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Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-04-2011, 14:42
Replies: 60
Views: 7,163
Posted By Boomp
Re: Commute to Your Boat, How Far?

Obviously, the 'commute' is pretty irrelevant...takes me half an hour, but I really enjoy the trip....like a kid going to the candy store.
But the folks that have to 'fly' to China :D to use a boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2011, 17:56
Replies: 45
Views: 6,732
Posted By Boomp
Re: "Bucket List"

It's amazing how people will open up to total strangers about such intimate feelings and situations. My wife was diagnosed w a terrible illness in 2009 and I feared losing her quickly...but we truley...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 03-04-2011, 05:14
Replies: 111
Views: 18,132
Posted By Boomp
Re: I Would Love to Go to a Marina Where No Pets Were Allowed

While I appreciate the 'clean up' responsibility, I would avoid any marina that did not allow dogs.
Hey, If it's difficult for me to get my 70 lb golden-doodle from the dinghy to the cockpit, it...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-04-2011, 05:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By Boomp
Re: Ahoy from Maryland!

Hi and welcome aboard. Maryland is on my 'to do' list for sailing destinations....I like softshelled crabs :cool:
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-03-2011, 18:19
Replies: 47
Views: 10,373
Posted By Boomp
Re: Turned away by customs?

Being refused entry [by customs] has to do with the homeland security act and an agreement the US has with Canada and sharing crimminal records. If upon checking your information via computers, they...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2011, 05:21
Replies: 52
Views: 10,133
Posted By Boomp
Re: New Rules for Bottom Paint

I'm cleaning my boat in the water anywhere I like. When the whackos send the SEALS then I'll be more secretive. :devil:
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-03-2011, 03:59
Replies: 35
Views: 14,338
Posted By Boomp
Re: Your opinion on Non pressurized alcohol stoves

Love our Origo. It's only a 2 burner but it boils a pot of water pretty quickly. I had propane on our previous boat, [a Morgan Classic] and while propane was pretty nice [and I'd heard all the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-03-2011, 08:05
Replies: 60
Views: 9,470
Posted By Boomp
Re: Dinghy Outboard Questions (and Rant)

Wait till the 15% ethanol hits the market! Say 'thanks' to the farm lobby but remember, it's for your own good. Lets see if 10% = 12% less gas mileage in a car, then 15% = hey, maybe we should row...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 02-03-2011, 16:16
Replies: 19
Views: 10,880
Posted By Boomp
Re: Flushing an outboard with fresh water???

I love this! I used to rinse it daily...would even bring a bucket of fresh water aboard just to run the outboard....:thumb:

Now, about winterizing my diesel ;)
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-03-2011, 04:58
Replies: 95
Views: 10,489
Posted By Boomp
Re: A defibrilator on board? Good idea?

Don't be an idiot. I was zapped a/w 2 coastgaurdsmen. We reacted and asked my friends son "what was that?" Then he informed us. We were unaware of the device, we were wet, having just been pulled out...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-03-2011, 04:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By Boomp
Re: Hello from south France !

Hi! Sounds like you have a nice life on the other side of the pond. Congrats on the new boat too. Looking forward to seeing some pix of the boat and sail grounds.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-02-2011, 18:33
Replies: 95
Views: 10,489
Posted By Boomp
Re: A defibrilator on board? Good idea?

No to a defibrillator...you are not going to be w/i any golden hour if you are even a little ways out. You will also need a tube, suction and O2 and a huge part of the entire scenario is really good...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-02-2011, 04:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,433
Posted By Boomp
Re: How Small Can they Make the Screen ?

On my 'reply to thread' screen it's full size...the main one I first go to seems to be 1/3 advertising and that size remains when I click on any interesting posts. Maybe a moderator or a geek can get...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-02-2011, 16:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,433
Posted By Boomp
How Small Can they Make the Screen ?

I know it's actually business but if they shrink the part we like to read anymore, it won't be worth gazing upon....am I alone w this :confused:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-02-2011, 13:38
Replies: 31
Views: 5,279
Posted By Boomp
Congrats on your new start! As already stated, if...

Congrats on your new start! As already stated, if the broker does not respond...you don't want him! It's a buyers market...you got it made! Go shopping, check out yachtworld and be picky...life is...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 19-02-2011, 04:51
Replies: 113
Views: 16,115
Posted By Boomp
My paper this morning reports 630 held by pirates...

My paper this morning reports 630 held by pirates in Somalia!....I would not venture near that area. While I know there would be a measure of security w a convoy, it's easy to envision it being a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2011, 19:40
Replies: 28
Views: 6,670
Posted By Boomp
Two kinds of sailors...those who run aground and...

Two kinds of sailors...those who run aground and those who lie. I don't lie...ran into muck last year at 2am, tied going out. Had to wait about 5 hours to float free. I was asleep and my buddy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-02-2011, 20:00
Replies: 72
Views: 13,080
Posted By Boomp
Good tips here! Been cruising for a few years and...

Good tips here! Been cruising for a few years and never knew about dropping the hook close to someones stern. That makes so much sense!

I still prefer using an anchor marker though. Been in many...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 08-02-2011, 19:15
Replies: 134
Views: 30,811
Posted By Boomp
If he really treated woman the way the article...

If he really treated woman the way the article reads, then he is where he needs to be and the inmates will dole out their own justice.
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-02-2011, 17:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,378
Posted By Boomp
Good question and info here. I'm paying attention...

Good question and info here. I'm paying attention because of being tired of our tough winters. I'm thinking Chesapeak and S.C. Welcome aboard! :thumb:
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 15-01-2011, 16:13
Replies: 26
Views: 4,247
Posted By Boomp
Must get those nets....this is Boggie. Swims like...

Must get those nets....this is Boggie. Swims like a fish but also 'fell' off the dock 3 different times. So the life jacket is pretty much mandatory. He is blonde...:whistling:
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-01-2011, 15:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
Posted By Boomp
Go for it! We were in a similar position a few...

Go for it! We were in a similar position a few years ago and did a few charters w some good friends. While I could follow directions, I needed to actually learn the mechanics of sailing myself so I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2011, 04:05
Replies: 49
Views: 7,630
Posted By Boomp
Lobster pots....errr the line that connects them....

Lobster pots....errr the line that connects them. It takes a contourtionist and a chiropractor to complete the release. So I really try to stay clear and NO, I don't open them....
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-01-2011, 03:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,113
Posted By Boomp
Noonsite says you can 'clear' via telephone...in...

Noonsite says you can 'clear' via telephone...in San Juan, that the officials actually prefer this. It even lists phone numbers...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-12-2010, 12:29
Replies: 19
Views: 7,851
Posted By Boomp
I like the idea of astro turf...I'm going to do...

I like the idea of astro turf...I'm going to do that. Well, Boggie is..:D My biggest fear is him falling on me and breaking my leg...that fear is the same on land. He is just big and playful. I'd...
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