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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-11-2013, 12:08
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Thank you for the replies: Delmarrey;...

Thank you for the replies:


Delmarrey; yes we have gone out on rentals quite a few times. We found a place in S.D. That rents a 22' for a very reasonable price. I may have to call on them...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-11-2013, 16:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Captain Grandpa
This Would go Faster if I knew what I was Doing

I knew I didn't want a project boat. I walked away from several very nice boats because they weren't ready to sail. I understand just owning a boat is an ongoing project but I really anticipated...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-09-2013, 11:22
Replies: 20
Views: 1,993
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I can't vote yet. I'm a year into my project and...

I can't vote yet. I'm a year into my project and sometimes fear she will never see water. I lost several months to burnout. I am clearly a sprinter not a marathoner. When I bought her I had walked...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-06-2013, 07:02
Replies: 25
Views: 6,185
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Should it be that his man is not guilty I feel...

Should it be that his man is not guilty I feel very bad for his extended stay in a 3rd world prison. In my white bread world I cannot even imagine the misery he is facing on a daily basis. That being...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2013, 14:25
Replies: 21
Views: 2,795
Posted By Captain Grandpa
It wasn't like that. You were responsible for...

It wasn't like that. You were responsible for their deductible. I don't recall how much that is. For a very minimal fee their is a zero liability coverage. I always took it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2013, 14:15
Replies: 45
Views: 5,803
Posted By Captain Grandpa
That looks fun!

That looks fun!
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2013, 13:50
Replies: 21
Views: 2,795
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Re: Am I expecting too much

Shanedennis I wish I had understood from the beginning that the boats would have no lighting. I did resolve that by purchasing my own lights. your're right they are cheap and friendly. While I...
Forum: Our Community 02-06-2013, 19:06
Replies: 21
Views: 2,795
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I'm glad to here ip my expectations weren't too...

I'm glad to here ip my expectations weren't too high. I didn't think I was expecting too much. As far as why I keep returning, I totally expected a satisfactory boat. There are other rental/charter...
Forum: Our Community 02-06-2013, 11:54
Replies: 21
Views: 2,795
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Am I expecting too much

As preparing my boat for launch has been taking so much longer than anticipated, every few months I am renting a boat to spend a day at sea. Get my fix as it were. We found a place for $150.00 we get...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-05-2013, 10:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,882
Posted By Captain Grandpa
My wife and I decided we would like to retire to...

My wife and I decided we would like to retire to live aboard. As we have little to no sailing experience, and understanding that most who shove off reach their first port sell the boat and fly home,...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 14-05-2013, 09:11
Replies: 85
Views: 10,280
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I have heard lots about your books and dvd's. I...

I have heard lots about your books and dvd's. I intended to pick this up after I finish the books on my desk right now. Should I win, I would be most grateful for a copy of the self sufficient...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 15-04-2013, 16:03
Replies: 168
Views: 18,782
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I have been poor. Not poor like I couldn't afford...

I have been poor. Not poor like I couldn't afford a new car, but poor where I couldn't feed my kids or pay rent on even the smallest of homes. Not once did I resort to robbery.
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2013, 10:46
Replies: 54
Views: 5,951
Posted By Captain Grandpa
*Hug*

*Hug*
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-03-2013, 15:35
Replies: 460
Views: 62,961
Posted By Captain Grandpa
When my brother was in trouble with the law, his...

When my brother was in trouble with the law, his attorney handed me his card. Right across the front it read "How much justice can you afford". *shakes his head in dismay*. Yes our system is very...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-03-2013, 15:31
Replies: 205
Views: 26,351
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I guess I did. Irony doesn't come across well in...

I guess I did. Irony doesn't come across well in text, or I'm thick. I thought he was serious. My apologies if I misread your comment.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-03-2013, 13:21
Replies: 205
Views: 26,351
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Some people make me ashamed to be American!

Some people make me ashamed to be American!
Forum: Our Community 19-03-2013, 22:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,733
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I am a new sailor, but I have been around boats...

I am a new sailor, but I have been around boats and the ocean for most of my life. I have never experienced seasickness before. On our last trip out we had just left the San Diego harbor when the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2013, 18:24
Replies: 43
Views: 8,424
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I hate to change the point of this thread but I...

I hate to change the point of this thread but I have to ask. We are learning to sail. My son is also color blind. How do you deal with things like green red buoys? Or what about night lights telling...
Forum: Our Community 24-02-2013, 15:10
Replies: 20
Views: 3,014
Posted By Captain Grandpa
55670

55670
Forum: Our Community 22-02-2013, 22:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By Captain Grandpa
That's all we can do DSDMan. I try and focus on...

That's all we can do DSDMan. I try and focus on the pride and sense of accomplishment I will feel ones we are out on her. I think I have a bit of boating bi-polar disorder going on. One moment "I'm...
Forum: The Library 20-02-2013, 11:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,983
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Time to start learning piloting/navigation

I am reading chapmans piloting. Today I am going to pick up the charts of the areas I intend to sail in and probably a copy of chart 1210Tr (training chart). Is there a book you would recommend that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-02-2013, 08:52
Replies: 15
Views: 6,121
Posted By Captain Grandpa
I'm curious what happens in those situations if...

I'm curious what happens in those situations if there is no weather window during your scheduled time. It's my weekend for the boat and there's gale force winds next month it's my turn and there is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-02-2013, 06:58
Replies: 15
Views: 6,121
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Re: Sailboat Timeshare Questions

Shortly after I purchased and began working on my boat I found this yacht club. It is something similar to what you're talking about. If what you want to do is go sailing once or twice a month and...
Forum: Our Community 18-02-2013, 19:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By Captain Grandpa
Thanks for the encouragement ocean girl. I like...

Thanks for the encouragement ocean girl. I like hearing things like "she's a great boat" lol


Bash. From your mouth to gods ears! I'm really hoping to be sailing by June. I need most of this...
Forum: Our Community 18-02-2013, 16:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By Captain Grandpa
The call of the sea

I have been working for months to get Precious ready to launch and in the best possible situation I have months more to go. I understand why so many boats go from one owner to the next without...
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