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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By seafrontiersman
Looking for dock space in Palm beach County.

I am looking for dock space in Palm Beach County for a 25-30 foot boat which has reasonable access to Lake Worth inlet (8 miles max) with at least 6' of water and has access to the bay (ICW) say .5...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 795
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Need help with rolling and tipping

I painted my hull with petit easypoxy and had GREAT result. The key was the between coat sanding. Did 5 coats and sanded between coats with progressively finer sand paper and between the 4th and 5th...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 513
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Should I sail or finish the decks......

"To young men contemplating a voyage, I would say go"

Joshua Slocum.

Nuff said.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-12-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 965
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: The Age of Fighting Sail----2013

What a GREAT idea!

However.....

If you get colorful paint on my brightwork, I will respond with live ammo!

Actually would like to do this>
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 02-03-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By seafrontiersman
boat search

in eight years, possibly six, I plan to start cruising with a lady. My plan is to sail primarily in South Florida and the Carribean Sea possibly making an Atlantic crossing.

I am seeking advice as...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-22-2013
Replies: 130
Views: 5,074
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: What are your other passions?

Kayaking
Shooting
A certain lovely Italian lady
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-11-2013
Replies: 99
Views: 5,481
Posted By seafrontiersman
re: Black or off coloured Yachts? Opinions......,

As as hull color goes, I always liked hunter green or deep sea blue for a large boat and Bimini blue or red for a smaller one.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-11-2013
Replies: 99
Views: 5,481
Posted By seafrontiersman
re: Black or off coloured Yachts? Opinions......,

It looks like a cookie-cutter rich man's toy. No character and if someone gave it to me I'd sell it and buy a boat.
Forum: Learning to Sail 01-02-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Florida Sailing School and Vacation 2013

You might also try Chapman's school of Seamanship in Stuart.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-01-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 291
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Happy New Year

I spent New Year's eve sailing on Biscayne Bay with my sweetheart and it was amazing! We had ENE-15 Kts. and a light chop at 75F.

This was the first time I had been sailing in two years and her...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-21-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Naming Winter Storms

It is but it's also indicative of our oh-so-dramatic culture. The culture of the US is now dominated by timid, frightened, attention seeking, housewives with too little to do........and the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-19-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 2,443
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: Over reliance on electronics

I'm a Merchant captain and my (young) Mate is always on about the latest gadget or spiffy new chart plotter program.

It's funny how guys just love to have the latest and greatest new wizbang thing...
Forum: Seamanship 10-26-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By seafrontiersman
Re: I'd Like to Obtain -- Navy Blue Jacket Manual

In Jacksonville Florida there is a used book store called "Chamblins Book Mine" which has tons of BJMs from many eras, they will have what you want!

Not sure exactly where Bonifay is but if you...
Forum: Chartering 10-25-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By seafrontiersman
Bareboat charter/rental/fractional ownership in South Florida

Can anyone reccomend a good bareboat charter/rental/fractional ownership company in South Florida? I used to be part of the Buccaneer Sailing Club in Pensacola and I loved it!

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Watkins 09-17-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 1,638
Posted By seafrontiersman
To all my SAILNET friends..... Due to my...

To all my SAILNET friends.....

Due to my recent divorce, I am letting my Watkins 23 XL go, it is moored (at a rate of $125/month in Green Cove Springs, Fl. and it is 4 months behind on slip fees....
Forum: Seamanship 04-25-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By seafrontiersman
I've set mine under sail several times by simply...

I've set mine under sail several times by simply flaking or coiling 3X depth plus bullnose height, sailing into the wind, luffing, and letting the wind/ current take me back until the rode is...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-20-2011
Replies: 20
Views: 2,093
Posted By seafrontiersman
A movie about the Slocum's whole life would make...

A movie about the Slocum's whole life would make a better movie I think.

I don't know how well any movie about Slocum would sell, movies don't tend to do well unless they include lots of exploding...
Forum: Watkins 04-02-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 3,195
Posted By seafrontiersman
Sorry it's taken so long to reply, I've been at...

Sorry it's taken so long to reply, I've been at sea almost constantly this year past and I haven't had much time to do anything to the vessel except sand down the whole cabin and fill in a few spots...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-02-2011
Replies: 468
Views: 100,870
Posted By seafrontiersman
"The voyage of the Libradade" and "Sailing alone...

"The voyage of the Libradade" and "Sailing alone around the world" by J. Slocum both are exellent reads with some good "seat of your pants" ideas about seamanship.
Forum: Seamanship 03-31-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 3,898
Posted By seafrontiersman
I go to sea for a living and I can tell you that...

I go to sea for a living and I can tell you that on commercial vessels, Rule 5 (as interpreted by USCG, insurance carriers, and various international governing bodies) DOES require a constant visual...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-19-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By seafrontiersman
VGC Veritas, the people who had the ship I drive...

VGC Veritas, the people who had the ship I drive for a living loaded with survey equipment and told me to take her there.

It isin't a good place for sailing vessels and I just wanted to let my...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-19-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By seafrontiersman
VGC Veritas, the people who had the ship I drive...

VGC Veritas, the people who had the ship I drive for a living loaded with survey equipment and told me to take her there.

It isin't a good place for sailing vessels and I just wanted to let my...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-19-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By seafrontiersman
Well I just got back from Tampico so I guess I'll...

Well I just got back from Tampico so I guess I'll make the report myself! Although Tampico is a modern and efficient cargo port, I saw no facilities for sailing vessels and any anchorage in the river...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-13-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By seafrontiersman
Tampico, Mexico

I'm sailing tomorrow from Galveston to Tampico Mexico and none of us have ever been there; I need a little information....

1. Is there anything about the harbor itself that I need to know about...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-13-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By seafrontiersman
I'm taking a cargo from Galveston to Tampico,...

I'm taking a cargo from Galveston to Tampico, Mexico tomorrow. Does anyone have any good information about the town itself? Specifically, I want to let the guys have a run ashore (maybe me too) and I...
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