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Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-11-2010, 20:12
Replies: 164
Views: 23,565
Posted By Dudeman
Uh I guess my post was funny. I was just trying...

Uh I guess my post was funny. I was just trying to figure out it cruising has always been an older age thing but it sounds like from your guys experience it isn't.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-11-2010, 19:01
Replies: 164
Views: 23,565
Posted By Dudeman
Is the Cruising Lifestyle Dying ?

So we've been sailing from Canada and down the ICW and have noticed that 99% of the other cruisers we meet are no offense but old. Besides the obvious money factor it makes no sense that 99lb...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-10-2010, 15:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Dudeman
Savannah Area Questions

We need to leave our boat in the Savannah area for a couple of weeks during Thanksgiving and I'm asking the forum if they know of the most affordable place to leave it? I'm up for anything that...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-09-2010, 18:41
Replies: 71
Views: 14,608
Posted By Dudeman
Francie I hope you guys are tucked in somewhere...

Francie I hope you guys are tucked in somewhere for the next few evenings. Our prop fell off while trying to pick up a mooring in Marlboro so we picked up a new one today. We're going to try and...
Forum: Great Lakes 17-09-2010, 13:48
Replies: 6
Views: 49,966
Posted By Dudeman
The NFTA bus route 40 picks up in a few places...

The NFTA bus route 40 picks up in a few places around the city and drops you right at the falls about an hour later. We got on a stop just a few blocks past the Buffalo Yacht club by the National...
Forum: Great Lakes 13-09-2010, 15:31
Replies: 6
Views: 49,966
Posted By Dudeman
I checked them out, it looks great, thanks! Know...

I checked them out, it looks great, thanks! Know of a good way to get from Buffalo to Niagara? We try to use public transport when possible.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 13-09-2010, 15:27
Replies: 1
Views: 3,738
Posted By Dudeman
Wharram 31' Pahi for Sale

Nicely built 31' Pahi for sale, about 23 years old. Asking $20K, boat is headed to the East coast at the moment via the Erie Canal. Ask for photos and more details!
Forum: Great Lakes 13-09-2010, 14:33
Replies: 6
Views: 49,966
Posted By Dudeman
How to See Niagra Falls, Passing Through Buffalo

Hey we're finishing up our cruise on Lake Erie and getting into Buffalo soon. We'd like to see Niagara Falls before heading down the Erie Canal, does anyone know of good tours or transportation to...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-09-2010, 15:06
Replies: 18
Views: 28,206
Posted By Dudeman
We're looking for recommendations for do it...

We're looking for recommendations for do it yourself places on the west end.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-08-2010, 20:41
Replies: 40
Views: 5,892
Posted By Dudeman
Two ascenders (cost about $120) work really well...

Two ascenders (cost about $120) work really well but can kind of chew up your lines. Two prusik hitches (cost about $4) attached to your harness and a loop running down off of each one to step in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-08-2010, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 6,547
Posted By Dudeman
We've owned a Wharram Pahi 31 for a few months...

We've owned a Wharram Pahi 31 for a few months now and really enjoy it! It's a boat that's not for everyone but the simpleness and affordability are so worth it. I've never been on a Tiki but would...
Forum: Great Lakes 21-08-2010, 07:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By Dudeman
Bassett's about 25ft deep but shallows quickly...

Bassett's about 25ft deep but shallows quickly towards the edges. There's current that runs through it and the bottoms a bit weedy. Being right at the north end of lake st claire it was about 35nm...
Forum: Great Lakes 20-08-2010, 12:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By Dudeman
thanks guys we ended up anchoring in the bassett...

thanks guys we ended up anchoring in the bassett channel and then at crystal bay. Both cool places.
Forum: Great Lakes 13-08-2010, 12:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By Dudeman
Sarnia to Toledo

Can anyone recommend some anchorages along the way? We draw about two feet and are looking for some advice on places to break the trip up. Also I'm looking for a place to leave my boat in Toledo...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 13-08-2010, 12:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dudeman
Georgian Bay Ports Guide

The latest guide for cruising the 30 thousand islands and lake Huron. We would like $25 for it. It is in great shape and we used it for the month that we were in the area.
Forum: Great Lakes 19-07-2010, 08:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,180
Posted By Dudeman
Knottybuoyz can you make arrangements for a lift...

Knottybuoyz can you make arrangements for a lift Thursday afternoon? I called Sound Boat works and they want a lot of money that I don't have.
Forum: Great Lakes 15-07-2010, 09:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,180
Posted By Dudeman
Parry Sound Launch

Hello gang I'm going to launch my catamaran in Parry Sound and am seeking information on a good marina to do that from. It will be on a flatbed trailer and weighs about 2 tons. Our plan is to get...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-04-2010, 09:48
Replies: 24
Views: 5,591
Posted By Dudeman
slipping on ropes sucks. I agree that webbing...

slipping on ropes sucks. I agree that webbing has it's purpose on a boat if the falls are short and not a free falling shock. I happend to use rope because I have old climbing ropes laying around. ...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-04-2010, 09:33
Replies: 24
Views: 5,591
Posted By Dudeman
I would try to avoid using tubular webbing opting...

I would try to avoid using tubular webbing opting for a more dynamic rope instead, something in the 10-10.5mm range would be fine. Imagine tying a 170lb sack of bricks and dropping it 3 feet above...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-04-2010, 08:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dudeman
Thanks for the help guys. I'm still fairly new...

Thanks for the help guys. I'm still fairly new to boat electronics and this website has been most helpful.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2010, 15:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dudeman
that makes sense, thank you very much.

that makes sense, thank you very much.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2010, 15:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dudeman
I believe it is 1amp. The model is a Humminbird...

I believe it is 1amp. The model is a Humminbird 365i Combo. Do you know what I am missing in my calculation?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2010, 14:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dudeman
'King Volt and Sir Electron'

"king volt and sir electron" is what my dad would always mumble as he showed me the basics of 12volt systems. I just bought a new depth finder and am trying to calculate how long my battery can run...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-03-2010, 18:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,649
Posted By Dudeman
My buddy has the exact same thing. He uses it to...

My buddy has the exact same thing. He uses it to raft some rivers in Colorado. Nothing crazy mostly class III/beer floats but it's a really durable raft. You can build a simple frame out of...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 10-03-2010, 17:43
Replies: 45
Views: 7,557
Posted By Dudeman
The Things We Cheapskates Do

I just finished riding from Reno to Denver with my brothers 8 ft inflatable as one of my checked bags. When the Conductor asked what the hell I was carrying I told him it was my personal floatation...
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