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Forum: Americas 06-02-2023, 10:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Panama economical slip, Pacific side ??

Yes, Las Brisas and Playita are the anchorages at the City. Unfortunately neither are ideal with some offsetting pros/cons:

Las Brisas (east side of causeway):

Pros:
-Open area with plenty of...
Forum: Americas 06-02-2023, 09:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Panama economical slip, Pacific side ??

Unfortunately there really aren't any economical options for marinas. The most recommended one is Visa Mar Marina, about 40 nm west of the canal. Mostly good reviews, except during the summer when...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-11-2020, 13:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Bahamas Covid tests

https://i.imgur.com/i8OTMvI.jpg
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 20-10-2020, 13:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,781
Posted By Beersmith
Re: dinghy lights

We have a silly but effective way of dealing with this. Our headlamps can illuminate white, red, green or blue. My wife sits in the front seat with two head lamps, one red and one green, facing the...
Forum: Our Community 03-06-2020, 13:53
Replies: 172
Views: 16,715
Posted By Beersmith
Re: La Vagabonde as celebrities

They were a lot of fun before the catamaran, very relatable and enjoyable. Not so much since they've made it, I dont begrudge them and I salute them for "making it". But I've stopped watching as it...
Forum: Navigation 02-01-2020, 04:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,594
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Aqua Map users, what Tablet R U using?

Galaxy Tab A and a Google Pixel 3. Been loving ir
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-01-2020, 11:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Looking for opinions on cpt autopilots

So far very satisfied with mine. Have only travelled the East coast of FL, St Augustine to the keys, but it performs well in the conditions I've been in. On the way to the Bahamas, if we decide to...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-11-2019, 08:21
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Re: 10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy - Row, Sail, Motor

Greetings! Yes, the back half weighed 60 lbs, front was 50 lbs, 110 total.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 22-10-2019, 15:20
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Re: 10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy - Row, Sail, Motor

the dinghy has finally been sold! thanks to all who responded
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-10-2019, 05:36
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Re: 10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy - Row, Sail, Motor

Reducing price again, this thing must find a new home! $1,100.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 06-10-2019, 19:31
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 29-09-2019, 19:12
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 31-07-2019, 11:00
Replies: 24
Views: 3,067
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Favourite Fish?

hogfish
tuna
most snappers
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 31-07-2019, 05:56
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Re: 10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy - Row, Sail, Motor

Pictures below

https://i.imgur.com/WXkZwRt.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/iKeqyjV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/u2EFVF6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3I6vuDj.jpg
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 30-07-2019, 08:31
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 18-06-2019, 08:48
Replies: 36
Views: 9,881
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Capsized in the St Augustine Inlet

I watched this happen (see first post on this page). When I passed the boat after the capsize I could not see a keel attached to it.

I watched it sink and ultimately tip over, it was upright...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 18-06-2019, 07:44
Replies: 36
Views: 9,881
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Capsized in the St Augustine Inlet

I was just about to come into the inlet from a day sail off of St. Augustine when I heard the frantic mayday call on the VHF. The County Fire/Rescue boat was out there doing training maneuvers, and...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-06-2019, 12:06
Replies: 11
Views: 14,400
Posted By Beersmith
10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy - Row, Sail, Motor

For sale is a 10' Spindrift Nesting Dinghy. This great boat rows extremely well, sails fast and fun, and can handle a small outboard to motor around. It nests to a size of approximately 50" x 60". I...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-01-2019, 10:05
Replies: 321
Views: 133,503
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Porta-bote haters: what's not to like?

I purchased my Porta Bote due to their videos, they are some of my favorite voyagers
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-01-2019, 10:02
Replies: 321
Views: 133,503
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Porta-bote haters: what's not to like?

I bought a brand new 10' Porta Bote for $2,000 on sale. Whoever said that is comparable to a good RIB price is not correct, find me a brand new quality RIB for $2000, I'm not sure one exists.

I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-01-2019, 17:48
Replies: 119
Views: 17,217
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Living with Pain

yoga, cbd, thc
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-01-2018, 10:57
Replies: 59
Views: 6,347
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Refit...Why So Slow?

I am near the end of an 8 year long rebuild. Total rebuild from the bare hull, not a simple refit.

Most of the good reasons have already been stated, but a few others...

I am learning as I...
Forum: Our Community 07-06-2017, 09:23
Replies: 24
Views: 3,851
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Marinas in north FL east coast

For St Augustine I recommend Oasis Boatyard and Marina. If you are looking to save a few bucks and don't mind being a bit out of the way, check out Green Cove Marina as others have mentioned
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-09-2015, 07:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,114
Posted By Beersmith
Project Video: Epoxy & Fiberglass of Blisters and Hull Holes

Hi everyone. Some may know that I have been rebuilding my 1975 Downeaster 38 for some time now. I blog about it off and on, and recently have enjoyed making some videos of the work I've done.
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2015, 08:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
Posted By Beersmith
Re: Mast wiring - messenger line material?

thanks a bunch, great info :thumb:
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