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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-01-2015, 05:03
Replies: 91
Views: 14,649
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Dec Giveaway: Gekko Grip

Hello,

This is Julie Lambert from 2nd Star, LLC, the manufacturer of The Gecko Grip. Sorry about the delay, I just found out that the Giveaway was over. A private message was sent to all winners...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-08-2014, 05:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,882
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Tools

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f131/i-need-a-list-of-tools-74339.html

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f92/advice-needed-on-tools-for-boats-71602.html
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-08-2014, 05:41
Replies: 11
Views: 4,032
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Sailing Corpus Christi

CC Marina was built to withstand a category 3 hurricane with a 13 foot storm surge depending on which dock you are on. It's theoretical but better thought out than most marinas in the area.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-07-2014, 16:57
Replies: 31
Views: 22,998
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Washing Machine Onboard?

We put in a Maytag under counter 24" wide front loading machine. It does a load in about 40 minutes and uses 11 gallons of water per load. We hang the clothes in the salon overnight or outside if...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2014, 06:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Satellite TV questions.

ViribusUnitis did you every find the owner of Emerald Eyes? John is a good friend of ours. I'm 90% sure that the boat isn't for sale yet, but will be in the future.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-07-2014, 06:37
Replies: 20
Views: 4,222
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Some Advice Wanted for Corpus Christy, Texas

We currently live aboard in the Corpus City Marina. What everyone says about Kemah having more boats is very accurate. There are several boats for sale here in CC. A few not listed with any...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-11-2013, 07:58
Replies: 11
Views: 8,288
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Corpus TX to Bimini Bahamas First Timer's Itenerary

TenaciousH, we also live in Corpus on our boat off and on for the past 5 years. We are crossing in March delivering a Cat and again in April on our own boat. What dock is your boat on? We have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-11-2013, 05:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,693
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Dual Helm- Two or Combi VHF

We just went through this thought/decision making process. We settled on a vhf at the nav desk with a remote mic in the cockpit. That one has the antenna at the mast head. We have a second...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 14-08-2013, 06:24
Replies: 475
Views: 60,462
Posted By MadSailors
Re: August Giveaway: Mantus Makes Another Great Offer!

85 lb - 85 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - (https://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-anchors/85-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

3/8 hook 3/8 Galvanized Steel hook -...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-06-2013, 13:52
Replies: 27
Views: 6,413
Posted By MadSailors
Re: New galley Oven/Stove Suggestions

We love our SMEV. It's been great for 5 years. Hard to find in the states now but worth the hunt.
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-06-2013, 05:52
Replies: 151
Views: 114,940
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Best marine WiFi antenna?

Ditto! We've had ours installed for about 3 years, only had one problem and it was our mistake (we had been installing new batteries). I called to leave a message for Charlie on a Sunday to see if...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 03-06-2013, 05:26
Replies: 73
Views: 9,994
Posted By MadSailors
Re: June Giveaway - Boat Galley Cookbooks

Prepping the Galley for a Storm (https://theboatgalley.com/prepping-the-galley-for-a-storm/)

As always, good tips to keep the boat and crew safe and fed.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-04-2013, 10:33
Replies: 671
Views: 42,938
Posted By MadSailors
Re: April Giveaway: Waterfixer

Ultraviolet Water Filters And Purifiers Model 500 (https://www.waterfixercompany.com/model500.html)
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 22-07-2012, 06:55
Replies: 208
Views: 47,326
Posted By MadSailors
Re: What Do You Have In Your Galley ?

We have Corelle on the boat as well. A few years back I was storing them in a bin on a shelf (with a short fiddle and bungie) in the galley. We had gotten into very rough seas and one of our well...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 22-07-2012, 06:45
Replies: 208
Views: 47,326
Posted By MadSailors
Re: What Do You Have In Your Galley ?

I just got a Ninja blender/food processor/ frozen beverage maker and LOVE it. I got the small one that comes with two blender mugs with travel lids. It is replacing my blender and adding the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-07-2012, 06:23
Replies: 66
Views: 23,684
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Woman Living on a Boat ?

[QUOTE=freya34;435627]Thanks I was considering moving onboard full time along the texas coast.


We were liveaboards in the Corpus Christi Marina for a couple of years and are headed back down...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-05-2012, 11:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,615
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Tahini

Tahini can be stored in the cabinet for a short period, a couple of weeks to a month or in the refrigerator indefinitely. It is essentially like peanut butter.

It's easy enough to make with a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-05-2012, 12:05
Replies: 9
Views: 4,741
Posted By MadSailors
Bilge switch replacement with Attwood digital

Does anyone have any experience with the Attwood digital bilge switch. I am tired of replacing the rule float switches and am looking for a more reliable alternative.

I read a review in...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-08-2011, 14:47
Replies: 6
Views: 5,062
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Fourwinds II wind generator

Wondering if it is working and why you have decided to sell it. We are considering a wind gen on our boat. Do you know the age, power output and general condition?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-07-2011, 06:40
Replies: 38
Views: 19,478
Posted By MadSailors
Re: Teak Maintenance

After much trial and error, ok mostly error, I have come to using Tide with a cap of bleach if the teak is really bad and a soft scrub brush. And a toothbrush for the cracks and where the handrails...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-07-2011, 05:59
Replies: 25
Views: 12,360
Posted By MadSailors
Re: WiFi Camera for Vessel Security

The city offers free wifi and I know of a hot spot near the boat that doesn't log you out. I figured that we would need to have the wifi camera and one that just records as a back up. I want to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2011, 12:24
Replies: 25
Views: 12,360
Posted By MadSailors
Re: WiFi Camera for Vessel Security

Unfortunately the boat is living the high life in the marina while we work in Chicago. Someone seems to feel that they can enjoy her while we are away. I'd really like to know who that is. We have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2011, 06:53
Replies: 25
Views: 12,360
Posted By MadSailors
WiFi Camera for Vessel Security

Hello everyone,

Has anyone ever heard of or used a wifi camera for security? We seem to have an uninvited visitor that has been taking liberties with our unoccupied boat.

I am trying to set...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-05-2010, 10:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,924
Posted By MadSailors
Ditto on Nationwide!

Ditto on Nationwide!
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-02-2010, 07:24
Replies: 28
Views: 10,617
Posted By MadSailors
They are glass bottles with a shaker top. We got...

They are glass bottles with a shaker top. We got them at Cost Plus World Market.
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