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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

In MY mind the goal target is under 40ft and over 32ft, but then that's why I am here now researching other more experienced opinions...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 13:39

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Also (ha ha) you can just "get good" at motoring into the dock??? and am I wrong? there are sometimes "dock hands" that will help you pull up if in the marina??

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 13:37

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Yes "Orin" your absolutely right with a heavyer boat, and no I am not totally against even a 28ft or something, its just I will be retiring permanently OUT on the water and do not plan to be in a...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 13:10

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Is it on a listing?? definitely would want to look at it.

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 13:04

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Hi Reneged sailor, where in GA??

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 13:02

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Hey I appreciate you taking time to talk with me a little, I am a diligent person and following any "source" that may be advantageous to the cause LOL. I am still trying to figure out navigating this...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 12:22

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

I would not shy away from a boat that was in pretty good shape but the engine needed to be rebuilt as I can do that myself, I do want to have a diesel generator as I can steal fuel from the engine if...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 12:17

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Not exactly a "fixer upper" but I do want to "outfit" a boat myself maybe, pending on what is already there. 30-40K but I have seen a FEW pretty good looking boats for 25-30K but needed work inside...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 11:36

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Probably miss guided but, I was thinking a 35-40 ft boat WAS a small boat to try and LIVE on if not at the dock....

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 11:28

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

speaking of technology LOL. apparently I am doing something wrong here , this thing keeps notifying me when you send a reply and I am opening a "new" tab every time to read your reply. what am I...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 11:24

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

yes I hear ya! ha ha.....(rescuing) my buddy in Destin is well versed when it comes to fishing well off shore and "motoring" back and forth to the Bahamas and such but not that proficient with a...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 11:08

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

I think the most of my concern is can you(without being totally lost with sailing in general) get a boat, go out, and somewhat "teach yourself", like with reading and such while on the hook, and...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 11:00

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Just a 25.5 Hunter, that I just played on a little nothing more than a weekend at a time just for fun, and my buddy skippered the boat and I managed the beer ha ha. really do not have any first hand...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 10:47

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

I have intentions to hang out in the gulf of Mexico for a couple yrs. as I have a brother in Tampa, my buddy in Destin, and then of course there ids the Bahamas right there, so get a few "nautical"...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 10:39

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Thanks, new to this forum here, fair winds & following seas to ya!

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 10:36

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Posted By survivor25

Re: new guy, looking for advise

Hi Orin, currently located in GA, however I have a buddy in Destin fl. with a private dock and will be keeping the boat I end up with there temporarily, as I intend to "outfit" the major necessaries...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-06-2023, 08:37

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Posted By survivor25

new guy, looking for advise

Hello all. Just introducing myself, I'm MARK, I have had the acct on here for a good while, but have just viewed from afar...I am now getting a lifelong dream coming full circle to "live aboard"...

02-09-2013, 11:11

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

hey, nes, yes the boat is set up for a outboard and last time I was in the water it done fine "4 hp 4stroke merc" weight is about 100 lbs with the gerlick adjustable braket. boat has a 300lb ...

31-08-2013, 07:23

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

yea, nanni I haven't seen that but yanmar I am familiar with, only the only place I can find DEISEL is overseas sites. one in particular allibaba marine in china. and Im not all up on the...

31-08-2013, 07:15

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

yea I will be severly ovrpowerd but there will be a limit stop to the throttle and it will only go so fast I am not looking to go faster into a wave only to not be "pushed" back by it. its all...

31-08-2013, 06:54

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

in south Georgia here and it is horrible, not a lot of "sailers" here a lot o boaters but.... I just wanted a diesel and that is where I ran into trouble, I can find any kind of gas engine they are...

31-08-2013, 06:40

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

also I have already put 800lbs on the boat in the location of the intended motor and she dropped in the water 1 inch. but performed flawlessly. by the way the engine is not intended for speed the...

31-08-2013, 06:34

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Posted By survivor25

Re: New Here, Inboard Diesel

yes, I have done a lot of work, and fabricating on boats before just not a SAILboat. can rebuild the engine and such just looking for leads on buying an engine. the hull will be reinforced with...

31-08-2013, 06:05

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Posted By survivor25

doing what they say cant be done

looking for some feedback on, 1st using this forum, and more importantly where to try and find a small 18 to 25 hp. "diesel" inboard outboard set up. I am rebuilding my 18 ft daysailer and I want...

31-08-2013, 04:53

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