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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-11-2020, 11:30
Replies: 70
Views: 11,751
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: owning your own slip scam or not

I 'bought' or 'leased' a slip for a 10-year contract at was once the Dartmouth Marina, Halifax Harbour; all funds were paid up front and in full. After 18 months, the marina went into receivership,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-03-2015, 11:43
Replies: 82
Views: 53,128
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Douglas 32

"Maybe the clunk is not in the packing nut, but inside the rudder.
Lock the steering, and push the rudder side to side while it is on the cradle, and see where the noise is - inside the rudder, or...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2014, 12:23
Replies: 19
Views: 9,392
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Winter passage from Bermuda to Bahamas

Cap'n Ziggy, what time of year did you do the GL-Bermuda return trip (in 2009)?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-10-2013, 03:48
Replies: 82
Views: 53,128
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Douglas 32

@ Newbie Sailor; I got back to you on this via personal email, didn't I? If not, I'm terribly sorry!!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2013, 03:18
Replies: 82
Views: 53,128
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Douglas 32

I had to drill-out a lot of the deadwood (in front of the rudder) and some of the aft part of the bilge due to delamination. This was most likely due to some standing water freezing, then leaking...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-02-2013, 12:01
Replies: 82
Views: 53,128
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Douglas 32

I was a liveaboard on my Douglas 32 for almost 5 years; moved out to Halifax (where none of the yacht clubs or marinas allow winter liveaboard...."because the docks get slippery"...) and thus bought...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-12-2012, 09:46
Replies: 158
Views: 48,797
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Winter Liveaboard Tips and Tricks

SERAH, I would be very interested in getting a bit more info on your design for installing a shower. I've a Douglas 32 as well, and have been beating myself up trying to figure an efficient way &...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-09-2012, 16:33
Replies: 3
Views: 3,600
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: BVI's to Grenada and return

Thanks for the hurricane warning; we're pretty familiar with those things here! I'll take your advice on Don Street's book. Thank you very much!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-09-2012, 14:11
Replies: 49
Views: 8,273
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Minor Rant About Current Marina Situation, Opinions?

I used to livaboard at a marina just east of Toronto; the livaboard community was fantastic, and very cohesive. The owners helped us in any way, and we'ld throw in our help when we could....a great...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-09-2012, 13:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,600
Posted By Netteypatch
BVI's to Grenada and return

The planting of 5-year plan for a year-long sabbatical is FINALLY becoming a reality!! There are still a few years until departure ($$ and boat maintenance first), but it's happening. Any input from...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 31-03-2012, 19:09
Replies: 329
Views: 34,135
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: What Do You Do for a Living?

Navy, Diver, Nurse, Construction Labourer, Nurse....whatever work is available
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-01-2012, 09:47
Replies: 7
Views: 3,515
Posted By Netteypatch
Re: Atlantic Canada - Haul and storage

Dartmouth Yacht Club is pretty acceptable, with a travel lift that will more than accomodate your vessel. Additionally, they have jack stands you can rent. There are people in the yard year-round,...
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