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Forum: Our Community 26-11-2022, 20:30
Replies: 395
Views: 50,195
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Retirement - Managing your money

My book is .99 cents US on Kindle. I retired 9 months ago. Age 52 yrs. 6 months. I'll never work again.

I did NOT retire by selling books. I wrote the book as my blue print for my children. So...
Forum: Our Community 26-11-2022, 20:27
Replies: 395
Views: 50,195
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Retirement - Managing your money

100% for the best post, the last post
Forum: Our Community 03-01-2022, 15:29
Replies: 59
Views: 8,643
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: What are your retirement plans?

I'll be retiring at the end of February after 20 years on military service.
I'm moving home to Washington state where I bought a quarter acre plot on the Puget Sound with deep water moorage. I'm...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-12-2021, 13:03
Replies: 45
Views: 4,695
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Cruise prep small budget series

:popcorn:

Just want to follow this thread. I found your channel I'll be following you there too.

You're about 1 year ahead of me in the purchase of "The Boat ", I can't wait to see what you do.
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-12-2021, 04:50
Replies: 43
Views: 3,634
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: New and lost...is the road to the happiness clinic?

Escape Plan,

Welcome!

I must add my voice to the chorus; walk the docks, take a few classes, join a YC, or at least put up a flyer volunteering to crew.

I also recommend checking it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-12-2021, 04:32
Replies: 48
Views: 7,131
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: SA/Disp ratio myth or useful?

Eric,

THANK YOU!

That is exactly the level of knowledge I was looking for. If you don't mind, I'm going to print that out and add it to my personal library.

To Everyone who has contributed...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-11-2021, 10:04
Replies: 48
Views: 7,131
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: SA/Disp ratio myth or useful?

Thanks everyone for your input.

So I understand that hull length is the limiting factor for hull speed; and SA/Disp. ratio is the concept of horsepower.

Doesn't this still indicate that a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2021, 09:44
Replies: 48
Views: 7,131
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: SA/Disp ratio myth or useful?

So in an apples to apples comparison 2 boats similar waterline, displacement etc. The smaller the ratio the slower the boat.

But what if 2 boats, same waterline, one with a displacement of ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2021, 04:30
Replies: 48
Views: 7,131
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: SA/Disp ratio myth or useful?

Thanks everyone for chiming in.

I am familiar with the explanations regarding SA/Disp. and it's description of boat performance;

But a Westsail 32 has a ratio of 16.69 which would belie her...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2021, 20:19
Replies: 48
Views: 7,131
Posted By rexposeidon
SA/Disp ratio myth or useful?

I haven't been able to find this thread anywhere here, if it already exists I apologize for asking the same question again;


I have read reviews of many fine looking boats, trolled more than a...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 16-10-2021, 07:28
Replies: 79
Views: 11,018
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Critique My Plan

JUMP BABY JUMP!

DO IT DO IT NOW!

PULL THE TRIGGER ALREADY!

I will retire next year at 52 1/2 yo. and I will never work again.
Only you know your mindset.
Only you know if you're ready. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-09-2021, 14:03
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

My thanks to everyone who has replied!

I especially appreciate those who have me your reasons for each.

Wingsail, those are some incredible pictures!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-09-2021, 08:49
Replies: 65
Views: 8,992
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: sailing knife

So the bulk of my "sailing" has been aboard a more uncommon type of vessel...

I've always carried a Kershaw Amphibian, one hand opening with a semi serrated blade, a multi tool and a mini mag...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-09-2021, 14:48
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Breaking waves,

Thanks for the details, pictures and the explanations!
Your pics are really helpful!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-09-2021, 15:23
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Hoodsail thanks for the pictures!

To all who have responded my thanks. This is a deeper level of understanding than I expected.

I guess I'll just have to bum rides from people who have each...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-09-2021, 07:19
Replies: 295
Views: 26,895
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

Personally I like the don't tread on me jack of the US Navy.
As explained to me by a Master Chief it simply means; Leave me the **** alone!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-09-2021, 07:00
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Ann,

Lots of great info thanks!

What do you sail? Would you mind sharing a picture of your hard dodger?

Thanks,

Rich
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2021, 11:25
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Great information!
My thanks to everyone.
I'll definitely be chewing on this for awhile.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2021, 08:39
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Joh.Ghurt

I get your point but good enough might not be.
I understand that everything is a compromise. I'm curious as to the thought processes behind everyone's compromises.

Thanks!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2021, 08:37
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Breaking Waves,

What do you sail and where?

Thanks!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2021, 15:38
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

I live in the PNW, and I'm hoping to tie the knot, or at the very least South Pacific and back so both warm and cold weather cruising.

My concerns were the possibility of waves over the top and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2021, 14:53
Replies: 33
Views: 49,378
Posted By rexposeidon
Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilothouse?

Ok, I know I'm throwing chum in the water here...

Trying to formulate my own opinion on the above question:

Hard dodger, soft dodger or pilot house?

Specifically blue water cruising.
Which...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-08-2021, 13:54
Replies: 36
Views: 4,260
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Ready to take the plunge! Need advice

Blue Dreams,

Go to YouTube and watch Captain Q's channel.
He goes over numerous boats of all prices and utility. It's free easy window shopping for someone in your shoes.

Look for others...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2021, 04:40
Replies: 29
Views: 3,240
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Comparing Apples and Oranges, and maybe Vegetables too

I'd check out Captain Q's channel on YouTube.
He has reviewed dozens of boats all over the cost and utility spectrum. I've learned a lot about different boats and his videographer manages to get...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-08-2021, 18:23
Replies: 58
Views: 7,223
Posted By rexposeidon
Re: Liveaboard.... Doable? Feasible? Lets talk...

TxPaw79

Read, read lots of books. Start with these 3
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