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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-03-2021, 11:32
Replies: 75
Views: 10,761
Posted By jcord
Re: Transitioning to Liveaboard -- Younger Person Seeking Your Advice

We have lived on our boat and rv for 5 years now. It is a newer 42 ft boat and very comfortable. I will tell you my honest advice. Don't buy something you cannot afford number one. And number two if...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2020, 09:35
Replies: 24
Views: 3,538
Posted By jcord
Re: Bed sheets, decoration, and kitchen stuff!

We have a sail boat. After trying many kinds of sheets I found something that totally worked for us. I am not affiliated with the company at all just found it works. Primary Goods sells super high...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 14-03-2020, 09:00
Replies: 32
Views: 6,742
Posted By jcord
Re: Kids and dogs and cats, oh my!

We have a 42 ft Jeanneau that my husband single hands all the time. We sail with 2 dogs that are medium. Our setup is 2 cabins and garage. This gives us lots of space truthfully. It is tight but...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2019, 08:55
Replies: 14
Views: 5,780
Posted By jcord
Re: Swinomish Channel from Anacortes to Seattle

We have done this many times now with also a 7.4 draw. We watch for tides carefully and time ourselves to high tide. Really very easy if you just make sure the tides are with you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-06-2019, 08:55
Replies: 104
Views: 14,183
Posted By jcord
Re: Is It Time to Stop Sailing?

I have a couple thoughts. We did something similar and bought an rv. Turns out every time we went in there I got sick as you described. We finally realized the rv was degassing formaldehyde and it...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2019, 09:41
Replies: 153
Views: 14,838
Posted By jcord
Re: RV After Cruising???

We bought an airstream and keep it in storage not very expensive. It is great to have our boat and our airstream to cover land/sea. After selling the house it was a perfect compromise (at least for...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 07-10-2018, 09:12
Replies: 89
Views: 14,268
Posted By jcord
Re: Where are all the kid boats?

Please reach out to Sailing Totum! They raised 3 kids on their boat and are still going. And from what I can see the kids are pretty exceptional and have been going 11 or 12 years now! You can find...
Forum: Our Community 06-09-2018, 13:41
Replies: 38
Views: 5,402
Posted By jcord
Re: Sea of Cortez video

Really just beautiful. I will watch again with my husband. So well done, thanks for sharing!
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 28-06-2018, 09:26
Replies: 73
Views: 12,951
Posted By jcord
Re: What Do You Desire? Are you living a life that you enjoy?

I think about the topic of the you tube posted frequently. I will tell you my opinion as you asked for perspective. My husband and I have grown children each- ours is a blended marriage. One of them...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 14-06-2018, 09:01
Replies: 54
Views: 9,278
Posted By jcord
Re: Advice for first time boat buyer

Hi I wanted to comment on the dog part of your discussion. That was really a huge priority for us. We had an older dog and one around 5 when we bought the boat we have now. We wanted a boat with more...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-01-2018, 09:40
Replies: 23
Views: 6,375
Posted By jcord
Re: Which would you choose? New boat decisions...

I think that is very personal as well. We bought new as we wanted it just so. We got a super low interest rate and everything as we ordered on it. We are just in the place where we wanted to get on...
Forum: Our Community 13-09-2017, 08:21
Replies: 28
Views: 4,125
Posted By jcord
Re: Greater Seattle Area (Oregon and BC TOO!!) - NOOBS Looking for a Sail!!

We, my husband and myself, live on Bainbridge Island and have a beautiful 2016 Jeanneau. We would be happy to have to sail one time with us and see what you think. We are going to be at the boat...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 18-04-2017, 15:04
Replies: 130
Views: 18,890
Posted By jcord
Re: Caribbean Bound In June, But Wife With Cold Feet

I agree with the comment of flying her to Caribbean and do a charter. I don't know your wife but I feel bad for her honestly. I can relate as my husband wants to live full time on our boat etc and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-03-2017, 08:38
Replies: 113
Views: 15,684
Posted By jcord
Re: Cat buying causing domestic strife!

Hi I am interested in finding our more your cat. Location, price etc. you can pm me or send to my email: janaeacb@gmail.com and I will respond. thanks
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 21-09-2016, 08:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By jcord
Re: Los Angeles - Heading Southbound Experiences!

I appreciate as well as the posts here to this question. I have pretty much the same questions so it is helpful. I do not think anyone addressed his going into mexico with a dog and is that a hassle....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-07-2016, 08:25
Replies: 70
Views: 11,707
Posted By jcord
Re: Anyone used an under sink reverse osmosis unit to purify water FROM FRESHWATER ta

Hi
We have a Tyent water system for reverse osmosis. We have used one for many years and I would not live anywhere without it. We have our 42 ft Sailboat as well. When we move aboard permanently as...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-06-2016, 09:53
Replies: 156
Views: 22,511
Posted By jcord
Re: Convincing wife to liveaboard?

My husband has wanted to do just this for years. I however, loved my house and it was too much for me to consider. So we compromised and bought a 31 sailboat. We took sailing classes together as...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 14-05-2016, 08:01
Replies: 61
Views: 10,376
Posted By jcord
Re: Floating bakery on boat - a good idea?

I love your idea!!! I am in pacific nw- I would so buy if you were up here. As you go along you will see what the winners are that people want. I think it is a great idea, and using the legal kitchen...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2016, 10:52
Replies: 62
Views: 11,330
Posted By jcord
Re: Costal cruising at retirement

I too have to comment on your age to do this. My Dad died recently in just terrible shape. Since he retired he pretty much sat and watched tv. I promised myself I will never do that. I met an...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 14-12-2015, 07:51
Replies: 18
Views: 13,135
Posted By jcord
Re: San Diego to Panama Canal: Advice Please!

Hi
We are trying to put together our trip from Seattle to San Diego. Since you have done this already I would love to know from you how it was and what you can pass along to us. We have a 50 ft...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-11-2015, 07:38
Replies: 63
Views: 10,704
Posted By jcord
Re: Young(er) cruisers who sold everything

I want to respond to this even though I am not in my 30's and kids are grown. I too am getting ready to sell it all and begin to set up to cruise with my husband. Sell my beautiful home, leave my...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-09-2015, 08:13
Replies: 60
Views: 17,422
Posted By jcord
Re: Best PNW Marinas? OR coast? Seattle WA?

Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes welcomes liveaboards. They are located closest to San Juan Islands. Great place to have access to everything even if it is north of Seattle.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2015, 09:58
Replies: 40
Views: 6,106
Posted By jcord
Re: Making the liveaboard decision. help!

In answer to making the liveaboard decision..my husband has been pushing for years to do this. I just was not ready. we finally compromised by buying a beautiful but smaller sailboat (31 ft) rather...
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