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Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2019, 20:50
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

A desalinization machine. And you're right about the debris.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2019, 18:28
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-09-2015, 13:07
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

One stop shopping. Hey, it has worked fine so far. :smile:

Not only that, but if it ain't broke, please don't try to fix it. :wink:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-09-2015, 19:16
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-09-2015, 06:23
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

In that case, maybe you should just hold onto it? Sounds like it has everything you need, and as you pointed out, it will be much more affordable at the marina. :thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-09-2015, 20:28
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

fish53, sorry to hear that. :frown:

I would expect he could use the facility's at the marina? Don't most marina's shower and restroom's available?
Having said that, I would imagine fish53 would...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-09-2015, 14:30
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Just beware of the neighborhood meat market that has a noticeable lack of dogs, cats, & squirrels in the surrounding area.
Hey, you set yourself up for that one. :wink:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-08-2015, 14:02
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

EX Wanabe, that was quite the story of your trials and tribulations. :thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-08-2014, 15:50
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I think this guy has his head in the right place. :thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-05-2014, 20:43
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

All in all that sounds like a good size for what you are doing. :cool:
It may be in need of all those repairs, but sound totally doable, especially if you consistantly pick away at it. Nice price...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2014, 18:21
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

You two are Blessed that you found each other. Nothing else should matter, except maybe your Boat. ;)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-04-2014, 09:12
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Posted By Ballenxj
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2014, 16:23
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

That's just the first price. I'm betting you could talk them down quite a bit. I have also seen similar going for less as well.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-03-2014, 06:56
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Is this more along the lines of what you're thinking? :)
1979 Catalina 27 (recent price reduction) (https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/4368668403.html)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2014, 18:12
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Posted By Ballenxj
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-02-2014, 20:59
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Thanks Sailorchic34, That's what I was hoping to hear. And, that's the reason I picked it up in the first place. :)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-02-2014, 07:23
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

You are obviously pretty knowledgeable on this subject. Have you (or anybody else) compared the power consumption of the NookHD to an Apple Ipad II with wifi & cell service?
Thanks in advance.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2014, 06:12
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Posted By Ballenxj
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2014, 19:38
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I believe you are right.

Where do I get my free stuff? :whistling:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-08-2013, 20:11
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

You sir are a smart man. With that attitude you should be able to live just about anywhere. :thumb:
-Bruce
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-08-2013, 17:08
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Living up to your name then? :p
-Bruce
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2013, 07:54
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

You may be on to something in regards to keeping a steel hull clean then?
-Bruce
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2013, 16:04
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Very COOL to hear about your cruising adventures Stephen.

Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures in the MacGregor. :)
I first learned to sail on a 25' MacGreggor that was quite a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-10-2012, 08:09
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I suspect lolarose just stepped in a real deep pile of you know what here.
Maybe his welfare checks are too big? :whistling:
-Bruce
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-10-2012, 08:10
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Posted By Ballenxj
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I'm glad it's not just me. I thought maybe I had missed something? :p
-Bruce
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