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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-10-2013, 09:46
Replies: 113
Views: 10,066
Posted By Whispering Star
Re: i am re-naming my boat '5200'

I know why they call it 5200 each time you use it, it get on 5200 things. Hands and fingers counted separately. Just make sure you only put it on items that will never have to be removed I mean...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-10-2013, 08:59
Replies: 21
Views: 4,395
Posted By Whispering Star
Re: Cart Before Horse ?

Well folks I started this thread 4 years ago and guess what. We love it. We started out in Maryland and have gone & done the East Coast. All along the way we have met so many helpful people with...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-10-2013, 06:47
Replies: 22
Views: 2,134
Posted By Whispering Star
Re: Winter On Board

We have spent sometime in the cold weather regions, we have a heating system on our boat too, it would warm the boat from about the waste up. (yes, we used fans to circulate the air) but our feet...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-10-2013, 06:14
Replies: 327
Views: 42,233
Posted By Whispering Star
Re: Boarded by the Coast Guard..Terminated Voyage

I know this post is very old, but we too were boarded in South Carolina. They also asked us about guns onboard. I brought it out while they were doing there inspection. The Coasties that board us...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-09-2012, 10:43
Replies: 36
Views: 4,784
Posted By Whispering Star
Re: Pack It Up and Sail. Ambitious Undertaking?

I don't have really any words of knowledge for you other than if you want to do it. Just do it on the budget you have. The old adage applies here "If there is a will there is a way."

Our story...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-10-2009, 09:26
Replies: 17
Views: 52,826
Posted By Whispering Star
Welcome to our world, 49 & 57, just bought our...

Welcome to our world, 49 & 57, just bought our 42 Vagabond in Maryland and about to head south about mid Oct, found a Captain that has bunches of experience and is willing to take on some old folk...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-10-2009, 09:18
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By Whispering Star
Michelle, My husband and I just left the Austin...

Michelle,
My husband and I just left the Austin area, Leander, we came to Maryland and purchased our boat. We have been here about six weeks and will be heading home mid Oct. As Dorthory said,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-10-2009, 09:05
Replies: 18
Views: 3,364
Posted By Whispering Star
Just got back from sunny San Diego

My husband and I just returned from San Diego, we were visiting our son in Fallbrook. I grew up in the valley, revisited and of course everything has changed. May luck be with you on your refit.
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-10-2009, 08:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By Whispering Star
Hey Steve, We are a little south of you, in...

Hey Steve,
We are a little south of you, in Galesville. We are waiting till after the boat show to head futher south. Hope your stay in Baltimore is fun.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-08-2009, 13:27
Replies: 47
Views: 5,716
Posted By Whispering Star
I like it, we will be watching for Kokomo in all...

I like it, we will be watching for Kokomo in all the port we stop in.

I vote yes. The song says it all.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 17-08-2009, 19:15
Replies: 66
Views: 20,458
Posted By Whispering Star
I know they are very good. We used Roy on a...

I know they are very good. We used Roy on a survey. Honest, good, through.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 17-08-2009, 19:05
Replies: 66
Views: 20,458
Posted By Whispering Star
bstreep, When we were looking for our boat in...

bstreep,
When we were looking for our boat in Texas, one of the brokers asked who will you use to survey, we said Mike Firestone or Roy Newberry. The brokers response to that was "Oh, they are deal...
Forum: Crew Archives 17-08-2009, 18:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By Whispering Star
Hi Bob, My husband and I are also in Annapolis...

Hi Bob,
My husband and I are also in Annapolis and are looking to head south Oct/Nov. We will be at Hartge Yacht Harbor in Galesville. We are also looking for exp crew/captain. At the moment we...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-08-2009, 18:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Whispering Star
Thank you for your service. My husband's 2...

Thank you for your service. My husband's 2 brothers are gradutes of Annapolis and now retired Capts. We came to Annapolis in search of our boat, found it and will be moving aboard later this week....
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-08-2009, 18:13
Replies: 21
Views: 2,244
Posted By Whispering Star
Virgina Boy, I am glad to see ya'll are doing...

Virgina Boy,
I am glad to see ya'll are doing it. My husband James and I started our venture 4 years ago. It really does go fast. We sold the farm and have found our dream here in Annapolis. ...
Forum: Marinas 08-08-2009, 19:55
Replies: 0
Views: 2,319
Posted By Whispering Star
Need Liveaboard in Annapolis area

If our deal goes through we will be needing a slip or mooring for 47' any suggestions

Thanks
Trish
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-08-2009, 19:18
Replies: 40
Views: 4,713
Posted By Whispering Star
Hey, Wait a minute.. My husband and I just...

Hey,

Wait a minute.. My husband and I just got here. Looking at a 47 Vagabond. If the deal goes through we will be here for a few months Oct or so. Been bopping in some of the marina's round...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-07-2009, 12:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,088
Posted By Whispering Star
Would that be the bottom of the atlantic?

Would that be the bottom of the atlantic?
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-07-2009, 12:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,088
Posted By Whispering Star
Difference is

They have mirror image round cabinets at base of companion way and entry to saloon. Its a very nice touch.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-07-2009, 12:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,088
Posted By Whispering Star
WTB: '84 Vagabond 47

Has any one seen one for sale? I have searched all the websites. There are 79-80-81-82-83-85-86-87's out there some within our price range. Maybe someone knows of someone? But we like the 84's of...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-06-2009, 14:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By Whispering Star
Mark 4 yrs ago my husband and I sat on the...

Mark
4 yrs ago my husband and I sat on the back porch watching the deer. My husband asked what do you want to do. I sail " I want to sail around the world" for as many years as we have left. We...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2009, 07:35
Replies: 47
Views: 8,871
Posted By Whispering Star
A friend of mine sister lives on Grand Cayman,...

A friend of mine sister lives on Grand Cayman, use majic jack, she loves it.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2009, 20:36
Replies: 33
Views: 6,173
Posted By Whispering Star
We are going to keep her at Legend Point Marina...

We are going to keep her at Legend Point Marina for right now. That is if all goes well with the sale. Looks great so far. Scheduled test sail for a Wednesday after next.

Raindog we are in...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 22-06-2009, 20:24
Replies: 16
Views: 3,255
Posted By Whispering Star
You are not crazy, it will take preparation for...

You are not crazy, it will take preparation for the children's schooling. But what an education. There are internet course also mailin courses for the kids. A friend of ours, has the same plan,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2009, 08:47
Replies: 33
Views: 6,173
Posted By Whispering Star
Mule Eyes be corrected.. Ocean Girl has a line...

Mule
Eyes be corrected.. Ocean Girl has a line on a Hans Christian in Seabrook. That might fit into your dudget. We took a look at it, didn't go aboard. We thought it was beyond our capabilities in...
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