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Input please- We are planning to head south from Old Lyme/ Old Saybrook, Ct. to the Chesapeake. We are considering whether we should go out and around the end of Long Island to the Atlantic, or down the sound to NYC....... I have started some very basic planning via Navionics and Waterway Guide...8 replies 139 views
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I always hear the official advice is NOT to use your windlass to move the boat to the anchor when hauling up. Likewise, you're never supposed to allow the windlass to take any load while anchoring, or while anchored. I have a confession: Forgive me fadder, for I have sinned... I do both. I...20 replies 274 views
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I have been posting our cruising/living on boat costs for 5.5 years. My target spend has been $100-116/day ($3000-3500/mo) and today I wondered what my fixed costs per day were. Turns out that currently if I do nothing but sit on the boat at this cheap slip, never leave the boat, eat, or do...21 replies 3K views
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Been trailer sailing for quite a few years now pretty well exclusively. The trailering routine can get repetitive. Its great being able to visit different sailing areas, but the reality is most of my launching is done within 3 miles of home and mast stepping and fighting with wake setters for...11 replies 377 views
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Hello everyone! I have been saling for about 14 years, have completed ASA courses through ASA 111. Have done several charters and owned two sailboats in the 30ft size range. Have done several charters in the BVI and lake Superior. I live in Minnesota. I'm in my early 40s and a practicing...21 replies 447 views