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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: Retirees seeking help--Ti… by tex, Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:11 am

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:11 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: Turkey Dinner by scallywag, Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:41 pm

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by scallywag View the latest post
Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:41 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: Another break “to” land by tex, Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:42 am

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by tex View the latest post
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:42 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 tex, Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:32 am

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:32 am
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: If Money were no object... by scallywag, Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:39 pm

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Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:39 pm
Maintenance and Repairs
Discuss boat maintenance and repair issues here.

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Last post: Re: Teak maintenance woes by scallywag, Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:35 pm

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Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:35 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: Anyone use a pressure coo… by kathytremblay, Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:17 pm

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Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:17 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: Videos or Photos of Your Mari… by RTB, Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:52 pm

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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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Another break “to” land

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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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Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:42 am
Heaters

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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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Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:32 am
Anyone use a pressure cooker on board?

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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

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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

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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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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
Teak maintenance woes

Last post by scallywag « Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:35 pm
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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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Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:35 pm
Hello from a new member! ( Thom301 )

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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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Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:56 am
Videos or Photos of Your Marina

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by RTB » Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:52 pm

Ok, I'm not a real fan of living aboard in a marina, but it makes sense at times. I lucked into a job, while I wasn't even looking for one. So, for...

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Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:52 pm
Travel Precautions

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U.S. Government Site to check advisories.

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Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:32 am
If Money were no object...

Last post by scallywag « Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:39 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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Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:39 pm
Jumping in With Both Feet

Last post by tex « Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:34 am
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Attachment(s) by SeaplaneDriver » Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:36 am

Howdy folks,

I’m a senior in college and a seaplane pilot/instructor near Charlotte, NC. Very interested in pursuing the live aboard lifestyle as...

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Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:34 am
First cold snap of winter

Last post by Robin « Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:44 am
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Attachment(s) by Jaxfishgyd » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:51 pm

So the first cold temps for here in N. Fla is arriving tonight, lows around 40 here on the coast, 30 inland..... I DO NOT like any temp below 60. And...
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Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:44 am
Deep Dive

Last post by RTB « Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:31 pm
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by MikeH » Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:26 am

About to take the plunge into Winter living aboard and cruising in our recentl acquired Allmand31 Tall Rig,"Tranquility". Retired and after...

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Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:31 pm
Greetings

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by MikeH » Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:00 am

Long time Great Lakes sailor heading to Charlotte Harbor, FL where my recently acquired Allmand 31tricabin tall rig awaits. Now retired, time to...

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Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:21 pm
Florida Liveaboards Questions

Last post by MikeH « Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:24 am
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Attachment(s) by MississippiSlim » Thu May 14, 2015 4:26 pm

This is a question for the folks who are or have livedaboard in South Florida. Although we will spend a couple years in Mississippi, we are still...

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Last post by MikeH View the latest post
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:24 am
The right "next" boat for Captain Force

Last post by scallywag « Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:36 pm
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Attachment(s) by tex » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:20 pm

Came across this trusty (if not rusty) ole pilothouse on Craigslist. Looks like a good candidate for the Aythya Crew.
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Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:36 pm
Surveyor in the NYC area

Last post by tex « Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:16 pm
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by grosfion » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:31 pm

Hi All, I'm looking for a Surveyor in the NYC area (including Jersey City). Is there any accredited Association like ABYC, Society of Accredited...

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Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:16 pm
City Life Aboard

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by grosfion » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:43 pm

Hi All,

We are a couple working in NYC and planning to move onto a boat full time in Jersey City. Currently in progress to buy a 47 foot Trawler.
My...

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Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:16 pm
Turkey Dinner

Last post by scallywag « Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by scallywag » Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:16 pm

For all the liveaboards, do you cook a Thanksgiving Dinner of Ham or Turkey? :D
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Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:41 pm
Flood of storm boats coming.

Last post by scallywag « Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:00 pm
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Attachment(s) by tex » Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:32 am

Boat US estimated some 50,000 boats lost or badly damaged in Irma and Maria. The last time so many damaged boats came to the market might have been...

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Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:00 pm
Sometimes my projects flop

Last post by tex « Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:27 am
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Attachment(s) by tex » Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:44 pm

In doing the interior of my ‘87 Krogen Manatee North-Sea pilothouse, I envisioned a ceiling done in the taste and style of 42’s and Whalebacks. So...

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Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:27 am
Danger of Jupiter Inlet

Last post by Robin « Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:07 am
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Attachment(s) by tex » Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:12 pm

A few years ago, I let Captain Charlie take my precious Bucky out Jupiter Inlet in a 6 ft. chop. It was a couple of hours of very challenging cork...

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Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:07 am
Fall cruising season

Last post by scallywag « Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:58 pm
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by tex » Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:19 pm

The Admiral and I are hoping to finally do some longer cruising this fall after Hurricane season. The weather has been hot and miserable (this is...

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:58 pm
Insulation

Last post by tex « Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:57 pm
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Attachment(s) by LadyHolland » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:03 pm

Hi there, we have just bought a 1964 Dutch built steel motor boat and it is in need of insulation and this is a good time to do it due to the...

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