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eyesonclouds

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Last Activity: 07-07-2012

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Last Post: First post, big questions 05-07-2012 03:23 AM
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eyesonclouds liked post by creedence623 On thread : First post, big questions

Funny how the Army has a way of offering promotions/ good duty assignments right as you're eligible to ETS. :D Congratulations on the promotion, and I think you'll find the delay will give you a...
Liked On: 05-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Posted On: 05-07-2012, 04:38 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by Chadfunk48 On thread : First post, big questions

That sounds like the best scenario to me. Build up your retirement points and live in a great location to get some time on the water. And now you don't have to feel rushed about finding/buying a...
Liked On: 05-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Posted On: 05-07-2012, 08:43 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by Silvio On thread : First post, big questions

Congrats on the promotion. I wouldn't look at the assignment to GA as a delay in your plans, I would say it is more of a gradual training and settling into your cruising life. Two years is a good...
Liked On: 05-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Posted On: 05-07-2012, 09:50 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by paul323 On thread : First post, big questions

You have some excellent advice above; just to reinforce some points: Yes, the plan sounds very cool and doable! Learn all you can first; after sailing lessons, a week chartering/hiring boat and...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:09 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 10:39 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by rmeador On thread : First post, big questions

I was in a similar situation as you when I first decided I wanted to live aboard (though cruising isn't in my medium-term plans). I had never set foot on a sailboat before, but I was pretty sure I...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:09 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 10:19 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by TQA On thread : First post, big questions

What you are planning sounds good. I did something similar in the 90s when I was in my early 40s and cruised for 7 years on considerably less than your budget. Nothing wrong with going the classes...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:09 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 10:08 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by eddie nelson On thread : First post, big questions

Hey Henry we completed our course in October 11 in St Petersburg, Fl. Look up sailingfloida.com. We had a blast and everyone was super nice, professional and very helpful. We ended up chartering a 37...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 09:15 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by Silvio On thread : First post, big questions

Welcome to the forum and to the sailing life! You are not alone in your endeavor. I am retired military, wife still active duty, and lived aboard for a year while we were at separate duty stations....
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 08:34 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by jameswilson29 On thread : First post, big questions

Sounds good, with the caveat that you may need more time. I encourage you to study books and take courses on navigation, boating safety, and maintenance and repair, in addition to the adventure...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 07:36 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by eddie nelson On thread : First post, big questions

I agree with CaptainForce. Take your time and dont rush. Make sure the boat you get is the one you want and not the one you are stuck with. That being said I would and pretty much everyone here is...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 07:17 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by CaptainForce On thread : First post, big questions

Henry T, Your plan sounds good; however, it may be impractical to complete them in this time span. I would not think that you could easily complete step 2 and begin step 3 within one month. It may be...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2012, 06:42 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by rossbc On thread : First post, big questions

I am doing the same thing you are - God willing. In looking for a boat - I did some extensive research and found the Hunter 37 - Cherubini Cutter - 79-84 looked to be a great cruising boat. We bought...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 03-01-2012, 10:18 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by SUNCAT365 On thread : First post, big questions

Your plan is sound. You may want to consider older heavier boats. I'd only look at diesel powered boats myself of a 70's vintage. Other people's comments about time are correct. To compensate...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 03-01-2012, 10:14 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by harbin2 On thread : First post, big questions

SloopJohnB makes some good points that I tend to agree with. I'll add a little. I believe it takes a special person/couple to be "live a boards". If you are that type, you will love it. If you're...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 03-01-2012, 09:20 AM
eyesonclouds liked post by Todomi On thread : First post, big questions

Hello Henry, Plenty of good advice already, and I concur. But when I read that $2,000 a month would be a "modest" budget for you, I had to laugh. . . and worry too. Pound-for-pound,...
Liked On: 05-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Posted On: 03-01-2012, 09:17 AM

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