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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 15-12-2020, 10:50
Replies: 859
Views: 145,494
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?

I personally worked as a police officer. 20 years in, full pension. Fully medical benefits. Retired at 42. Raised 4 children. Consider moving to a warmer country (don't want to spoil while I am...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-12-2020, 00:13
Replies: 23
Views: 6,698
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Guitar on Board

I think that so much depends on what we want to do with the guitar on board. Play/practice for one's self? To entertain guests? Or provide the rythm/chords for wine/beer/tequila inhibition...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-12-2020, 09:54
Replies: 150
Views: 38,017
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Health Insurance ?

I do have a decent health insurance apart from dental. I have had and still need major dental work done. I have done it "with" insurance and am currently doing it without insurance. Just from my...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-11-2020, 02:03
Replies: 36
Views: 3,790
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Are medicines changing our brains?

Sure they do! We take a lot of stuff that is not necessarily always good in every circumstance. I always use the example of alcohol, because it's also a painkiller, like paracetamol. We take it...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 12-11-2020, 00:58
Replies: 181
Views: 23,966
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Corona virus in Italy

It looks like things will get worse before they get better. I have a holiday booked in January and also end of February and the latter is more likely, if at all, to be able to travel but because of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-11-2020, 05:49
Replies: 65
Views: 11,942
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Showering how often?

Every evening and some says also late morning as well. Growing up it was a rule that we could not get in bed without having taken a shower and that has been engrained in me for life. I can't even...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2020, 06:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Single seat ideas

I'd suggest you to consider a recliner here (https://thebestreclinersreviews.com/best-lane-recliners/). I am sure a lane recliner will fully meet your needs. As with everything, it is best to buy...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 23-10-2020, 01:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Working as a freelance translator from sailboat

I also have worked as a freelance translator for over 10 years. I communicated with people living in various time zones, and my work schedule had to be very flexible. Now I've been working in another...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-10-2020, 06:52
Replies: 153
Views: 27,520
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Food preparation for long voyages without refridgeration

Hi there,
I'm taking my first crack at making creme brulee by myelf in a couple of weeks. Please share any tips/advice that you might have. Do i need a decent torch? Which one of these would you...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-09-2020, 04:50
Replies: 90
Views: 18,597
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Sea Sickenss - The Holy Grail of Pills.....

I tried everything before the scope patch. Patch is only thing that works and it’s great. Always worked for me BUT I realized I have to put it in the night before. Also i have read on Canadian...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-09-2020, 03:33
Replies: 115
Views: 34,061
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Watching movies when cruising offshore

Here are my recommendations:
Must watch if you haven't yet - The Shawshank Redemption, Godfather, Seven, Training day, 2001; Space odyssey, Inception, Intersellar. Some pretty underrated and good...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-09-2020, 01:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,047
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Art.

I've always been drawing & I love art . A lot of people around me encouraged me saying "you're so good!". I like all sorts of art styles but I prefer drawing free style becomes it gives me the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-09-2020, 06:54
Replies: 35
Views: 4,165
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Rum Drinks

Really enjoying the Kraken, pronounced vanilla taste and relatively sweet, pleasant nonetheless to sip. But recently I fell in love with wine. Found a great resource for wine lovers here...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 12-08-2020, 02:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By Sam8989
Re: how to kill ants on board

Bait is the best way to kill the colony, but this method takes weeks. You've just got to be patient. I recommend that you spray poison (e.g I've used Ortho Home Defense...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 09-08-2020, 03:34
Replies: 47
Views: 13,784
Posted By Sam8989
Re: knife recommendations

I love Victorinox brand. It makes boning knives in a few dozen different shapes and sizes. I'm sure something in that line will work for you, just make your own research on the best boning knives...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-07-2020, 04:48
Replies: 41
Views: 23,037
Posted By Sam8989
Re: trolling motor on dinghy

I have recently bought a Minn Kota Endura C2 40 trolling motor that I plan to use on freshwater rental boats. I hope to try it out this sunday and will let you know how it works out. Unfortunately...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 29-07-2020, 11:31
Replies: 306
Views: 66,751
Posted By Sam8989
Re: How to Make Perfect Coffee?

Don’t let your coffee boil: switch the heating element off immediately when the coffee is done and possibly reheat in the micro ave later. Continuously heating he coffee will make it taste acidic and...
Forum: Our Community 28-07-2020, 02:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Seasickness

Personally, I have tried all the tricks..... seabands, ginger gum, bonamine, watching a fixed object on the horizon, staying out of the cabin..... the only thing that’s works for me is a prescription...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2020, 03:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,739
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Question about Mold. I think...

I personally use JoMax and Bleach. same mixture I use to clean my home to get the mold spots off. Works like a charm. Use it each year and the bilge looks brand new. Mold removal...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 08-07-2020, 05:15
Replies: 55
Views: 7,247
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Emergency rudder/Windvane vs ladder?

If it works 1 time when needed it's worth the price. Review best fire escape ladders here (https://abovethefloor.net/best-fire-escape-ladder-reviews/)
Buying one for demo purposes is a great idea....
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 06-07-2020, 00:47
Replies: 350
Views: 30,331
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Canadian boating - Great Lakes and Atlantic region

I am heading over to live for a month in Canada to sail (I already applied for tourist visa through https://visa-canada.info). Can anyone offer some information on if this is possible in either of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2020, 13:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,739
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Question about Mold. I think...

Best way is to use vinegar and water 50/50 it cleans and kills it so it doesn't come back. Bleach cleans it but does not kill the spores and it regrows. You can alo use a mold killer specifically...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-05-2020, 06:37
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Rating and reviewing streaming services

I love Netflix. But you should test out different premium movies streaming sites (https://streamingsites.com/premium-movies-streaming-sites/). They all give you at least a week trial, and Hulu gives...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-05-2020, 07:18
Replies: 39
Views: 4,399
Posted By Sam8989
Re: Portable Generator / AC

I'm curious to hear the answer to this question. I've been researching this issue through highperformancehvac.com (https://highperformancehvac.com/) . For air conditioning on a cruising boat there...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-04-2020, 04:03
Replies: 20
Views: 6,193
Posted By Sam8989
Re: LED Strip Lighting

I have worked with led strips a lot. The quality can vary dramatically. I have now settled on LEpro (https://www.lepro.com/) lighting as it is good quality and consistent. I use there aluminium...
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