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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-11-2017, 10:30
Replies: 16
Views: 5,726
Posted By vivabob
Re: Place to pull out boat in sea of cortez

Gabriel's in Guaymas can't haul your cat due to your beam. BUT, the commercial place next door can, and the travel lift will take you across the dirt road to Gabriel's. The commercial yard is used...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-09-2017, 09:06
Replies: 16
Views: 5,621
Posted By vivabob
Re: Mooring suggestions Rio Dulce to Panama

All the above is true. You're SOL between the Rio and Bocas. The Bay Islands can get hurricanes, Providencia has no moorings or marinas, and San Andreas is not a good choice for safety and...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 29-09-2017, 14:11
Replies: 3
Casamance 43: Introduction
Views: 2,929
Posted By vivabob
Re: Introduction

Beachpete and Verb88,
Yes I still have my Casamance 44. Just got your messages today - I'm not too swift with how the Forum works. Please contact me at <vivabob1@gmail.com>
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-08-2017, 10:48
Replies: 0
Wanted For Free: Used Waterway Guides
Views: 579
Posted By vivabob
Used Waterway Guides

I'm planning to do the Great Loop. I need old, used, cheap Waterway Guides to help me decide what, where, etc. I'll pay postage of course. Please. Thanks.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 18-10-2016, 08:30
Replies: 212
Views: 105,145
Posted By vivabob
Re: Dating sites for sailors looking for companionship and love

Try FindACrew. It's not specifically for romance, but that's a box you can check off if you're interested in that.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-06-2016, 07:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By vivabob
Re: Establishing Base in Cancun area

Consider the Rio Dulce in Guatemala. Safe. Fresh water. Marinas are very inexpensive and there's no hurricane danger. Belize is only a few hours north and the Bay Islands of Honduras are less...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-04-2016, 09:43
Replies: 17
Views: 5,399
Posted By vivabob
Re: Buying a sailboat in San Carlos, Questions

These are the folks you want to deal with in San Carlos: 1) Diesel mechanic is actually in Guaymas (10 miles away), name Omar, 622-112-9544. 2) Broker is Marisa at <avengeryachts@gmail.com> phone...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-04-2016, 07:39
Replies: 17
Views: 5,399
Posted By vivabob
Re: Buying a sailboat in San Carlos, Questions

I'm in San Carlos for the third time. After the normal trial and error, I finally found an excellent diesel mechanic here, a Mexican, Omar speaks English and is a joy to have around when he works on...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-02-2016, 08:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Posted By vivabob
Re: (New) Waterway Guide Great Lakes (with Great Loop) 2015 - $20

I want your waterway book for the great lakes. Tell me where to send the $20. Thanx,
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-05-2015, 08:57
Replies: 30
Views: 17,809
Posted By vivabob
Re: Budget for engine replacement

I replaced my shot Volvo's with Yanmar 3JM4CE 3-cylinder, 39HP engines. The engines cost around ten grand each with everything included. Had them shipped from Florida to Guatemala for another grand...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2015, 08:38
Replies: 46
Views: 7,041
Posted By vivabob
Re: Help - Passage planning, getting stuck

Another trucking option is San Carlos in the Sea of Cortez. They have been shipping boats to the US and Canada for 20+ years. San Carlos is about 28 degrees north so you're effectively out of the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 15-03-2015, 09:11
Replies: 9
Views: 4,031
Posted By vivabob
Re: Bilge Pump switch and alarm failure

My favorite cruiser's bar has a Wall of Shame. There are so many float switches, mechanical and electric, that the bar isn't accepting any more contributions. As long as we cruisers keep rewarding...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 14-03-2015, 08:58
Replies: 601
Views: 66,264
Posted By vivabob
Re: March Contest - Win Up to $1,000 Cash

I'm in. VIVA
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-03-2015, 08:06
Replies: 16
Views: 5,493
Posted By vivabob
Re: Sea of Cortez Summers

I have been in the Sea of Cortez three or four of the last fifteen summers. If you spend the summer in the Sea, you'll want to do it someplace in the north where hurricanes don't come. Your choices...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 20-02-2015, 08:03
Replies: 17
Views: 8,613
Posted By vivabob
Re: Vancouver To Cabo San Lucas During Hurricane Season

Hurricanes don't visit San Diego, so you only need concern yourself with the part of your journey in Mexico. Hurricane season is from June thru October, so hang in San Diego until you see a weather...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 09-02-2015, 07:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,922
Posted By vivabob
Re: Autostream feathering props

I am interested, but not familiar with Autostream yet. Big question: Why are you selling them?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-02-2015, 08:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,407
Posted By vivabob
Re: Stoping between San Blas/Guna Yala and Cartagena

I've made that trip over 20 times back and forth. Once leaving the most popular cruiser islands of the San Blas you can work your way SE down the Panama coast until you get the right angle for the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-02-2015, 08:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By vivabob
Re: Spend winters on a cat in the Caribbean

The Rio Dulce is an inexpensive and safe place to leave a boat for six months. A 47' catamaran at one of the large safe marinas will cost about $300/month and you're in fresh water. And hurricanes...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 01-02-2015, 07:41
Replies: 435
Views: 64,527
Posted By vivabob
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

Mantus Anchors | 65 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor (https://mantusanchors.com/product/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

There, I did it! I think.

I've got a Bruce, Delta and Fortress....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-01-2015, 10:41
Replies: 50
Views: 7,730
Posted By vivabob
Re: One more hand holding session for a monohull sailor

I'm 70 and have been single handing a 47' catamaran for the last nine years - Central and South America, the Caribbean, ICW, Chesapeake and now in the Sea of Cortez. Age and experience encouraged me...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-01-2015, 09:43
Replies: 27
Views: 6,461
Posted By vivabob
Re: For Those That Like Rough Weather

As far as I can tell it's January and my SO assures me that Denmark is in the northern hemisphere. Hurricanes? I don't want to be out in seas like that - I may have to revise my sailing plans.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-12-2014, 09:33
Replies: 20
Views: 7,261
Posted By vivabob
Re: Cruising the Loop on a Sailboat

I too am planning to do the loop in a sailboat, a 47' catamaran. Any experiences forum members could give would be appreciated by more than a few of us. I've learned that my beam (24') is no...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-12-2014, 09:46
Replies: 69
Views: 13,055
Posted By vivabob
re: Bottom Cleaning in the Water

As a full time cruiser, I invested in 12v compressor designed just for hull cleaning. It cost about $850 around 15 years ago, and it's been one of the best marine investments I've made. Figure hull...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 15-12-2014, 07:59
Replies: 3
Casamance 43: Introduction
Views: 2,929
Posted By vivabob
Introduction

Are there other Casamance owners out there? Introductions are in order. VIVA is a Casamance 44 but is actually 46.5 with the transom steps. She's hull #17 built in 1989, and I'm happy I became her...
Forum: Destinations 12-12-2014, 08:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,082
Posted By vivabob
Re: San blas cruising from nw florida

Couple thoughts on the San Blas: Cruising Guides. You definitely need one because the reefs are plentiful and not where the charts show them to be. The books do - the Zydler book is good; the Eric...
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