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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-07-2009, 12:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,270
Posted By Floppel
Now I'm curious, how does the scam work with...

Now I'm curious, how does the scam work with wiring the money? I wonder what would have happened if the OP insisted on a wire transfer.
Forum: Meets & Greets 27-06-2009, 22:39
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Some updates: - The two boats I mentioned in...

Some updates:

- The two boats I mentioned in the first post are still on craigslist (last listed two days ago), the owner didn't call me (which is okay since I'm not interested anymore)
- I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-06-2009, 13:34
Replies: 30
Views: 19,057
Posted By Floppel
Check out Gregg Nestor's book "Twenty Affordable...

Check out Gregg Nestor's book "Twenty Affordable Sailboats To Take You Anywhere":
Amazon.com: Twenty Affordable Sailboats To Take You Anywhere: Gregg Nestor (foreword by John Vigor): Books...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-06-2009, 15:04
Replies: 92
Views: 9,489
Posted By Floppel
Here's the interesting blog of a cruiser under...

Here's the interesting blog of a cruiser under 30:
Hobo Sailor (https://www.chadlawie.blogspot.com/)

Not me though, but I wish I was him. And I already passed that mark...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-06-2009, 13:49
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
@speedoo: I think the Lancer is a C&C design, it...

@speedoo: I think the Lancer is a C&C design, it seems like a lot of people like the clever interior layout with the settee in front instead of the usual V-berth. I'm not quite ready to buy yet, just...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 11-06-2009, 10:41
Replies: 61
Views: 7,565
Posted By Floppel
Congratulations on the "maiden" passage, and...

Congratulations on the "maiden" passage, and thanks for the cool videos! Makes me want to leave the office on the spot.

I was going to ask what's the story behind flying the Bermuda flag when you...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-06-2009, 09:46
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Beautiful pictures! I can't stop...

Beautiful pictures!


I can't stop browsing the boat classifieds...
30' Lancer (1976), $4,500: 30' Sailboat - New bottom (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1216365337.html)

But... He...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 10-06-2009, 13:45
Replies: 213
Views: 25,816
Posted By Floppel
I have both the Aeropress and a Vev Vigano coffee...

I have both the Aeropress and a Vev Vigano coffee maker. The Aeropress wins hands down. The only downside is that it needs filters, but they are really cheap.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-06-2009, 13:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,708
Posted By Floppel
'Missing' Novice Cruisers Located

Anyone else has been following the story about the 21 and 18 year old guys who bought an old Coronado 27 and went out to sail it from Catalina Island to Santa Cruz, CA, without any sailing...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-06-2009, 10:53
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
I guess you're right, there's no rush. Aren't...

I guess you're right, there's no rush. Aren't boats usually cheaper at the end of the season?

I'll do Basic Cruising, and just saw that the instructor I had Basic Keelboat I with is looking for...
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-06-2009, 10:15
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Here's a Coronado 27 that seems to be in good...

Here's a Coronado 27 that seems to be in good shape, for $2,500: RE: 1971 Coronado Sail Boat - $2500 (emeryville) (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1209053002.html)
Don't know if someone picked...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-06-2009, 21:59
Replies: 141
Views: 39,845
Posted By Floppel
Ugh, you're right, what was I thinking! I took...

Ugh, you're right, what was I thinking! I took the bait. :(

But... what about flares?

Okay, I'll stop.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-06-2009, 21:27
Replies: 141
Views: 39,845
Posted By Floppel
Would a handgun really have helped here?

Would a handgun really have helped here?
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-06-2009, 14:15
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Funny, I look at Vigor's books this week on...

Funny, I look at Vigor's books this week on Amazon, I might buy it. The library is my current source of books, though they seem to only have older material. I just read "Out there", about the first...
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-06-2009, 11:42
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
That's a very good piece of advice, much in line...

That's a very good piece of advice, much in line with my frugal attitude.

Another thought I just had, the local sailing club is offering free unlimited use of their boats up to 25' for a monthly...
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-06-2009, 11:18
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Wow, thanks for all the replies everybody! ...

Wow, thanks for all the replies everybody!

FirstMate, I didn't think you sounded like a jerk, you had a good point. I heard stories of people buying boats thinking all they needed was a bottom...
Forum: Meets & Greets 06-06-2009, 20:37
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Thanks Erika, you're probably right, especially...

Thanks Erika, you're probably right, especially considering that I don't really have any experience as a craftsman... But it's tempting just to buy a boat out of my checking account.

First mate,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 06-06-2009, 18:10
Replies: 33
Views: 8,217
Posted By Floppel
Right 'Starter Boat' ?

Hi!

I really like this forum, so I thought I'd register and harass you with some unoriginal questions. :D

Since two shorts cruises around Elba and the Canary Islands, I can't get sailing out of...
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