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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2010, 22:28
Replies: 4
Views: 8,492
Posted By saltyspringer
Question Help Needed - Re-Rigging a 12' Sailing Dinghy

For years my grandparents have had an old 12 foot Davidson sailing dinghy. The thing is in rough shape, but the lines are pretty and the fibreglass hull is still in fine. About 15 years ago my Dad...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-02-2010, 16:13
Replies: 6
Views: 5,137
Posted By saltyspringer
If we die we'll blame all you who didn't...

If we die we'll blame all you who didn't respond!!!!
Please, a little input.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-02-2010, 14:52
Replies: 6
Views: 5,137
Posted By saltyspringer
Miami-Bermuda-Halifax ?

We are going to sail from miami to Bermuda and then from bermuda to Halifax. We will be doing this after we finish cruising the caribbean. We are thinking of leaving around the end of april....
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-01-2010, 09:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By saltyspringer
Looking for a SSB or HAM Radio in Nassau!

We will be in Nassau next week as part of our 6 month sailing trip and will be looking to install a SSB or possibly HAM radio on our boat. We are basically only looking for a long distance radio that...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-11-2009, 07:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,410
Posted By saltyspringer
Charts!?

Hello!

We're looking to get nautical charts for the bahamas and the Caribbean as far as the British Virgin Isalnds. Anyone know which is the best way to go about doing this? Used, new, copies?
Forum: Dollars & Cents 30-11-2009, 07:26
Replies: 51
Views: 12,196
Posted By saltyspringer
Hey all, For anyone who is interested, this...

Hey all,

For anyone who is interested, this is a rough breakdown of our expenses so far. We are just about finishing our outfitting and will be heading across the gulf stream to the Bahamas next...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-11-2009, 07:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,999
Posted By saltyspringer
Good Provisioning in Miami?

Hello all,
We're in Miami trying to do some provisioning for our 6 month trip in the caribbean. Does anyone know of a good place here to find cheap food in bulk? The Costco prices are good but they...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-11-2009, 18:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,529
Posted By saltyspringer
Price is right?

So the owner has said he has a rock bottom price of $15 000. We have found Catalina 30s for cheaper, and for more expensive so we're not sure how good the price is... Does the yanmar diesel put it up...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-11-2009, 13:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,529
Posted By saltyspringer
Our Boat

Hello everybody!

We are three young guys in Miami looking to purchase a sailboat to cruise the Caribbean (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/#) on. Today we went to a marina and looked at a few...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2009, 18:32
Replies: 6
Views: 6,443
Posted By saltyspringer
What do you mean by "never be where you want to...

What do you mean by "never be where you want to be when the weather gets really nasty"?
thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2009, 17:20
Replies: 6
Views: 6,443
Posted By saltyspringer
Catalina 30' - Whatcha Think?

Hello everybody!

We are three young guys in Miami looking to purchase a sailboat to cruise the Caribbean on. Today we went to a marina and looked at a few boats. One that stood out is a 1979...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-10-2009, 21:08
Replies: 3
Views: 8,078
Posted By saltyspringer
Canadians Buying a Boat in Florida, then Sailing the Caribbean

2 friends and myself will be in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday looking to purchase a sailboat which we will sail the Caribbean islands for the non-hurricane season.

We're still pretty confused...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-10-2009, 15:06
Replies: 51
Views: 12,196
Posted By saltyspringer
Thanks for all the tips guys. We got a little......

Thanks for all the tips guys. We got a little... sidetracked towards the end but thanks so much for all your posts.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 17-09-2009, 12:37
Replies: 51
Views: 12,196
Posted By saltyspringer
Hey everybody, perhaps I better explain our...

Hey everybody, perhaps I better explain our situation a little better. I kind of just made that posting on the fly to see what people's reactions would be... guess i got a little douse of realism!
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 17-09-2009, 09:42
Replies: 51
Views: 12,196
Posted By saltyspringer
Not yet!

Not yet!
Forum: Dollars & Cents 17-09-2009, 09:16
Replies: 51
Views: 12,196
Posted By saltyspringer
Caribbean Sailing Finances?

Hello!

Me and two friends are heading out to Florida at the end of October to embark on a 6 month sail around the Caribbean. For more details look here:...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-08-2009, 09:37
Replies: 19
Views: 3,345
Posted By saltyspringer
Exclamation Canadians Bound for the Caribbean - Got Questions!

Hey Guys,

Going sailing in the Bahamas/Caribbean come November! A few logistical things we still need sorting out though.

We are Canadian. Will there be any trouble for us buying a boat in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-07-2009, 20:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By saltyspringer
Thanks so much for all your replies. I'm learning...

Thanks so much for all your replies. I'm learning so much from reading them and am actually becoming more motivated and optimistic about this trip - something I wasn't expecting to get from these...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-07-2009, 19:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By saltyspringer
haha, K.I.S.S., I like it. Any home ports you'd...

haha, K.I.S.S., I like it. Any home ports you'd recommend? Probably staying in the states is the cheapest. Florida or??
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-07-2009, 17:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By saltyspringer
Our Captain, Liam, has by far the most...

Our Captain, Liam, has by far the most experience. He has sailed on tall ships from Japan to Vancouver, as well as From Scandinavia to West Africa to Brazil. He has owned his own 23' sailboat for the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-07-2009, 17:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By saltyspringer
Three 20 Year-Olds Planning Caribbean Trip - Help!

Hey all,

Here's the deal:

Three Canadian 20-year olds sailing from November through March/April in the Bahamas/Caribbean area. We're starting out in Florida, probably doing the keys, then...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-03-2009, 20:57
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By saltyspringer
Thanks, good idea Celestialsailor This one's...

Thanks, good idea Celestialsailor

This one's a 28 footer for $11 000. Might be a bit small but it says it would hold up in the keys and in the Bahamas. It's old but it looks in good shape to me,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-03-2009, 20:21
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By saltyspringer
Thanks for your replies guys. ...

Thanks for your replies guys.

amarinesurveyor -- unfortunately I trust your $20 000 quote because of your name ;)

However I've found some very decent looking boats in Florida on craigslist in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-03-2009, 14:34
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By saltyspringer
Advice for the Bahamas / Caribbean - Three 19 Year-Olds

Hey everyone,

Me and two friends are planning a sailing trip this coming winter to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Many around us are skeptical of our trip. (mainly our parents (mothers) -- we don't...
Forum: Meets & Greets 22-03-2009, 13:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By saltyspringer
Doing basically the exact same thing Tyler except...

Doing basically the exact same thing Tyler except I'm from British Columbia, studying at UBC. I'm taking a year out of school to get some legit life experience. Me and a couple friends are hoping to...
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