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Forum: Our Community 31-01-2013, 15:51
Replies: 31
Views: 4,395
Posted By larryb
Re: various pictures from mexico

Bandaras Bay in the winter, one of my most favorite places. Happy to see all is going well for you and the family.
Thanks for the pics.
Love the blog.
Larry
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2012, 10:20
Replies: 113
Views: 11,579
Posted By larryb
Re: Advice

Here is another two cents worth to Lysander. Probably more later.
Go to amazon and buy several of the books previously mentioned in this thread, used.
Tartan 30, 33 or 34 (not the Tartan 10). Cal...
Forum: Our Community 12-12-2012, 08:54
Replies: 156
Views: 21,912
Posted By larryb
Re: The WTF are they thinking thread

I was anchored in Cat Harbor on Catalina a few years back duing a cruise to Mex from SF, timing our arrival to and departure from SD to be just behind the Ha Ha. My wife and I were returning to our...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-12-2012, 20:20
Replies: 149
Views: 14,386
Posted By larryb
Re: So many rules in So Cal!

If you think all government officials, bureaucrats, law enforcement personell, coast guard personel etc. are ******** personally trying to ruin your day, then that is the attitude you portray and the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-09-2012, 17:30
Replies: 85
Views: 11,318
Posted By larryb
Re: So - Pocket Yachtsmen - UNITE ! (How many of us are there?)

Ok, where are the Macgregor C sailors. Don't be shy, we all know the Mac takes its share of abuse and malignment and keeps saiing along, often right up to the beach.
I have had several sailboats,...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-08-2012, 15:42
Replies: 142
Views: 17,610
Posted By larryb
Re: Mexico...a Changing Place

I believe the mods will be ending this thread soon. It is one of the few I have read completely through. I sailed the west coast of Mex for two years, granted it was nearly thirteen years ago. Our...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-06-2012, 14:07
Replies: 73
Views: 12,486
Posted By larryb
Re: Confession... haven't told the boss yet... I am quitting to go sailing

To the op., I didn't see where you stated the type of business you are in, I can only relate to my experience in the casino industry. I've climbed to director level, and am now back to being a happy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2012, 20:06
Replies: 28
Views: 4,186
Posted By larryb
Re: A Feel-Good Story

Hey Palarran, I totally see your point. Our government is so well run. I can truly understand how and why our politicians totally ripped off the Social Security System. I truly that our health...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2012, 19:35
Replies: 132
Views: 21,314
Posted By larryb
Re: Living Your Dream

Ok ok ok, I know this is an old thread, I get it, but I like it. One gets inspiration from many places. One of mine came from Christina Aguilara in the movie Burlesque. When asked why she left the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-05-2012, 19:37
Replies: 1,416
Views: 442,210
Posted By larryb
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Now, what was that about being able to make $1000 a month with over the internet. I am all ears on this one, please, clue me in on that. I'd be all over that like white on rice.
I contacted an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-05-2012, 19:30
Replies: 1,416
Views: 442,210
Posted By larryb
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

One more thing ... to those that think they will live on the hook full time. Where you gonna get the water to shower and bathe? What you gonna do when the creek freezes over in the winter? Think...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-04-2012, 17:26
Replies: 329
Views: 33,947
Posted By larryb
Re: What Do You Do for a Living?

Speakeasy, the 40k number is only half right. Many have done well in this industry in less time, me however, bounced around too much with too much time between bounces.
Mbianca, crusieships are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-04-2012, 16:18
Replies: 3
Views: 3,692
Posted By larryb
Re: Catalina 36 MKI aft berth

As old as this posting is, I would imagine that you have already made the filler cushion and supports for it. Put I will add my 2 cents worth, even if too late.
I too am leaning heavily towards...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-04-2012, 20:01
Replies: 329
Views: 33,947
Posted By larryb
Re: What Do You Do for a Living?

Speakeasy, you hit it on the head. I just can't seem to put more than a few years in this industry at a time without taking a few off. I sailed the west coast of US and Mex for three years, came...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-04-2012, 16:15
Replies: 329
Views: 33,947
Posted By larryb
Re: What Do You Do for a Living?

Wow, cool thread. Kind of makes me feel like a wimp. Fear of failure syndrome.
I've worked in the casino industry nearly my entire adult life. Currently making about 40k a year as a floor...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-04-2012, 17:01
Replies: 228
Views: 34,415
Posted By larryb
Re: Bad Market - Good Negotiation Strategies ?

Montenido,
Your profile lists you as boatless. Your signature says 1988 Catalina 36.
Did Wild Wind sell? Will you tell us what she sold for. If not, what is the number you will take to sell...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-04-2012, 14:56
Replies: 759
Views: 85,294
Posted By larryb
Re: The Philosophy behind Sailing Simply and cheaply

Oh, when I say " for me and others actually out there", I don't mean to lead you to believe that I am actually out there at this moment. I was once, wish I never returned to the real world, but I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-04-2012, 14:46
Replies: 759
Views: 85,294
Posted By larryb
Re: The Philosophy behind Sailing Simply and cheaply

I like Pelacic's list. One of the reasons I aspire to develop the cruising life is the illusion or reality of more time and inspiration to be be more creative.
I love Callmecrazy's post, "The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-12-2011, 12:48
Replies: 85
Views: 19,147
Posted By larryb
Re: How old is "TOO OLD" to sail?

When my dock neighbor took his boat to Ensenada for some major work to be done, the marina sublet his slip for the month he was gone. My new temporary tennant was 80 years old. He and his friend...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-11-2011, 12:06
Replies: 80
Views: 12,429
Posted By larryb
Re: Cruisers: Pressurized Fresh Water ?

Pressurized system draws very little juice. It is not about the juice when out cruising. It is about water tankage. You will not use hot heater once you untie from dock. Eliminate it. Foot...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 12-11-2011, 14:51
Replies: 25
Views: 5,233
Posted By larryb
Re: Best Boat for Me for Charter and Private Use

So what you are saying is that you can't just take people out sailing on your 30 something sailboat, then just pass aroung the hat. Better yet, a tip jar on the ice chest lid. Yeah, I think I on...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-11-2011, 12:45
Replies: 70
Views: 11,087
Posted By larryb
Re: Comfort at Anchor

I must agree here. Even if you can sail many boats, can you sail many boats in many conditions? How are you going to be able to spend several days at anchor in rolly, windy conditions? There is a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2011, 11:49
Replies: 21
Views: 24,536
Posted By larryb
Re: Previously-Enjoyed Catalina 30 as First Boat

I have not sailed a C-30. Currently am looking at C-36's. Hopefully looking at my last boat. Have no desire to do Cape Horn, Bering Sea or North Sea. Like to sail in 80-80 land. Wouldn't mind...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2011, 22:39
Replies: 96
Views: 67,670
Posted By larryb
Re: What Do You Think Is the Current State of the Sailboat Market ?

:whistling:I am trying to have more patience. I waste alot of my time on yachtworld and craigslist looking at boats. Time I need to spend liquidating my junk. Everytime I think, "damn missed that...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2011, 22:13
Replies: 44
Views: 5,059
Posted By larryb
Re: Before I Buy, What Should I Know ?

My wife and I cruised the west coast of Mex in a Tartan 30 with an atomic 4. We had no problems except for a stuck thermostat. Where the overheating occurred was Isla Cedros. No available engine...
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