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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-10-2017, 06:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,823
Posted By hogHunter
How do you gather information about a new port you've never been to?

When you're out cruising how do you find information about the upcoming ports such as clearance, depth, port layout, etc? We find its always easier to enter and dock when we know what to expect.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 06-07-2017, 11:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,912
Posted By hogHunter
Chartering with family in Thailand

A group of families is putting together a group family vacation in Thailand. Our tentative plan is to fly into Phuket and bare boat charter a catamaran there. Looking at the map of the area, there...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-06-2017, 10:13
Replies: 0
Views: 996
Posted By hogHunter
Good scalloping and sailing locations?

Well we finally did it. We bought a house in Port Richey, FL on Miller's Bayou... right on the water, direct Gulf access (no bridges)! Check it out:
...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 03-06-2017, 19:01
Replies: 6
Views: 3,611
Posted By hogHunter
How NOT to fuel up your boat

A boat exploded near Ocean Isle Beach in NC Friday because, while attempting to fuel up the boat, the owners accidentally put 28 gallons of gas into a fishing rod holder instead of the gas tank!!...
Forum: Our Community 01-06-2017, 08:21
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By hogHunter
Shrimp Boat Capsized

Please keep the families of the shrimp boat "Miss Debbie" in your prayers. The boat capsized off the Georgia coast but was from the Swan Quarter area of NC and my family knew the crew. The coast...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-04-2017, 20:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,885
Posted By hogHunter
Nautical jewelry?

I'm looking for some nautical jewelry. Specifically earrings and belly button ring (although I'm not ruling out other jewelry like necklaces and bracelets). What are some of your favorite brands...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-03-2017, 09:23
Replies: 26
Views: 1,958
Posted By hogHunter
Ethanol?

What's your opinion? Does ethanol in marine fuel affect the motor?
Forum: Our Community 13-03-2017, 17:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,623
Posted By hogHunter
Favorite place to cruise

Whether you're into powered boats or sailing (or any other water craft), I'm wondering where is your absolutely favorite place to cruise?

I was actually going to choose a place I like to sail, but...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-02-2017, 06:00
Replies: 388
Views: 137,641
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Naked Sailing - Truth or Wishful Thinking ?

I know folks who sail naked, not just in the Med. But it's not like they do it all the time. And they mostly just do it when it's just the two of them on the boat together. I think it provides a...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-01-2017, 21:11
Replies: 20
Views: 6,314
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Rude boaters

I was actually going to start a thread about rude boaters but then I saw yours! I think most boaters are fairly respectful. But then there are those that are ignorant, aren't paying attention, or who...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 03-01-2017, 20:20
Replies: 2
Views: 2,239
Posted By hogHunter
Cannon found in Cape Fear

A friend of mine is an archaeologist near Wilmington, NC and I saw a post of his on Facebook today. He and his team found a 250 year old cannon in the Cape Fear! I've attached pics of the FB post and...
Forum: Our Community 22-08-2016, 18:47
Replies: 40
Views: 7,110
Posted By hogHunter
Re: PTSD after small storm

I'm new to this forum and new to the boating/sailing world. When we first got our sailboat last year (we started small with a Super Sunfish) we didn't check the weather the first time we took it out....
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-08-2016, 18:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Cuba

I'm also very interested in this. Looking forward to reading the responses. Thanks for asking about this.
Forum: Challenges 16-08-2016, 11:33
Replies: 13
Views: 5,448
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Tips for Newbies

Hi Jim,
Thanks for the helpful info and suggestions! And Dear Abby was a great (and funny) analogy. A little more about me (which I added to my profile):

I've always loved the water and have...
Forum: Challenges 16-08-2016, 11:21
Replies: 13
Views: 5,448
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Tips for Newbies

Tayana42-LOVE IT! Haha! Thanks!
Forum: Challenges 15-08-2016, 20:59
Replies: 13
Views: 5,448
Posted By hogHunter
Tips for Newbies

Hi Everyone,
As I mentioned in my intro I'm new to the boating world and am here to learn. I'm wondering what tips you seasoned folks have to share with newbies. I'm interested in tips about...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-08-2016, 14:01
Replies: 9
Views: 3,156
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Best cellular provider for East coast

I have Verizon and I've never had any trouble with signal in the ICW. I also travel all over the US for work and Verizon's signal is much better than any other provider (I've tried several).
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-07-2016, 18:20
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By hogHunter
Hello everyone

Hi. I'm Em. I got my first sailboat last year (super sunfish) and still have much to learn. The first time I tried sailing last year I turtled three times. I also lost the daggerboard when I ran...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2016, 18:46
Replies: 149
Views: 15,344
Posted By hogHunter
Re: New, have $10K, family, and baby want to live aboard...

I think it's great to encourage other dreamers to make their dreams come true. However, they do need to be realistic and SAFE.
$10,000 might indeed get them a liveaboard boat. Keep in mind that...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 24-05-2016, 17:58
Replies: 29
Views: 4,053
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Rowing Dink and Stability

We had an Avon and snorkeled a lot as well. However, it was ideal for a small motor. Is there a reason you're not getting a motor? For us, the Avon was perfect for snorkeling and the motor gave us...
Forum: Navigation 24-05-2016, 17:55
Replies: 11
Views: 4,126
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Passage from Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Barth's ending St. Marten

We spent Christmas a couple of years ago in the bay in Ile Forchue (the tiny island between St. Barts and St. Martin).
...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-05-2016, 08:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Purchase of catamaran

For that price range a Gemimi or Wildcat will probably be in your price range. It'd also suggest that you try out the cats first. Most people prefer a galley up format where the galley is between...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 13-05-2016, 16:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,692
Posted By hogHunter
Re: What to buy and where?

Provisioning in the Bahamas is very expensive. They have an extra tax on everything for the past few years which makes high prices even higher.

We always provision as much as possible in Florida...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-05-2016, 16:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,137
Posted By hogHunter
Re: Need Help Identifying this dinghy

Interesting. I've seen a couple out here in people's yards mostly as decoration since they are pretty cute. I'll check one out the next time I go by and see what it is.

Nudge..
anyone else have...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 16-04-2016, 08:19
Replies: 25
Views: 7,977
Posted By hogHunter
How young is too young?

We spent a year sailing the Caribbean and Bahamas with our Labrador on a 39' Beneteau. (if you're a tiny bit interested you can see our blog here: twoandahalfsailors.com...
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