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Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2021, 21:54
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Please recommend a good iPad protective case

I’ve had pretty good luck with LifeProof cases in the ocean.

They have one that seals around the edge of the glass on the screen with no actual cover on the screen itself. You’d never think it...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2019, 17:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,183
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
S/V Archer sustains damage in Bora Bora due to a bad mooring

Figured this was relevant to the community and didn’t see it here anywhere.

Last night S/V Archer (Instagram @the_sailing_family) went ashore for dinner and upon returning found their boat and...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-06-2019, 12:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Think this boat owner is in trouble for his wake?

My money is on his wife had something to do with it.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 29-05-2019, 18:57
Replies: 0
Views: 796
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Anywhere in SoCal doing 103/104/114 liveaboards?

Hey all,

I’m looking to get my ASA 103, 104, and 114 sometime this summer. I’ve been sailing J24’s for the past year, and I’m hoping to bareboat in the Bahamas or BVI next year, so I want to get...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-05-2019, 10:28
Replies: 57
Views: 14,536
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Sailing long distance, solo.

I see this argument often, but I don’t completely understand it. The fear of equipment failure seems over-emphasized. I do agree you should have the skills necessary for survival if your equipment...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-10-2018, 19:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,233
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: New Sailor Qualifying for Insurance

That’s why I come here for the real advice!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-10-2018, 17:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,233
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
New Sailor Qualifying for Insurance

We just got back from the Annapolis Boat Show, and wow! Having never been on a big blue water boat, they are amazing!

We are hoping to set off on a 5-year circumnavigation in 5-10 years, and one...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 22-08-2018, 16:12
Replies: 53
Views: 9,967
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Question about 'mayday' situations.

I’m not refuting what you’re saying here, I just found it interesting that you bring this up right after a post about a man who collapsed, was given CPR, and survived... :wink:
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 11-08-2018, 19:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,637
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Sold on a 450. Dammit!

Congrats!

Would three kids have made a difference in your decision? Love the idea of the owners version and having the kids on the other side of the boat, but the kids may all need their own...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-08-2018, 20:58
Replies: 26
Views: 3,249
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Do you have to have your boat surveyed?

Someone linked this in another thread, probably relevant to you.

https://www.pcmarinesurveys.com/Marine%20Survey%20101.htm
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-08-2018, 20:41
Replies: 26
Views: 3,249
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Do you have to have your boat surveyed?

Are you paying cash? If so, you can do whatever you want.

If you’re financing your boat, your lender will probably require it.

A lot of people here will tell you you’re crazy to buy a boat...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-08-2018, 17:14
Replies: 18
Views: 11,238
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Just passed ASA 101 - Logbook Questions

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to write that all out. That was very informative.

Right now I’m only on the water for a few hours at time, I’m learning on a lake just North of...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-08-2018, 12:40
Replies: 18
Views: 11,238
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Just passed ASA 101 - Logbook Questions

Thanks for the responses! I was beginning to think everyone had forgotten about me!

I see both you points, it seems I should be less worried about logging the hours for the sake of tracking hours,...
Forum: Our Community 02-08-2018, 07:18
Replies: 1,408
Views: 279,273
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: What happens to all the wannabees?

$3-4K seems very reasonable.
For the YouTubers out there, Keith of S/V Zatara put out a video recently about their expenses. They sailed from FL through the Panama Canal, down through the South...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 01-08-2018, 06:36
Replies: 18
Views: 11,238
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Just passed ASA 101 - Logbook Questions

Hello all,

I just passed my ASA 101 exam, and I’m joining the schools sailing club for access to the small fleet of J/24’s to hone my skills in preparation for the next certification level.

I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2018, 17:49
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Intruder alarm for boat on the hard

If all you’re looking for is something to make noise, I’d look at something like this:

GE Personal Security Window/Door Alarm, 2-Pack, DIY Home Protection, Burglar Alert, Wireless Alarm,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2018, 18:12
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Best US boat show?

Very generous, thank you Madehn! I will certainly let you know if we head down that way.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-07-2018, 15:43
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Flexible Fiber Reinforce Repairs and Constructions

Get enough of that Fiber Fix tape, and you could probably build an entire boat.

https://youtu.be/haPvuhznuyI
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2018, 06:52
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Best US boat show?

Thanks everyone for the replies! Looks like Annapolis is the ticket. I spent some time there about 10 years ago and really liked it, so it will be fun to go back. Definitely going to get down to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2018, 10:03
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Best US boat show?

Great, looks like we’ll have an excuse to go to the South of France next year... haha. Thanks Gary, great info. I think we really might go check that out.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2018, 10:00
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Best US boat show?

Awesome. Yes, we will have to do that! Thank you!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2018, 07:08
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Best US boat show?

I should probably mention that I’m mainly interested in catamarans. I don’t know if that makes a difference or not, but I do want to see all types of boats for fun.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2018, 06:51
Replies: 31
Views: 3,939
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Best US boat show?

The wife and I want to go to a boat show this year here in the States, and we’re wondering which is the best to go to?

We’re new to this world, and we’re hoping to buy a blue water boat somewhere...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 04-07-2018, 16:43
Replies: 0
Views: 965
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Marine Life Reference Books in Digital Format

I’m looking for a good reference for marine life, particularly for the Carribean, and preferably in a digital format, so I can keep it on a kindle or an iPad.

The idea is to have this info...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-07-2018, 07:32
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By TheGoldenFleece
Re: Hello World!

Thanks! That’s pretty much what I had in mind. I’m on the north-east side of the metroplex, closer to Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon, but I was considering getting a boat on Lake Texoma, since it’s...
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