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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-09-2010, 03:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,254
Posted By Fred R
Beaufort, NC would be a good choice. We...

Beaufort, NC would be a good choice.

We stopped in here on a delivery, came back the next winter and never left.

Lived on the hook, in Taylors Creek, until we settled in, decent holding and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-09-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,561
Posted By Fred R
""The broker works for the seller"" Do not...

""The broker works for the seller""

Do not forget that statement....

I've found that brokers will resist and advise against a low ball offer.

It cuts into their commision....

Always put...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-27-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,151
Posted By Fred R
Sit tight till Sunday when 'Danny Boy' should be...

Sit tight till Sunday when 'Danny Boy' should be past.

There is another possible eye forming mid Atlantic, that may be a factor, down the road.

You timing may force you to harbor (bar) hop down...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-19-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,151
Posted By Fred R
Wow.... great idea, my Mom was born there and...

Wow.... great idea, my Mom was born there and I've sailed over several times... great place....

.....HOWEVER....

Sailing to Bermuda in 'cane' season is like leaning into the punchs. Could be an...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-18-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,561
Posted By Fred R
All very good advice, Jon. Listen to the...

All very good advice, Jon.

Listen to the input from these folks, lots of sea miles on this board....

My 2 cents....

Full keel.... slower but more stable, more stowage & more durable than a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-18-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,151
Posted By Fred R
I've done that slog many times, getting back here...

I've done that slog many times, getting back here to Beaufort, NC.

Unfortunatly your timing is poor.

It looks like "Bill" will turn north in a few days and head toward NE.

I wouldn't do...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-23-2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,785
Posted By Fred R
On the Albany side use "Hop-a-Nose" Marina south...

On the Albany side use "Hop-a-Nose" Marina south of Albany on the Hudson....Google them for the #.

They are the best at rigging work and are very professional.

There is an area there, where...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-30-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,580
Posted By Fred R
Make friends with your voltmeter. ...

Make friends with your voltmeter.

Troubleshoot from the panels, work down the line until you find the point of no power.

I'm with canibul...

#1....check every connection...rust, dirt and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-05-2006, 04:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By Fred R
jeanne and karen....Care is the word.... ...

jeanne and karen....Care is the word....

Draino is nasty....does it eat up the rubber seals in the head???

My head, after many rebuilds, still stunk!

Bit the bullet and bought a new one...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-04-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,460
Posted By Fred R
Pat, Put on as many 'sail miles', as you...

Pat,

Put on as many 'sail miles', as you can.

How many in your family???

2 people = 30 feet.....15 feet per adult person.

You will find very different styles...one of those will "ring...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-04-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By Fred R
Karen...all good ideas... Hunters??? Don't let...

Karen...all good ideas... Hunters??? Don't let them bulls--t you...all boats get that smell...you gotta follow your nose.

Check all drains, shower sumps are the prime culprit...

When all else...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-04-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
Posted By Fred R
Hello from the Cape Fear River. NC hit 105...

Hello from the Cape Fear River. NC hit 105 degrees today....

it is so hot... I had to put on shoes...

how hot is NY....came from Freeport.....

fred
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-04-2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,800
Posted By Fred R
Great stuff... The way to be comfortable is...

Great stuff...

The way to be comfortable is to be DRY....

You will never regret the money spent for good "water proof"..not "water resistant" foulies.

Bring quick drying clothes...
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