Oh, no! I just got back from the Wolford Trophy (named after my Dad), a
two-day series which I believe we won sailing our Custom 42. I'm fairly
certain it was one of his designs. Very sad news.
Matt Wolford
C 42 Custom
-Original Message-
From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List
Sent:
Many, many thanks to Rob Ball. And condolences to his family and friends. I
agree , he left any number of beautiful, worthy boats and gifted the experience
of them to us. My 37 is a voracious upwind performer so I must modify the
traditional sendoff:
Fair seas and favored winds, Rob!
Hans
Damn...
We were blessed with Pat and Robs presence twice for our Mystic and Block
Island Rendezvous. So glad to have met hm. As Andy has said he was a kind
and giving person of his time and knowledge.
Damn.
-Original Message-
From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday,
Robert Wilson Ball, age 79 (August 24, 1943 – September 9, 2022) loved life and
lived it to the fullest. He was an engaged husband, father, grandfather,
brother and friend who cared deeply for the people in his life.
Rob caught the sailing bug early and devoted much of his life to the sport -
The Isotherm units are highly recommended - and very expensive, as in more
than 2X. On a different boat I planned on keeping for years I might
consider one, but right now just need something to provide hot water for
dishes.
Anyone have any thoughts on galvanized steel casing vs white epoxy
Am more than a little annoyed that it started leaking having just replaced it.
The original had been in the boat for ~ 30 years…
Two working theories:
1] Winterizing the water system last fall I drained the heater tank and
separated it from the water system [which was filled with
