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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2020, 11:23
Replies: 92
Views: 12,365
Posted By Kita
Re: Welder on board, power supply advice

Look into a TIG setup.. It is an art truly, get good with that & people will love you.. Good for stainless & with the right stuff aluminum also... A mig is easy to learn but limited on a boat.....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-09-2020, 08:42
Replies: 49
Views: 13,590
Posted By Kita
Re: Sailing in Tampa Bay?

Also St Petersburg has a long waiting list to get in there,I think they told me it was well over a year... 7ft....not great on the west coast of FL ...you could easily get hung up even in the ICW in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-07-2020, 19:02
Replies: 68
Views: 24,828
Posted By Kita
Re: Florida Hurricane Safe Marinas

It was a couple miles upriver at a small marina in the town of Suwannee, my boat draws less than 3ft & had to sneak in at high tide & once in the river we were good! Had to dodge a few trees getting...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-03-2020, 18:56
Replies: 76
Views: 10,375
Posted By Kita
Re: Boat and Personal Security in FL Keys

Oh the Pelicans are going to enjoy that!
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-03-2020, 17:47
Replies: 15
Views: 6,087
Posted By Kita
Re: 30 ft Gemini Catamaran

Cool!
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-03-2020, 17:33
Replies: 15
Views: 6,087
Posted By Kita
Wink Re: 30 ft Gemini Catamaran

Hey I currently own a Gemini 2005 105mc & I thought they were all 34 ft?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-02-2020, 15:43
Replies: 76
Views: 10,375
Posted By Kita
Talking Re: Boat and Personal Security in FL Keys

Agree with this, been in FL all my life & there are places I am careful but no different than any other place as I've traveled up and down the East Coast. I would say if you are repeatedly targeted...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 09-02-2020, 17:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,957
Posted By Kita
Re: Did I miss it? Certifications and training to start sailing.

This is true. Insurance is the hiccup, but it's kind of up to the Insurance Company to decide where your experience level is. I had quite a bit of motorboat experience that helped me because I had...
Forum: Navigation 31-01-2020, 19:39
Replies: 29
Views: 13,435
Posted By Kita
Re: Inside passage to the keys from miami

Be prepared for mosquitoes and noseeums, bug spray, screens. In West Texas I stopped to spend the night in the intercoastal at about 5 after a Long Day's travel. I fell asleep and woke up about 10...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 29-01-2020, 09:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,121
Posted By Kita
Re: how to get our JR to enjoy sailing!?

A vest might help with his insecurity. Maybe a rat to chase! LOL.. Seriously though something to occupy his mind so he is having fun..
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 26-12-2019, 14:25
Replies: 80
Views: 13,102
Posted By Kita
Re: Russian spy ship right in my next rumb line

Maybe even some porn if they can see my screen! LMAO!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-11-2019, 07:13
Replies: 50
Views: 9,341
Posted By Kita
Re: Catamaran Shopping: Move Cat from East to West Coast?

That's what I was thinking, if it's that good of a deal.. there are people that do that.. as far as wear & tear.. load & unload & travel & redoing the rigging has its own sort of were & tear!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-11-2019, 08:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By Kita
Re: Piston Ring size for replacement?

this guy got it right! LMAO
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-11-2019, 16:54
Replies: 43
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kita
Re: Freon leaked out of appliances?

I was just thinking about that.. also gotta ask yourslef who has access? And I do know of a buddy that has an AC business, well he sells a new unit to a customer, couple months go by and he has to go...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 05-11-2019, 06:15
Replies: 50
Views: 11,111
Posted By Kita
Re: *WARNING* Wells Cove Marine - Kent Narrows, MD

I do not know these people so this is just from another mechanics opinion. He didn't want to do the job because experience was talkin, he knew that shaft was bent! There is no way in his mind that it...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 04-11-2019, 16:30
Replies: 50
Views: 11,111
Posted By Kita
Re: *WARNING* Wells Cove Marine - Kent Narrows, MD

Oh absolutely replace that shaft! After that thing wobbling around without the strut it had to wiggle wobble that thing crazy! It only takes like someone said before a few thousands of an inch out of...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-10-2019, 09:09
Replies: 75
Views: 11,146
Posted By Kita
Re: Please help! Buying advice for small cat

Hello, I went through the same thing myself about 3 years ago. I wound up buying a 2005 Gemini 105 MC. They fit the price range and I love the shallow water capability. The Tank Engine could be a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-10-2019, 16:23
Replies: 80
Views: 11,148
Posted By Kita
Re: Making a Faraday cage- anyone done it?

I have seen lighting that did NOT strike a boat but hit the water aft & between kinda two boats at the marina that was caught on security footage that destroyed all the electronics on both boats...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2019, 12:18
Replies: 68
Views: 24,828
Posted By Kita
Re: Florida Hurricane Safe Marinas

Hey I ment no offense, just from past experience. I am in Tampa area & have tried to run north & the storm hook to the east & i had to hide in Swanee River. And if I was to head south the storms...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-10-2019, 19:47
Replies: 68
Views: 24,828
Posted By Kita
Re: Florida Hurricane Safe Marinas

[QUOTE=S/V Illusion;2991225]As we live in Florida, the consensus is that your ability to move is the best defense against hurricane damage; leaving the boat on the hard is the LAST thing you should...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 19-09-2019, 16:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,980
Posted By Kita
Re: Looking for Advice - Boat Buying in Florida

The one I had was great! She took the time to get me on several different styles of boats to help me make the best decision for me... in the end I find one in Texas, ( I'm in Florida ) but she was...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-08-2019, 06:52
Replies: 42
Views: 5,700
Posted By Kita
Thumbs up Re: Water System Trick Question

This is the same solution I had,I left the outside line connected but turned off... used water in tanks then every couple weeks in the evening while I am chilling & can pay attention to it just turn...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-08-2019, 06:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By Kita
Re: USCG documentation & fees

I submitted my paperwork in April of this year & just got my COD papers yesterday, still at the box where my sister picked it up... not even on board yet...LOL..... gives you an idea how long it...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-07-2019, 13:07
Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Posted By Kita
Re: Ham radio, Pactor modem and antenna tuner

I have a question about that setup. I bought a boat that has a HAM & a pactor modem but no clue where to get educated on how the system works. Any ideas? How do I find someone to help me set it up?
Forum: Our Community 14-07-2019, 06:34
Replies: 31
Views: 5,411
Posted By Kita
Re: Lost my 15hp 2 stroke Yamaha to Davy Jones today

I lost my whole dink in a storm but I had a line on it off the stearn.. it is a 14 ft aluminum with a 30hp Evinrude. It took me a couple of days to drum up to help to get it up off the bottom. I just...
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