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Forum: Powered Boats 29-08-2019, 12:16
Replies: 53
Views: 9,601
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Looking to buy used large ship

There are any number of marine salvage companies you could check.:whistling:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-04-2019, 09:53
Replies: 20
Views: 2,637
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Where to get custom metal parts fabricated?

I've had metal parts made by Mac's Metal Materials & Welding in Charlotte Harbor FL. 4212 Whidden Blvd Port Charlotte FL 33980 941-627 6977

Had to have one part redone as did not fit (my poor...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-01-2019, 09:22
Replies: 165
Views: 47,160
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Why do friends feel so entitled to come on the boat?

When "friends" approach with the idea of boating with us, we quickly advise them they would be crew, assisting with watches, galley, and maintenance . It diffidently thins the requests down .
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-11-2018, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 8,526
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Keeping brass from tarnishing

In the US Army, we used Brasso, to clean brass and silver pieces on our dress uniform, then I sprayed with light coating of automobile clear coat from spray cans. Worked well, and removed as needed ...
Forum: Our Community 03-10-2018, 17:15
Replies: 40
Views: 10,191
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Term for a floating log

Most floating objects in SW Florida are: 1. Alligator 2. Manatee 3. bale of weed
4. dead drunk fisherman.:whistling:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-09-2018, 10:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,778
Posted By KidSheeleen
pirate Re: Coating to protect fenders

The Admiral has made many a cover for our boat fenders from Thrift store pillow casings and towels. They seem to last for several years and prices were right for the materials. Sorry for no pics....
Forum: Our Community 03-08-2018, 08:53
Replies: 120
Views: 20,924
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Do you worry about Pirates?

Define Pirates, at gas pumps, after dark kayakers, swimmers?Those are the average "Pirates". Go in the Persian gulf, or Islands of Micro Indonesia, Somali if you want the real deal.:whistling:
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-06-2018, 09:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,965
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Aluminum foil veggie pack - alternatives?

Find great tips on BoatGalley.com for food and other sailing tips.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2018, 14:23
Replies: 21
Views: 15,628
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Live Aboard Power Cat Choices

Don't forget Endevour Cats are made in Sarasota area. They make 36-44 or 46ers. I do not have one myself, however have been on several. nice boat for the money. they make both power and sail...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2017, 09:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,536
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Sounder: Transponder alternative to thru hull

Here in Florida on our smaller boats we use PVC pipe, run cable through pipe, and attach the transducer to bottom of pipe with kit attachment or make our own out of any scrape materials. Seen guys...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-10-2017, 11:04
Replies: 52
Views: 13,709
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Advice on meals on Passage

A great site for recipes, general sailing tips is BoatGalley.com Lots of tips on food, storage general live aboard cruising. A great lady hosts it!:biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-09-2017, 13:31
Replies: 81
Views: 14,111
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Do most boaters not KNOW?

If I were leaving, which I'm not, have a friend drive you to punta gorda airport and take next cheap flight out to any place. If you are reading this post now, your to late for auto's. I-75 is a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-07-2017, 16:37
Replies: 20
Views: 4,529
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Good Yacht Broker in Miami - Ft. Lauderdale?

For what it's worth I second D DABS=Joe, Uncle= Barbara and SAILORMAN7225 = Whitaker. There are many very good brokers in Fl and a few not so good, Fl is pretty tough on bad brokers and the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-07-2017, 13:16
Replies: 21
Views: 7,986
Posted By KidSheeleen
Unhappy Re: Tying up 42' boat at short dock

I have to agree with Mazu, check local ordinances! Concrete seawall is owned by the city/ county. home owners are pay a yearly tax for upkeep possibly you could add concrete in yard with posts or...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-07-2017, 15:01
Replies: 30
Views: 6,089
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Our first large yacht - Advice please

I would consider a good trawler, both for the economy and layout of cabins. For the money your considering, you can get some very nice trawlers in the 150-250k range with great electronics , water...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-07-2017, 12:29
Replies: 33
Views: 37,291
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Fuel consumption - real world numbers

Well, I've "Looped" several times in trawler type vessels and found myself passed once or twice daily by the " Go Fasters". Usually would end up in same area at late afternoon. They would brag...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-06-2017, 12:46
Replies: 74
Views: 12,124
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Family of 4 in a Small Liveaboard, Courting Disaster?

Had a friend who sailed a 34 or 36 sailboat to Key Largo Florida. The children were toddlers at the time. Family lived on boat for 20 years before becoming land lubbers again. boat was on a ball,...
Forum: Powered Boats 01-04-2017, 10:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,207
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: What are some of the better small power cats?

You might check out Endenvour Cats made locally in Florida.Have nice Cats and a solid reputation.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-04-2017, 10:32
Replies: 74
Views: 14,805
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Who is in Charge if Legally Boarded?

Was stopped on Missouri River once by local fish cops, not sure if Iowa or Nebraska. They left a gash in my paint due to their lousy piloting skills--- no Oops, Sorry about that---nada. Left after...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-04-2017, 10:24
Replies: 40
Views: 7,025
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Won Lottery now what

I believe in the USA today is April Fool's Day! Obviously it's celebrated in other countries too!:whistling:
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-03-2017, 10:55
Replies: 47
Views: 8,988
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Biggest argument while cruising

When I have done the "Loop" from SW Florida, my only goal was to travel around 50 land miles or so a day. This of course depended on weather windows, as I have stayed in Great Lakes areas 3-4 days...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 25-03-2016, 08:20
Replies: 10
General Info: Searching For A Lagoon
Views: 3,232
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Searching For A Lagoon

A well maintained motor, in a boat or automobile, will last many thousands of hours or miles. Diesel motors maintained and oil samples taken at regular intervals will run longer the i'll probably be...
Forum: Navigation 25-03-2016, 08:14
Replies: 96
Views: 17,571
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: What is Due East?

Warning if you go straight in any direction, you will fall off the Earth as it' a flat cube! Beware!!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-03-2016, 08:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,880
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: Transient marina Tampa area reasonable rates?

Snow Birds leave by the 15th of April, so rates will drop by then as well as all florida golf courses.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-03-2016, 19:51
Replies: 95
Views: 16,160
Posted By KidSheeleen
Re: A question for the Florida-dislikers?

Being a Florida native all my life 72 yrs and a coastal "water baby", driving a dingy at age 5, I have never had a problem with the Law Enforcement Agencies be they Staties, or Coasties. During the...
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