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Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-06-2010, 11:40
Replies: 0
Views: 2,355
Posted By Alan Brown
Globalstar Satellite Phone Kit & Antenna

Purchased a brand-new Globalstar satellite phone emergency kit for a cruise I am now unable to make.

I am offering a NEW, NEVER USED Qualcomm GSP 1600 Tri-Mode Satellite Phone from Globalstar....
Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-06-2010, 11:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,435
Posted By Alan Brown
Canon 8X32 Waterproof Binoculars For Sale

Selling a barely used pair of Canon 8X32 waterproof/fogproof binoculars. They've only been used 5-6 times! Read the reviews. These binoculars offer outstanding optics, for an outstanding price, and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 01-06-2010, 10:23
Replies: 10
Views: 6,977
Posted By Alan Brown
Used Soft Scrub to remove rust stains. Did a...

Used Soft Scrub to remove rust stains. Did a great job and didn't damage the paint finish.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-05-2010, 15:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,378
Posted By Alan Brown
How old is the bearing? If it's starting to come...

How old is the bearing? If it's starting to come apart, you may want to bite the bullet and replace it before you splash your boat and have to pay for a haul-out later on.

If it's fairly new,...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 29-05-2010, 08:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,410
Posted By Alan Brown
I can understand selling your home. I can...

I can understand selling your home.
I can understand selling your trucks.
But I sure as hell can't understand giving away your guns!
Some things are just too precious to part with.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 27-05-2010, 14:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By Alan Brown
Man, I wonder what that would be in dollars?

Man, I wonder what that would be in dollars?
Forum: Dollars & Cents 27-05-2010, 12:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,088
Posted By Alan Brown
I second the Ed Rowe recommendation.

I second the Ed Rowe recommendation.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-05-2010, 13:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By Alan Brown
Rex, You have asked a very broad question...

Rex,

You have asked a very broad question that is almost impossible to answer without more information.

For example:

1. Where do you live. Some areas of the country have lots of boats for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2010, 15:43
Replies: 14
Views: 1,723
Posted By Alan Brown
I'd be willing to bet that a lot of world cruises...

I'd be willing to bet that a lot of world cruises end in Turkey. For many couples, after flying home a couple times to visit the family, the thought of resuming the cruising lifestyle may start to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 22-05-2010, 11:39
Replies: 50
Views: 5,500
Posted By Alan Brown
I kinda did the same thing when I sold by...

I kinda did the same thing when I sold by business at age 52. I needed a break from stressful work and my "keeping up with the Jones" type lifestyle, so I sold all my possessions, moved aboard my...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-05-2010, 14:17
Replies: 12
Views: 6,187
Posted By Alan Brown
Orisis raises several important points. Perhaps...

Orisis raises several important points. Perhaps the issue of time is the most important.

The last Caribbean 1500 reported passage times from Hampton, VA to Tortola of from 6-10 days. They also...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-05-2010, 08:52
Replies: 83
Views: 29,622
Posted By Alan Brown
Hey Vegas! I was enjoying this thread until...

Hey Vegas!

I was enjoying this thread until you wrote:

"and the RED SOX sux too."

I would never say anything like this about the GD Yankees!

LOL
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 19-05-2010, 08:45
Replies: 23
Views: 2,450
Posted By Alan Brown
Jay, I don't see how you can quantify this...

Jay,

I don't see how you can quantify this question. Your last paragraph alone lists two of the variables that always enter into cruising plans - kids and money.

Here's my brief answer to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2010, 14:54
Replies: 27
Views: 13,146
Posted By Alan Brown
The same thing happened to me two years ago with...

The same thing happened to me two years ago with my Yanmar 2GM. Fortunately, I noticed the problem in time to prevent any lasting damage.

Here's what happened to me.

There is a flexible hose...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-05-2010, 14:32
Replies: 24
Views: 4,875
Posted By Alan Brown
The majority of cruisers are probably in their...

The majority of cruisers are probably in their 60's, or older. After all, these are the folks that have the time and money to pursue this kind of lifestyle.

I'm now 63 and have been living aboard...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-05-2010, 14:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,479
Posted By Alan Brown
I own an 1981 Hunter 30. It's a great boat for...

I own an 1981 Hunter 30. It's a great boat for coastal cruising and the Bahamas, but I would never consider it for an ocean crossing. It's not designed, nor built, to handle serious offshore...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-05-2010, 11:11
Replies: 13
Views: 13,499
Posted By Alan Brown
PFD - Can't legally fly with any compressed...

PFD - Can't legally fly with any compressed gas/air cylinders. Rely on the PFD's already aboard your charter.

TEMPS - Bring a light jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt. You won't need any heavy...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-05-2010, 07:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,749
Posted By Alan Brown
I'd opt for the Chesapeake- C&D Canal- Delaware...

I'd opt for the Chesapeake- C&D Canal- Delaware River route. It's scenic, offers interesting places to stop and explore along the way and is about as hassle-free a trip you'll ever take.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2010, 09:38
Replies: 7
Views: 6,018
Posted By Alan Brown
There are worse places to get stuck than GTC!...

There are worse places to get stuck than GTC! When my battery bank died last year I was on MOW. I'm hoping that I will actually be able to leave the dock this year.

I cannot comment about what...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-05-2010, 07:54
Replies: 7
Views: 6,050
Posted By Alan Brown
Think about grabbing a town mooring in Greenport....

Think about grabbing a town mooring in Greenport. You can dink to shore and walk downtown. Some good restaurants (Claudio's) and shops. Also recall a grocery store, but I may be wrong. We found it a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-05-2010, 13:31
Replies: 182
Views: 34,657
Posted By Alan Brown
How about a "Beware of Dog" sign prominently...

How about a "Beware of Dog" sign prominently displayed?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-05-2010, 10:44
Replies: 13
Views: 13,499
Posted By Alan Brown
Great advice from a bunch of knowledgeable folks!...

Great advice from a bunch of knowledgeable folks!

Posted this last year in another forum. I hope you find it helpful.

"I suggest you pick up a Dodge Cruising Guide before heading over. It...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 11-05-2010, 14:20
Replies: 12
Views: 6,187
Posted By Alan Brown
The Abacos in the northern Bahamas are a great...

The Abacos in the northern Bahamas are a great destination. It is a straightforward trip, very popular with cruisers of all levels. You'll have a blast over there!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2010, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Posted By Alan Brown
When daylight came the two realized their shame, ...

When daylight came the two realized their shame,
That a cat and a fowl can't be wed
Though their friends all lamented, the verdict was entered
So the cat ate the fowl, 'cept the head
The head...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-05-2010, 11:17
Replies: 28
Views: 2,959
Posted By Alan Brown
Does it set quickly and reliably in your current...

Does it set quickly and reliably in your current cruising grounds? If so, keep it and have it re-galvanized. If not, find another design which will work better for you.

"If it ain't broke, don't...
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