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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-11-2022, 19:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,110
Posted By navysurfer
Re: anyone ? Pettit bottom paint Triton 2 Yr. Guarantee

Pricey I know, I think port supply is little less, if I could get two years where I am at, that would be amazing, I need 2.5 - 3 gallons, ouch. Thank you for reply

Cheers Pop's
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-11-2022, 15:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,110
Posted By navysurfer
Re: anyone ? Pettit bottom paint Triton 2 Yr. Guarantee

Thank you, curious about the samples but will wait and see, 2 years no Barnacles would be A dream for me. Thanks again, Pop's
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-11-2022, 13:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,110
Posted By navysurfer
anyone ? Pettit bottom paint Triton 2 Yr. Guarantee

Anyone have experience with Pettit bottom paint, Triton, 2 Yr. Guarantee?

On the West coast Of Florida, especially Sarasota, growth is off the charts. If you left your foot in the water for few...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-02-2021, 12:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,448
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Rope Latter going up stays. Name ?

Thank everyone for the help, Cheers Tayana 37 ft. Pilot house, 1986https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/smitten.gif
Wiith a big fat butt for a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-02-2021, 12:54
Replies: 19
Views: 3,448
Posted By navysurfer
Rope Ladder going up stays. Name ?

Hi and Thanks everyone for the wealth of info, many of the older large sailboats had rope attached to inner stays so crew could climb up to the spreaders. Name? or type of splices used, to secure...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-04-2020, 14:05
Replies: 44
Views: 5,974
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Do you know what this knot is called

Its called a hatchet knot, takes a hatchet to get it undone,,,,,,,,,
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-11-2019, 16:07
Replies: 13
Views: 4,073
Posted By navysurfer
Re: To Linear or Not To Linear (Autopilot)

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[/LIST I have A 37 Tayana and love my CPT, I have used the Ray Marine wheel pilot , not even close to the CPT. I will mount A linear below deck AP prior to ocean crossings, keep the CPT as...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 31-10-2019, 16:12
Replies: 28
Views: 9,192
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Mantus 65lb anchor

I Have A Tayana 37, and the 65lb Mantus, with no windless. Yep its a bugger, but i do not want to drag,, period, I am just cruising around Florida not a liveaboard. Will have windless repaired ,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2019, 10:27
Replies: 197
Views: 34,105
Posted By navysurfer
Re: What do single handlers do at night?

Great topic, I usually sail between Cuba and the Fl. Keys, no way i can sleep in the Gulf Stream, not fun but doable.

My questions is, if I sail from Panama to South Pacific, have radar, AIS...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-07-2019, 10:05
Replies: 79
Views: 14,069
Posted By navysurfer
Re: For all those dreamers...

Thanks, I love the T 37, not perfect,, but was a dream boat of mine since I was a kid, cheers,
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-07-2019, 09:56
Replies: 79
Views: 14,069
Posted By navysurfer
Re: For all those dreamers...

Can I re write the story of horror grief and finical ruin, lol just kidding congrats don't tell to many people it is getting crowded.

Sorry for your loss,,,,, nothing but the best of luck to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-06-2019, 10:28
Replies: 19
Views: 2,342
Posted By navysurfer
Re: I've joined the ranks

Congrats, your in the club, enjoy,,, be safe and have fun. IMHO sailing and messing around on boats, has kept me sane in this crazy world.....

Cheers, Pop"s
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2019, 09:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,964
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Our voyage to Cayo Costa State Park, Florida

That was no Manatee that was my wife, lol. I grew up here in Sarasota, have made the same trip countless times. Beautiful Island, fantastic fishing in Bocca Pass.

Summer time it gets hot, damn...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 15-06-2019, 19:01
Replies: 36
Views: 14,244
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Best 34-38 ft yacht for Pacific cruising

IMHO many well founded mono's are for sale. seems to be a buyers market.
I guess every wife in the world wants a large cat,,,,sail boat. I am very very happy with my Tayana 37 Pilot house.

Yep...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-05-2019, 10:26
Replies: 130
Views: 19,064
Posted By navysurfer
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

The faster I can receive weather info the safer I will be, the ability to know the kids are ok is priceless in my book. I am a old fart, but thought the Jestons cartoons would be reality by now, come...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-05-2019, 10:20
Replies: 19
Views: 29,555
Posted By navysurfer
Re: PVC Glue for inflatable dinghy....

I have a old Capri, Hypalon Material dingy. Its sits in the salt water in Florida year around. I have tried many of the glues, took time to bring in house because of lower humidity. Still have the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-05-2019, 12:31
Replies: 49
Views: 27,002
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Florida to Belize - REALITY CHECK.....

First,,,, IMHO your kids are blessed to have such cool parents, wow seven kids,, my hat is off to you guys. The trip is very doable, depending on the weather. I would suggest a sailboat as who knows...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-05-2019, 09:37
Replies: 16
Views: 5,819
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Naples to St. Pete

I live in Sarasota, the mooring field downtown is nice , but I do NOT suggest either pass in Sarasota. Big pass is constantly shifting, New Pass is currently being dredged.

I draw 6 feet, so I go...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-04-2019, 10:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Looking for captain for boat relocation - Soutwest Florida

Oops, I was born and raised here in Sarasota, lost count of how many times I have sailed to Bocca Grand Pass, love the area, its a nice day trip.

Sea Tow or boat US unlimited towing, the best...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-04-2019, 10:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Looking for captain for boat relocation - Soutwest Florida

Congrats, I am in Sarasota, have A Tayana 37 downtown. I could help you guys, any questions feel free to contact

Pop's
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2019, 10:35
Replies: 151
Views: 43,427
Posted By navysurfer
Re: YouTube Sailors - Overly Romanticized Or Just Lacking Details?

Two thumbs up for Project Atticus, I had the pleasure of meeting them both here in Sarasota, they did the work and did it well. Very down to earth couple, who are not afraid of the hard work to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-03-2019, 16:20
Replies: 31
Views: 13,341
Posted By navysurfer
Re: New Autopilot - CPT vs Raymarine EV100

I simply love my CPT, it's powerful, works very well on my heavy Tayana 37
Customer service has been outstanding.

Pop's Florida
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-01-2019, 14:37
Replies: 8
Views: 8,916
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Garmin Radar Which one ?

Thanks everyone, with my luck I will save up for the phantom and new MFD install it and the next day read about the all new and improved Radar from Garmin only usable with a new MFD. soon to be...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-01-2019, 15:42
Replies: 8
Views: 8,916
Posted By navysurfer
Re: Garmin Radar Which one ?

Thank you, the Phantom sure sounds nice, I appreciate your help

Pop's
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-01-2019, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 8,916
Posted By navysurfer
Garmin Radar Which one ?

Hello and thanks for the input, I have a Tayana 37, plan to sail from Florida to the South Pacific, single handed. My question is do I spend the extra for the 24xhd or will the the 18 hxd Garmin...
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