Rollerdave
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2009
- Messages
- 33
Hello iBoaters,
My name is Dave and as you may have gathered, I am new here.
For context, I can tell you I'm in my 40's and live in a suburb of St Paul, MN with my fiancee and 21 year old daughter. For the last ten years I have been waging the long fight to regain my health and mobility after an injury that left me in a wheelchair. I'm a LOT better now, thank you.
Now back on the topic of boats...
A couple years back I bought an 18' 1965 Mark Twain closed-bow runabout in amazingly pristine condition and intended to really enjoy it; unfortunately I somewhat overestimated my ability level and the economy went all pear-shaped so it didn't work out at all how I had planned.
Now I find myself at a point that I can begin dusting off those old plans and setting them on their feet to see if they run, my health and abilities are finally where I thought they were then (or better) so here I am.
I got the usual big bag 'o newbie questions, ideas, and so forth, but this is just an intro post so I'll save the meat and potatoes for elsewhere and just say "Hi!"
Stay safe!
RD
My name is Dave and as you may have gathered, I am new here.
For context, I can tell you I'm in my 40's and live in a suburb of St Paul, MN with my fiancee and 21 year old daughter. For the last ten years I have been waging the long fight to regain my health and mobility after an injury that left me in a wheelchair. I'm a LOT better now, thank you.
Now back on the topic of boats...
A couple years back I bought an 18' 1965 Mark Twain closed-bow runabout in amazingly pristine condition and intended to really enjoy it; unfortunately I somewhat overestimated my ability level and the economy went all pear-shaped so it didn't work out at all how I had planned.
Now I find myself at a point that I can begin dusting off those old plans and setting them on their feet to see if they run, my health and abilities are finally where I thought they were then (or better) so here I am.
I got the usual big bag 'o newbie questions, ideas, and so forth, but this is just an intro post so I'll save the meat and potatoes for elsewhere and just say "Hi!"
Stay safe!
RD
