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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 720
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Getting sanitation hose over fittings

I used a heat gun which worked great. Just be carefull to not overheat the hose.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-08-2013
Replies: 46
Views: 1,668
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: What made you buy your boat?

My wife and I agreed we wanted a larger boat but were going to wait until I retired. I love looking at boats and a 38 footer was for sale at our marina. I suggested we look at it just for the heck...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-23-2013
Replies: 104
Views: 20,346
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Very Good Vendor Thread

Outland Hatch Covers. Great alternative to the typical canvas hatch covers. Fit perfectly, easy to install, and does the job it was promised to do. James and his brother Steve Outland are always...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-23-2013
Replies: 273
Views: 21,959
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-09-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 3,561
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: West Marine no longer matching prices...

Yes, due to the number of WM stores, convience is a key factor as to customers using the store especially if time is an issue. But in general WM prices can be considerably more, as much as 20% more...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-08-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 1,759
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Is insurance required to enter Bahamas?

Frogwatch, are you really paying $700 a year for boat insurance on a 28' boat. Even if your boat is brand new I am surprised you are paying that much a year for a boat that size. Just a...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 03-08-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Arriving to Puerto Rico from USVI read this!!!

My sister and brother-inlaw have lived in Puerto Rico for close to thirty years. I have joined them more times than I can count to their trips to the virgin islands. We have always as long as I can...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-28-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,677
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Make do with wrong boat

I am in the process of doing exactly what you are talking about. In my younger days I cruised the Bahama's for six summers in my Ranger 29. Primative at best but enjoyed it tremendously. Being a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-13-2012
Replies: 71
Views: 2,613
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Pumpout Costs

Cost for pumpout at my marina is free and $5.00 if they come to the boat in your slip. Also free to those that are transient. Your experience is just another example of sheer gread. An opportunity...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-10-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 878
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Hull Cleaning - "the mustache"

Try lemon juice. I believe you be surprised.
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-15-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,827
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Quick! Talk me out of Purchasing a Sabre 30!

Good luck on the major survey, fingers crossed for you. The Sabre would have been my choice.
Forum: Chartering 11-09-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Abacos or BVI

Have to agree with minniwaska BVI definitely. So many places to sail to and explore. The Baths,Norman Cay, Bitter End, Foxxy's, etc
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 11-08-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: recommendations on jumping off point from Florida to Bahamas

I always departed from Miami to get a better angle crossing the Gulf Stream and its northerly current. Bimini or West End for my destination depending on where I was heading to. You should be able...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 11-08-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: 16'-18' Catamaran help

I loved my Prindle 16. Easy to single-hand which was most of the time, good performer, and would beach launch in surf with little problem.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 11-08-2012
Replies: 71
Views: 2,497
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Running a portable generator at an angle of heel

Peter, I believe the fuel measurement is in liters not gallons so that would be alot less fuel to add to the overall weight.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 11-08-2012
Replies: 71
Views: 2,497
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Running a portable generator at an angle of heel

Get online and look up the Honda or Yamaha generators. I got my Honda 2000i for $830 with free shipping offered at the time. Well worth going up to the larger wattage. At anchor I run mine on the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 11-07-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 2,456
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Please Help Me.

I have to laugh, this is a ruthless bunch..... but really just giving a dose of reality. Life can absolutely suck sometimes but for how long it sucks is totally up to you. Sounds like you have a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-26-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Hauled Out & Marina Closes, What Happens?

I would choose to pay the extra few hundred dollars and move it to another marina just to play it safe. If the marina goes into bankruptcy, the gates will be locked with "no trespassing" signs. ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-22-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Sailing Therapy - I hope I never have to sail this much.

Can't imagine his grief. It's nice to see that sailing helps with his grief.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-18-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,872
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Dodgers: Do we need one on our boat?

I believe that would be up to the owner of the boat as to the "needing a dodger".
I personally like dodgers and have had one on each of my boats that I have owned as well as our present boat. Being...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-12-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: New Hobby

Go for it if the boat is in halfway decent condition. Pearson is a solid boat especially if built in the 70's. Of course other costs are involved as you are finding out. If this is what you want...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-11-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Inconvenient sailing

rockdawg, I don't quite agree with your philosophy concerning "do not buy a boat until you are committed to sailing her 100% of the time". If that is the case very few people would buy a boat...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-11-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Inconvenient sailing

To be honest, for every benefit in having the boat in the Bahama's you come up with a negative and vice versa for keeping the boat in the states. Sounds like you either have to make the time in...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-05-2012
Replies: 108
Views: 6,985
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: Bug out boat

I have to admit that the plan of the boat being our getaway if things got bad has been a small security blanket for me if the bottom falls out economically. Although we don't have it stocked and...
Forum: Chartering 10-03-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By waterwks4me
Re: North Carolina Trip Report

Sounds like you had a great time. I thought the same thing about depth issues at Bonner Bay as well. Definitely soft bottom, had a heck of a time with getting the anchor up. Probably pulled up 30...
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