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Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-31-2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,633
Posted By max mariner
David, Thank you for your prompt reply....

David,

Thank you for your prompt reply. Great insight there.

In the last two days I have been piecing together a new martingale. I have a Stainless pipe and a fitting that i think will work....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-30-2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,633
Posted By max mariner
Is the dolphin striker really needed or is it...

Is the dolphin striker really needed or is it mostly cosmetic if the bobstay is sufficiently tightened? What advantages does a dolphin striker/martingale give a boat?

What, you ask, is a Dolphin...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-25-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 30,083
Posted By max mariner
I have two thoughts JeanneP I agree with you...

I have two thoughts JeanneP

I agree with you in terms of an owner requiring 'compensated' crew to sail his/her boat to his/her destination(s)~ In the end, the crew needs to be compensated, even...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-23-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,146
Posted By max mariner
a ferro boat built well is just as sea worthy as...

a ferro boat built well is just as sea worthy as a well built GRP boat(some would argue more so).

just figure it out...do what you have to do to make sure it is a ferro boat that was built well....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-09-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,094
Posted By max mariner
i use the teflon packing...works great. ...

i use the teflon packing...works great.

initially, just keep the nut loose enough to allow some dripping, then, with diesel running and in gear, slightly tighten the nut until it just stops...
Forum: Pets, Children & Guests 10-09-2006, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,903
Posted By max mariner
Jeani, I was not aware the Formosa yard was...

Jeani,

I was not aware the Formosa yard was still operating.

Where could i find a website or pics of the new formosa's?

mine is old...1979...built heavy~ full 6' keel at 28,000 lbs....so not...
Forum: Pets, Children & Guests 10-08-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,903
Posted By max mariner
artic wolf? great scott!!! try this...

artic wolf?

great scott!!!

try this link soon...there is a pet feature right now, otherwise look in the old forums at this same site...you'll find plenty:

www.livingaboard.com

i don't...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-05-2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,399
Posted By max mariner
hi bead, if you haven't already, check out...

hi bead,

if you haven't already, check out this site:

www.ferroboats.com

i was looking at ferro boats for the longest time...i was fairly certain i'd be buying one...then, by chance, i...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-23-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,453
Posted By max mariner
Lutz, I just bought a sailboat in Feb. I had...

Lutz,

I just bought a sailboat in Feb. I had been looking for a long time and because of my budget...well under a 100k, i found a lot of ferro boats in internet searches from 40-60ft. In terms of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-20-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,723
Posted By max mariner
Bajamas, (First, congrats on your boat...i...

Bajamas,

(First, congrats on your boat...i saw an earlier thread of yours inquiring about wire tranfers and overnight checks during the purchase process...you have obviously made a purchase!)
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-02-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,974
Posted By max mariner
This thread couldn't have started at a better...

This thread couldn't have started at a better time...i'm in a nearly identicle situation, early in the stages of a possible purchase.

I too face the same situation as Bajamas. one point that we...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-21-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,953
Posted By max mariner
JeanneP, (16 years!...that is great...keep...

JeanneP,

(16 years!...that is great...keep cruising...i hope to do the same soon!)https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

thanks...though i did a few google...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-20-2005, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,953
Posted By max mariner
Ted Hood bio? history?

I am trying to gather information (history, opinions, thoughts... anything)about the history of Ted Hood and his sailboats. Especially the 'Little Harbor's'. I am having difficulty finding much...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-20-2005, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,265
Posted By max mariner
update: i have found one person that lives...

update:

i have found one person that lives aboard year round on lake superior on a 50' tug boat. well...technically, he lives on the st. louis river

at a friendly marina in what is considered,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-12-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,065
Posted By max mariner
i liked "the water in between" by Kevin...

i liked "the water in between" by Kevin patterson. it is a modern true story.

i really enjoyed "a mile down" by david vann. another true story...it is a very exciting story...i never read a book...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-15-2005, 04:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,265
Posted By max mariner
Bruce, thanks for your perspective...i am...

Bruce,

thanks for your perspective...i am not finding anyone who 'currently' does this in Duluth/Superior. I still hear a few rumors that "someone had heard of somebody who 'had' done it for...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-07-2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,265
Posted By max mariner
live aboard year 'round on Lake Superior?

okay...is this done? i have heard that there are those, a brave few, who liveaboard year 'round on lake superior. i've heard people use bubblers or agitators to keep water unfrozen around the hull. i...
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