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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 04-12-2011, 20:46
Replies: 49
Views: 61,109
Posted By markmark
Re: BBQ, Mexican Food and Ice Cream

I get the Stomach Ache after eating McDonalds, and I always want more for some odd reason. I do stay well away for McTummyAches, unless its the only place around then I will try to go for the Salad...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-12-2011, 20:39
Replies: 2
Views: 4,834
Posted By markmark
Spruce Harbor Marina Prices

Is this a per month basis?

Length of Boat at Waterline Fee Fee
<=21' $650 $663
>21' and <26' $786 $802
>26' and <31' $883 $901
>31' and <37' $1,010 $1,030
>= 37' $1,114 $1,136

1999...
Forum: Our Community 04-12-2011, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 3,483
Posted By markmark
Bruised Ribs - Fell on Decking and Hit Railing . . . My Carelessness !

I am now on day 4 going on 5. At first it wasnt that bad, then slowly it felt like someone punched me hard in the chest then the pain set in. I went to the doctor, showed him the bump on my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-10-2011, 23:55
Replies: 7
Views: 10,024
Posted By markmark
Re: Pop-Up Cabins on sailboat

OK Thanks for the info, I knew everything is structural and is not like a Van where you can just cut roofs and windows. But looking at some of the images on Google Images, kinda got me thinking they...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-10-2011, 23:01
Replies: 7
Views: 10,024
Posted By markmark
Pop-Up Cabins on Sailboats

I just wanted to know if you can make any sailboat into a pop-up cabin?

I ask because I am like 6'4" and want to buy a live-aboard sailboat.

Probably a stupid newbie question, but I suck at...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-10-2011, 17:45
Replies: 17
Views: 5,786
Posted By markmark
Re: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Sailing World

^^ya, ya I've been in AA for 10 years now, probably know the steps better then most "long-timers/oldtimers". Took me about 5 years to find some old school AA people to teach me, through Big Book...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-10-2011, 18:44
Replies: 17
Views: 5,786
Posted By markmark
Re: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Sailing World

Been thinking about this for awhile now.

Seen a few pictures of people in magazines drinking wine or whatever while on their sailboat or power boat.

If anyone were to sit in a truck/suv/car...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-09-2011, 00:07
Replies: 17
Views: 5,786
Posted By markmark
Re: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Sailing World

So what......... just fly a flag that has the universal AA triangle, with a word like "meeting?" or "meeting on the beach?" on it. No doubt I'd do it, on shore with a nice fire blazing. It would...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2011, 22:52
Replies: 33
Views: 27,654
Posted By markmark
Minimum Size for a Liveaboard Monohull

What is the minimal size for a liveaboard monohull?
- For one person

Is 23' too small, is 26' really that much more room?
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-09-2011, 22:11
Replies: 17
Views: 5,786
Posted By markmark
Alcoholics Anonymous and the Sailing World

And are there any on the water meetings for us Alcies on the west coast of Canada?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2011, 21:08
Replies: 56
Views: 45,394
Posted By markmark
Re: Living Aboard in British Columbia

As for the dinghy, cant you buy one that inflates and deflates and you dont have to leave it at the dock or hidden in the trees.

This has been on my mind for quite some time trying to plan my...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2011, 20:39
Replies: 41
Views: 18,865
Posted By markmark
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2011, 20:19
Replies: 23
Views: 9,204
Posted By markmark
Re: Catamaran or Trimaran

OK Thanks for the information. I have pretty much decided on a monohull, 26'+ range from the West Coast somewhere, beacuse they are cheaper. Cats are too expensive for my entry into the lifestyle. I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-09-2011, 16:11
Replies: 23
Views: 9,204
Posted By markmark
Re: Catamaran or Trimaran

Sorry for the broad newbie question. After I posted my question I did find the article comparing them both. I have been looking at Cats and Tris 30' for liveaboard off Vancouver Island. I have been...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-09-2011, 15:21
Replies: 44
Views: 10,063
Posted By markmark
Re: Average cost to go solar/wind on sailboat?

Those are pretty decent prices. I thought for sure I was going to run into the $4K+ range.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-09-2011, 15:06
Replies: 44
Views: 10,063
Posted By markmark
Average Cost to Go Solar / Wind on Sailboat ?

I am just trying to get an average price, for an average sailboat to go solar/wind power. I will want a few luxeries, like computer, sat TV.

I already know the price range I am going to buy for...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-09-2011, 14:54
Replies: 16
Views: 15,826
Posted By markmark
Reverse Osmosis Equipment - Sea Water to Fresh Water

Just wondering if anyone out there has any reverse osmosis equipment on board to convert sea water to fresh water, and how much it costs and how much space does it take up.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-09-2011, 14:50
Replies: 23
Views: 9,204
Posted By markmark
Catamaran or Trimaran

Is it true that Catamarans and Trimarans are more stable then a mono-hull sailboat. What are some drawbacks, I've read that docking might be an issue.
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-09-2011, 14:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,002
Posted By markmark
Hello from West Coast of Canada

Hi, I am a newcomer to sailing. Been on one sailboat in Kelowna BC a few years back. I have been actively looking for a liveaboard sailboat to buy online. I think my main concern is having enough...
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