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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-02-2013, 16:24
Replies: 35
Views: 4,399
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Boat ing Fun as a Business

If I read this correctly, he is probably thinking of using the $500K boat he was planning to buy anyway as a business and using its expenses, ownership and all, as a business deduction so long as he...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-01-2013, 08:53
Replies: 31
Views: 4,266
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Boat ownership and maintenance

Cheaper depends on how you define it. I sat down and did numbers. If I bought a boat and used it for one 3 day weekend/month, the rental/charter cost would be slightly more than the loan payment,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-01-2013, 13:48
Replies: 31
Views: 4,266
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Boat ownership and maintenance

People that are tight on money and cannot otherwise swing it without doing it all themselves cannot possibly ever understand how much others that don't like to fiddle and mock around all day...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 29-01-2013, 14:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,586
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Seeking finance options for late model sail boat

I would first contact the company in the BVI you are considering and see who they recommend. Typically, they have 2-3 different lenders they work with very regularly making the entire process very...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-01-2013, 08:04
Replies: 54
Views: 20,457
Posted By dgasmd
Re: key west to Cuba as U.S. citizen

Can't possibly see or understand for the life of me what in the world is so attractive about Cuba as a country or island that would make anyone want to go. Seriously! Especially when there are dozens...
Forum: Navigation 20-01-2013, 16:49
Replies: 41
Views: 6,782
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Laptop With Digital Charts Possible?

With any of these programs, especially OpenCPN, is there a way to integrate AIS transponders and/or radar to a single screen?
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-01-2013, 08:35
Replies: 31
Views: 11,292
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Wireless Audio Speakers

Recently bought a BIG JamBox for other purposes. It has an internal battery charged off 12V, works either by plugging in an iPod or any other device via jack input, or works by bluetooth with an iPad...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-01-2013, 18:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,725
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Moorings in the keys

Can you name a few of those too? No to derail the thread from the OP, but those would be helpful as well I would think. At least they would be to me LOL.......:D
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-01-2013, 18:34
Replies: 9
Views: 20,289
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Beneteau Oceanis 40 experience

@MarkJ, although I do see the benefits of it, I do need a 3 cabin version. No way around it for me personally. I am not a cruiser for months on end nor do I live aboard. The extra room and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-01-2013, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 20,289
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Beneteau Oceanis 40 experience

Thanks for the help again. The 2 different ones I am looking at are identical in jut about everything (2008) with stack main and lazy bag, which is actually what I would prefer anyway. As tot he...
Forum: Navigation 02-01-2013, 17:54
Replies: 21
Views: 3,236
Posted By dgasmd
Re: 12V LCD that works with iPhone?

Save yourself some misery and tinkering and just buy an iPad. In the end for your intended results you'll be happier!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-01-2013, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 20,289
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Beneteau Oceanis 40 experience

Thanks for the info.

The ones I am looking at are ex-charter boats. Both seem in almost identical conditions, which is almost as new. At least from looks alone walking thought I wouldn't say they...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2012, 17:47
Replies: 9
Views: 20,289
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Beneteau Oceanis 40 experience

2008 3 cabin/2 heads. Not interested so much in the comfort below and such unless it has some inherent major issues. Mostly interested in sailing performance, reliability, durability/strength,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2012, 12:15
Replies: 9
Views: 20,289
Posted By dgasmd
Beneteau Oceanis 40 experience

Considering this boat in the title. Looking for first hand experiences and comparisons to other similar size production boats in terms of sailing characteristics. :flowers:
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 31-12-2012, 11:07
Replies: 574
Views: 245,745
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Attempted Trip to Bermuda

Took the words right out of my mouth.

This certainly was a learning experience. I can sympathize with some aspects of the things that you mentioned sucked the fun right out of it. As much as I...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 30-12-2012, 05:41
Replies: 574
Views: 245,745
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Attempted Trip to Bermuda

Ran into this thread while searching about Bermuda routes. I read the entire thing, most of which is time well wasted, but I must say I give you 3 thumbs up for balls and sense of adventure....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-12-2012, 08:07
Replies: 29
Views: 13,250
Posted By dgasmd
Re: Best sailing videos ...

I have to second this one as one of the best collection of videos on youtube. Simply fantastic. The music is pretty cool too, which makes watching some of the longer videos extremely...
Forum: Navigation 29-12-2012, 07:29
Replies: 75
Views: 10,445
Posted By dgasmd
Re: How far are we away from 100% iPad / PC navigation?

I am more than a newb when it comes to all the different software and map options available to use with ipads, laptops, tablets, etc. When I can see the coasts, I like paper charts for the original...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-12-2012, 13:07
Replies: 28
Views: 3,011
Posted By dgasmd
Re: So, how battery and electricity do I need?

By all standards and comparison, my kids are actually far above and beyond the average or most when it comes to playing video games and electronic stuff. iPods, laptop, and phones are all 12v, so no...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-12-2012, 06:49
Replies: 28
Views: 3,011
Posted By dgasmd
Wow, certainly lots to learn here. Lots of good...

Wow, certainly lots to learn here. Lots of good info. Thanks for the basic info as it is what I was looking for rather than overcomplicated electrical theories.

I'm looking at getting a boat (my...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-12-2012, 19:22
Replies: 28
Views: 3,011
Posted By dgasmd
Re: So, how battery and electricity do I need?

Is there a rule of thumb for battery bank capacity selection? Something like "you want your amp hr to be 30 or 50% of the bank's capacity. I just pulled those numbers out of thin air BTW.
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-12-2012, 18:35
Replies: 28
Views: 3,011
Posted By dgasmd
So, how battery and electricity do I need?

I am trying to learn a little about electrical consumption, demands, and needs. I know very little about it, so that is why I am posting here.

1. First thing is, how do I figure out how many amp...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2012, 06:46
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By dgasmd
Re: BVI to FL Delivery costs

Thanks for the info. Sounds like is much less that I had anticipated. What is "Dockwise"? What do you mean by lift on/off?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-12-2012, 19:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By dgasmd
BVI to FL Delivery costs

Over the next couple of months I will be putting an offer on a boat. I am beginning to consider boats in the caribbean, more specifically the BVI (Tortola). If I end up going with a boat there, it...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-12-2012, 12:12
Replies: 13
Views: 7,343
Posted By dgasmd
Brita is one of the biggest gimmicks on the...

Brita is one of the biggest gimmicks on the market. They hardly do anything at all. If you have a yes meter, measure your tap water and water from a Brita filter. It may drop 5-10 points max. Huge...
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