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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-05-2017, 16:51
Replies: 46
Views: 8,643
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Itching lower legs after diving ?

You solved the mystery in one of your replies. In cleaning the bottom, you displaced hundreds of critters that found a new home under your wetsuit. Wash your wetsuit well, have a beer, & quit...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-03-2017, 13:04
Replies: 66
Views: 11,467
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Month 6 Expenses & Costs of Cruising

Thanks for your posts and real numbers! We're 8 months behind you. It's nice to have actual costs.
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-03-2017, 12:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Hello From Very Landlocked Colorado

Welcome Durangutan! I'll be missing the Ironhorse race this year due to moving the boat from MA to FL. Good luck with your transit north. Have a cold one for me at the Steamworks!
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2017, 15:56
Replies: 40
Views: 9,704
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Best sailboat show for newbies

When the admiral and I were shopping, we did the Miami & Fall Annapolis shows. Miami was huge! Next came Annapolis. We were able to go onto a lot of used boats in one place at Annapolis Yacht Sales...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2017, 12:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Charger, Solar, Etc.....

Jen,
First, make a usage budget to get a handle on your approximate power needs.
Then you can build your system.

Talk to eMarine in Lauderdale (no affiliation). They may be able to give you a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-01-2017, 09:49
Replies: 88
Views: 10,237
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Quitting the Job

A64,
Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Since you told them you were going to retire, a few not-so-subtle reminders may help the process. A 2 weeks notice would formalize it.

I'll punching out...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-01-2017, 09:05
Replies: 104
Views: 26,243
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Average Age of all you cruisers out there living on the seas?

I'm 56 & the wife is 57.

We'll be retiring in May, then cruising full time.

Cruising area will be Bahamas / S. Florida for Winter; New England during the Summer.

Boat: Catalina 380 (Sail).
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-12-2016, 13:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,375
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Surveyor in Massachusetts

We were happy with Gene Barnes out of Gloucester for our purchase survey. He worked around our schedule & did a thorough job. He was recommended by another local in the Salem, MA area. The survey was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2016, 16:28
Replies: 76
Views: 8,173
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Another first boat question. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres inside

Crazy,

My first boat was an S2 8.0. I learned a lot with her. The previous owner used her as a party condo. After 5 years, I sold her for a little more than I paid for her. A new main sail was...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-11-2016, 16:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,310
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Need a (free) notary in Norfolk, VA

With a little luck, your bank has a branch in Norfolk. They'll usually perform notary duties for free. We recently finalized our boat purchase at the sellers bank.

Good luck!

Mike
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2015, 20:38
Replies: 112
Views: 13,784
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Who's Going To Annapolis 2015?

The Admiral & I will be at the show on Friday. Possibly fitting in a little boat shopping on Saturday. Looking forward to meeting some fellow forum members in person!
Mike and Annie
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 04-09-2015, 13:24
Replies: 21
Views: 3,268
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Newbie with dog agility question !

There is a "Dog" posting from 1-2 months ago that gives a link to a company that makes ladders for dogs. Wider steps & a shallower angle than normal. We are looking at those as an alternative for our...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-08-2015, 08:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,388
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Newby Coloradan Early On The Learning Curve

I grew up in Miami & started sailing as a kid. My wife is a farm girl that loves the water, so sailing was an easy transition for her. I had a 27' sailboat in NC when we met. We did a couple day...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-08-2015, 07:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,388
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Newby Coloradan Early On The Learning Curve

Bike,
A warm welcome from an ex-Boulderite & road cyclist. My wife & I are 18 months away from retirement on a boat. We are heading in the opposite direction from you, the SE / Caribbean; I much...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 23-07-2015, 14:12
Replies: 111
Views: 23,347
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Boat Names...point of view

My past boat was "Dream Girl II". When asked by a girlfriend who was #1, I could always answer "YOU of course"!
Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-01-2015, 08:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,421
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Miami Strictly Sail - Hotels

Give AirBnB a look.
There were a couple places available as of 2 weeks ago.
Good luck,
Mike
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-12-2014, 14:56
Replies: 52
Views: 8,279
Posted By Summitfun
Re: The Prize Winning Broker

Julie,
Good luck with your search. Do you remember the clown's name by chance? My shopping starts after the Miami Boat Show. It may just save me a trip to MD.
Thanks,
Mike
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-09-2014, 15:18
Replies: 23
Views: 23,856
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Solar Panels have Voltage but no Current Output.

Any chance you have access an ohm meter? You can check the diodes individually by removing them, and placing the + lead on the black diode end & the - lead on the striped end. you should have current...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-07-2014, 12:04
Replies: 63
Views: 8,627
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Unrealistic Expectations?

Chris,
Good luck with your adventure! There is one site to have a look at to assist in your planning: Countries — Noonsite (https://www.noonsite.com/Countries)
Click on the country of choice & pay...
Forum: Powered Boats 07-05-2014, 07:49
Replies: 54
Views: 13,328
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Hailing Port and Tax Implication

GG,
Here is a link for state tax rules:
State Boating Information Home - Government Affairs - BoatUS (https://www.boatus.com/gov/states/default.asp)
Each state has their own way of collecting.......
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-03-2014, 17:31
Replies: 38
Views: 9,213
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Repelling Insects

Jcapo has my secret. Hang some fabric softener dryer sheets around your cabin. It will make the boat smell better & disude the mozzies. Citronella candles on deck help too.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-02-2014, 11:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,279
Posted By Summitfun
Re: 1st Post, and 1st Step into our Journey to Realize our Dream

Rick,
Be sure to check local regulations before taking a spear gun with you! They are illegal in many areas / countries.

Mike
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-02-2014, 09:46
Replies: 25
Views: 4,041
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Mosquitos .. this may help

I was turned onto this trick in Alaska: Hang some clothes dryer sheets around the cabin (tent). It makes things smell better & dissuades the mozzies.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 11-02-2014, 12:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,939
Posted By Summitfun
Re: Vinyl Boat Name

We had a local sign shop in NC make our name / numbers for us. They also did decals for several NASCAR teams. The boat didn't go any faster, but she looked good. The application on the boat was easy...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 30-01-2014, 10:05
Replies: 92
Views: 21,214
Posted By Summitfun
Re: How strict are Live Aboard LOA restrictions?

My suggestion would be:
Find an area where there's water, that you could transfer to or get a new job.
Find a marina in that area that would allow you to live aboard. This may take some time!
Find...
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