Boat Forum / Cruising / February 2008

I'm re-rigging my boat and re-using the Stalok terminals that have
been in use for 19 years. I put them new when I re-rigged it 19 years
ago. The instructions say to put a grape-sized lump of silicone
sealant in the terminal "base" when assembling the terminal so as to

From Wiki:
A shipmate is literally a mate on one's own ship, ie. a member of the
same crew. A sailor of the oceans and seas who demonstrates selfless
dedication and loyalty, putting the crew, the ship and the mission above

Dear my friend
It is our pleasure to meet you here.
we are wholesaler sport shoes,clothing,electrons in Fujian of China.
our website: http://www.ec21i.com

I've done some day sailing before but not really cruising, and not
anything difficult, I was thinking of buying a new houseboat and
cruising Europe with it, the boats I've got my eye on aren't really
suited to long journeys (most houseboats aren't although these

Which wires in a masthead sloop rigged boat are under the highest
load?
I'm re-rigging my center cockpit 50' sloop (after 19 years) and need
to replace some turnbuckles.  I'm thinking the new turnbuckles should

I just bought one of these funnels based on the Practical Sailor
recommendation.
Question:
What do you do with the cup or so of fuel that is left in the bottom?  When

February 17th - The key to success in sailing - Part One
Well, sailing successfully to a key, anyway.
As I write, we're anchored off Rodriguez Key south of Miami. No
doubt, those of you who've commented on my logs before have

February 19th - The key to success in sailing - Part Three
Well, as I was saying, sailing successfully to a key, anyway...
When we left you, we'd anchored off the north side of Rodriguez Key
and found a nice internet connection.  That connection allowed us to

I am new to the group. I am interested if anyone has a long range trawler
and live aboard.  My husband and I currently own a SeaRay 330 Sundancer and
are seriously considering selling both house and boat to purchase a long
range trawler to live aboard and cruise.  The boat that ...

I've given in, dropped the hook, cruise, smooze.
The new format here at  Cruise 103, is Castro, 24/7.
Interesting talk, good salsa music, politics, .. beautiful women!
Our line up:  The Skip & Lydia show, drive time

February 18th - The key to success in sailing - Part Two
Well, as I started to say, sailing successfully to a key, anyway.
We left you after having managed a return to Miami without our
friends aboard. You'll recall that all but Steve and I, enjoying

It is obvious that change is coming to Cuba.  The old Communists are
retiring.  Soon,, who knows.
I've flown over Cuba a couple of times.  It is a very beautiful island.  And
all that warm, blue sea.

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to bring a small pleasure craft
down the Mississippi river from Minnesota to the Ohio River without
having a engine running ? (27ft boat with twins)
I am doing this for my grand daughter who is 10

Does anyone have any experience with Odyssey AGM batteries?  It's time
to replace my Lifeline 8D AGMs (which have been great) and I'm
considering putting in pairs of PC2250s
(http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc2250.htm)

Storage recommendation(s) in FL/GA solicited
Hi, Y'all...
We're about to leave the boat for 3-4 months (mid-March to mid-June/
early July) to attend to family business.  When we return, we're