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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

11-20-2012

Replies: 21

Relocating to SoCal to liveaboard - have a catch 22...

Views: 1,739

Posted By larrybme

Re: Relocating to SoCal to liveaboard - have a catch 22...

Quite possibly a slip for a boat over 40ft does have a bit of a waiting list. I am looking for a boat in the 36ft range. With the exception of Shoreline Marina in Long Beach, Dana Point and...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-17-2012

Replies: 119

Is she bluewater? Interesting story to help with these questions.

Views: 10,619

Posted By larrybme

Re: Is she bluewater? Interesting story to help with these questions.

oops, forgive the typo, my previous boat was a tartan 30, not 36, also a good pocket cruiser and capable 'coastal cruiser' that endured some strong blows and heavy seas off of Big Sur.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-17-2012

Replies: 119

Is she bluewater? Interesting story to help with these questions.

Views: 10,619

Posted By larrybme

Re: Is she bluewater? Interesting story to help with these questions.

It seems there is alot of negativity towards Catalinas here. There is one that was bought for 25k and after this last Baha Haha is heading for the south Pacific. The couple on board seem to love...

Forum: Catalina

06-17-2012

Replies: 9

Catalina 36

Views: 1,543

Posted By larrybme

Re: Catalina 36

Hey Willops,
I am now also planning on buying a Cat 36. I plan on most of my sailing to be So Cal and maybe west coast of Mex. Basically coastal, deep water and light to moderate winds. Hopefully...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-27-2012

Replies: 316

Bryan Chong's first hand recount of the Low Speed Chase tragedy

Views: 15,916

Posted By larrybme

Re: Bryan Chong's first hand recount of the Low Speed Chase tragedy

Thank you Bryan for our first hand account. I am so sorry and my heart goes out to the families of those who did not make it back that day. It is unimaginable to me to kiss a loved one goodby,...

Forum: Learning to Sail

04-24-2012

Replies: 10

Dropping the Main Running Down Wind

Views: 1,414

Posted By larrybme

Re: Dropping the Main Running Down Wind

Thanks for the replies. I didn't think there was a way to drop the main without bringing her into the wind. Since reefing seldom drops hull speed and usually increases SOG, there is no reason not...

Forum: Learning to Sail

04-24-2012

Replies: 10

Dropping the Main Running Down Wind

Views: 1,414

Posted By larrybme

Dropping the Main Running Down Wind

I've done quite a bit of sailing. All book and experience learned. Always had boat parts to to buy or maintenance to do. I have always found sailing lessons beyond my buget constraints. I know...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-24-2012

Replies: 52

Favorite Cruising Music?

Views: 5,240

Posted By larrybme

Re: Favorite Cruising Music?

Thanks for taking the time for that list leocat66. I will check out each one of them. You too MikeOReilly.
No body mentioned Cool Change by LRB. I listen to that one at least once a week if not...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-20-2012

Replies: 394

Would a sailboat be a good place to be

Views: 26,836

Posted By larrybme

Re: Would a sailboat be a good place to be

Oh they are just so simlar you know, CF, SN, SA just can't remember where I am. Happy to bring humor to a nonhumorous thread though. Happy to bring a smile of laugh any time.
Larry

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-20-2012

Replies: 353

Pictures: Those perfect moments

Views: 58,482

Posted By larrybme

Re: Pictures: Those perfect moments

I've heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. Priceless thread. I hope every day I come to SN there are new additions. One needs no more inspiration to sail off over that horizon. More...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-20-2012

Replies: 394

Would a sailboat be a good place to be

Views: 26,836

Posted By larrybme

Re: Would a sailboat be a good place to be

Bounced through this thread in a couple minutes. Really, a 32 page thread about the tv show "The Walking Dead", right here in CF, I guess I would have had to see an episode or two. What I take from...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-13-2012

Replies: 429

Production Boats and the Limits

Views: 67,928

Posted By larrybme

Re: Production Boats and the Limits

Staying in line with the subject of the op. IMHO, I have seen and read about many long passages and even a few circumnavigations in stock, well maintained production boats. Most production boats...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-13-2012

Replies: 429

Production Boats and the Limits

Views: 67,928

Posted By larrybme

Re: Production Boats and the Limits

S/V Abbeygale, not sure what you mean by the last sentence in your last reply.

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-13-2012

Replies: 429

Production Boats and the Limits

Views: 67,928

Posted By larrybme

Re: Production Boats and the Limits

Ok, maybe it was the length of the reply.

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-13-2012

Replies: 429

Production Boats and the Limits

Views: 67,928

Posted By larrybme

Re: Production Boats and the Limits

I have tried to post. Both times failed. I am tired and going to bed. Never had this problem at the other site.

Forum: C36

03-24-2012

Replies: 16

any 36' owners out there?

Views: 3,593

Posted By larrybme

Re: any 36' owners out there?

Ok Ok. I know this is an old thread, but I just stumbled upon it.
I am very close to pulling the trigger. After years of researching and dreaming, I have decided that the Cat 36 is the boat I...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

03-23-2012

Replies: 429

Production Boats and the Limits

Views: 67,928

Posted By larrybme

Re: Production Boats and the Limits

I am now 10yrs into a 5 year plan of land dwelling to acquire the means to sail off forever. I am no better off than 5 years ago. Always something or some distraction. I hope to be at sea cruising...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

03-20-2012

Replies: 19

Beefing Up A Catalina 36 For Bluewater

Views: 6,851

Posted By larrybme

Re: Beefing Up A Catalina 36 For Bluewater

I know this is an older post, but I need to post a few things and need the practice writing. So....
I am not one for mncing words or holding back my opinions.
40 days of squalls and 3000 miles...

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