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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2016, 20:35
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,183,081
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Wow quite a find and in my backyard too even! I do prefer a diesel engine but would consider gas.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 07-09-2016, 20:34
Replies: 30
Views: 7,716
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Cruising IT people

I work from home on Oracle databases and Linux systems with high end storage and network management thrown in the mix. Goal is to eventually transition to a cruising boat setup. This is doable where...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 27-07-2016, 22:29
Replies: 40
Views: 14,444
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How necessary is ASA

When I learned how to sail a few years ago in the Caribbean BVI, I took US Sailing live aboard intensive courses through Offshore Sailing. It was intense and fun and lots of practical tests besides...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-07-2016, 16:06
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Very true! Well, my books just arrived and I've been reading them to learn the basics. I like the recommendations and found how to repair blisters in fiber glass hulls quite interesting and engines...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-07-2016, 09:59
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,183,081
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Awesome thread! I found this article online that is quite helpful:

Mahina Expeditions - Selecting A Boat for Offshore Cruising (https://www.mahina.com/cruise.html)

My dream affordable cruising...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-07-2016, 12:14
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Very true, in fact when I checked San Diego area marina prices for slips for boats under 40', it was over $400 for a tiny slip. Mooring balls are far less expensive however.

Anyways, for now, I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-07-2016, 18:46
Replies: 25
Views: 4,283
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: New to Sailing, General Question

My recommendation is to join crew on larger boats and get more experience. It will help make friends and also build confidence in your skills before you buy a boat. Plus it is WAY cheaper than owning...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-07-2016, 18:41
Replies: 85
Views: 16,975
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Handling a 45+ foot boat

I sailed a 30' sailboat (Santana 30) and also as part of a crew a larger 45' sailboat this week. The smaller boat was much easier to single hand sail at least for someone like myself with less...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-07-2016, 18:39
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

True and thats why I budget for repairs beyond purchase cost.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2016, 15:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,622
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Sailboat title search and insurance

Yes, boat is in San Diego, California and will be used as coastal cruiser.
Forum: Crew Archives 06-07-2016, 15:02
Replies: 0
Crew Available: Looking to crew San Diego
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Posted By cruisernewbie
Looking to crew San Diego

I learned to sail and want to get more experience before buying my own boat. Available in San Diego to help crew. Passed US sailing exams through bareboat cruising. Willing to help fix stuff too as...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2016, 14:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,622
Posted By cruisernewbie
Sailboat title search and insurance

Anyways, I want to avoid mistakes buying a boat that has not been wrecked, liens and other issues as well as boat insurance. What are some good boat insurance companies and title search firms?
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2016, 11:20
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: recommendations for survey in san diego?

Thanks! I will get the inspection done and hopefully the boat does not need immediate expensive work.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2016, 11:17
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Million thanks folks! All great advice. I just ordered these books and will digest them and also join a local San Diego sailing club and scout out classes to learn maintenance. I enjoy tinkering with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 22:59
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Ok so slip fees here in San Diego are between 450-600/month for under 35' boat.
Thats max of 7.2K, fuel burn 100g per year using bare minimum just to get into/out of harbors.

Slip fees: 7.2k...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 20:41
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By cruisernewbie
recommendations for survey in san diego?

I am considering a Santana 30/30 boat and looking for a good place to get the survey inspection done this week in San Diego. Any good recommendations? Boat is at Cabrillo Island Marina near Harbor...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 20:36
Replies: 50
Views: 10,037
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Considering buying 15 year old sailboat -- issues?

and make sure to actually use the sails! I saw lots of boats today where the owner only uses the motor and not the actual sails!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 20:34
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Thanks! Well I am looking for smaller 25-30' sailboats that can be easy single hand cruise between San Diego, Catalina and Ensenada. Liked the Santana 30/30 that I test sailed today quite a bit. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,570
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Santana 30/30 Sailboat

Boat is 1979 I believe and took it for test sail today in San Diego bay. Everything works well and boat has a fairly new brass prop and sails in good condition. Easy to handle single hand as well and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 16:36
Replies: 40
Views: 6,756
Posted By cruisernewbie
How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

I am looking to buy a small sailboat and need to learn how to maintain a cruiser so that I don't go broke owning one. Any good books or classes to learn this? I live in San Diego, CA.

Thanks!
Ben
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 16:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,570
Posted By cruisernewbie
Santana 30/30 Sailboat

I am considering buying a nice used Santana 30/30 WD Schock sailboat selling for 10k to use for coastal cruising in San Diego, California and Mexico. Is this a good boat? What should I look for in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-03-2014, 22:25
Replies: 18
Views: 10,059
Posted By cruisernewbie
My wish list: 30-50' 2 cabins 2 heads...

My wish list:

30-50'

2 cabins
2 heads
Nice galley and settee
Short hand sail ability
Self tacking with easy winches for single hand sailing
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-03-2014, 20:56
Replies: 18
Views: 10,059
Posted By cruisernewbie
Affordable quality cruiser under 100k for coastal cruising

I passed my sailing exams and want a fun live aboard well built coastal cruiser boat under 100k that I can sail in San Francisco as well as down to Mexico.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-01-2014, 13:35
Replies: 28
Views: 8,101
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Offshore Colgate Fast Track to Cruising Review

Well the Moorings and Sunsail which charter sailboats in many places do require both experience and credentials via certifications.
Forum: Challenges 08-01-2014, 13:34
Replies: 27
Views: 6,609
Posted By cruisernewbie
Re: Failed US sailing written exam but passed practical test what to do?

Yeah being rail meat sucks but good way to learn after classes.
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