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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

07-26-2011

Replies: 5

Help Locating Live Aboard Slip in SoCal

Views: 2,566

Posted By serenity440

That really is the difficulty...Those of us who...

That really is the difficulty...Those of us who live aboard full time are presented a catch-22. Unfortunately, in California, when there is a waiting list for live aboard status you, most often,...

Forum: US West Coast

07-26-2011

Replies: 11

Sailing from Neah Bay to San Francisco

Views: 1,816

Posted By serenity440

Not that you were asking but I thought to...

Not that you were asking but I thought to contribute a few tips and tricks I learned on my voyage...A suggestion that I did for jack lines and tethers since marine products can be so very...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

07-13-2011

Replies: 15

Is there anything you miss?

Views: 2,164

Posted By serenity440

Availability and quality of facilities differ...

Availability and quality of facilities differ everywhere you go. When I am anchored out I miss hot showers :p I have hot water on board but of course without proper facilities on land you are...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

07-12-2011

Replies: 81

Sleeping conditions as a liveaboard

Views: 12,224

Posted By serenity440

I lived aboard on my boat in Seattle for 2 years...

I lived aboard on my boat in Seattle for 2 years and find that I have trouble sleeping on land these days rather than on the boat. I have spent time in marina which can be very stable and...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

07-12-2011

Replies: 5

Help Locating Live Aboard Slip in SoCal

Views: 2,566

Posted By serenity440

Help Locating Live Aboard Slip in SoCal

I am looking for a slip anywhere between Santa Barbara and San Diego for a 44ft sloop with draft 6 1/2ft.

I know there are waiting lists for most places and thought I would reach out and try to...

Forum: US West Coast

07-12-2011

Replies: 11

Sailing from Neah Bay to San Francisco

Views: 1,816

Posted By serenity440

I made the trip last Sept. 2010. I took on 2...

I made the trip last Sept. 2010. I took on 2 crew and we took an offshore route that took us between 40-70 NM out. We had planned to go the entire way but a storm we anticipated did not let up by...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-06-2011

Replies: 15

prop turns but minimal boat spped

Views: 1,156

Posted By serenity440

I was only making 1.5-2.5kt on a 9 kt boat and...

I was only making 1.5-2.5kt on a 9 kt boat and figured fouling...Had the prop. and bottom dove on and all resolved.

My question is, how quickly does this growth occur and what can you do?

I...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

07-06-2011

Replies: 2

Passage Planning: San Francisco to San Diego

Views: 1,851

Posted By serenity440

Passage Planning: San Francisco to San Diego

Greetings!

I am planning a passage from SF Bay down to Catalina and probably on to San Diego. Not long ago I made the passage from Seattle to San Francisco but this will be my first run down the...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-24-2010

Replies: 12

Is there a low cost three stateroom circumnavigator out there?

Views: 1,953

Posted By serenity440

I have the Beneteau 440 which is 3 cabin/3 head...

I have the Beneteau 440 which is 3 cabin/3 head configuration. She is a quick boat, a blast to sail and very roomy for living aboard. I have sailed her in most in shore conditions often single...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-24-2010

Replies: 7

Onboard electrical power

Views: 1,098

Posted By serenity440

As previously mentioned the battery capacity is...

As previously mentioned the battery capacity is critical. I personally use 4 6v golf cart style batteries (in series and then paralleled) with a total capacity of 450 Ah).

Aside from capacity,...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-23-2010

Replies: 31

Recurring Costs. What am I missing?

Views: 3,505

Posted By serenity440

I agree here...I am using BoatUS and have a 44...

I agree here...I am using BoatUS and have a 44 footer at only $1400 a year. It makes me wonder if someone is paying too much or I am missing coverage I should look into :P

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-23-2010

Replies: 12

Is there a low cost three stateroom circumnavigator out there?

Views: 1,953

Posted By serenity440

I have to disagree about price dictating the...

I have to disagree about price dictating the condition of the vessel. I personally purchased a charter Beneteau, granted it it was 11 years out of service, it was in the low price range with little...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-23-2010

Replies: 2

3g stick

Views: 609

Posted By serenity440

I personally have been using a T-Mobile Jet USB...

I personally have been using a T-Mobile Jet USB which costs $40 a month and provide 5GB of 3G and unlimited slower service after than. I think I paid $150 for the stick without contract.

It was...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 6

Considering Living Aboard

Views: 1,054

Posted By serenity440

I have been living aboard for almost two years...

I have been living aboard for almost two years now and have no desire to go back in the opposite direction. I am a single guy and so the adjustment was much easier I think than for a couple but with...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 124

Sticky: Downloadable PRINTABLE NOAA Charts

Views: 41,509

Posted By serenity440

Thanks for the effort on these, although they...

Thanks for the effort on these, although they were done on a one time basis and they will not provide most recent information.

Alternatively, NOAA provides a download for a simple reprojector...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 0

Difference between Beneteau 440 and 445

Views: 760

Posted By serenity440

Difference between Beneteau 440 and 445

I have had my boat for almost 2 years now and this question has always vexed me. I have contacted Farr Yacht Design and was told that the 445 was a knock off of the First 45f5, which was a Farr hull...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 3

Beneteau 445

Views: 2,039

Posted By serenity440

BTW...Here is a review of the boat: Beneteau...

BTW...Here is a review of the boat:

Beneteau Oceanis 440 | features.boats.com (http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2000/08/perry-design-review-beneteau-oceanis-440/)

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 3

Beneteau 445

Views: 2,039

Posted By serenity440

She is a dream

I have been living on and sailing the 445 for almost two years. Being a Farr hull design she is as quick as they some in terms of cruising. She handled large and small winds and can get up and go...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

08-22-2010

Replies: 17

Beneteau 440 - Moorings 445

Views: 4,639

Posted By serenity440

Same leaky water tanks

Gilsurf,

I also have a 440 which I have had for almost two years now. The only major issue that I have left to address is the leaking water tanks. When on my own I simply will the forward tank...

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