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Forum: Marine Electronics 27-03-2022, 14:10
Replies: 16
Views: 3,216
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?

Great experience with InReach and their plan to only activate during the months in use.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-03-2022, 11:36
Replies: 13
Views: 5,797
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: External Chainplates on Island Packet

Contact Mack Yacht/Mack Sails in Stuart, FL. Most IP owners go there for refits. They are authorities on the subject and could give you the pros and cons along with costs. What was said earlier...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-02-2022, 11:10
Replies: 42
Views: 5,588
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: North Carolina Marina Recommendations

All marinas in the Oriental area are nice. It’s a wonderful community.
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-02-2022, 11:08
Replies: 325
Views: 28,398
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Radar is now redundant ?

Crossing the Gulf Stream from the Bahamas one night a large sailboat had lost all its lights and heading towards us. Radar picked him up; could have been messy. He was asked to shine a light on his...
Forum: Other 15-11-2021, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By sailorman7225
La Paz Charter

Considering a charter out of La Paz for the end of February. I’m interested in what the weather might be; where to travel during the 7-day charter (an itinerary is provided) and any other pros or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-10-2021, 09:47
Replies: 40
Views: 10,703
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Oyster, Tayana, Moody, Northwind or HR for blue water?

They are all excellent boats. I would also include Island Packet Yachts in the mix (there are several currently circumnavigating).
It all boils down to your personal preferences, needs, wants,...
Forum: Navigation 12-03-2021, 09:55
Replies: 40
Views: 7,600
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Fort Pierce to the Keys Observations++++++++++++++++++++

One suggestion to consider; a fun sailing area to explore is the Biscayne Bay area (No Name Harbor; Dinner Key Marina & mooring field and many other places).
At that point you have to decide...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 27-01-2021, 15:08
Replies: 83
Views: 9,228
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Seeking Sailing Instructor Recommendations in Florida

I endorse Colgate. I took a half dozen classes out of their Captiva Island office and it was the best thing I could have done to launch ocean sailing adventures.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-12-2020, 10:46
Replies: 16
Views: 4,295
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Bahamas vs Grenada bareboat

Has Moorings re-opened in the Abacos?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2020, 09:19
Replies: 15
Views: 5,622
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Heading to Florida from Texas

InReach, check out their “Freedom” plan which allows you to activate and deactivate your plan at will. We did that trip (Corpus Christi to Tampa Bay in 2015. We stopped at Grand Isle to take on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2020, 11:54
Replies: 10
Views: 5,444
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Island Packet 26 mkII

What BruceBach said. Also try this: IPYOA.COM
Forum: Destinations 10-10-2020, 13:01
Replies: 52
Views: 14,437
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Advice on offshore hops instead of the ICW

I would time a Ft Pierce entry with care. I’ve run into a wicked current there. Personally I’d prefer Stuart or Lake Worth.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-09-2020, 13:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,935
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Marathon to Florida west coast

What WNISCHT SAID....
Love this trip
Forum: Navigation 15-09-2020, 10:26
Replies: 24
Views: 26,726
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Best passage/route online planning tool?

I agree with what psk125 said. There is somewhat of a debate whether paper charts are necessary in this age if technology. I believe they are essential for the reasons already noted, but also for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2020, 15:56
Replies: 150
Views: 26,991
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: We were attacked by Orcas!!!

Recently SV TRANCE was attacked in the Puget Sound area (not positive of exact location). They hauled the boat for repairs and continued on their journey.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2020, 14:11
Replies: 122
Views: 47,456
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Why the hate on Island Packets?

Wow! Interesting to read this thread. I recommend you decide what you want in a vessel than do your homework to learn which boats are designed to do what you want.
IP’s are known world wide as...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-08-2020, 11:28
Replies: 36
Views: 8,224
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Crossing the Gulf of Mexico - specific scenario

All of these reply’s have good points. I will just add we sailed from Corpus Christi to Tampa Bay in early May about 4-years-ago and the weather was great. May is a good time to cross.
Forum: Our Community 10-08-2020, 09:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,385
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Cat Lovers: Moving Kitty Cat onboard?

I brought an older Siamese aboard my 38’ sailboat. The flight from the W coast to the E coast took a lot out of her.
She adjusted well; only got seasick once or twice; fell off once while at dock...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-08-2020, 09:33
Replies: 54
Views: 5,795
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Taking a 5 day Liveaboard course

As everyone else has said, these courses are well worth the investment. The confidence building factor is important, along with the knowledge gained. I took a similar course out of Ft. Meyers,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-07-2020, 12:12
Replies: 61
Views: 10,712
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Nobody cruises from San Francisco to Miami

There is an Island Packet making a circumnavigation now that is doing that route. They left the Annapolis area, sailed down the E. Coast, through the canal, up the west coast and are now in Alaska. ...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 17-06-2020, 13:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,775
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Lessons needed St. Pete

Highly recommend Cpt. Danny Blankenship based near you in Palmetto. PM me if you need his number.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-05-2020, 12:52
Replies: 82
Views: 33,382
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: List of boats with skeg and sugar scoop

Some Island Packet models! One reason these boats remain so popular.
Forum: Marinas 23-04-2020, 12:44
Replies: 48
Views: 16,039
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

I’m not experienced with the new owners of Sailcraft but highly recommend it if it’s still operated as the previous owner did. Also, everyone I know who cruises through NC loves the quaint town of...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-01-2020, 11:21
Replies: 31
Views: 8,561
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Thoughts about cruising Bahamas now.....

The earlier posts make a lot of sense, especially about getting on some web sites that are more specific to the area you want to cruise.

I did read not long ago that the Green Turtle Club (on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2019, 10:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,771
Posted By sailorman7225
Re: Hunter 31 - Gulf of Mexico

I’ll second Offshore Sailing School!
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