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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-06-2023, 12:55
Replies: 82
Views: 9,398
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: How long is your anchor snubber?

I made a snubber with two 25’, 5/8” double braided dock lines, connected to a stainless steel ring. The ring gets connected to the chain with a 1/4” Dynema soft shackle I make with a loop and a...
Forum: Our Community 05-06-2023, 08:07
Replies: 77
Views: 5,820
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Retirement - what does it mean to you?

For me, retirement means doing what I want to do, rather than what I have to do. I consider myself semi-retired, but I am 100% retired from a 30 year career in technology sales and C-Level...
Forum: Our Community 05-06-2023, 07:45
Replies: 77
Views: 5,820
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Retirement - what does it mean to you?

I bet its a lot more fun to work on that old Ford, than the green beast!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-04-2023, 18:24
Replies: 34
Views: 4,951
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: The most beautiful patch of water

Is it true there is very little fish life in the Greek Islands?
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-02-2023, 13:08
Replies: 58
Views: 7,791
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Raymarine declares ES series chartplotters "end of life"

This was true when the carriers were giving
free or steeply discounted phones every year. Those days are over!
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-12-2022, 07:15
Replies: 43
Views: 5,010
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: US begins issuing and registering VHF handheld MMSIs

Please explain the above statement. I got my MMSI from BoatUS. Does this mean my VHF distress button does not work in the bahamas? Or it will only communicate with other VHF’s that got the “US...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-06-2022, 17:38
Replies: 34
Views: 52,334
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Confusion about tidal current

The strongest flow is in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th hour as the tide goes up and down. It starts out slow and builds to it’s fastest flow as it heads towards the 3 hour mark and then starts slowing down...
Forum: Navigation 21-05-2022, 11:40
Replies: 145
Views: 23,720
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Best iPad chart/navigation app

The answer is easy - Navionics is the best with Garmin. Can auto create routes on iPad and wireless transfer to Garmin. Also easy to view tide, current and weather for any location. Been using...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-08-2021, 09:06
Replies: 39
Views: 5,615
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Generator or more batteries?

I have never said this before, but it sounds like you have no need for a geni. And, I would not bother fixing it now, because geni’s are use it or loose it! With respect to removing your geni,...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-08-2020, 19:09
Replies: 200
Views: 19,309
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Sailboaters just don't understand powerboaters

To piss off mono-hull sail boaters😀
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-08-2020, 11:33
Replies: 200
Views: 19,309
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Sailboaters just don't understand powerboaters

I do sail, and love it. But I am a power boater and yes I own a dreaded Sea Ray. But, I am a boater, and I love the ocean way more than inland boating, but my 300 gals of fuel limits my time in...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 12-08-2020, 06:52
Replies: 859
Views: 145,547
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?

And as far as getting bored, besides what everyone has already said, I swim, paddle board, snorkel, dive, spearfish, hunt for lobsters, kill and eat Lionfish, underwater videos and pictures, bike,...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 11-08-2020, 14:11
Replies: 859
Views: 145,547
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?

If working 8-5 gives you joy and little stress, then keep working until you feel ready to retire. And hopefully you live long enough and stay healthy enough to boat in retirement. Three close...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-02-2020, 07:33
Replies: 101
Views: 19,589
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Is a Leatherman multi-tool worth the extra $$$

I am going to order the Myerchin, white bone. Either Captain or crew, depending on weight and length. I usually clip on pocket, so I don’t want anything too heavy.

Which one is best for cutting...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-12-2019, 08:02
Replies: 859
Views: 145,547
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Any early retirees turnerd cruisers with big careers have regrets?

OP, your question is a great one. So great that no one can truly answer it, but you. Sorry, but no one knows what tomorrow brings.

The risk is, wait too long and possibly die or lose your...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2019, 07:04
Replies: 61
Views: 10,850
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Seeking Recommendations for Life raft

I purchased a Switlik a year ago. Expensive compared to Revere, but I believe it is a higher quality raft. Most other brand rafts (CO2 canister) need to be inspected every 2 years. Newer Switlik...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 27-09-2019, 06:44
Replies: 92
Views: 15,666
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: No 6-pack, no insurance. Huh, really?

Just moved to southeast Florida. Based on what I am seeing, they have a maximum IQ of 100 to operate a vessel down here. Scary!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2019, 08:03
Replies: 141
Views: 25,621
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: ....And Then Reality Hits

It takes quite a while to truly dial in a boat. Once dialed in you get to really enjoy your boat, and you feel great knowing there is not much you don’t know about her. Even when dialed in, things...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-08-2019, 06:26
Replies: 60
Views: 37,104
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Fiberglass vs Aluminum for RIB Dinghy?

I don’t think I am ready for an oceancraft.

Just want a good quality Inflatable dinghy with fiberglass hull, that weighs less than 150lb. The AB 9VS seems to check all the boxes. But, it is...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-08-2019, 08:48
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Used RIB Dinghy in good shape

I an looking for an open dinghy.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-08-2019, 15:42
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Used RIB Dinghy in good shape

Anyone have any knowledge on Novurabia inflatable?
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-08-2019, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dani-lu
Used RIB Dinghy in good shape

Need to purchase a dinghy to replace my 14 year old melting one.

Must be hypalon, approx 9.5’, flat floor, fiberglass RIB. With or without engine.

Thanks,

Jeff
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 19-08-2019, 22:16
Replies: 60
Views: 37,104
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: Fiberglass vs Aluminum for RIB Dinghy?

Hello, I am in the same seat as the OP and would like to reawaken this thread.

I am looking to purchase a new, or used 9.5’ to 10’ RIB. It is going on a newly installed Hurley H30 davit, on my...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 03-11-2018, 21:33
Replies: 48
Views: 26,762
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: life raft re-certification costs

I just bought the offshore 4 person switlik. Made in USA. Certification every 5 years and $750. Switlik now uses compressed air instead of CO2. There is a visual gauge that I can see,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2017, 20:07
Replies: 16
Views: 6,155
Posted By Dani-lu
Re: BVI, USVI advise for newbie

Thanks for the detailed response. Very disappointing! I guess the VI's are not so virgin. Sad.
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