

I'll need a new outlet for my rage though, can we create a "shitfight anarchy" just for that purpose? It would totally get a lot of use.

[Kapt'n Kirk]

Every time we get 8 or more Tigers on a race course together we move the class forward. It's impossible to ignore the performance of the boat and the close racing on the water. If we can organize more regattas like the Worlds I will attend, with my boat , sails and crew. I bet a couple of other PNW boats would as well. Having so out of towners come up for Whidbey would help us grow our fleet too. Thanks for your efforts Scott let's keep the momentum going for the Tigers.

[Editor]

will do. we are working on putting together a flying tiger clinic down here too...

[TigerinCT]

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

the ft is at a critical point - stevens and hiptrader have seemingly disappeared without even bothering with an explanation or a hint about the future. way to go guys. used boats have had a hard time selling, and our boat and class are often derided, sometimes rightly, often not. part of the reason is that this forum has devolved into a wankfest. nobody likes a good shit fight more than me, but what has happened here has ruined the place.

that's enough. i want people to get back to the real boat issues. of course i expect irreverence and the occasional fuck you, but the trolls and their horse shit will be flicked. sailing anarchy this year has been one of the most enjoyable ever, and i want to make sure that we keep the class going. so bring your content about the boat, and let's build upon what we have, or we won't have anything at all...

Nice Scot, thanks.

To echo your thoughts - every person who has sailed on my boat has said "It's a great boat" full stop, no qualifiers. With a little economic recovery and a little luck we'll get more boats into the country and get the class moving forward again.

Charlie
#71

[StayinStrewn]

Hey Charlie, any whispers of more boats coming to LIS?? it's amazing that you have the only one....LIS is a great place for the tiger....and in case you ask, i still can't afford one at this point!!

[TigerinCT]

StayinStrewn, on Sep 30 2009, 10:49 PM, said:

Hey Charlie, any whispers of more boats coming to LIS?? it's amazing that you have the only one....LIS is a great place for the tiger....and in case you ask, i still can't afford one at this point!!

No to hijack the thread... but I only know of two folks kicking tires, and neither are too close to being serious. Fingers crossed, and I'm going to try a few more events next summer that might drive a little interest if I don't screw something up.

Free rides with free beer for anyone interested-

[Shife]

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

of course i expect irreverence and the occasional fuck you, but the trolls and their horse shit will be flicked.

I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but do you really think this forum will ever be taken seriously without performing the 'final solution' on a certain FT owner?

Time outs don't seem to work. Perhaps you could permanently lock him in that PA cesspool.

The boat is not above valid complaints/criticism, and prospective owners should be able to ask questions without a rabid psychopath jumping on them for anything that doesn't come across as cheerleading for the boat.

[familysailor]

Shife, on Sep 30 2009, 04:52 PM, said:

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

of course i expect irreverence and the occasional fuck you, but the trolls and their horse shit will be flicked.

I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but do you really think this forum will ever be taken seriously without performing the 'final solution' on a certain FT owner?

Time outs don't seem to work. Perhaps you could permanently lock him in that PA cesspool.

The boat is not above valid complaints/criticism, and prospective owners should be able to ask questions without a rabid psychopath jumping on them for anything that doesn't come across as cheerleading for the boat.

That seems like a reasonable statement. Be great if the curious could ask questions too.

[BIAM]

Editor, on Sep 30 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

the ft is at a critical point - stevens and hiptrader have seemingly disappeared without even bothering with an explanation or a hint about the future. way to go guys. used boats have had a hard time selling........
that's enough. i want people to get back to the real boat issues.....

umm.....i think the builder might just be a "real boat issue".....used prices don't exactly soar when the builder calls it quits....and its a little tough to grow the class if there aren't any new boats being produced...

is the builder gone?

[PHM]

To the curious non-trolls, please ask as many questions as you want and we'll answer. This forum was a big help to me in 2007 when I was looking at the boat and finally bought late that year. Because of the forum, I knew exactly what to expect and had no surprises. I love the boat and am looking forward to many more years of fun.

Family on the bow last weekend, captured by Da-Woody:
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