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Forum: Our Community 14-02-2015, 15:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,638
Posted By Stede
Re: N. Carolina sounds

The best of that area is "Beaufort,NC." Shelter islands, great beaches, and deep, beautiful, clear water. Please don't tell anyone else though! ha! ha!
Forum: Navigation 14-02-2015, 15:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,696
Posted By Stede
Florida Inlets

Hello mates, and mates to mates....Happy Valentines!

We're currently holding steady in Fernandina Beach, Fla. We plan on leaving soon to head further south. Looking at my chart book, a couple...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-12-2013, 08:35
Replies: 10
Views: 10,462
Posted By Stede
Re: "Hood" Sea Furl bearing replacement

Thanks for everyone's input. It's much appreciated. The job looks simple enough, but I learned some time ago it's much better to be sure, than sorry.

Stede
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-12-2013, 06:23
Replies: 10
Views: 10,462
Posted By Stede
"Hood" Sea Furl bearing replacement

Hi everyone. I would like to get your input concerning an issue I'm having with my boat. My Mariner 36 sailboat has a "Hood"- "Sea Furl" furling system. The system uses regular metal mechanical...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-08-2013, 13:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,076
Posted By Stede
Re: Newbies

SkiperJohn.. The Mariner we purchased is a Peter Canning design.Built in New Hampshire. She's a robust ole girl! Pete 33458...You are quite observant in regards to my posts. They were in a previous...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-08-2013, 17:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,076
Posted By Stede
Re: Newbies

Hi " Out of Control." We're planning on moving the boat over the labor day weekend.We'll have (3) days to "get'er done! ha!ha! It" s about 10 miles to open water for the boat now. I thought we could...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-08-2013, 17:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,076
Posted By Stede
Re: Newbies

Thanks for the welcome aboard. Sounds like good advice to us. "Make sure the boat works, and watch where you take her!" lol!
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-08-2013, 17:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,076
Posted By Stede
Newbies

Hi everyone. My wife (Suzette) and I (Ken) are the proud new owners of a Mariner 36 foot sloop rigged sailboat. The boat is presently located in Brunswick,GA. We are planning on moving her to "Isle...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-08-2013, 14:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,943
Posted By Stede
Re: "BIB" - Boat Insurance Blues -

Thanks for the info. Tim R. I'll check them out.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-08-2013, 11:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,943
Posted By Stede
"BIB" - Boat Insurance Blues -

Hello everyone. My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a 1980 Mariner 36. She's a real beauty and appears to be in excellent shape.A survey will be performed on her next week.If all goes...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2011, 17:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,140
Posted By Stede
Re: In Mast Roller Furling

I'm not sure what the deal is here? I did set up a poll. When I go into the post to edit, the poll appears? When I click "save" and exit out, the poll disappears. I don't have time to investigate the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2011, 17:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,140
Posted By Stede
In-Mast Roller Furling

I've been looking at potential live aboard boats.There's a nicely fitted out cutter that I really like, but she has in mast roller furling. While I've never sailed a boat with in mast furling, I've...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2011, 15:57
Replies: 45
Views: 11,956
Posted By Stede
Re: Working While Living Aboard

To all: Thanks for the input. A lot of good stuff here! For clarification, my original question was based on U.S living aboard. But more particularly, the lifestyle of living aboard while working...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2011, 15:36
Replies: 39
Views: 27,109
Posted By Stede
Re: Cal 35

Josh 123, and rickusc. Do your Cal 35's have the 6 ft.draft? If so, what do you think about having a some what deeper draft? I know there are some pros, and cons just like pretty much everything. I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-08-2011, 15:43
Replies: 45
Views: 11,956
Posted By Stede
Working While Living Aboard

I read a comment either here or another board that went something like this: 'Working while living aboard is kind of like being in prison minus the free weights and library." I'm sure the comment was...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 09-08-2011, 17:07
Replies: 183
Views: 66,934
Posted By Stede
Re: Woman Wanted (Must Have Own Boat)

What are the two most popular topics in women's magazines? (1) Why are men pigs? (2) How to get a man
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-08-2011, 16:39
Replies: 35
Views: 14,123
Posted By Stede
Re: Kubota

Ut oh....The Kubota adapted diesel aboard the boat I'm looking at is a light blue. From what I've read here, that indicates it's a "Universal" adaption. I've read one good, and one bad opinion here...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-08-2011, 18:24
Replies: 35
Views: 14,123
Posted By Stede
Re: Kubota

Hey guys,

Thanks for the information. I was a little familiar with the link to the Kubota tractors, but your comments expanded on that quite a bit. The resounding "good engine" makes me feel a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-08-2011, 17:13
Replies: 35
Views: 14,123
Posted By Stede
Kubota

I'm looking at a sailboat that her auxiliary has been re-powered with a 30 hp Kubota diesel. Model# 1105. Is anyone familiar with the Kubota diesels? Any opinions either good, or bad?
Forum: Our Community 31-07-2011, 13:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,971
Posted By Stede
Re: Alabama, with a Banjo on My Knee . . .

Thanks "OrrJames" for the information on your Ketch. I know the 365 has several sail configurations: Sloop, Cutter, Cutter Ketch, and Ketch. The cutter I went aboard had the same great features you...
Forum: Our Community 29-07-2011, 05:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,971
Posted By Stede
Re: Alabama, with a Banjo on My Knee . . .

"Orrjames"

Thanks for your comments.I'm curious about your Pearson 365 ketch. I had looked at a Pearson 365 cutter.The boat had a very "stout" feel to it, and I really liked it.The ratio...
Forum: Our Community 28-07-2011, 11:03
Replies: 24
Views: 4,971
Posted By Stede
Re: Alabama, with a Banjo on My Knee . . .

Thanks to all for contributing some very useful information here. I'm a little troubled at considering living aboard in such a miserable area though.:D

Lee: I have a pretty good arsenal of skills....
Forum: Our Community 27-07-2011, 06:15
Replies: 24
Views: 4,971
Posted By Stede
Re: Alabama with a banjo on my knee

Thanks "Orrjames" for the input."Captain Ron" used to say when he was steering the "Sara," - Saratoga....."just stay on course, they'll get out of your way." lol!
Forum: Our Community 27-07-2011, 05:37
Replies: 24
Views: 4,971
Posted By Stede
Alabama, with a Banjo on My Knee . . .

I'm considering a job offer in Mobile,Alabama.Should I take it, I'll be buying a boat to live aboard there for awhile. The area looks intriguing to me as a sailor.A nice large bay, with some barrier...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2011, 05:08
Replies: 39
Views: 27,109
Posted By Stede
Re: Cal 35

Seafarer: Your comments support what information I've obtained concerning the build quality of the Cals. I believe the Cal 35 I'm looking at is a Cal MKII. I have no concrete evidence of that other...
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