Poem by H.J.Peck in Peter Spectre's incomparable MARINER'S BOOK OF DAYS:<br><br>In catlogs and folders<br>Of anchors, blocks, and logs,<br>Of paints to charm ...
There are apparently no Load Rite trailer dealers in my area (Atlanta, GA). Nearest is Savannah which is 4 1/2 hours away. Can anyone advise of another trailer...
My father-in-law and I have just put the finishing touches on our latest batch of Melonhead "Tea", which those who attended the Midwest Regatta will likely...
I've sipped plenty of that ambrosia, and it makes the prospect of a roadtrip to Cinci quite appealing. That Melonhead "Tea" was superbly rich, distinctive and...
Andy,<br><br>Just want to say hello to you and all the Melonheads. Thanks for the opportunity to join the club. I have ordered a Melonseed and Roger Crawford...
Welcome, Terrence-<br><br>How lucky you are to have ordered a Melonseed for year 2000 AND found the delights of this club which Andy started nearly a year ago....
Dear Melonheads,<br>Help! Don Cupido has ordered a new Black Melonseed from me, and we have just started construction today. (All good news so far) But, the...
Roger & Don <br><br>I had a similar problem when I had PEPPER shipped to Ohio. A local Load-rite dealer was uncooperative and I had to search elsewhere. They...
Roger and Don, <br><br>"sailcrazy" (Chuck Camera) out in Las Vegas got his trailer thru mail order believe it or not, West Marine.<br><br>I believe he ...
RC & Donn-<br><br>I actually don't have a Shoreland'r trailer. Mine's called "Cozy Cove" and for all the cuteness in the name the thing seems to be built ...
Greetings, All-<br><br>Does anyone out there have a source for solid-color shock cord, NOT primary colors, but a tan, khaki, white or brown? <br><br>RJR...
Greetings to you all. Just wanted to introduce ourselves as new and happy owners of a Melonseed. Last Friday my wife Bev and I visited Roger at his shop and ...
Greetings Jim & Bev,<br><br>Congrats on the acquisition of some of the finest maritime art ever produced. Not to mention one fine boat! And she'll sail just as...
Hello RJR:<br><br>Thanks for the good wishes. We really love this little boat. "pilgrim soul" has an ivory hull, beige deck and looks very smart with the "red"...
Jim and Bev<br><br>I would also like to welcome you to the Melonseed 'family'. I have never failed to receive a compliment or two whenever I go for a sail. ...
ANNOUNCING A NEW PIECE OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT! We have had requests for leathers sewn on the sprit and boom to prevent chafe where they rub on the mast. I hated...
You'll be getting an order from me. After just one season I can see definite wear. <br><br>However, your "and kinda fun to play with too" has made me very...
Hello Roger,<br><br>I have ordered a dark green hull and beige deck, but have not decided on the sail color or name yet. The sail color will be either tanbark...
Terrence,<br><br>Welcome to the Melonheads!! It's great to have another midwesterner in the fold. We will keep you posted on the developments of next years...
Doug:<br><br>Thanks for the "hello". Roger answered your query before I read your message. The leather sleeves he provides are really neat.<br><br>Jim Groves...
Terrence,<br><br>I would also like to welcome you into the 'Midwest' fleet of Melonseeds. Hope you can attend the Rendzvous 2000 wherever it may be.<br><br>I ...
Doug et al. <br><br>I don't have the sleeves and after 10 years of sailing, my spars have worn very lovable <br>grooves/bare patches into themselves. So ...
Andy,<br><br>The grooves and bare patches on the spars gives the boat a certain 'patina' that keeps improving with age!! (Like the skippers!)<br><br>I have ...
