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Forum: Navigation 04-11-2014, 07:26
Replies: 14
Views: 4,298
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Too late for ICW this year?

We left CT (Old Saybrook) on Oct 28th, 2008, anchored the first night in Port Jefferson (ended up being 3 days, gale winds) we did arrive in Norfolk just before Christmas, anchored often due to...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 08-09-2014, 11:23
Replies: 103
Views: 30,888
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Abandon Living Aboard

We lived on board Tivoli for 3 years, we loved it and would not change the experience for anything. We met so many great people and saw so much . However, we just got to the point where we wanted to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-09-2014, 10:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Back Again

Well after we lived on her for 3 years we pulled her out while I went back to work. She sat in the hot FL sun and rain for another 3 years. Needless to say the top side decks are in rough shape. I...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-07-2014, 02:43
Replies: 33
Views: 13,483
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Manson Supreme or Rocna

We have a 60lb Manson Supreme for our 40 foot 30,000 lb ketch. We used it all the way from CT to FL anchoring often and sometimes for weeks at a time, all the way down. Weathered many storms and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-07-2014, 07:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By Islandmike
Back Again

Good Morning,

I have been absent from this forum for a number of years, however, at one time I was a very active member. We left CT in 2008 and sailed and lived on Tivoli for 3 years. Went...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-05-2011, 09:25
Replies: 278
Views: 55,611
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Bumfuzzles are on the move and sailing

Actually isnt the commode what you sit on, and the head is the room? Or did I just take the whole thing out of context and just embarrassed myself...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-05-2011, 11:54
Replies: 48
Views: 10,688
Posted By Islandmike
Re: True Depth or Depth Under the Hull ?

I honestly dont care what the depth is as long as my keel is not hitting the bottom. I draw 5'8", my sounder is set to read what is under my keel...If I really want to know what the depth is I can...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-05-2011, 11:14
Replies: 50
Views: 9,623
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Has the St. Augustine Mooring Field Been Completed ?

We stayed in the mooring field to the North of the bridge. It was very nice, water taxi if you need it, showers and pump out. I found the $21.50 very affordable compared to some. We prefer to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-04-2011, 07:29
Replies: 36
Views: 27,570
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Having a Fireplace Onboard

We have a 40 foot ketch and have a small fireplace, it can burn wood, wood pellets (they actually get too hot) and charcoal. Charcoal is our fuel of choice, nice red glow and plenty of heat. ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-04-2011, 07:10
Replies: 29
Views: 4,979
Posted By Islandmike
Re: Is Manson Supreme 45lbs an upgrade over original bruce 44lbs?

Yes, Absolutly....
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-02-2011, 09:54
Replies: 93
Views: 16,274
Posted By Islandmike
Re: How Often Do You Use Your Propane Oven ?

We dont use the oven much in the summer, however, during cooler months we love to cook pork roasts, turkey, meatloaf, baked ribs, fish, potroast, ah one of my favs... bottom line, we use it...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-02-2011, 09:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,123
Posted By Islandmike
Re: japanese livaboards cooking and heating with...

We have a small wood stove on board Tivoli and we use charcoal instead of wood to heat the cabin at anchor. It works great, however, it is vented..
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-01-2011, 09:28
Replies: 65
Views: 12,817
Posted By Islandmike
We have lived on our sailboat for the past 2...

We have lived on our sailboat for the past 2 years in Jax Beach FL... We love it, would be glad to answer any questions you may have. Good Luck
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-01-2011, 10:03
Replies: 16
Views: 1,854
Posted By Islandmike
Welcome aboard, Good luck and fair winds...

Welcome aboard,

Good luck and fair winds with all your travels
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-01-2011, 10:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By Islandmike
It worked great for us from CT to FL. Well worth...

It worked great for us from CT to FL. Well worth the money spent...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-01-2011, 11:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,860
Posted By Islandmike
I lived in Noank for many years, I ran Abbots...

I lived in Noank for many years, I ran Abbots Cannery in the Winter and the Lobster pound in the summer. The SeaHorse was one of my favorite places to eat lunch and dinner, they were also a great...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-12-2010, 09:02
Replies: 23
Views: 9,714
Posted By Islandmike
Spray 9 works great, all of the boat detailers...

Spray 9 works great, all of the boat detailers here at our Marina use it...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2010, 09:45
Replies: 40
Views: 14,157
Posted By Islandmike
We generally find more condensation during the...

We generally find more condensation during the colder months on our sailboat. It is worst when we are anchored out, boat gets cold during the night, we light the fireplace or stove during the day...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-11-2010, 09:42
Replies: 29
Views: 2,743
Posted By Islandmike
Yes we have done what you are going to do and it...

Yes we have done what you are going to do and it is realistic. This is as good a place as any to start your reseach... Anything from cooking, anchoring, maintenance, docking, finances, you name it...
Forum: Powered Boats 11-11-2010, 03:40
Replies: 20
Views: 6,209
Posted By Islandmike
We have an oversized Manson Supreme as our...

We have an oversized Manson Supreme as our primary anchor for our 30,000 lb sailboat. Best anchor we have ever used....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-11-2010, 07:12
Replies: 94
Views: 10,563
Posted By Islandmike
years ago we had a small party on my boat,...

years ago we had a small party on my boat, unfortunatly one of the guests got sick and she had to throw up. She politly shot everything overboard including her false teeth. We hired a diver and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-11-2010, 11:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,393
Posted By Islandmike
We left Norfolk in Jan and arrived in Jax March...

We left Norfolk in Jan and arrived in Jax March 30th. Having left CT we thught the weather started getting nice in GA.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 05-11-2010, 10:58
Replies: 49
Views: 5,841
Posted By Islandmike
John, Paula and I frequently talk about our...

John,

Paula and I frequently talk about our party in Green Cove Springs with some of the CF members. We are so glad to hear you are getting better. We totally understand what you are talking...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-11-2010, 06:15
Replies: 49
Views: 7,231
Posted By Islandmike
Are you sure that was the engine room on a...

Are you sure that was the engine room on a Formosa 51?, or that the engine was Fairchild with 1200 ponies, I assume that was to mean 1200hp.. The rest of the interior may have been a Formosa.?
I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-11-2010, 06:08
Replies: 9
Views: 5,326
Posted By Islandmike
I assume the frames are bent not sawn? What...

I assume the frames are bent not sawn? What shape are they in, will they need to be sistered? Obviously that will make a big difference in placement. We refastened a very old wooden cruiser and...
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