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only in america
canyonlaker	#1  Posted on 08/04/09 - 1:17 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/30/08	Annyone read this book? Im sure it's been brought up before. It's abuot some guys taking a montauk around the east coast. http://onlyinamerica.biz/home
CES	#2  Posted on 08/04/09 - 4:19 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	The author of this book belongs to WC as well, his screen name is OIA. Occasionally he chimes in and says hello. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
joninnj	#3  Posted on 08/04/09 - 4:50 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	Sounds like a good vacation read...:-) Note these guys are not the only ones who have done something like this in a 17. There was a guy from Upstate NY that navigated along the east coast to Fla, close to the BW plant. He was by himself, no passengers... Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
GeorgiaWhaler	#4  Posted on 08/04/09 - 8:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 39 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/07	I've read it. It will make you want to try it...but maybe in a little bigger whaler. Also, a cuddy cabin would be nice!
WhalerDan	#5  Posted on 08/04/09 - 12:45 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 245 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/13/05	Great book, fun read, I'm planning on reading it again during the off-season.
Tharsheblows	#6  Posted on 08/04/09 - 2:39 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 92 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/18/06	Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I just ordered a copy!
ScooterCO	#7  Posted on 08/04/09 - 3:12 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 28 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/13/09	Sounds like a good read.. I ordered a copy! I will let you know.
OIA	#8  Posted on 08/05/09 - 4:19 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 56 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/14/08	Hello Everyone Thanks for the kudos, I was wondering where all the recent sales were generated. The voyage: Ft. Lauderdale to New York to Chicago to New Orleans in a Montauk 17, took place in 1987 but, it was about five years ago I discovered the daily journals from the trip, that I forgot I kept. Curious, I wrote about 15 pages, which I handed to some friends. The general consensus was "Except for the fact you clearly missed the day in grade school when they taught they're, there and their, it's pretty good." So I kept on writing and three-and-a-half years later I self published Only In America: An American Boating Adventure (July, 2008). It's a great way to see the country and I highly recommend it. There are many advantages to traveling in a small, fast Whaler. That, and as I'm sure many of you know, the boating on the east coast is fantastic. We went from Ft. Lauderdale to New York and only had to venture into the Atlantic for 40 miles (which happens to be the last 40, where we got lost in the fog and the motor wouldn't start). It would be like putting your boat in the water in San Diego and traveling all the way to Seattle and never having to go ino the Pacific Ocean. Thank you again, John Mirassou Only In America
txmntman	#9  Posted on 08/11/09 - 11:14 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/12/08	I can also throw my comments in. I've read the book, and thought it was great! My 14yo son has also read it, and passed it along to his 15yo friend. All really, really enjoyed it, and thought the book well written, funny, and informative. Get the book and read it. It is a pretty quick read, just because you don't often put it down. It has my highest recommendation!!
brorobin	#10  Posted on 08/11/09 - 3:36 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 206 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/11/09	Ordered mine last night. (Requested a signed copy of course). Looking forward to reading it. Robin Chaplin 1972 13 Sport - 1994 25hp Mercury It was my Dad's, now it's Mine, one day I'll pass it down, 'til then it's Happy Whalering.
WhalerDan	#11  Posted on 08/11/09 - 4:37 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 245 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/13/05	Robin, you're gonna love it!
jaxmyth	#12  Posted on 08/11/09 - 8:43 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 45 Comments: 2 Joined: 05/29/09	anyone have a link to where i can order it, if available over the internet? i would love to check it out. i've been trying to get my montauk squared away for a much smalller scale trip the length of the St. johns for my brother and i. and would love to read some accounts of a trip such as that. thanks.
brorobin	#13  Posted on 08/11/09 - 8:51 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 206 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/11/09	Jaxmyth, here is the website: http://www.onlyinamerica.biz/ or go to post #8 above and click on OIA name then on his profile click on his website Robin Chaplin 1972 13 Sport - 1994 25hp Mercury It was my Dad's, now it's Mine, one day I'll pass it down, 'til then it's Happy Whalering.
jaxmyth	#14  Posted on 08/11/09 - 8:53 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 45 Comments: 2 Joined: 05/29/09	thanks a lot! that looks like an awesome read.
Tharsheblows	#15  Posted on 08/12/09 - 4:40 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 92 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/18/06	I recieved my copy Monday I am not a reader. I have never been able to read more than a couple chapters a night resulting in about a Month or two to read a book cover to cover. And not too many at that! But it is now Wednesday and I just finished. I don't know if it was because of intrest in Whalers or the great storys or the feeling of joining a road/boat trip I always wanted to take but never was brave enough to take. I could not put it down! All my spare time was invested, this is the first time I have visted this site since Sunday. I think it is a great story. Bob
Alfarobbie	#16  Posted on 08/17/09 - 2:05 PM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/15/09	Hi all friends, you are fortunate to enjoy Boston Whaler, because where I live and there is the dream of my life for fishing. I live in Tenerife, Canary Islands and took time to save a little money to buy BW, 14 would be good for my engine but with not having a lot of money but I fear that I see to Tenerife very difficult if not impossible Now I am with the google translator to read to you friends and dream ... I apologize for not speaking well with the google translator. Thank you.
nvaccaro	#17  Posted on 08/18/09 - 2:55 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 209 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/22/07	"Only in America" is a great read. I love to read and normally read a book a week, depending on how busy I am with work. I read this one in 2 nights--I couldn't put it down. You feel like you are right there on the boat with the Johns. On a side note, the author signed the book to my 7 year old whaler fanatic son. I thought that was really nice of the guy. My son wants to display the book on his desk in his room. If you love whalers and you love being on the water, don't wait. Buy the book and read it--you won't regret it!
ScooterCO	#18  Posted on 08/18/09 - 4:36 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 28 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/13/09	John, your story was great and it brought out the adventurer in me! Thanks........ Would recomend it to anyone, and I am sure that both of my daughters will end up reading it as well. FYI, 3 nights to read
FLPAINDOC	#19  Posted on 08/18/09 - 5:04 PM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/27/07	Just got the book. John, Do you still have the boat?
Paulsv	#20  Posted on 08/19/09 - 8:37 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 122 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/27/07	I read the book in two days, and then passed it on to another Whaler buddy. If you like Whalers, you should enjoy the book!