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Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-01-2009, 16:52
Replies: 2
Views: 3,161
Posted By George Raffa
St Pete . Embree Marine 201 16th Ave S St....

St Pete . Embree Marine
201 16th Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
United States 727-896-0671
They did my bottom job and put in a bow thruster. Excellent work. Nice people
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 12-01-2009, 16:30
Replies: 45
Views: 4,825
Posted By George Raffa
Very simple answer. $70-$147-$34. This type of...

Very simple answer. $70-$147-$34. This type of swing in prices did not happen based on a increase or decrease is usage from the consumers. The amount of money going into energy funds, ETF and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-01-2009, 17:31
Replies: 7
Views: 7,528
Posted By George Raffa
I am with Hylyte, I would forget about any thing...

I am with Hylyte, I would forget about any thing north of Venice , except for mooring out at Longboat Key. We jumped in Longboat and moored inside Jew Fish Key. Had a great time. Went back out to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-01-2009, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 7,528
Posted By George Raffa
I have made this trip a number of times. We just...

I have made this trip a number of times. We just returned over the holidays. We went down on the outside and returned on the inside to Venice, then jumped in at Long Boat Key.(great mooring) In...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-01-2009, 03:53
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By George Raffa
I need to start drinking more..... Club is...

I need to start drinking more..... Club is excellent! The activity is a lot of fun with the increased number of boat visiting over the weekends. Make sure to shoot me an email before your next...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2009, 16:49
Replies: 4
Views: 13,032
Posted By George Raffa
The BigFish : Fun, Fast, Favorite!...

The BigFish : Fun, Fast, Favorite! (https://www.bigfishyachts.com/)
I would find a Sunfish and fix it up. As you know they are hard to
beat! If you want the "new" Sun Fish take a look at the link.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-01-2009, 16:40
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By George Raffa
I was concerned that the futher west the wind...

I was concerned that the futher west the wind would build. After reviewing your chart I can see that I was in the middle of wave action from the current vs the wind. I have been "coastal sailing "...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-01-2009, 04:54
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By George Raffa
Missnmountains, You recapped my trip better...

Missnmountains,
You recapped my trip better than I could or did! Florida Bay kicked my ...... We were to far to return to Key West and could not sail east into the wind returning inland. I...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-01-2009, 17:48
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By George Raffa
Well, sounds like a trip down the coast, then...

Well, sounds like a trip down the coast, then jump over to the lower keys working our way west is in the plans for the spring. The reefing down story from the last trip has been fun for dock talk,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-01-2009, 04:58
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By George Raffa
Florida Bay crossing

In the last 6 months we have made two round trips to the Keys from St. Pete. On two of the legs we were hit with some really bad weather. On the return leg in Oct. we were 50 miles off shore and was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2008, 04:14
Replies: 51
Views: 54,011
Posted By George Raffa
TaoJones stern view of the boat in question is...

TaoJones stern view of the boat in question is pure sex! Careful , this is a G rated site.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-12-2008, 04:26
Replies: 12
Views: 5,373
Posted By George Raffa
6 feet max if you want to use the inter coastal...

6 feet max if you want to use the inter coastal waterway. Anchoring out in some places can be an issue even with less than 6 feet during low tides. Gook Luck.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 14-12-2008, 12:35
Replies: 11
Views: 25,168
Posted By George Raffa
E mail Mark and Nicolle at "Our Life at Sea". Our...

E mail Mark and Nicolle at "Our Life at Sea". Our Life At Sea (https://www.ourlifeatsea.com/)
They have pictures of their transit and interesting comments .
I purchased my IP45 after it made the...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 10-12-2008, 17:28
Replies: 33
Views: 7,727
Posted By George Raffa
TI KI HUT/BAR , sports on a TV and good snacks. ...

TI KI HUT/BAR , sports on a TV and good snacks. Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese and the place will be sold out!
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-12-2008, 18:43
Replies: 81
Views: 9,088
Posted By George Raffa
Looks like both captains will say, "good bye...

Looks like both captains will say, "good bye license". Think about the attorneys; boat A passengers file case against boat B and passengers on B file against boat A. Well, the more I think about it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-11-2008, 14:37
Replies: 9
Views: 15,077
Posted By George Raffa
I apply Simple Green then spray area. If needed...

I apply Simple Green then spray area. If needed take diesel absorption pads and cut then into 2 inch squares and spread the pieces around after you spray. The smaller squares get into area that the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-11-2008, 09:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By George Raffa
Thanks for the explanation. Fantastic view from...

Thanks for the explanation. Fantastic view from St Pete Fl !!
Forum: Challenges 27-11-2008, 11:06
Replies: 113
Views: 17,425
Posted By George Raffa
Sea anchor; 30 ft seas? Bare pole sailing; to...

Sea anchor; 30 ft seas? Bare pole sailing; to weather? Bottle of wine and life raft!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 13:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,904
Posted By George Raffa
Hey Hud, A little difficult to throw a riding...

Hey Hud,
A little difficult to throw a riding line over the high side and flip it over on this cat!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-08-2008, 03:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,253
Posted By George Raffa
Thanks Hud!!

Thanks Hud!!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-08-2008, 17:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,253
Posted By George Raffa
This information is excellent. Can you instruct...

This information is excellent. Can you instruct us on how to change the month? I tried going into the Marintime web site without positive results. Assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Forum: The Library 12-08-2008, 15:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,940
Posted By George Raffa
Chuck, I have been following your web site...

Chuck,
I have been following your web site and reading your posts to this site. One question; did you solve your engine problem? I am not sure if the last repair worked. Thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2008, 15:39
Replies: 56
Views: 38,411
Posted By George Raffa
I have been following "Our Life at Sea" from a...

I have been following "Our Life at Sea" from a posting on this web site. A great story and due to the fact that they are sailing a Beneteau a review of their web site may help in your research. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-08-2008, 13:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,386
Posted By George Raffa
I piloted planes a number of years ago and we had...

I piloted planes a number of years ago and we had an old Chinese proverb; much rather be on the ground wishing you were in the air then in the air wishing you were on the ground! I believe the same...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-07-2008, 16:31
Replies: 28
Views: 22,368
Posted By George Raffa
I purchased a 99 IP45 in the past 3 months. I...

I purchased a 99 IP45 in the past 3 months. I did not purchase the boat from an Island Packet dealer/broker. I have been in touch with the IP manufacture via the IP owners web site. My experience...
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