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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-04-2023, 07:08
Replies: 74
Views: 11,064
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Amel, Oyster, Discovery...Our lengthy search continues

check out sailingbritican.com Family of 3 living on a Oyster 56 for years and writing blogs, videos, etc about it. Just so happens this yacht is for sale at the moment also.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 19-10-2017, 05:31
Replies: 1,551
Views: 584,604
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Make Money While Cruising - List

I have been in the architectural field, and now structural field for most of the past 25-ish years. I think with the advent of CAD, the skill level has changed and the need for "specialized" people...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 18-10-2017, 11:30
Replies: 1,551
Views: 584,604
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Make Money While Cruising - List

Mind if I ask what discipline you do work for? "Design" as in product design, or construction/building related? Are you a Degreed/Registered engineer?
I am asking as I work in the design field also...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-10-2017, 06:33
Replies: 2,554
Views: 427,467
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Single Men Living Aboard and Cruising... an honest look.

it amuses me how when some of these posters want to indicate that a man is somehow feminine, that the description includes growing your hair long..Lol. I think if I were out at sea, cruising the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-10-2017, 10:23
Replies: 2,554
Views: 427,467
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Single Men Living Aboard and Cruising... an honest look.

[QUOTE=goat;2500348]...Be ready to go it alone, ..
QUOTE]

I think that is certainly the key. Don't work so hard to meet a mate..do what you love and you will be around people of like minds..If...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-10-2017, 07:37
Replies: 2,554
Views: 427,467
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Single Men Living Aboard and Cruising... an honest look.

I see why you wanted to remain "under cover"..if you had used your real name here you might have been thrown into "internet dating" without even trying to be. Lol. Many men here would consider your...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-09-2017, 11:01
Replies: 37
Views: 5,359
Posted By scgilligan
Re: 1 Year Cruising Anniversary

Congrats.
I have read many of your monthly posts, and seems like you are generally within budget..Do you have a total year sum..your budget would suggest 36K as the total, I am just interested how...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2017, 07:12
Replies: 0
Views: 1,057
Posted By scgilligan
Liveaboard Hurrican Prep?

With Irma bearing down on the Gulf and Eastern US what do you long term liveaboards do for preparation? I assume most leave their boats for a safer shelter during the storm? What do you do in terms...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-06-2017, 10:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,755
Posted By scgilligan
Re: C&C 30 PRICE REDUCTION

What year is this boat?
Do you have any pics of head, galley, etc. and information on tankage?
Thanks.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-06-2017, 05:44
Replies: 19
Views: 7,452
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Charleston SC area marinas

I would be interested to hear what you find out, if you wouldn't mind keeping us posted on this thread.
I have tried to contact several of the smaller marinas down there via email, websites, and FB...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-06-2017, 06:43
Replies: 45
Views: 8,413
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Minimalist boat shoe?

I just wear Converse All-Stars..probably don't drain and dry well..but seem sticky enough.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2017, 08:22
Replies: 19
Views: 7,452
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Charleston SC area marinas

Also, the Harborage at Ashley. Both are on the Ashley River side of the peninsula. There is another one on Cooper River side closer to Mt Pleasant.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2017, 08:07
Replies: 19
Views: 7,452
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Charleston SC area marinas

Charleston City Marina is supposed to be super nice also, but they have a waiting list for liveaboard last I checked..(about 3 weeks ago). I am hoping to do the same in the future..currently live...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-05-2017, 05:11
Replies: 110
Views: 14,701
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Is it OK resell my Survey?

I assume you can certainly sell the piece of paper you have, although what you "bought" was a service and not a product. It still seems a little unsavory. I have worked in the architectural and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-05-2017, 08:17
Replies: 35
Views: 24,395
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Smallest Liveaboard?

I don't live aboard, so take this comment for what it is worth...(very little)
Seems to me that is all depends on climate you live in and marina ammenties. If you can spend most of your time...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-05-2017, 13:06
Replies: 42
Views: 7,134
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Solitude vs. Lonliness

I tend to be an introvert myself..shy? a little..but, like other have said- when you enjoy the same activities as another person there seems to always be someone to talk to..assuming you want to. No...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-05-2017, 16:30
Replies: 7
Views: 3,086
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Ericson 32?

no, the boat was basically a hull only..been out of the water for upwards of 10 years..no sails, etc. Didn't want to take on a total refit unless the boat was free. Lol.
I do see a few Erickson's...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-07-2016, 10:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,649
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Requesting info: live aboard/Myrtle Beach

What is your aversion to Charleston? Much nicer than MB. I know Chas is touristy, but it is a different touristy than MB. I have often heard MB called "a flea market with water"..
Georgetown is...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-07-2016, 13:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,018
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Anyone have a Liveaboard Blog...(not cruiser)

I used to read that one a year or so ago..but, it seemed to take more of a depressing tone after awhile..complaints about money, work, life, men, etc. Almost seemed very "defeatist". With no real...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-07-2016, 05:20
Replies: 20
Views: 4,018
Posted By scgilligan
Re: anyone have a Liveaboard Blog...(not cruiser)

that place has got to be losing money. lol.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-06-2016, 11:40
Replies: 20
Views: 4,018
Posted By scgilligan
Re: anyone have a Liveaboard Blog...(not cruiser)

I will check the blog out. Thanks.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-06-2016, 11:29
Replies: 20
Views: 4,018
Posted By scgilligan
Re: anyone have a Liveaboard Blog...(not cruiser)

That is what I am looking for. The real scoop on normal life on a boat..Marina life. What you do for fun..how much of a pain is it to rely on marina showers, etc. What is is like to live the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-06-2016, 10:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,018
Posted By scgilligan
Anyone have a Liveaboard Blog...(not cruiser)

Was just wondering if there are any daily blogs out there from liveaboards that are not cruising. I have read many of those..just curious as to a blog for someone living on a boat in a marina and...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-06-2016, 14:05
Replies: 64
Views: 18,815
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Financing for an older boat

I sent a question via their website a while back..they told me that they would consider financing a 1977 boat for 10 years..again, depends on value of the boat I assume.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-06-2016, 11:23
Replies: 64
Views: 18,815
Posted By scgilligan
Re: Financing for an older boat

Because they want a boat..and rather than financing the depreciating asset directly, you use the mortgage so that you can get a tax deduction on the interest paid?? That would be my assumption as to...
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