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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-07-2013, 13:51
Replies: 15
Views: 4,718
Posted By S/R Smith
We just went through a similar problem with the...

We just went through a similar problem with the head smell. When we flushed,the smell would knock us over. We replaced the hose from the thru hull to the toilet. No more smells. Our dock neighbor...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-09-2012, 05:35
Replies: 15
Views: 11,791
Posted By S/R Smith
We have 2- 75 gallon plastic water tanks from...

We have 2- 75 gallon plastic water tanks from Ronco. They aren't baffled. They are centerline under the bed in the aft cabin. We have two fuel tanks that are 150 gallons each on alongside each engine...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-09-2012, 16:26
Replies: 15
Views: 11,791
Posted By S/R Smith
How many gallons are your water tanks? Ours are...

How many gallons are your water tanks? Ours are plastic and aren't baffled.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-09-2012, 06:08
Replies: 21
Views: 4,232
Posted By S/R Smith
I make my own fender covers with fleece (anti...

I make my own fender covers with fleece (anti pill), purchased from Joann Fabrics on sale. Cheap project and works very well. Usually several colors to choose from.

Gina
M/V Island Time
Forum: Our Community 07-09-2012, 15:39
Replies: 63
Views: 8,357
Posted By S/R Smith
We bought our boat in April. We loaded the boat...

We bought our boat in April. We loaded the boat with our stuff, moved her to a marina where we could ready her for the trip home (needed better ground tackle, a better GPS --apparently was a marina...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2012, 05:16
Replies: 29
Views: 4,096
Posted By S/R Smith
Capt. Force, Jaxfishgyd, and others.......where...

Capt. Force, Jaxfishgyd, and others.......where did everybody go???
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-08-2012, 05:55
Replies: 124
Views: 30,310
Posted By S/R Smith
For 2-1/2 yrs, we live aboard a Carver 370...

For 2-1/2 yrs, we live aboard a Carver 370 Voyager. 4 months ago bought a 38' Marine Trader. More room without more dockage expense.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2012, 07:57
Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Posted By S/R Smith
That IS funny!

That IS funny!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2012, 07:32
Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Posted By S/R Smith
We are in Cape Coral on the Gulf Coast. We bought...

We are in Cape Coral on the Gulf Coast. We bought the MT in Key Largo in April.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2012, 06:03
Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Posted By S/R Smith
We moved aboard over 2-1/2 years ago in a 37...

We moved aboard over 2-1/2 years ago in a 37 Carver Voyager that we had owned for 9 years. Loved it so much that we bought a 38 Marine Trader trawler 4 months ago. Fixing up the trawler and plan to...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 12-08-2012, 05:10
Replies: 45
Views: 9,545
Posted By S/R Smith
I got rid of my cookbooks when I moved aboard....

I got rid of my cookbooks when I moved aboard. But first I scanned all of my favorite recipes. I was surprised that when I got into it, most cookbooks only had one or two recipes that I really...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-08-2012, 17:17
Replies: 29
Views: 4,096
Posted By S/R Smith
Re: Aythya Southbound from Maine to Florida,- Spliced from Livingaboard.com

Capy. Force, glad that you landed here and are continuing to post about your trip. We hope to take a similar trip hopefully next year. We bought a new-to-boat in April and we are getting it cruise...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-08-2012, 17:09
Replies: 64
Views: 11,553
Posted By S/R Smith
Re: What has happened to Living Aboard forum?

Glad to find some of the former livingaboard posters. We've been busy working on our "new to us" trawler but are now trying to catch up.

Steve and Gina Smith
Island Time
Island Time Cruiser |...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-06-2010, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 12,585
Posted By S/R Smith
We're in Cape Coral, Fl and pay $451/mo (for a...

We're in Cape Coral, Fl and pay $451/mo (for a 37ft boat) which includes $35 flat rate electric and a liveaboard fee. We're considered "resident long-term transient". We're in a city park which...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-04-2010, 18:32
Replies: 65
Views: 22,411
Posted By S/R Smith
we liveaboard in SW Florida and we pay a flat...

we liveaboard in SW Florida and we pay a flat electric rate of $35 per month
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-03-2010, 05:37
Replies: 65
Views: 22,411
Posted By S/R Smith
We've had a boat in Fort Myers/Cape Coral for 12...

We've had a boat in Fort Myers/Cape Coral for 12 years and it is hot (actually not any hotter than where we lived in Kentucky, but we weren't on a boat then). We are now liveaboards and wouldn't...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-01-2010, 09:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,692
Posted By S/R Smith
Our boating experience has been in Florida and...

Our boating experience has been in Florida and we've anchored out 50-70 days a year for the past few years. We've never been approached by anyone while on the hook. We were boarded by the CG a few...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-01-2010, 08:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,692
Posted By S/R Smith
We live near Sanibel and anchor there all the...

We live near Sanibel and anchor there all the time. Never have been approached in the 10 or 12 years we've been anchoring there. Haven't anchored in Sarasota but we're aware of the prior hassles. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-12-2009, 16:53
Replies: 9
Views: 9,205
Posted By S/R Smith
Kelly: In our area, there are mooring buoys...

Kelly:

In our area, there are mooring buoys at Ft. Myers Beach (as noted in prior post), and in downtown Ft. Myers (about 12 miles from the Gulf); As for marinas, there are some in Ft. Myers...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-12-2009, 15:58
Replies: 9
Views: 9,205
Posted By S/R Smith
I guess they have peaked; the local newspaper...

I guess they have peaked; the local newspaper reported this morning that sales price have increased. Sales have been strong but until lately, prices were going down.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-12-2009, 13:47
Replies: 9
Views: 9,205
Posted By S/R Smith
Kelly: Since we last posted, we have moved...

Kelly:

Since we last posted, we have moved aboard our boat in a marina in Cape Coral. For us, it's about 7-8 miles to the Gulf via the Caloosahatchee River (about 1 mile wide). If you are...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-12-2009, 17:13
Replies: 179
Views: 85,022
Posted By S/R Smith
We just moved aboard yesterday! We've been...

We just moved aboard yesterday! We've been planning (dreaming) for several years. We shredded, scanned, gave away, and stored our past lives. It's been difficult but we're seeing a light at the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-08-2009, 15:28
Replies: 9
Views: 9,205
Posted By S/R Smith
Smile Live Aboard in SW Fl-Where?

We live in Cape Coral, Fl in SW Fl. Cape Coral has the most waterfront property in SW Fl (400 miles of salt water and fresh water canals). We live in a condo with a dock (not deeded) with access...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-09-2008, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 8,122
Posted By S/R Smith
DIY in SW Florida

We're in Cape Coral and their are only two that we're aware of -- one was mentioned: Charlotte Harbor Boat Yard and the other is Glades Boat Yard in Moorehaven. They are about equal distance from...
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