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Monohull Sailboats
23-02-2014, 08:14
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Shallow Draft
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Seagull111
Re: shallow draft
Did you mean 1.7 meters draft. That is about 5 feet and should be usefull in the real world and ought to sail just fine.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
18-02-2014, 05:33
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Delorme In reach
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1,782
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: Delorme In reach
I have the older unit that works with or without my Iphone. It has been used in the bottom of the Grand Canyon, on a motorcycle trip down the East coast and on the boat on the coast of Maine. I used...
Forum:
Our Community
18-02-2014, 05:09
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East Coast to Azores to Med May/June
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3,350
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Seagull111
Re: East Coast to Azores to Med May/June
I'm no old salt but it all sounds doable but quite ambitious. Fair winds.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
16-02-2014, 17:25
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Used Boat Shopping in the Winter?
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1,593
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Seagull111
Re: Used Boat Shopping in the Winter?
Bought my boat in the dead of winter in Maine a few years ago. It had been out of the water for a few years. Had survey done, made offer, contingent on sea trial, seller paid for systems that failed...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
14-02-2014, 07:05
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64
Advice
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5,923
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: Advice
So ,Hank who do you talk to to get a tie up at Boca Chia( I am ret. AF also). I am heading down from Maine next fall. Al
Forum:
Atlantic & the Caribbean
12-02-2014, 06:09
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Globalstar sat phone coverage in Exumas?
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1,564
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Seagull111
Re: Globalstar sat phone coverage in Exumas?
Global star /spot has added coverage in the last year and their map is solid for the entire Bahamas area. Must be someone down there with a phone.
Forum:
Our Community
02-02-2014, 05:22
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Important things we don't talk about much
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106,375
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Seagull111
Re: Important things we don't talk about much
Vasco said in regard to Singlehanding that you " need" a partner to share experiences. If you are a single handler then you have learned to enjoy on your own, though if the right partner in the...
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Our Community
01-02-2014, 08:24
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Important things we don't talk about much
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106,375
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Seagull111
Re: Important things we don't talk about much
As some one mentioned most boats don't have a decent place to sit. I found the West Marine folding chair to be the best thing to throw almost anywhere on my sailboat and have a good seat with good...
Forum:
Our Community
28-01-2014, 05:39
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Maltese Falcon owner compares the war on the rich to the holocaust
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3,945
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Seagull111
Re: Maltese Falcon owner compares the war on the rich to the holocaust
Why is it that I don't care what a clown like perkins believes?
Forum:
The Sailor's Confessional
26-01-2014, 07:46
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18
Getting Our Feet Wet.
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4,942
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: Getting Our Feet Wet.
Great story and very nice looking Jenny. I have gone from a 26 to a 34 footer recently. The costs seem to go up by the square of the footage, but worth it. How did you make out selling Jenny. Would...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
20-01-2014, 09:00
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114
Large genoa on cutter: what does it mean?
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20,411
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Seagull111
Re: Large genoa on cutter: what does it mean?
Pete , I think the folks with a big genny probably stow the staysail( or wish they did) because it is more work to tack with the big headsail bumping around the staysail. Some folks partially roll up...
Forum:
The Sailor's Confessional
20-01-2014, 08:48
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254
Shy Cruising or don't invite me to the Potluck :)
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Seagull111
Re: Shy Cruising or don't invite me to the Potluck :)
SVDestiny, doing your own thing is why I cruise. I might row around an anchorage in the evening mostly just to hear the birds . I stay away from others because I enjoy the quiet and assume they might...
Forum:
Our Community
15-01-2014, 05:58
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Stanley Paris Calls it Quits
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19,544
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Seagull111
Re: Stanley Paris Calls it Quits
The old goat has made it further in his boat than I ever will in mine and he quit for the right reason, " not having fun anymore".
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
12-01-2014, 09:48
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36
Problems/weaknesses Hunter 45
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16,193
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Seagull111
Re: Problems/weaknesses Hunter 45
Really depends on the survey of the individual boat. The big maintenance/ cost difference will be because it is a 45 foot boat compared to a trailer able 26. I would say, that the 26 did it's job in...
Forum:
Our Community
12-01-2014, 07:01
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197
Stanley Paris Calls it Quits
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19,544
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Seagull111
Re: Stanley Paris calls it quits
I don't know Boatman. What do you think since you pilot all sorts of boats all over and it seems that they mostly make it to their destination in one piece. I don't think the weather was that bad for...
Forum:
Our Community
12-01-2014, 06:22
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197
Stanley Paris Calls it Quits
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19,544
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Seagull111
Re: Stanley Paris calls it quits
I admire Stanly for throwing off the dock lines and heading out. It didn't work out but sometimes it doesn't, no shame in that. It seems that the modern boats built for speed are not as durable as...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
07-01-2014, 08:27
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64
How Old to Sail Single Handed
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12,092
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Seagull111
Re: How Old to Sail Single Handed
I am 66 and am heading out next summer. It seems as we age we need more repetition of tasks to stay competent. I find this with cars, motorbikes and the boat. I had a C&C 26 a few years ago and it...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
29-12-2013, 16:15
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23
What to do First?
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2,258
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: What to do first?
I would add one thing to rain's excellent do sooner list. While living aboard upgrade your ground tackle and get some confidence in it. Fair winds.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
29-12-2013, 15:57
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17
1973 Catalina 27' and green skipper: Florida to Trinidad?
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Seagull111
Re: 1973 Catalina 27' and green skipper: Florida to Trinidad?
Sounds like fun. Keep practicing. Let us know how it goes. I wish I had headed out when young.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
29-12-2013, 15:30
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237
Outfitting vs. Cruise Ready Dilemma
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Seagull111
Re: Outfitting vs. Cruise Ready Dilemma
I like the LRC. Seems like it carries plenty of water and I like the 1200 miles of fuel. I noticed it has 4 tanks and dual filters, a good setup. If I carry cans, I'd rather carry water than fuel....
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
24-12-2013, 11:58
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7
C&C 30
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1,443
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: C&C 30
Nice sailing boat. Built like a tank. They have great classic lines.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
24-12-2013, 11:53
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Calling All Pacific Seacrafts, Check In!
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3,835
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Seagull111
Re: Calling All Pacific Seacrafts, Check In!
OG, Happy Christmas, I hang out on SN and Seven Seas, can't get too much good advice. I found our 34, Coorie Doon, in Maine, where my Wife and I gunk hole all over the coast of Maine. Plan Nova...
Forum:
Meets & Greets
23-12-2013, 12:46
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7
happy holidays first post stops here new guy
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849
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Seagull111
Re: happy holidays first post stops here new guy
Welcome aboard Yachta. You can learn a lot around here.
Forum:
Our Community
23-12-2013, 10:45
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17
Happy $mas!
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2,523
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: Happy $mas!
Santa is bringing a new depth sounder, getting old bottom paint blasted off and new barrier coat and ablative bottom paint so I can head south and work on my tan for a year or two.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
23-12-2013, 10:10
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13
Craelock 37
Views:
2,256
Posted By
Seagull111
Re: Craelock 37
I think a new one today would be 350-400 thousand, so the used boats in good shape are well worth a refit.
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