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Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-08-2010, 15:27
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Thanks for the good news. I'm glad it's working...

Thanks for the good news. I'm glad it's working out for you guys. I wasn't going to tell the others, but despite the problems I may or may not face, I'll be going through with this part (it's the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2010, 09:15
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
1992 Corsair F-24 Mk-1 #5 Sail Boat For Sale -...

1992 Corsair F-24 Mk-1 #5 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1992/Corsair-F-24-Mk-1-%235-2111618/Wareham/MA/United-States)

I like the look of this Corsair 24,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2010, 08:57
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Posted By SouthernHiker
I've got to say, I would love to see this...

I've got to say, I would love to see this careening and painting process. Not sure I'm bold enough for it, as I'm imagining I'd bash whatever boat I have right into land, but if I thought I could...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2010, 06:36
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Just looked the Corsair 31...way out of my...

Just looked the Corsair 31...way out of my budget...any other suggestions of similar, but cheaper boats with these kind of features.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2010, 06:34
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Great points. Is the boat you're talking about...

Great points. Is the boat you're talking about the Corsair 31 listed on your profile?

Have you taken it across the Gulf Stream?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 20:48
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Well, unfortunately I'm not in Thailand and...

Well, unfortunately I'm not in Thailand and midnight is approaching in Georgia. A few more months of clients, building, and planning, and it will be boat buying and sea time for us hopefully.

Good...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 20:23
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
I keep seeing lots of references to boat shows,...

I keep seeing lots of references to boat shows, are these not just new boats?

I remember going to a boat show when I was very young in Atlanta, and it was basically all new ski boats and fishing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 20:14
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
Good to hear, I've seen lots of those on...

Good to hear, I've seen lots of those on yachtworld, and a few on sailboat listings in my price range.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 20:03
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Nice analogy Bash. I didn't mean drag it back to...

Nice analogy Bash. I didn't mean drag it back to Georgia. I was thinking more sail it back to Georgia, but then I'd need some way to get it to the lake near my house in North Georgia for some weekend...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 20:00
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
How about something like this

I'm not saying this particular boat, but maybe something like this would be a good beginner?

1991 Catalina 28 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 19:55
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Thanks Doodles, I like the quote on your...

Thanks Doodles,

I like the quote on your signature. The CF is like a regular 24 hour helpline.

I wasn't ever planning on buying something smaller than 25.

Since yall have basically talked...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 19:22
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
Thanks again Drew and Doodles and others, ...

Thanks again Drew and Doodles and others,

We're going either way, just trying to do a little planning and discussion. I do appreciate yall's advice and frank eye opening discussions, that's what I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 19:06
Replies: 64
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Posted By SouthernHiker
We is wife and I, and we are actually very much...

We is wife and I, and we are actually very much into the backpacking thing. Basically, we just want to see the coast, learn to sail, and have a good time exploring nature/east coast harbor towns. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 16:10
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
Just curious, but is this from experience? What...

Just curious, but is this from experience? What sort of problems have you had? What sort of problems would I need to look out for specifically with a well established management company in my town? ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 14:26
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
Ok, that's no where near as bad as I was...

Ok, that's no where near as bad as I was expecting.... Someone had told me to expect around 1000-1200 before any work (must be an expensive locale).

I see why you were saying if you can't afford...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 14:08
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
I did say I was a newbie right :D Thanks...

I did say I was a newbie right :D

Thanks Drew.

What do you guys normally pay for a "cheap" haulout, and where do you find it on the East Coast/Bahamas?

I also have heard that very few...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 14:00
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
This is good to hear. I may have to look at other...

This is good to hear. I may have to look at other options down the road, and just spend a year at first. I guess I should also add another reason to want the trailer option would be the option to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 13:57
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
To clarify on the route. I was planning on...

To clarify on the route. I was planning on staying in many of these places at anchor, and sailing around for practice during days and evenings.

Second question: Is the trailoring boat a concern...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 13:54
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
Let me ask this then; Assuming I paint the...

Let me ask this then;

Assuming I paint the boat at purchase, before departing, and I try to take care of most problems then (first haul out), how often could I expect a haul out in two years? ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2010, 12:57
Replies: 64
Views: 5,343
Posted By SouthernHiker
So, the Updated Plan . . . What Do You Think ?

So I posted a few months ago my plan for cruising soon. Well the time is approaching ever quicker, and so I wanted to run the updated plan by the forum and see if this is a practical idea. I'm still...
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