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Forum: Crew Archives 27-02-2014, 12:14
Replies: 1
Crew Available: Crew Available
Views: 1,129
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Crew Available

Crew Available

Name: Ditch
Info/intro : I've spent the last bunch of years saving money for: a house, retirement and a boat. Now that I have those things I've been taking lots time to enjoy...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-10-2009, 06:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
It does seem to make more sense to wait....I was...

It does seem to make more sense to wait....I was just keeping my eyes out for a killer deal. Probably getting a little itchy for the sound of the ocean and the view off the bow too.............:)...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 26-09-2009, 01:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Sea trial before survey, that makes good sense to...

Sea trial before survey, that makes good sense to me! Maren here is a sister post that I ran at the same time: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f128/buy-now-these-boats-30953.html
When it comes...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 25-09-2009, 01:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Good post, thank for the detailed response; very...

Good post, thank for the detailed response; very insightful and helpful for me.
Ditch
Forum: Dollars & Cents 25-09-2009, 01:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Good I am clearer on how things will work in...

Good I am clearer on how things will work in relation to brokers when buying a boat of this age/price. And I am sure you are right, even though paying 20-30 grand for a boat seems a lot to me, the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-09-2009, 21:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Ditch Leroi
If I take the boat to a state with no sales tax...

If I take the boat to a state with no sales tax then does that mean I would pay tax in the sate I bought the boat or not pay taxes at all? For example buy in Florida the keep it in New Hampshire ?
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-09-2009, 21:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Brokers: one thing I am unclear on is how I...

Brokers: one thing I am unclear on is how I choose the broker.(not meaning choosing the right/good one).for example I have seen the same boat listed at different places, what if I don’t like any of...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-09-2009, 18:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Another issue I am thinking about is keeping the...

Another issue I am thinking about is keeping the boat on the hard for 2-3 year. If properly stored am I ok? Will it fall to ruin? It would be stored in a northern climate with cold winter.



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Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-09-2009, 05:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Thanks, for that great advice!! Very helpful...

Thanks, for that great advice!! Very helpful insight!!



Ditch
Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-09-2009, 22:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Purchase Plan Help

I am trying to prepare myself for purchasing the first boat. I would greatly appreciate it if you all could look over this plan and adjust add subtract etc.
Thanks. Ditch

Purchase Plan
1....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-09-2009, 22:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Buy Now? These Boats?

Buy now? These boats?

Here are my thoughts and plans:

I plan to start sailing the boat in about 2-3 years. I will moor her in Belfast Maine. For 1-2 years I will be preparing her and myself...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-06-2009, 23:06
Replies: 0
Views: 967
Posted By Ditch Leroi
SC31 question

I was wondering if any Southern Cross 31 owners could inform me of the largest size dinghy I could put up forward on deck?

Thanks, Ditch
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-05-2009, 19:14
Replies: 0
Views: 1,688
Posted By Ditch Leroi
"Confessions of a Long-Distance sailor" Have you read it?

Has anybody read "Confessions of a Long-Distance sailor" I would enjoy hearing what others impressions were.
Ditch
Here is the address for the ebook-it’s free:
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-04-2009, 00:00
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Ditch Leroi
With the time I am putting into studying...

With the time I am putting into studying different boats, how much I want to spend, along with the many opinions, thoughts and ideas from this post and other helpful places I feel I will be able to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-04-2009, 19:48
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Nautical62 Head room: I’m only 5’7” but my...

Nautical62
Head room: I’m only 5’7” but my sailing partner is 6’1” so yeah a lot of the boats quickly get x out.
Anchor chain pipe: thanks for that tip, I will make a note. Tips like this are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-04-2009, 01:10
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Thanks for your thoughts Nautical62. I have...

Thanks for your thoughts Nautical62. I have recently been checking out the boats from this list: atomvoyagesDOTcom/articles/boatlistDOThtm (https://atomvoyagesdotcom/articles/boatlistDOThtm)
I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-04-2009, 18:05
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Over40Pirate: I would love to hear some of your...

Over40Pirate: I would love to hear some of your info/stories about anchoring!

Maxing out: Yeah I was advised to check out some Westsail 32’s and I did,I like what I saw as far as the boat...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-04-2009, 18:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By Ditch Leroi
I too have heard about boats on the East coast...

I too have heard about boats on the East coast that are being abandoned, fortunately I am on the East coast, unfortunately it is the East coast of China ha-ha. Thanks for your encouragement to buy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-03-2009, 17:58
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Brilliant, Brent thanks for your optimism and...

Brilliant, Brent thanks for your optimism and thriftiness. I am a big saver and a miser. I was really happy to know (from your post) that others live a similar life style to mine but on the ocean. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2009, 22:51
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Pros & Cons of Cruising on a Mid Size to Small Boat

What do you all feel the pros and cons of cruising on a mid size to small boat are. Say something like 27-36 footers.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-03-2009, 19:17
Replies: 20
Views: 3,845
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Thanks :)

OK, thanks for your opinions. I have a better grasp of boating insurance now.
Forum: The Library 28-03-2009, 18:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,430
Posted By Ditch Leroi
No I haven’t. Has anybody read the book...

No I haven’t.


Has anybody read the book "Sail Ready" By Rod Campbell-Ross? If so what was your impression; I have not read it but it looks interesting, any recommendations?
Ditch
Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-03-2009, 08:06
Replies: 20
Views: 3,845
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Thanks for your thoughts! Tonight I have been...

Thanks for your thoughts! Tonight I have been looking at 30-36 ft boats in the 1990’s so far slim pickings but I will continue to look and learn about the benefits of each boat and what designs suit...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-03-2009, 05:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,845
Posted By Ditch Leroi
What is your advice about acquiring equipment for...

What is your advice about acquiring equipment for long term cruising such as: water maker, solar, wind generator etc. Try to find it on a used boat, buy it new, find it used?
Forum: The Library 28-03-2009, 01:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,430
Posted By Ditch Leroi
Have you read "SAIL READY"

Has anybody read the book "Sail Ready" By Rod Campbell-Ross? If so what was your impression?
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