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Introduce Yourself
Stop in and say hi! Let us know a little bit about you.

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Last post: Re: Tossing the idea around f… by Mushu84, Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:48 am

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by Mushu84 View the latest post
Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:48 am
Living Aboard
A forum to discuss issues related to living aboard your boat here. This is the place for "doing it" rather than "planning to do it".

Topics: 108

Last post: Re: Marina Life by scallywag, Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:26 pm

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by scallywag View the latest post
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:26 pm
Making The Break From Land
Learn how others did it. Ask advice on all issues related to making the move onto a boat.

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Last post: Re: Making Plans to Live Aboa… by LA_Admin, Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:16 am

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by LA_Admin View the latest post
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:16 am
All Things Money For Liveaboards
Questions and answers about financing the dream, budgets, insurance, investments, taxes, and all things money related.

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Last post: Re: Heaters by scallywag, Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:34 pm

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by scallywag View the latest post
Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:34 pm
Choosing The Right Boat
Choosing the boat that's right for you is much more involved than choosing a neighborhood and house. Ask you questions here!

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Last post: Re: Replacement dinghy by tex, Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:37 pm

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:37 pm
Maintenance and Repairs
Discuss boat maintenance and repair issues here.

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Last post: Re: Cleaning by scallywag, Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:08 pm

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:08 pm
Cooking Aboard
Recipes, advice, appliances and more. Just because you might have a small galley doesn't mean you can't cook big!

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Last post: Re: A new creation by scallywag, Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:56 pm

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:56 pm
Pets Aboard
Living Aboard doesn't mean you have to give up your pets! Find out to keep them healthy and happy here.

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Last post: How to clean a kitty litter b… by Jaxfishgyd, Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:41 pm

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Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:41 pm
Cruising and Cruising Destinations
From blue water to the back waters, discuss all things cruising in this forum.

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Last post: Re: First night cruising hot … by tex, Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:54 pm

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:54 pm
Weather Talk
Advice on surviving storms, and stories about direct hits and close calls.

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Last post: Re: Lightning by Robin, Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:23 am

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Tossing the idea around for living aboard in Seattle!

Last post by Mushu84 « Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:48 am
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by Mushu84 » Sun Jul 15, 2018 2:41 am

Hey-o!

Recently the thought of living aboard has been getting louder and louder. With the stupidly high rents for even the smallest of small...

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Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:48 am
Making Plans to Live Aboard a Sailboat

Last post by LA_Admin « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:16 am
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by Edge0302 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:49 am

Hello all!

I’m Lauren, 27 years old and finally deciding I’m just not cut out for land life. So my plan is this: I am getting rid of most of my...

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Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:16 am
Greetings and Q please on towels aboard

Last post by CaptForce « Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:46 am
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by CaptLui » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:52 pm

Howdy! I am about to go back livingaboard after a break up of almost twenty years. I was in and around the Australian east coast from Melbourne to...

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Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:46 am
Another break “to” land

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Attachment(s) by tex » Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:53 pm

Sadly I must report that my 7 year project focus, Bucky, is going up for sale in February. The Admiral wants to liquidate and move on to other places...
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Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:55 pm
First night cruising hot summer anchorages

Last post by tex « Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:54 pm
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Attachment(s) by tex » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:57 pm

Difficult night in Pelican Bay in Gulf Coast SW Florida on our first journey of overnight anchorages along the coast. There were dead fish and Red...

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:54 pm
Replacement dinghy

Last post by tex « Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:37 pm
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Attachment(s) by tex » Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:11 pm

I hate to think about it, but a fresher dinghy is probably on the list of things to contemplate before heading out for the loop in the Spring. My...
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Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:37 pm
Cleaning

Last post by scallywag « Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:08 pm
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by scallywag » Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:03 pm

The two hurricanes have really put a dent in my up keep. I have to decrease my cleaning responsibilities. Repairing the house, mowing the law. and...

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:08 pm
A new creation

Last post by scallywag « Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:56 pm
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by Robin » Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:58 am

created originally for our hurricane power outage repertoire on a portable gas stove, just had it for lunch today on board..
cooked 1/3rd pack...

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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:56 pm
Hello - from wannabe live-aboarder

Last post by scallywag « Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:19 am
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by AngloSachsen » Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:30 am

The forum suggests that I introduce myself, so who am I to argue?

I am an Englishman currently living in Germany, but for a mix of reasons thinking...

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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:19 am
Teak maintenance woes

Last post by scallywag « Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:47 am
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Attachment(s) by tex » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:58 pm

I’m really fed up with the sand-paper, varnish & Cetol maintenance routine. Most of the exterior teak on my boat has been painted over, but I...

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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:47 am
Retirement

Last post by scallywag « Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:46 am
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by Pilotmill » Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:22 pm

Hi all,
New to the forum. I have owned a few sailboats over the years. Alone now a retiring soon. I ave began my search for the right boat to...

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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:46 am
Mid life crisis, or realizing dreams..

Last post by scallywag « Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:26 pm
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by Tifoez » Wed May 09, 2018 2:13 pm

So recently our family has gone through several life changing moments, too many to put to list without feeling the universe is our responsibility.....

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Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:26 pm
If Money were no object...

Last post by tex « Sun May 27, 2018 10:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by tex » Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:03 am

I was reading elsewhere today and came across a post where this cruising couple was buying the boat of their dreams. Money must not have been a...
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Last post by tex View the latest post
Sun May 27, 2018 10:41 pm
Liveaboard marina?

Last post by tex « Wed May 09, 2018 12:37 pm
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by Doc Mike » Wed May 09, 2018 8:40 am

Good morning,
My wife and I are moving to Florida to liveaboard a sailboat (probably IP 38). We looked at the livaboard list on here and it appears...

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Last post by tex View the latest post
Wed May 09, 2018 12:37 pm
Made the Move to FL

Last post by tex « Tue May 08, 2018 11:10 pm
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by SeaplaneDriver » Sat May 05, 2018 6:33 pm

Hi folks, I finally made the move to FL for a job flying charters around the Caribbean!

I sold my Ericson back up in NC and am looking for my next...

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Last post by tex View the latest post
Tue May 08, 2018 11:10 pm
They say its a bad idea and I am crazy.

Last post by tex « Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:20 pm
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by MsTek » Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:01 am

I probably watch too many YouTube videos but I've had this stuck in my craw for 6-7 years now.

I'm thinking about learning to sail (I can sail...

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Last post by tex View the latest post
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:20 pm
Marina Life

Last post by scallywag « Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:26 pm
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Attachment(s) by RTB » Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:58 pm

Anything exciting happening around your marina? It has been an interesting couple of days here. A 43' catamaran got hit by lightning here with the...

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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:26 pm
Heaters

Last post by scallywag « Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:34 pm
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by tex » Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:59 pm

No doubt, my Admiral and I will need some additional heating when we get further north on our cruising plan. What have you successfully used for...
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Last post by scallywag View the latest post
Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:34 pm
Different way to Slow cook

Last post by mari04 « Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:44 am
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by Jaxfishgyd » Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:19 pm

I saw this on Facebook on ka8uet's page...

The Wonderbag Will Change The Way You Slow-Cook Forever (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | By Rebecca...

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Last post by mari04 View the latest post
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:44 am
Anyone use a pressure cooker on board?

Last post by kathytremblay « Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:17 pm
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by Robin » Fri May 22, 2015 9:47 am

when we lived and sailed in the Uk we found a small pressure cooker ideal as an on board cook pot with a tight lid for rough weather use but that we...
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Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:17 pm
Retirees seeking help--Tic Toc Time's Running Out

Last post by tex « Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:11 am
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by 3ofourdogs » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:30 pm

Hi All,

We have discovered sailing -- Wow, wish we were younger (65 and 67), but better late than never! Have certified thru ASA 101-106 & 114...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:11 am
10-Year Texas live aboard new to Florida

Last post by tex « Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:36 pm
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by Miatabum1999 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:34 am

Hello, all!
Lived aboard these 10 years with no regrets. Moved to the Tampa area to be closer to family. Since I'm the new guy in town I'm hoping to...

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Last post by tex View the latest post
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:36 pm
Lightning

Last post by Robin « Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:23 am
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by SeaplaneDriver » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:40 pm

Looks like I’m due for my first thunderstorm since moving on board tonight around 3 AM. Any advice for sleeping/living within feet of a big metal...

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Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:23 am
Hello from a new member! ( Thom301 )

Last post by Sebulba « Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:56 am
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Attachment(s) by Thom301 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:56 pm

Hello boaters,

I am new on this lovely forum ( obviously, that's why i'm introducing myself here. :D ) I am in the current stages of considering...

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