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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-02-2015, 08:52
Replies: 102
Views: 22,169
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Liveaboard's

For those of you who believe, a little prayer that I can sell the house and move to my soon to be "NEW" Bristol 32. I had a good showing today.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-02-2015, 16:31
Replies: 22
Views: 8,711
Posted By Birdseed
Re: How do you remove the pulley to replace the seal leaking at the timing cover?

Loosen large bolt with the belt still on. Use large channel lock pliers to hold while pressuring bolt with large ratchet and socket. Use a "Harmonic Balancer Puller" to remove balancer and pulleys...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-01-2015, 14:21
Replies: 15
Views: 10,965
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Need help finding liveaboard insurance

When you are buying insurance, you are betting on a loss, the insurance people are betting there won't be a loss. I don't feel good on betting that I'm stupid, but alas we sometimes have to have...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-01-2015, 19:44
Replies: 44
Views: 7,296
Posted By Birdseed
Re: How Do You Stow Your Stuff?

Avoid nuclear submarines after dark. In fact just avoid them all together.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-01-2015, 03:19
Replies: 120
Views: 17,339
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Forum trolls

I've been land locked for 20 years. Now my sentence is up. Before moving to NW Pennsyltucky I lived in coastal New England. I sailed, raced and help deliver boats from the age of 10 till 35. Since...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-01-2015, 19:53
Replies: 56
Views: 8,943
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Help! Can I give up my stuff to liveaboard?

I came here 20 years ago with a pickup truck with a tool box on the back. Three months ago I decided to move to a boat. I now am waiting on selling a 3800 sq ft home and a 2500 sq ft garage. I sold...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-12-2014, 06:50
Replies: 26
Views: 3,148
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Beginners

Here is a test that will determine whether you are ready.

How do you feel when returning to port?

a. Relieved, glad to be home.

b. Sad, wishing you can turn back out to sea.

...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-11-2014, 13:58
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

Got rid of the good stuff. Going through closets one at a time now dealing with pictures, clothing and bed linen. I'm trying to pick a boat yard in St. Pete. That way I can start looking for a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-11-2014, 05:11
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

Doing well getting rid of stuff on CL. I'm about 40% over what the 4 auctioneers estimated I'd get. I have a 4x8 utility for sale. $400 bucks. A woman wants me to deliver it 350 miles for 200. The...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-11-2014, 05:24
Replies: 31
Views: 4,352
Posted By Birdseed
Re: AGLCA V's Activecaptain

I just like to write 'Obamafication'.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-11-2014, 16:03
Replies: 31
Views: 4,352
Posted By Birdseed
Re: AGLCA V's Activecaptain

Be conservative with fuel estimation. Cold air, more fuel usage. Add to that Obamification of winter fuel, expect 10% more fuel usage with oxygenated gas.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-10-2014, 12:55
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

Been selling my tools and equipment from my auto repair shop. I was feeling a little distressed thinking about the people we helped and the young mechanics trained here. I have to remind myself of...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-10-2014, 11:36
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

No, the door knobs are "Post Bush Era"

They want to sell as much as possible to maximize their fee. I think the house is more desirable with appliances. The 2500 sq ft garage with a half bath...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-10-2014, 10:50
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

OMG! 20 years, home and business! I'm overwhelmed. Talked to an auctioneer, he wants to sell the door knobs off the doors. I got so much "Stuff" I think it's going to take months to get rid of it all.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-10-2014, 10:33
Replies: 54
Views: 13,250
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Boat / personal security

There should be a ' , ' after shotgun.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-10-2014, 07:16
Replies: 54
Views: 13,250
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Boat / personal security

The world trade center was "safe."
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-10-2014, 10:58
Replies: 54
Views: 13,250
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Boat / personal security

Great idea, goes to situational awareness.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-10-2014, 10:25
Replies: 54
Views: 13,250
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Boat / personal security

You have to meet the level of threat.

Avoid threat= don't go there

Prevent threat= blinkie lights, good locks/illumination

Meet threat 1. Wasp spray/bear spray
...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-10-2014, 07:53
Replies: 48
Views: 9,404
Posted By Birdseed
Re: Disabled Veteran needs advice

I'm 90%, 'Not Employable', basically 100%. I'm moving from Erie, Pa to St Pete soon. My shrink is setting up a new shrink in FLA. My titanium shoulder joints are "NON-SERVICEABLE", so the VA just...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-10-2014, 08:57
Replies: 96
Views: 15,089
Posted By Birdseed
Re: When you finally have to get rid of all your stuff

I have 21 months. I've been land locked for 20 years and need to return to the salt. I have a large farm house and an auto repair shop. The house is pretty much cleared. I took care of the basement...
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