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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-12-2013, 09:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,265
Posted By Gelfling
This is the boat I am referring to. ...

This is the boat I am referring to.

https://annapolisyachtsales.com/boat-details/?BoatID=4447466
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-12-2013, 09:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,265
Posted By Gelfling
I have seen this done before on a Cape Dorey....

I have seen this done before on a Cape Dorey. Long story short.....the original main sheet was kept as back up for stronger wind and secured to the side decks. With the canvas setup you are...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2013, 03:41
Replies: 88
Views: 14,897
Posted By Gelfling
+1 on this. I have a house and a boat at the...

+1 on this. I have a house and a boat at the moment and I swear the house feels like the bigger burden. But I like repairing my boat more, so it all appears to be relative.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-11-2013, 16:41
Replies: 28
Views: 6,540
Posted By Gelfling
Red Charlotte just had a blog about this! ...

Red Charlotte just had a blog about this!

https://rebelheart.squarespace.com/charlottes-blog
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-11-2013, 16:36
Replies: 11
Views: 6,641
Posted By Gelfling
I will +1 KG! 3 years in and it looks like I just...

I will +1 KG! 3 years in and it looks like I just applied it. I went with an agressive grip and it is great for walking around while at sail. If you feel you need to go to one knee to tie a cleat or...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-11-2013, 16:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By Gelfling
I had a simular situation when I had a port leak...

I had a simular situation when I had a port leak and mildew formed. Nothing I tried would completely get rid of it. What I did find was I could replace them with foam from a local military surplus...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-11-2013, 15:38
Replies: 75
Views: 18,108
Posted By Gelfling
AWESOME!

AWESOME!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-09-2013, 02:46
Replies: 64
Views: 6,229
Posted By Gelfling
From what I have heard from others is that AT&T...

From what I have heard from others is that AT&T is spotty through all of Virginia. I think this becomes more of a problem while moving......say, driving down the road. We have Verizon because we can...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2013, 14:08
Replies: 38
Views: 4,976
Posted By Gelfling
I have dound that 1/2 cup of Tide after pump out...

I have dound that 1/2 cup of Tide after pump out works really well. The ice cubes seems like quite a hassle.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-07-2013, 08:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Gelfling
Re: Back onboard and busy,busy,busy.

Thumbs up on the trip to Tangier.:thumb: We have been out by ferry, but have yet to make the trip with Gelfling. We REALLY need to free up our schedule! :banghead: When we do 'free up that schedule'...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-07-2013, 05:20
Replies: 36
Views: 3,828
Posted By Gelfling
Good luck on the closing! I do love to hear a...

Good luck on the closing! I do love to hear a good success story. IMO....the Chessy is a great place to start. There are just so many places to explore. When we cut the lines for full time cruising,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2013, 05:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Gelfling
Re: Back onboard and busy,busy,busy.

Then we will have to get together sometime to exchange stories! My wife has a 'heart condition' in that she has a mechanical (St. Judes) valve. I call it her 'iHeart'....though there aren't any good...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-07-2013, 14:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Gelfling
I remember ya! Good to have ya back and glad to...

I remember ya! Good to have ya back and glad to hear the good news!
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 08-07-2013, 14:20
Replies: 110
Views: 21,538
Posted By Gelfling
I am a FIRM believer that if you can't...

I am a FIRM believer that if you can't spell...you sure as hell can't sale!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-07-2013, 14:09
Replies: 38
Views: 3,302
Posted By Gelfling
From personal experience......he WILL be. Even if...

From personal experience......he WILL be. Even if you sell the boat just after/before he/she is born.....it will be in his/her blood. My father owned a boat when I was concieved and sold it just...
Forum: Powered Boats 01-07-2013, 04:36
Replies: 44
Views: 5,657
Posted By Gelfling
My son in law will only get seasick while at...

My son in law will only get seasick while at anchor in calm water......I think it is a lack of air flow that might cause it.

I won't get sick......but I always loose my appetite. I sometimes think...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2013, 07:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,566
Posted By Gelfling
+1. Usually I would say plan on more motor than...

+1. Usually I would say plan on more motor than sail through July and August, but so far I think we are on track for a windy(ish) summer.

Pick a couple/few places in a 15 nm radius (n/w/s...that...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 29-06-2013, 07:23
Replies: 77
Views: 11,507
Posted By Gelfling
Science........faith.......blah! How about common...

Science........faith.......blah! How about common sense? That isn't illegal......yet.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 24-06-2013, 06:57
Replies: 42
Views: 18,891
Posted By Gelfling
Amen! I found that $ investment was better spent...

Amen! I found that $ investment was better spent on upgrading the nonskid at the same price! Plus I like a shoe that fits firmly around my foot.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-06-2013, 06:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,381
Posted By Gelfling
I started in an ensenada 20. Moving to an Ericson...

I started in an ensenada 20. Moving to an Ericson 28 I found a "complexity" that I didn't learn from the smaller boat was complete sail trim. The 20 was a sails up or sails down kinda boat. Not much...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 11-06-2013, 03:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By Gelfling
Tangier Island is a personal fav of mine. Port...

Tangier Island is a personal fav of mine.
Port Urbanna has a great anchorage and a neat little town to explore. It is a bit up the Rappahanock but good sailing all the way.
And then there are the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-06-2013, 03:38
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By Gelfling
Welcome aboard! Plans and goals are...

Welcome aboard! Plans and goals are great.....just understand that some things may change along the way. I would say that if you were my kid (I already have 4 daughters so this is purely...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2013, 12:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By Gelfling
Ultimately.....anything is only worth what...

Ultimately.....anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Right? If someone is willing to pay $26k.... then to that person it will be worth it. As far as insurance purposes, I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2013, 12:42
Replies: 185
Views: 18,136
Posted By Gelfling
That does sound like a much more effective form...

That does sound like a much more effective form of rehabilitation than the `prison system`. Are these court mandated? My teenage years (until 17 y/o) I lived in Germany and it wasn't until I got back...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2013, 05:38
Replies: 185
Views: 18,136
Posted By Gelfling
+1. And I think " the dream withers and dies"...

+1. And I think " the dream withers and dies" because " don't worry about tomorrow, for today has enough worries of its own" applies even more so in sailing! I can think of no better sport/lifestyle...
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