Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 17 of 17
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: FV Black Pearl
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-06-2019, 03:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: how far west SC

Thanks for replies, I have a mast 63, draft 3.5ft.... I do contract work for a company. Normally its just a few weeks and then off work awhile, but this time I will be stuck in Columbia for several...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-06-2019, 04:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: how far west SC

No I havnt, I hoped someone knew.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-05-2019, 03:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By FV Black Pearl
how far west SC

Hello all, Im currently in Beaufort NC, and my work is going to relocate to Columbia SC. Thats a stretch to drive to boat on weekends. I want to move my boat as close as I can toward Columbia so my...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-02-2019, 05:49
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: 2008 Leopard 40

I just bought a 2008 L40 November, I did a lot of work to it in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach... I brought it from there to Beaufort NC last week. I put new chart plotter on it but haven't...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 09-02-2019, 14:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,360
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Leopard Keel

Hello everyone, I want to start out by announcing my purchase of a 2008 Leopard 40. I sailed mostly motored it from Fort Lauderdale to Beaufort NC over the past 2 weeks. I had the boat hauled out of...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-06-2018, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: International Financing

I've had some problems, I am trying to buy a $200k + boat with down payment of $100k credit score is 790....can't find anyone to finance a boat in Caribbean for US citizen.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-06-2017, 09:25
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

still looking, now that I know how the google search works it saves on questions:biggrin: 3 boats that consistently fit the bill is the Westsail, Island Packet and the Halsberg Rassy all 35-40...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2017, 18:52
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

While looking at these boats I see a lot in other countries, I don't plan to get a loan for boat but was wondering what issues if any Id have from buying a boat for example in BVI or Mexico?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2017, 18:32
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

Yes I looked last night and again just now... Im not sure if its older boats or if its blue water boats but they seem so cluttered on the deck. theres no outside area but the cockpit with just feet...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2017, 15:21
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

Ive looked at so many types of boats :banghead:

I like the twin keel, lifting keel type sail boats, I like the roomy boats, I like newer boats, boats loaded with navigation, water makers, solar...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2017, 20:48
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

JPA Cate,
That is a nice boat for sure!
Ive looked a lot at single handling and most boats Ive looked at said they were capable... But I probably won't be doing much of that under sail. Hopefully...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2017, 18:49
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

Markwesti,

I plan to do this, my last girlfriend did not...she is history. Im going to keep putting one foot in front of the other until Im on my boat...maybe alone, maybe not. I wouldn't say Im...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2017, 16:23
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

Markwesti, I looked at link, very surprising.... I would have thought a blue water boat would be at least 35 feet, they are mostly smaller than that. I also was told by broker(agent) once not to buy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2017, 15:39
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Blue Water

Thanks for the replies, A lot of reading to get to...
Ive had boats since I was 16, driving them before that. Practically all my experience has been in lakes, some large... but not ocean rough....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2017, 16:18
Replies: 69
Views: 11,866
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Blue Water

Might be a dumb question... what sea state is "Blue Water". When looking for a "Blue Water" boat hull thickness I assume would be a consideration along with rigging strength....what else would a blue...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-05-2017, 09:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Re: Hello from NC!

I have considered renting, Id like that as last resort. If I decide after a few years I want a house again... I don't want this one. Its much to large for me. When I bought house I was married to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-05-2017, 08:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By FV Black Pearl
Hello from NC!

Hello all, Im retired...semi-retired life long boater however Ive been land locked the whole time. Now Id like to move over to the big pond. I plan to sell my current boat and lake property and try...
Showing results 1 to 17 of 17

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:01.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.