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Posted By DaBod

Re: Dividing V-berth

Thanks to everyone for the input and advice. Greatly appreciated!

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

19-03-2018, 13:25

Replies: 18

Views: 7,533

Posted By DaBod

Re: Dividing V-berth

Thanks very much for the information!

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

19-03-2018, 12:47

Replies: 18

Views: 7,533

Posted By DaBod

Re: Dividing V-berth

First-world or not, I asked for experience, not opinions. We aren't going to be truly mobile for a while, so we will be living in the first-world for some time. In the interest of actually enjoying...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

19-03-2018, 12:06

Replies: 18

Views: 7,533

Posted By DaBod

Dividing V-berth

Does anyone happen to have any experience with building some sort of divider that would turn a v-berth into two somewhat private spaces? It seems like it would be pretty simple to install some sort...

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

11-02-2018, 06:04

Replies: 26

Raking leaves......arrrg

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Posted By DaBod

Re: Raking leaves......arrrg

Love this thread. When people ask me why I want to do something so different with my life, the absurdity of lawn care is always one of my points.

People (me included) spend a lot of time, energy,...

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

22-01-2018, 13:53

Replies: 64

Boat on the Rocks: Scenario Quiz

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Posted By DaBod

Re: Boat on the Rocks: Scenario Quiz

Tough boat, sure, but how about the rescue swimmer who jumped in at about 2:08? Swimming towards a violently bucking boat and rocks in those waves? Those folks never cease to amaze me. :thumb:

Forum: General Sailing Forum

05-01-2018, 06:32

Replies: 7

Ballpark Delivery Costs

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Posted By DaBod

Re: Ballpark Delivery Costs

Thank you for the replies! Very helpful and I appreciate it! :thumb:

Forum: General Sailing Forum

04-01-2018, 06:25

Replies: 7

Ballpark Delivery Costs

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Posted By DaBod

Ballpark Delivery Costs

Happy 2018!

As my wife and I transition from casually browsing boats to seriously shopping, I am trying to factor all potential costs into what we can really afford. Our plan is to live aboard on...

Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat

12-09-2017, 14:34

Replies: 25

bringing my dogs cruising -- HELP

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Posted By DaBod

Re: bringing my dogs cruising -- HELP

Thanks to all for sharing this information. Seems the Mrs. and I may have to rethink our plans. There's no way I could bring myself to part with my beloved Ellie. If forced to make a choice between...

Forum: Meets & Greets

17-08-2017, 09:22

Replies: 46

How did you get bitten?

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Posted By DaBod

Re: How did you get bitten?

I was 18, fresh out of high school, and visiting family in Connecticut for a cousin’s wedding. Growing up in Oklahoma, I’d never really been exposed to sailing, but jumped at an invitation to hop on...

Forum: Our Community

06-05-2017, 07:19

Replies: 24

Views: 3,062

Posted By DaBod

Re: It's Been a While

Thank you all for the kind words! Your support means the world to us!

Forum: Our Community

04-05-2017, 13:31

Replies: 24

Views: 3,062

Posted By DaBod

Re: It's Been a While

It does indeed!

Thanks to everyone for the kind words!

Forum: Our Community

04-05-2017, 12:49

Replies: 24

Views: 3,062

Posted By DaBod

Re: It's Been a While

We sold it when we moved away from Oklahoma. The goal in moving down here was to cut as many expenses as possible, which included slip fees. Plus, that boat had spent her whole life at that marina...

Forum: Our Community

04-05-2017, 09:43

Replies: 24

Views: 3,062

Posted By DaBod

It's Been a While

I recall seeing several posts regarding the “wannabes” and what happens to the people who pop up with a dream, ask several questions, and then fade away. For some reason, it is important to me that I...

Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted

21-03-2017, 12:28

Replies: 1

For Sale: 1982 Stevens 47

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Posted By DaBod

Re: 1982 Stevens 47

Is this boat still for sale?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

25-07-2014, 07:01

Replies: 0

Fanfare Charters

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Posted By DaBod

Fanfare Charters

Was anyone on here at all familiar with Fanfare Charters out of Red Hook on St. Thomas? I think they have been gone for quite a while, but thought it might be worth asking.

I ask because about 15...

21-07-2014, 07:27

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Got it done! It all went pretty smoothly and quickly except for the areas under the pads...lots of thumb twiddling time waiting for one or two to dry so we could raise them and lower others. All that...

18-07-2014, 14:11

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Phew! I think I'll have a beer now to bring my blood pressure back down. I was ready to go slap a "for sale as is" sign on the boat!

Thanks for following back up so quickly, and glad to hear we...

18-07-2014, 13:55

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Also, you mentioned bare glass, but the gelcoat is very much in tact and, for the most part, in really good shape. There isn't any true bare fiberglass exposed. Does that change things?

Sent...

18-07-2014, 13:50

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Oh boy. Not what I was hoping to hear! Bringing this news home might result in a divorce.

Is just applying anti fouling to get her back in the water for the summer a feasible option? I could then...

18-07-2014, 13:08

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Yep, that 14 day window is for the epoxy only. I think I have 6 or so hours for the antifouling. It's amazing what one can learn just by reading the product's instructions...I should have done that...

18-07-2014, 11:22

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

I am embarrassed to admit that I am not even sure how to answer that. At this point I have sanded all of the previous paint and barrier coat off (shotty job by the PO), filled and faired all nicks...

18-07-2014, 08:42

Replies: 29

Views: 3,329

Posted By DaBod

Re: Barrier Coat Question

Thanks for the advice!

I have up to 6 months to overcoat the barrier epoxy without sanding? Am I understanding that correctly? If so, that is life changing news.

It is refreshing to hear that...

18-07-2014, 07:55

Replies: 29