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Forum: Navigation 27-06-2022, 05:51
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Views: 283
Posted By Solani
MapTech: ChartRite or Waterproof Chartbooks?

I’m looking for opinions on which of the two to buy. Costs for both for the Chesapeak are about the same, so that’s not a consideration.

I’ll be in a small open boat, so the waterproof Chartbook...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 05-06-2022, 08:52
Replies: 95
Views: 17,097
Posted By Solani
Re: Where to meet single ladies also interested in the cruising lifestyle?

Wonderful news! Congrats to you both.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 12:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Re: Hand-operated water maker

Don’t we all?


Ah, yes, so much of marketing is targeted at creating & exploiting fear.

I understand RO pretty well. I was disappointed that the manual for this unit is not yet available, as I...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 04-06-2022, 10:02
Replies: 95
Views: 17,097
Posted By Solani
Re: Where to meet single ladies also interested in the cruising lifestyle?

While I don’t entirely disagree with your premise, the fact is that sometimes you get what you expect to get. Expect all the women you meet to be high maintainence? They probably will be.

I do...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 04-06-2022, 09:53
Replies: 95
Views: 17,097
Posted By Solani
Re: Where to meet single ladies also interested in the cruising lifestyle?

Well. As an American woman, I think that’s a bit of an overgeneralization. I’m a lot more inclined to simplicity and adventure than my husband will ever be.



Indeed!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 04-06-2022, 09:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,819
Posted By Solani
Re: Reef-safe sunscreen?

Ah, necro threads.

The sunblock issue was a concern for me when I spent time in Hawaii three years ago. I found this brand and really like it.

258915

258916

It does have nano particles,...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 07:43
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Re: Hand-operated water maker

Thank you for the information about the Katadyns. I have no idea why they didn’t show up for me when I was googling manual desalinators.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 07:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Re: Hand-operated water maker

:biggrin:

Nope, just looking to increase self-sufficiency. I would definitely be the type to build an off-the-grid tiny house, if I didn’t have a large husband who loves modern conveniences.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 07:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Re: Hand-operated water maker

I’m an old backpacker; I love survival gear.

Yes, I had already figured out that it would take about an hour to produce a day’s water ration. I expect to bring water with me, and despite what I...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 06:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Re: Hand-operated water maker

Well, some places I can land & refill, but many of the places accessible to me from the lower Eastern Shore are marshy & unpopulated. Besides, I can be a little anti-social and until I gain a lot of...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-06-2022, 05:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By Solani
Hand-operated water maker

Most of my cruising will be done on the Chesapeake, so I’ll likely be able to land to refill my water supplies, but I really groove on self-sufficiency. I thought that with no electric system, motor,...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-06-2022, 11:14
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
Re: PFD designed for a busty woman?

You make a good point. I’ll be keeping my old PFD anyway (foisting it onto guests, if I ever have any), so I’ll probably continue to use it for kayaking though I don’t love it.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-06-2022, 11:10
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
Re: PFD designed for a busty woman?

Great idea, thanks. I made sure to practice reentering my kayak and one day had reason to be grateful for it. I’ve already started looking for a good quiet place to practice launching the boat and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-06-2022, 11:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,775
Posted By Solani
Re: Small boat, modest dreams

I am so very impressed by anyone who builds their own boat!

I’m a quilter, so I’m no stranger to large projects lasting hundreds of hour, but the level of complexity is so much higher for making a...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-06-2022, 08:52
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
Re: PFD designed for a busty woman?

Wow, so many posts! Rather than respond to each individually, I’ll just try to address the gist of where the thread is going.

First, I originally didn’t want to be too specific about size, since...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-06-2022, 08:04
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
Re: PFD designed for a busty woman?

Yes, you’re right about wanting the bulk of flotation under the breast rather than on them. Years ago, I saw a PFD especially designed for women, made with princess seams, which allow for a much...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-06-2022, 07:57
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
Re: PFD designed for a busty woman?

I hadn’t considered an inflatable because I thought they were mostly used for offshore passages, but yes, it’s an idea that has merit.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-06-2022, 19:05
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By Solani
PFD designed for a busty woman?

Title kinda says it all. My kayaking PFD has never fit well, so I’d rather get a new one as I begin outfitting my NorseBoat-to-be.
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-06-2022, 17:22
Replies: 17
Views: 1,775
Posted By Solani
Re: Small boat, modest dreams

Such wonderful replies; thank you all! I have a year to research, prepare & outfit before my new boat arrives. Right now I feel like I can scarcely wait - almost bouncing with excitement - but I know...
Forum: Meets & Greets 30-05-2022, 17:57
Replies: 17
Views: 1,775
Posted By Solani
Small boat, modest dreams

Greetings from a long-time lurker!

Next spring, I should be receiving my new NorseBoat 17.5. I know that’s tender size for many of you, but she’s gonna be a sweet camper/cruiser for me.

I live...
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