Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 13 of 13
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: gstepler
Forum: Meets & Greets 02-06-2022, 06:15
Replies: 19
Views: 1,739
Posted By gstepler
Re: Bachelor Party!

I had looked at charter companies in Maine thinking a bareboat charter would be easier, and more predictable (schedule friendly), than taking my own boat there with limited vacation time. One of the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2021, 10:10
Replies: 36
Views: 5,688
Posted By gstepler
Re: Insurance

Boats (assuming you're a BM from your experienc),

If you aren't already, I'd join USAA and then get insurance throught them. They use Markel for marine/yacht policies, but they've been great in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-10-2021, 06:39
Replies: 120
Views: 19,504
Posted By gstepler
Re: Ooops..nuclear sub hits underwater object

Not as extensive as Polar Opposite's experience, but a proud member of the dolphin-wearing community nonetheless.

In my submerged experience lost shipping containers, partially/mostly flooded but...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-08-2021, 08:50
Replies: 54
Views: 5,578
Posted By gstepler
Re: Using sailing gloves?

Have vitiligo so I always wear sailing gloves for the UV protection, with protection from (potential) rope burn an added bonus.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 15-03-2021, 11:25
Replies: 30
Views: 9,271
Posted By gstepler
Re: USCG Transfer of Ownership

I responded to this thread early on as I had just started the process of Exchange of a Documented Vessel, and having just received my Certificate of Documentation figured I'd provide an update with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-02-2021, 15:40
Replies: 4
Views: 817
Posted By gstepler
Re: Ericson 38-200 Experiences...

I’d suggest the Ericson Yacht Owners forum, you’re sure to quick and well informed opinions.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2021, 12:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,053
Posted By gstepler
Re: Broker recommendation for Rhode Island

Second ChrisJD's perspective. You could compare brokers to realtors; they all have access to the same inventory and databases of listings, so it really boils down to the right "fit".
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-01-2021, 05:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,053
Posted By gstepler
Re: Broker recommendation for Rhode Island

Sending you a PM with a recommendation.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 16-11-2020, 08:14
Replies: 30
Views: 9,271
Posted By gstepler
Re: USCG Transfer of Ownership

I'm in the midst of this process myself. Not sure the circumstances of your purchase or locale, but when buying and relocating my new-to-me boat the broker indicated that the USCG Bill of Sale (form...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-11-2020, 19:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,621
Posted By gstepler
Re: Securing a mooring / berth around Boston

Very legitimate concerns, and second the questions/observations from dfelsent. I have a mooring at Winter Island in Salem, MA. I have parking and dinghy storage there during the season and have the...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 30-10-2020, 10:25
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By gstepler
Re: ENG 1 Medical & color blindess

Look up Farnsworth Lantern Test (FALANT) on the internet. I had a similar experience prior to joining the US Navy; couldn't identify most of the numbers in the flip book due to my type of color...
Forum: Navigation 15-10-2020, 05:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,775
Posted By gstepler
Re: Cape Cod Canal

I tried sending a PM; if you didn't get it let me know, but below are two invaluable resources to better understanding timing a fair current.
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2016, 09:23
Replies: 29
Views: 8,458
Posted By gstepler
Re: How big a boat for swing keels?

Snowdog,

In your "neighborhood" - near Boston, MA - and started a very similar exercise two years ago; looking for the right trailer sailor. Just before the holidays bought an Ericson 25 on a dual...
Showing results 1 to 13 of 13

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:42.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.