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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-01-2017, 05:40
Replies: 56
Views: 19,518
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Liveaboard don't ask don't tell

I am lucky - liveaboard is cool here, just some extra fees. Not sure what I would do if liveaboard option was not available.

I think I would be very uncomfortable doing anything 'sneakaboard' -...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-01-2017, 05:30
Replies: 92
Views: 12,257
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Working Out While Underway

Just running the boat really.
But for day to day in port as nice lightweight and easy to pack away exercise tool - https://www.ptpfit.com/massage/mediband
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-01-2017, 05:25
Replies: 25
Views: 7,714
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Newbie... getting close to living on board

Hi
Good luck with it all. You will be fine.

One of the hardest things I found when my kids and moved aboard, was simply getting rid of stuff. There is also some good advice above about just...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-01-2017, 05:01
Replies: 16
Views: 17,890
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Fisher 32

Following with interest.

I've read what I can find online, and the Fisher 32 (or a 34 if one pops up) is on my shortlist for the next boat (about 4 years away - the retire and long term cruise...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-06-2016, 07:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,541
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Flush-fit thru hulls

Don. No I am not sure they need replacing. They do not show major signs of corrosion - just the standard light green one sees. But the unknown age bothers me. I am starting to think I should get a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-06-2016, 07:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,541
Posted By tonysail1
Flush-fit thru hulls

Hi
My boat has four thru-hulls, all of which are of unknown age and flush-fit on the external part of the hull - i.e., the thruhull mushroom head is buried in epoxy so there is no 'bump' and drag is...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 15-01-2016, 17:47
Replies: 105
Views: 26,111
Posted By tonysail1
Rice and other long-term rations storage

Hi all, and hope life is smiling on you.

To topic - long-term rations are handy to have stashed away, even if I don't get away as much as I would like. I figure rice, flour, beans, coffee, sugar,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-01-2016, 23:37
Replies: 95
Views: 13,015
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Size of your TV?

15" screen, 240V or 12V, on a swivel/bracket - viewing distance of 1m to 3m.
Fitting TV aerial was the worst of it, but even that was no big drama - mine is deck mounted on a pole, not mast mounted...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 06-01-2016, 23:34
Replies: 37
Views: 8,422
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Is it possible to live aboard a sailboat as a fresh out of college professional?

Buy something cheap (but not too nasty).
Do NOT finance - paying for maintenance and upgrades while paying off a debt on the boat would be a nightmare.
Seriously, just keep it as simple as...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 21-12-2015, 05:44
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By tonysail1
Health Preps for long term cruising

I am curious to hear what health preparations people make prior to going long term cruising.

I am still about 5 to 8 years out from long term cruising, but trying to get things prepared in a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-06-2015, 05:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,169
Posted By tonysail1
Re: A place to leave my yacht over the Darwin Cyclone season

The advice from RaymondR is spot on. Just remember, if a cyclone does actually come in storm surge may very well become an issue.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-11-2014, 22:37
Replies: 89
Views: 12,762
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Am I being irresponsible?

First, just take care of yourself - ok. Seriously. :thumb:

Beyond that - there is no reason you could not move aboard again. There are heaps of people around this marina who are still actively...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-06-2014, 01:31
Replies: 60
Views: 8,993
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Do I need AC?

We live aboard in Townsville where it can get bloody hot and very humid. I use a portable AC during the warmer months, and it lives just outside the companionway in the cockpit. It makes life a lot...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 04-06-2014, 01:20
Replies: 308
Views: 36,670
Posted By tonysail1
Thumbs down Re: Sexist views...

Not cool! Sexism cuts both ways.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-04-2014, 04:03
Replies: 68
Views: 12,496
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Let's hear from the small boat cruisers

Does my two kids and I living aboard a Jim Young Rocket 31 count? So far have only cruised locally, but have a 6 week window dedicated to cruising this July/Aug. I am really looking forward to this. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-04-2014, 03:57
Replies: 89
Views: 12,762
Posted By tonysail1
Cool Re: Am I being irresponsible?

Go for it!

I am single father with two kids (girl 12, boy 9). They are with me pretty much all the time, getting time with their mother infrequently.

We took the leap in late 2012 after...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-08-2013, 05:13
Replies: 43
Views: 5,480
Posted By tonysail1
Re: What Make of Guitar to Take on Cruise

I have a Fender Okavango (acoustic/electric), and use silk and steel strings. Strings need replacing at about the same rate as when I lived ashore.

Its a good guitar and some would argue too...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-07-2013, 05:32
Replies: 57
Views: 12,387
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Buy a House or Liveaboard?

Follow your heart man. I know it sounds corny - but you are young, and you will not have that level of freedom again for quite a while if you wander down 'Mortgage Alley'. Houses, and everything that...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-07-2013, 05:24
Replies: 40
Views: 6,542
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Moving to a liveaboard boat with a 6 year old

Hi. Glad to hear you are thinking this through.

Its not the life for every parent, but it can be a great way of parenting. Last year my kids and I sold our house, and early this year purchased a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-07-2013, 23:43
Replies: 26
Views: 13,200
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Using an [Inflatable?] Kayak as a Dinghy

Just a comment from tropical climates - and for your consideration if you have cruising plans.
A dinghy with a motor - especially after dark - feels so much safer in crocodile country. If you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-06-2013, 03:02
Replies: 20
Views: 2,885
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Poll - Secondary Anchor Rodes

People who like to sleep well - I like it! :)
Forum: Cruising News & Events 25-06-2013, 02:20
Replies: 14
Views: 1,997
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Take that Aussies!

Well done.
Now how do we get a good rugby team to go over and play that thing they call grid iron? ;)

T :)
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-06-2013, 02:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,689
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Catching a Really Big Fish

Ever heard of bioaccumulation? Big fish = more toxins (e.g., mercury). You are also taking the breeding stock out of the system if you take the bigger fish.

Plate sized fish are really what you...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-06-2013, 01:59
Replies: 25
Views: 2,580
Posted By tonysail1
Re: What's Your Weather Like Tonight?

Townsville Australia.
About 20C, 10 knots and easing, full moon.
Better put on a shirt I guess. :D
Ah, life in the tropics during the cool season! :cool:
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-06-2013, 01:51
Replies: 432
Views: 59,215
Posted By tonysail1
Re: Security - What do You Do ?

Goddamnit. Why can't I be an Americannnnn? Shoot ****. Shoot more ****. Goddamnit, Americannnnn rights are to shoot ****, and lets just shoot ****.

You blokes in the US of A are so completely...
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