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Forum: Powered Boats 01-02-2014, 06:33
Replies: 7
Views: 6,549
Posted By defever
Re: 1983 DEFEVER 41 TRAWLER-- Opinion?

We have live aboard our 83 defever 41 for 20 years, put 7k hrs on it (currently has 8k hrs) traveled from canada to guatemala and loved every minute of it..It's a great boat, builtlike a tank and...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-01-2014, 16:21
Replies: 82
Views: 15,228
Posted By defever
Re: Helicopters and Motor Yachts

"Fly-N-Fish", an under 50 ft trawler is for sale and we've seen a 2place chopper land on it before in the bahamas.. think of the fuel your buddy could buy with the money he would save..by the way,...
Forum: Powered Boats 02-08-2013, 08:56
Replies: 35
Views: 8,458
Posted By defever
Re: Deep draft- Bahamas?

For many years we've seen a 50 meter perini navi anchored just east of the chat'n'chill in george town exuma..I think the crew said it had a 13ft draft and got the using many dozen waypoints..
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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-07-2013, 06:38
Replies: 30
Views: 4,023
Posted By defever
Re: Conch Prohibition

While I understand the conch population is endangered, it is not the cruisers who are decimating the population; it is the bahamisn fishermen who routinely scoop them up by the hundreds and bring...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-06-2013, 14:59
Replies: 26
Views: 3,284
Posted By defever
Thumbs up Re: I Learned Something Today!

Boat size isn't an issue if the boat is well thought out. .our defever 41 is easy to work on..lift the 3 hatches in the saon and you have easy access to engine/tranny/gen set/batteries and all the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-02-2013, 07:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,496
Posted By defever
moorings in coconut grove

I 've hesrd there are moorings near coconut grove -both city and a sailing club..anyone have info on these?
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-01-2013, 09:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,084
Posted By defever
Re: Lucky save

Duh...isn't THAT why you should alwys wear your kill switch lanyard..guy woulda been chopped meat if his boat would have run him over..seen that and it ain't pretty..
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-09-2012, 11:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,492
Posted By defever
Re: cruiseair portable air conditioner

pice is down to $450...c'mon..make me an offer..in melbourne fl area (ssca meeting place in nov 2012)
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-09-2012, 12:40
Replies: 1
Views: 1,454
Posted By defever
Re: Rio Dulce - Florida March 2013?

go to riodulcechisme.com and get your request in the "want ads" section..
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-08-2012, 14:21
Replies: 391
Views: 64,639
Posted By defever
Re: Honduras: Sailing Boat Boarded and Robbed by Pirates

what does your post have to do w/ hondura???:confused:
Forum: Powered Boats 28-08-2012, 06:20
Replies: 6
Views: 13,729
Posted By defever
Re: Perkins Engines

i've got normally aspirated 6.3544 on my 41 ft trawler (single)...has 8000 plus hrs on it and besides changing oil (straight 40 wt---in fla) and racors every 100 hrs. i haven't touched it in the 5500...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 19-08-2012, 15:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,492
Posted By defever
Cruiseair Portable Air Conditioner

i have a lightly used cruise air portable ac for sale at $550 OBO.. it's in like new condition w/ 2 hoods..in melbourne florida area.. email me at nomadfunatyahoo.com.. no reasonable offer...
Forum: Our Community 12-08-2012, 05:30
Replies: 176
Views: 19,268
Posted By defever
Re: Derelicts and Live Aboard Hulks

what pisses me off are the "boats" (no mast/boom/anchor lights/motors) that are dragged into the little bay where we live aboard by some skiff, throw out a 5 gal. bucket filled w/ cement (their...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 26-07-2012, 15:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,485
Posted By defever
Health Insurance---an Alternative

as a long term cruiser operating on a small budget, i have always carried health insurance through "normal" carriers, i.e. health insurance companies. 5 years ago, the premiums became out of reach...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-05-2012, 12:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,028
Posted By defever
Re: Lake Worth to Nassau

go offshore to ft laudeedah, the head to hens and chickens (n. of bimini)...the light there works and the waypoint from the explorer chart is spot on, from there to mackie shoal, nw channel (light is...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 17-05-2012, 17:35
Replies: 36
Views: 12,380
Posted By defever
Re: Crime in the Bahamas

been going to/cruising the bahamas since 1967 and, yes, nassau can be trouble but usually if you look for it or do something stupid. like any "cities" you gotta be careful there but io've never had a...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-04-2012, 04:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By defever
Re: heat exchanger service ftl

the best one in ftl is complete yacht svce...ask for mark malo or robert...i ALWAYS use them for any work on my perkins...i think they're the best!!!!!

ph# 954-462-6977
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-03-2012, 05:06
Replies: 307
Views: 35,663
Posted By defever
Re: Going Uninsured !?

i have been cruising/living aboard for 20 years on my 41' trawler and been uninsured since the hurricanes of '04 (price/deductible went outa sight) and now think about liability only. where can one...
Forum: Marinas 04-03-2012, 08:03
Replies: 15
Views: 11,657
Posted By defever
Re: Rio Dulce

so what's the problem w/ suzanna's marina? it's been a long time, but when we were there in '06 although it was under some renovation, the people were nice and it was free from the wakes one would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-02-2012, 14:34
Replies: 5
Views: 7,475
Posted By defever
ATF in Hydraulic Steering System

i have a teleflex hydraulic steering system in my boat (1983 vintage) and the manual and a tech support guy from the company said dextron 2 atf is the right stuff to use in the system. not sure if...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-02-2012, 05:54
Replies: 0
For Sale: bow anchor roller
Views: 1,261
Posted By defever
bow anchor roller

have a 17" X 3 1/2" bow anchor roller for sale....heavy stainless steel...good shape...asking $60....melbourne fl area... pls come and get it outa my garage...thx
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 14-02-2012, 05:43
Replies: 45
Views: 6,732
Posted By defever
Re: What is this ?

it IS a circumcision clamp. check out the price....no wonder our "great" healthcare in the usa is sooooooooo expensive...sheeeeeesh!!!:banghead:
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-01-2012, 13:59
Replies: 16
Views: 2,393
Posted By defever
Talking Re: Trip Advice

i totally agree w/ the others about hanging out in the bahamas...they are soooooo much more beautiful than downisland and so many islands to explore...also, no worry about crime, etc. if your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-01-2012, 05:41
Replies: 11
Views: 5,775
Posted By defever
Thumbs up Re: DINGHY... DINGHY.. Caribe...AB...Mercurey

my avon is 15 yrs old, holds air great, looks goog handles well.....i highly recommend one!!!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-01-2012, 10:46
Replies: 32
Views: 5,297
Posted By defever
Re: Cost of bottled water...?

great idea, waterwayguy...there's an even better reason NOT to buy bottled water---take a walk on any windward beach and see how many bottled water bottles are there...it'll disgust you..

i can't...
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