New to Forum - Purchasing 1974 60 foot Roamer

Sherrie.......

Ok, all the Neptune stuff comes from dudes, but we know as women who is really in charge don't we? As a former teacher, (yeah guys that is what I was) I do feel an obligation to educate on this subject. While Neptune gets a lot of credit, his wonderful wife get's overlooked. Salacia is the personification of the calm and sunlit sea. She is a beautiful nymph who was a virgin before marriage to Neptune (ok, this is mythology so accept that). He sent a dolphin to persuade her to marry him and when she said yes he awarded the dolphin a place in the heavens, as the constellation Delphinus.

So, now while honoring Neptune may benefit, the true way is by honoring Salacia. But then most are not aware of that tradition or ceremony. While she does love Champagne, there's something she loves much more. So to honor her and protect the ship forever, making it a place of love, pleasure and much happiness for all times, love must be made in all areas of the ship, both inside and on each deck. This must be done within the first month after commissioning or recommissioning of the ship. Champagne may accompany but by following this ceremony the ship will always be a place of great love in your life. It may even lead to more boats in the form of dinghies or tenders.

Hope this helps bringing love and happiness to your boat. I'm sure you all know that if you keep Salacia happy, then Neptune will be as well.

Hope this wasn't too Salacious for anyone....

The sliding ones, is there wiggle room up and down? Did anyone check the Flybridge deck for moisture? If the coring is full of moisture the additional weight and sagging of the deck could do that. Do you have pictures?

Cracking is usually from pressure.....so it could be the FB weight is putting pressure on them. But it could possibly be hardened Butyl and a freezing winter.

It might not even be too terribly expensive as the side windows on a Hatteras are just flat glass (not curved).

Frames come out from the outside.

Ralph and I are tied up next week. Something to do with restraining orders..........

How about we do a virtual renaming party where interested Forum members all hoist a spirit of choice at a designated time and toast to your new ship and to many happy and safe adventures aboard her?

You should be both excited and commended. While the class won't make you an engineer or a professional, it sure will start you toward some working knowledge of engines and equip you to better communicate with mechanics. You'll learn the basics of routine maintenance and you'll learn how to recognize other issues. I think any knowledge one can accumulate is valuable. I also believe this, that one who immerses themselves into boating is one who enjoys it and remains. It sure in my mind identifies you as one serious about it as opposed to someone who is just buying a boat on a whim. Congratulations.