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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 01-08-2013, 12:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By capcook
Re: Reco's for sailing clubs in San Diego?

Thanks guys... I will check out the Venture group and Mission Bay does look like the place to be from just a walking around prospective... we just got here 3 weeks ago so still figuring the place...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 01-08-2013, 11:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By capcook
Reco's for sailing clubs in San Diego?

Hi Ya All...

Well, I have taken another step towards a dream of boat ownership, we left Corporate America (at least for awhile) and relocated to San Diego... now close enough to the water to have...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-02-2013, 10:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,800
Posted By capcook
Re: Why don't you see roof racks on Cats...

Ha... I really like the Tiki idea.... hum you got me thinkin now...

cheers
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-02-2013, 07:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,800
Posted By capcook
Why don't you see roof racks on Cats...

Hi all...

Sorry if this has been discussed but I couldn't find it ...

Was wondering why you don't see any roof racks on Cats... is it due to the weight being too high up, or no one wants to...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 19-02-2013, 19:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,751
Posted By capcook
Re: Some thoughts on Miami show...

Chase, I didn't even go on the 52... it is beyond my budget and too big for my familyto handle so didn't even look at it... but it was BIG...

RAM, I guess those 44's have now been out and about...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 19-02-2013, 07:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,751
Posted By capcook
Some thoughts on Miami show...

Hi Folks,

Just thought I would share my impressions of the Multi's I looked at during the Miami show this past weekend... would like to hear from others who went...

I went fully expecting to...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 12-02-2013, 06:29
Replies: 73
Views: 13,890
Posted By capcook
Re: Update from the Sea of Cortez

I was thinking of just hiring a delivery captain and have him go in one of the convoys... but there are some sail-on's available... so we will have to weigh the pros and cons...

We plan to visit...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 11-02-2013, 19:44
Replies: 73
Views: 13,890
Posted By capcook
Re: Update from the Sea of Cortez

Thanks Boatguy and Boracay,

Ya probably should have started a new thread... may put a slightly different angle on this and start again, but appreciate the input.

The plan would be coastal...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 11-02-2013, 10:12
Replies: 73
Views: 13,890
Posted By capcook
Re: Update from the Sea of Cortez

Hello Folks,

At the risk of going a bit off topic, I would like a bit of advice from you folks on this thread... I have the opporunity to finally fullfill my dream of taking my Ks and wife on a...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 07-02-2013, 20:02
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44

Thanks all for your comments, I appreciate... here's hoping things work out over the next week or so...

Cheers
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 07-02-2013, 06:23
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44

Folks,

What is the best strategy for purchasing a Helia ? We will likely be crusing around Europe to begin with so I was thinking of just contacting the FP factory to see if I can buy it direct,...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 28-01-2013, 18:59
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44

I am also going to Miami to see this boat.... If I owned I think I would charge admission:devil:... bet there will be hugh interest and a long line of wannbe owners....

cheers
Forum: Marinas 13-01-2013, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By capcook
Re: San Diego Slip Recommendations?

Ahoy Bajacch,

Thanks... I guess the Jet noise is not as bad over at Shelter Island and the Kona Kai eh...

Do they slips wide enough for a Catamaran (25') or do they have ends available at...
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-12-2012, 18:59
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By capcook
Re: Ahoy there!

Hi SY_Headwind... Thanks for the reply to my PM and if we can get up that way this summer I will drop you a line.... til then stay warm !!

Cheers
Forum: Marinas 25-11-2012, 07:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By capcook
Re: San Diego Slip Recommendations?

I thought I would put this out there again as I also have about the same question.... would like to know the marina in San Diego with the best "boat social life"... as I will be marina based for a...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 15-11-2012, 12:53
Replies: 93
Views: 7,836
Posted By capcook
Re: Are you over 50? Need advice.

Buy MSFT and AAPL The rest will take care of itself, self.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-11-2012, 06:52
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,153
Posted By capcook
re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

Wow... that is one expensive and complicated way to refloat a boat... I wonder why they can't just close any of the water tights that are still intact, pump out the water from them, then use some...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 25-10-2012, 13:26
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44

CONGRATULATIONS !!

I hope to follow in your footsteps at some point in the not too distant future... as soon as I can get out of "Corporate Jail" :D


Keep us posted on details...

Cheers
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 20-10-2012, 17:05
Replies: 22
Views: 17,610
Posted By capcook
Re: Helia Detailed Review

Thanks Yeloya,

I have been looking forward to your review as I knew you would be sailing her on a real passage.... sounds like you were satisified with her performace... I am thinking a guy could...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-10-2012, 10:05
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44

Hi... does anyone have the Height Above Water for the New Helia ?

I didn't see that metric on the website...

Thanks
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 29-09-2012, 15:46
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,409
Posted By capcook
Re: Buying a Helia 44... I think I am in love....

Or shall I say, I think I have a new love.... this Helia looks just about perfect for me.... I am looking forward to hearing some impressions from folks who get to sail her... I didn't like the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-08-2012, 12:03
Replies: 122
Views: 20,521
Posted By capcook
Re: Reluctant Wife

[QUOTE=mrohr;1010929]Girlfriends sail, wives don't.QUOTE]


Ha... that is too funny.... and too true eh....

My two cents, and I am fighting nearly the same battle... have her read "Changing...
Forum: Other 05-08-2012, 18:53
Replies: 24
Views: 2,913
Posted By capcook
Re: Familar with Fremont CA Area?

Thanks Stu and all...

Appreciate the info... I "flew" over the south bay in my iPad (google earth) and noted the lack of any commercial shipping etc.. so figured it was pretty shallow...
...
Forum: Other 05-08-2012, 05:56
Replies: 24
Views: 2,913
Posted By capcook
Re: Familar with Fremont CA Area?

"Why so far south? "

Thanks.... It has to do with High Schools and Housing.... there are some really good HS's around Fremont and housing is relatively less... with the emphasis on "relatively". ...
Forum: Other 04-08-2012, 16:34
Replies: 24
Views: 2,913
Posted By capcook
Familar with Fremont CA Area?

Ahoy....

Does anyone know an affordable decent location in the south part of SFO Bay to keep a Catamaran? Fremont CA is popping up as a potential relo spot and I would like to put the boat near...
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