Answer #374
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Answer #374
David Wilson and Answer triton #374 arrived in Bermuda new years day, 25 days out of Madeira island, averaging 119 NM for the 25 days. Thats an average of 4.98 KT, real good for a 49 year old girl.
Antonio
Antonio
Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
Pearson Triton 1961 Hull #195 (Formerly Winsome)
Pearson Triton 1961 Hull #195 (Formerly Winsome)
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Re: Answer #374
A true inspiration - My old girl is 48 this year, love to go on that kind of cruise !
Sean
Sean
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- Master Varnisher
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Re: Answer #374
I've been using 100 NM daily average for my passage planning, so that's good to hear.
Jay
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA
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Re: Answer #374
Dave and Answer are the biggest single inspiration for me and #268. My refit is modeled directly on Answer and Dave's philosophy of keeping it simple.
As eccentric as my boat.
Rhodes Swiftsure 33
SV Clio
Rhodes Swiftsure 33
SV Clio
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Re: Answer #374
Where could I see more about Answer? Looking for Triton / Alberg 30's to set up for simple long term cruising. Thanks!
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Re: Answer #374
Join the Triton Yahoo Group and search for Dave Wilson to read his comments on Answer and how he's upgraded and maintained her. I think he does have so photos up too.
As eccentric as my boat.
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SV Clio
Rhodes Swiftsure 33
SV Clio
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Re: Answer #374
Sad news-Answer #374 was lost 58 miles east of Cape Hatteras on Sunday afternoon. David Wilson is safe and well, but no doubt hurting for the loss of his beloved vessel. Godspeed, Answer.
As eccentric as my boat.
Rhodes Swiftsure 33
SV Clio
Rhodes Swiftsure 33
SV Clio
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Re: Answer #374
That's terrible. I'm glad he's okay, though. Any details about what happened?
Jay
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA
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Re: Answer #374
Eric Johnson circulated this short news clip: http://www.d5.uscgnews.com/go/doc/651/1279195/
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Re: Answer #374
If anyone is in touch with Dave, details for the incident would be helpful if it's not too soon. I would be interested to know what system failures occurred that resulted in the sinking of a Triton.
s/v əkwâr`ēəs
http://northern-aquarius.blogspot.com/
http://northern-aquarius.blogspot.com/
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Re: Answer #374
So would I. I think Dave is planning on telling the whole story once he feels up to it. Any time something like this happens there is a lesson to be learned and one more failure point to be addressed.
As eccentric as my boat.
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Rhodes Swiftsure 33
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Re: Answer #374
Here's what David posted to the Triton Group today:
Hi fellow Tritoneers.
I am resting a my sister Nancy's home in Pemberton NJ.
My girlfriend Jan is here and we will fly back to California on monday. I haven't been home in 10 months. I really can't wait to see Marly my French bulldog.
I can hardly wait!
Answers loss is tragic and I will miss her terribly. I have had a amazing amount of support from friends and family. I really appreciate it.
Thanks to all of you.
David Wilson owner/skipper "Answer" # 374 RIP
Hi fellow Tritoneers.
I am resting a my sister Nancy's home in Pemberton NJ.
My girlfriend Jan is here and we will fly back to California on monday. I haven't been home in 10 months. I really can't wait to see Marly my French bulldog.
I can hardly wait!
Answers loss is tragic and I will miss her terribly. I have had a amazing amount of support from friends and family. I really appreciate it.
Thanks to all of you.
David Wilson owner/skipper "Answer" # 374 RIP