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theDangerz
Forum:
Boat Ownership & Making a Living
07-02-2024, 20:28
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Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?
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142,829
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?
Oh no... I fear for what lies ahead now that this thread has been brought back and feeding has resumed. :smiling:
That said, I second strongly (having worked full time as wanted/needed from a van...
Forum:
Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members!
13-05-2022, 08:14
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170
[ended] MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends May 24, 2022
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15,667
Posted By
theDangerz
re: [ended] MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends May 24, 2022
We need an M2 to make us feel confident anchoring on the other side of our upcoming pacific crossing
https://www.mantusmarine.com/m2-anchor/
And of course the swivel and catamaran bridle...
Forum:
Our Community
15-09-2021, 19:07
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1,408
What happens to all the wannabees?
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277,757
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: What happens to all the wannabees?
Whatever the right timing is for you is the right time.
Congrats!!!
Forum:
Our Community
15-09-2021, 19:06
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1,408
What happens to all the wannabees?
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277,757
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: What happens to all the wannabees?
Nope... this IS you moving forward.
Maybe you get this boat, maybe you don't... but you already took the step forward (meaning even if it's not this boat, it will be soon enough because you just...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
03-09-2021, 08:28
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Bali Catamaran Owners
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16,143
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Bali Catamaran Owners
I’m certainly sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble with the charter company, but I’m not sure it’s relevant to someone looking to buy a Bali to live on.
Best of luck getting everything worked out!
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
02-07-2021, 07:33
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55
Solar at Anchor
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6,209
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Solar at Anchor
Wow, that’s a lot of solar to be struggling.
We do pretty well with less (though always want more).
Most important question might be, where’s “here”.
If your in higher latitudes or the Pacific...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
02-07-2021, 07:28
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51
Laser Rangefinder Anyone use for anchoring?
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12,317
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Laser Rangefinder Anyone use for anchoring?
We use one all the time!
Affordable little “golf rangefinder” that is terrific for making sure the distance to shore/rocks/other boats etc is greater than our swing radius.
Obviously not always...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
25-06-2021, 13:43
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Bali Catamaran Owners
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16,143
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Bali Catamaran Owners
Congrats!!
What engine cover did you order? Keep us posted if it makes a notable difference! :thumb:
If your boat has fixed props consider folding or feathering props. We added some...
Forum:
Atlantic & the Caribbean
25-06-2021, 10:25
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37
Med Mooring opportunities in the Carribean/Bahamas?
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4,557
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Med Mooring opportunities in the Carribean/Bahamas?
Id say you can seek out/find plenty of opportunities in most any island chain.
Certainly in the Bahamas if you're looking for something nearby.
All you need is a beach and a tree... if you wish...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
25-06-2021, 09:52
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63
Outside opinions on cats. What would you choose?
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9,547
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Outside opinions on cats. What would you choose?
We'd choose the Bali... but that's probably because we did chose the Bali (though a 4.0) and have been thrilled!
Yes, it's a floating condo, but lets be clear... both of your options are - and the...
Forum:
Families, Kids and Pets Afloat
21-06-2021, 07:50
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70
Cruising with (or without) a dog
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16,431
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Cruising with (or without) a dog
Are you planning on leaving the kids at home, dropping them off with a neighbor before you head out for a couple months??
This isn't a pet rock... its a living thing you just willingly invited into...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
11-06-2021, 07:07
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69
Game Changers
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8,814
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Game Changers
Maybe its because we never leave the Caribbean, but I would move fans WAY higher up the list.
My key addition: ICE! :cheers:
Also, while certainly not their one, a major game changer for us is...
Forum:
Our Community
08-06-2021, 19:22
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186
So.... You want to cruise on a sailboat
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31,241
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: So.... You want to cruise on a sailboat
I’m assuming (okay, hoping) that this is tongue in cheek or full on joking... but in case it’s not-
Taking a weeklong vacation on a boat isn’t cruising. You could have decided to take a week off...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
04-06-2021, 06:44
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109
Critique my 5-year plan
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12,377
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Critique my 5-year plan
Keep your calendar open.
If all goes well weeks in the Bahamas turn into months pretty easily! :cheers:
Forum:
Our Community
04-06-2021, 06:42
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61
Share Your Drone Loss Stories
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8,622
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Share Your Drone Loss Stories
Sigh... we've lost a couple now.
First drone was a phantom that a friend left aboard for us after returning home.
Was terrified to fly it and then one night on anchor there was this magnificent...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
04-06-2021, 06:33
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17
Basic ebay solar kit for a boat?
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2,744
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Basic ebay solar kit for a boat?
Just be aware you're looking at "cheap" solar kits, meaning you'll be getting cheap components with it.
As others have stated, maybe not a bad way to get into your initial setup, get everything...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
04-06-2021, 06:14
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109
Critique my 5-year plan
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12,377
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Critique my 5-year plan
As far as boat lists go... thats prettify short (of course, they only get longer not shorter)! :thumb:
Highly recommend going further than Key West and (at least) to the Bahamas.
You just made...
Forum:
Our Community
02-06-2021, 06:44
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55
Smallest size "luxury" yacht
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6,421
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Smallest size "luxury" yacht
I guess we see this the other way.
Living a life of freedom, full of ocean views, gin sunsets (see what I did there?) and the ability to swim untouched reefs by simply diving off the back of our...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
01-06-2021, 09:34
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268
What was/is your bug out number?
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33,070
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: What was/is your bug out number?
Couldn't agree more!!
But look, I get it...
Truth is it's a terrifying proposition to make enormous change in your life, to give up a check that magically arrives every month (actually not so...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
01-06-2021, 07:40
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268
What was/is your bug out number?
Views:
33,070
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: What was/is your bug out number?
Hehehehe :boat:
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
31-05-2021, 17:27
Replies:
67
Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
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12,842
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
Actually... we have been in the Caribbean since before, the entire time during, and now (hopefully) “after” covid.
I assume your post means you spent last storm season in Rio during the combo...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
31-05-2021, 15:22
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67
Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
Views:
12,842
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
Ha! "Except for last year"
This last storm season sounded like an absolute miserable time to be stuck in Rio Dulce (and some of our friends were just that... stuck (because other nearby countries...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-05-2021, 18:40
Replies:
109
Critique my 5-year plan
Views:
12,377
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Critique my 5-year plan
Nice!!!
Way to speed up that 5yr plan! :thumb:
Layover in Hilton head, then keep pointing south!!
Let us know when you get here - Sundowners on us!!
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-05-2021, 07:51
Replies:
109
Critique my 5-year plan
Views:
12,377
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Critique my 5-year plan
Not sure how I missed this thread before, but an interesting read!
I remember when we first started making a "plan".
I came on here thinking we could ask advice, read through a few threads like...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
30-05-2021, 07:00
Replies:
67
Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
Views:
12,842
Posted By
theDangerz
Re: Cheap slip/dock in the Caribbean
100% true.
There are certainly cruisers in the Caribbean who spend ample time in marinas or on the ball, but the vast majority (by far) are those of us trying to live affordably as possible (or...
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