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Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-09-2014, 09:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,306
Posted By WebWench
Re: Any Information Appreciated

Much really depends on the condition of the boat you buy and how well it was maintained. Much of the time maintenance is not expensive if you keep things up....let them go and it can cost plenty to...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 01-06-2014, 18:30
Replies: 34
Views: 4,453
Posted By WebWench
Re: Best Dive Sites Worldwide!

Whitsunday islands and further north....all of the GBR!!!!!! Tha best!!!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2014, 11:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,982
Posted By WebWench
Re: How big a generator?

They are older...maybe 8 to 10 years old....a 12 and a 9 by Mermaid?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2014, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,982
Posted By WebWench
How big a generator?

How big a generator do most of you use if you want to run your A/C on the hook?
What brand and size for two a/c units.....?
Thanks!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-03-2014, 12:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,488
Posted By WebWench
Re: Easy, free Fish & other food while living aboard

In my opinion, and this is what I do....I ask the locals, especially the fisherman...what is biting and what to use for bait. Sometimes you can even buy fish off of them.
We bought a crab trap last...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 21-12-2013, 16:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,626
Posted By WebWench
Re: NADA value?

I think it is low because boats have a lot of upgrades....especially cruising boats. These can account for tens of thousands of dollars. That is not so common in cars where a limited number of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-12-2013, 07:31
Replies: 23
Views: 3,833
Posted By WebWench
Re: 1001 Things To Do With Canned Meats

I like to substitute canned salmon for tuna to make "tuna salad sandwiches"
Just add: mayonnaise, and vary it with adding chopped hard boiled egg, celery, chopped tomatoes or salsa, pico, etc. Then...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-12-2013, 06:44
Replies: 156
Views: 22,528
Posted By WebWench
Re: Gas explosion

Propane still scares me....I blew up a kitchen oven as a kid when I tried to light it several times with a match (pilot light did not work). I was fortunate in that I only ended up across the room...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-12-2013, 06:12
Replies: 32
Views: 7,191
Posted By WebWench
Re: Comfortable Bluewater Cruiser

We did several charters before we bought our cruising boat. It helped us to decide on the best boat for us.
We settled on an Island packet 40 and are very happy with our choice.
You can charter...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-12-2013, 14:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
Posted By WebWench
Re: The "Can I Rent Your Boat Email"

With older boats the maintenance and repairs become a big issue. Things are no longer under warrantee and when they break are expensive to repair. Combine that with a newby boat renter who tend to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-12-2013, 06:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,515
Posted By WebWench
Re: Divorce Looming Looking For New Start

Most people don't rent out their boats. This is mainly because it is a depreciating asset and requires more maintenance if used as a live aboard.
When systems on a boat fail they are often...
Forum: Powered Boats 04-12-2013, 10:47
Replies: 44
Views: 6,216
Posted By WebWench
Re: Does anyone see the beauty?

I am thinking.... hairball
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2013, 14:48
Replies: 1,140
Views: 172,652
Posted By WebWench
Re: Transit Time? NY-FL

And there you have it...you have said it yourself!
Many times when you end up having to do it all yourself it is because you are not using the right approach or management skills to motivate and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2013, 06:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By WebWench
Re: Scammer?

Thanks for the advice. We have a boat for sale too and found that spammers want your actual email or phone number before they even get any details on the item you are selling. They often will offer...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2013, 06:06
Replies: 65
Views: 6,606
Posted By WebWench
Re: Canadians 1st Offshore Trip Any advice or Tips? Leaving Eastern US Soon!

BoatUS has an insurance division ( we got our best price from them) also IMSI and progressive do boat insurance. Lots of surveyors near Annapolis. Boat US will give you a list if you ask for it. make...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2013, 04:23
Replies: 1,140
Views: 172,652
Posted By WebWench
Re: Transit Time? NY-FL

Actually I find this a great thread because many new boaters can learn a great deal from reading it.
So many people with no sailing experience come to this forum with very romantic dreams of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2013, 04:12
Replies: 99
Views: 11,080
Posted By WebWench
Re: Family of 6 looking to sail

Agree with Robertsailor..... Your budget will be your biggest restricting factor. If you have the desire to do it, it can be done. Do read the blogs that go into detail about what it costs because...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2013, 05:46
Replies: 99
Views: 11,080
Posted By WebWench
Re: Family of 6 looking to sail

Here is a suggestion for you:

Sell or rent out your house and get sell most of your possessions. Put whatever you have to keep in storage.
Buy an older motor home....30-32 feet. Travel and live...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-11-2013, 10:50
Replies: 99
Views: 11,080
Posted By WebWench
Re: Family of 6 looking to sail

Suggest you read some of the sailing blogs written by people with kids on board. There will be lots of info about boat choices, costs to outfit for cruising, maintenance costs, costs of living...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-11-2013, 10:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,766
Posted By WebWench
Re: Basic outfitting for new to me Hunter 41

I would start with all the coast guard required basics....and i think there are additional requirements for boats over 40'. You can get the list online.
Then take your time and research the rest...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-11-2013, 08:29
Replies: 10
Views: 5,219
Posted By WebWench
Re: Propane stove problem

First thing I would try is a new bottle of gas. Make sure regulator is not clogged with debris as well.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 24-11-2013, 15:46
Replies: 22
Views: 3,939
Posted By WebWench
Re: What to do with old boats ?

I think we should bury them up to the waterline and then use them as land boats or playhouses for kids. They would be great on playgrounds.

I also like the turn the hull upside down and make sheds...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-11-2013, 07:56
Replies: 38
Views: 51,142
Posted By WebWench
Re: Renting Boat as Liveaboard

I had a friend who rented his house with an option to buy to a very nice couple with two kids. They had good references and he owned his own construction company. The friend changed jobs to another...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-11-2013, 07:35
Replies: 31
Views: 5,911
Posted By WebWench
Re: I'm baaaack...

I f it were me I would wait until April. After you purchase... Consider getting any work done near where the boat is located now....probably better climate to get repairs made. Then during those two...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-11-2013, 14:09
Replies: 1,140
Views: 172,652
Posted By WebWench
Re: Transit Time? NY-FL

Red feathery, there is usually three of us, but we often have guests as well. Our IP has a huge refrigerator and freezer that we are in the process of rebuilding. Our S2 had only an ice box...great...
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