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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-03-2022, 12:20
Replies: 38
Views: 5,613
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Antigua berthing/anchorage

I'm wondering how Catamaran Marina was point of view entry and exit. Has anyone hauled at Baileys next to and owned I believe by Cat Marina. I'm thinking of hauling there for hurricane season. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-03-2022, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By leveramikes
crazing

I'm looking for advice on bringing back my hatches and port lights. They suffer from a good amount of crazing. Are there solutions I may try. Thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-02-2022, 10:44
Replies: 40
Views: 3,860
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Lousy Broker

I'm right here brothers. Don't worry yourself. Here is an update. The broker finally called me after a month of difficult communication. We talked for a hour! Asked a few questions most of which he...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-02-2022, 03:25
Replies: 40
Views: 3,860
Posted By leveramikes
Lousy Broker

I have been pursuing a sailboat for 1 month now. I contacted the broker 3 times before he answered me. I asked for a video walkthrough 3 weeks ago and just received one. Asked for a few specific...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2021, 03:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,199
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Deck saloon sailboats

Agreed Sirus a very modern boat is great. Regina also great, but more traditional. I'm patiently waiting for a Regina 38/40 to come up on the used market. It has been a year now! No newer pre owned...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-02-2021, 15:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,199
Posted By leveramikes
Deck saloon sailboats

Looking for opinions on deck saloon sailboats for coastal cruising and higher latitudes. Particularly those manufactured in Scandinavia. Regina, CR, Nordship.... Why are they so expensive and how to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 06:21
Replies: 54
Views: 10,706
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Teak decks

I wonder why many of the European manufactured boats come with teak decks. I don't b elieve fiberglass is even an option. I'm looking at a couple of Swedish boats both of which have teak decks. I now...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-12-2020, 08:02
Replies: 54
Views: 10,706
Posted By leveramikes
Teak decks

Can I have your opinions on teak decks. What to look for when purchasing a sailboat with teak decks, maintenance..... pros and cons.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 18-03-2020, 08:36
Replies: 1
Views: 3,462
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Cabo Rico NE400 Pilot House

Good day Chanticleer

I may be interested in your sailboat. I am looking for a vessel to circumnavigate Newfoundland, then if all goes well the North West Passage over two seasons.
I am a Canadian...
Forum: Americas 05-03-2020, 07:50
Replies: 17
Views: 6,561
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Overwintering in Nova Scotia

Somewhat along the same lines I'm sailing up from the south. A Canadian boat 41 feet. Can someone suggest a full service boat yard in NS. Looking to add an additional fuel tank, radar to my...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-03-2020, 16:46
Replies: 62
Views: 14,015
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Sailing 2020 From Chesapeake to Nova Scotia

Wow what an amazing thread. Much of the info I was looking for I found right here. Thank you all for contributing. I have a couple of questions. I'm about to purchase a sailboat and plan to sail her...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-02-2020, 10:05
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Importing a sailboat into Canada

I will follow up on the luxury tax with an accountant.
Check with your broker pertain ing to Can taxes on purchasing a Can boat.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-02-2020, 02:41
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Importing a sailboat into Canada

Great info/advice from all. Great site too! Big thanks.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-02-2020, 17:02
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Importing a sailboat into Canada

rbk thank you. How do you like your T37. I'm looking at a T4100. Any comments?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-02-2020, 16:05
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Importing a sailboat into Canada

Mike can you answer Question # 2 in my second post. Thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-02-2020, 16:02
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Re: Importing a sailboat into Canada

Thanks Stu. I've been researching hi & lo. What I have gleaned is USA mfg boats can enter Canada duty free (free trade agreement). However, HST is due (15%) payable upon entry to the CBSA. Question...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-02-2020, 15:12
Replies: 25
Views: 8,360
Posted By leveramikes
Importing a sailboat into Canada

Purchasing a sailboat in Canada would be great, however very limited selection of pre owned boats. I have found several sailboats I like in the USA. I'd like to import a boat into Canada for use ion...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2020, 02:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By leveramikes
Reefing

I'm looking at two sailboats. One has Forespar Leisure in boom furling the other Selden in mast furling. Which system is more efficient when reefing in terms of ease of operation and most importantly...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-01-2020, 15:22
Replies: 74
Views: 41,098
Posted By leveramikes
Re: The best blue water cruiser under 45ft

Is the Tartan 4400 considered a bluewater boat. That is to say sail the entire Caribbean East & West, then onwards through the canal.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-12-2019, 15:14
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By leveramikes
3 boat comparison

Looking for your thoughts on these 3 pre-owned boats we are considering purchasing.
Pros, cons, and any info I can glean would be helpful in making a decision. Two of us plan to cruise from wherever...
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