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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-12-2020, 15:45
Replies: 47
Views: 15,999
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Marina Just Called, My Livaboard Slip is Available!

Good day SgtPitt. Thanks for checking in and reviving this post. Allot has happened. A year and a half ago I blew a disk in my back causing a big delay. We sold most everything and sans a small...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-02-2020, 16:08
Replies: 53
Views: 14,924
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: St Brendan's Isl mail service

We are now signing up for SBI. The costs for "Cruisers Home Port" basic service is $13.99. Scan and open service is 7.99. Pretty good deal including the other benefits.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2020, 08:16
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Storage Challenge

Thank you everyone. A bunch of great idea's. Here's what I think I will try. I will make a turtle type bag with straps/clips. I think I may be able to get it below the V berth with some access...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2020, 17:10
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Storage Challenge

Couldn't agree with you more on the value of the sail to move our heavy boat. Cruising is also about living comfortable in our small home as well. Unfortunately the quarter birth is a no go and not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2020, 15:07
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Storage Challenge

Hi and thanks for the responses. It can not be built into below the forward hatch as our bed is in the v-birth below. No possibility in the settee as there is zero storage (tanks under seats and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2020, 11:27
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Captain Randy
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Storage Challenge

Good morning from Southern California,
We are preparing to move aboard in April, retire end of July and sail south with the Baja Ha Ha Nov. 2nd to the Sea of Cortez, Central America and ?? I put new...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-02-2020, 11:11
Replies: 62
Views: 20,071
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: How to deal with not having a physical address while cruising

Good info. We are moving aboard full time Easter weekend to our boat in Long Beach, CA. We plan to use the recommendations and will go with Saint Brendon's Isle moving forward as we are heading...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-01-2020, 16:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,238
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Boat show discounts

Well the answer as often I...it depends. I live in So Cal and just went to Annapolis in Oct. Bought a Viking Life Raft and Rain Man Water Maker. The two purchases combined I probably saved $1K due...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2019, 10:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,668
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Ready for the next step....

We are in the same situation. Boat is ready, we move aboard full time in March. We are planning an estate/garage sale and get rid of everything. Putting everything in storage will only cost money. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 22-11-2019, 16:50
Replies: 67
Views: 10,573
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: How much money to cruise fulltime?

Good day all,
We are in a similar financial position as the OP however with $400K in IRA and Savings, boat paid for and have gone through the boat, new motor, sails, AP and on and on. We plan to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-10-2019, 15:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Dodger and Bimini rebuild in SoCal

Hey Tayana 42 thought that was you our old neighbor. Yes we are. Dock 9 slip 13. Haven't seen you around in a bit. We are part time live aboard and getting close to selling all our stuff to be...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-10-2019, 16:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Dodger and Bimini rebuild in SoCal

I use Harbor Custom Canvas out of Long Beach for all my canvas work. Call Dan at 714-519-5105. Not the cheapest but does amazing work
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 15-10-2019, 15:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,312
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Maiden movie

Maiden is out on iTunes and I think maybe Amazon. Going to watch it this week. Wife is a member of WSA and loved it when they watched it at one of their meetings in CA
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-10-2019, 15:25
Replies: 16
Views: 10,345
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Best mattress?

We had a Handcraft Mattress System mattress custom fit and installed for our V berth this year as we are moving aboard in the next month or so. Expensive for sure at just under $3K plus custom...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-09-2019, 16:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,720
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: wifi / cellular booster

In our marina in Long Beach, CA I get marginal service. Generally ok for calls but for data and streaming just doesn't cut it so....I purchased the Sea Tech Cell Booster Kit with Shakesphere...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2019, 16:30
Replies: 33
Views: 5,410
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: My attempt to murder my Firefly Batteries

This is great news on Fire Fly as I have also read other favorable reports. I am ordering (4) G31 12v to replace my 6 Trojan T145's tomorrow. As I found out they can be a little challenging to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-06-2019, 08:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,437
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: DVD - How to make your own boat cover

Please accept my apologies Duncan. I certainly did not mean to hurt your feelings. Was not after to sabotage rather make light of the fact that the Sailrite website and YouTube videos do an...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-06-2019, 15:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,437
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: DVD - How to make your own boat cover

Or....I can go to the Sailrite YouTube site and watch for freeeeeeeee.......lol
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-06-2019, 15:13
Replies: 28
Views: 19,059
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Beta engine good and/or bad for repower?

I just repowered replacing my old Perky 4108 with a Beta 50 for a 41' Cheoy Lee Pedrick. Redid the engine compartment completely as well. It is touted that Beta will match up the bolt pattern and...
Forum: Challenges 05-06-2019, 14:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,282
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Shipping a whisker pole

Sorry not much help on your shipping dilemma however, I am on the west coast and in the market for a whisker pole for my 41 foot boat. If you are unable to make your shipping deal work please hook...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2019, 16:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Solar System Installer Southern California?

Hey Star. I am in Alamitos Bay. Send me a PM with your contact number and I will call you with how I went about it. Today my electrician is completing the installation of 840 watts on my boat. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-04-2019, 11:31
Replies: 542
Views: 55,371
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Budget Be Damned

SBI, I am always grateful for your budgets and candid posts on budget related discussions. We too are preparing to sail away next year. We forecast to have $400K in IRA and savings and the wife...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-01-2019, 16:02
Replies: 29
Views: 10,187
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet Sizing

Thanks all. Very useful information. I have been working with Precision Sails and although I have yet to bend them on the service has been excellent, sails priced well and shipped on the time...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-01-2019, 08:33
Replies: 51
Views: 13,144
Posted By Captain Randy
Re: Is liveaboard lifestyle a dying lifestyle

The Long Beach Harbor Marina system in Southern California allows for up to 10% max live aboards. We put our name on the list and were told 3-5 year wait. Our name came up after just short of a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2019, 16:10
Replies: 29
Views: 10,187
Posted By Captain Randy
Question Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet Sizing

Good day all,
My new Asymmetrical spinnaker is due to arrive tomorrow. I have a 41' Cheoy Lee Pedrick with a 53' mast. This is my first spinnaker so curious what is the recommended line size for...
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