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Best navigation system

georgenoam — Thur, 10 Apr 2008 09:44:34 GMT

I just got my Furuno navigation system from www.Boats.net and it works like a charm. We can't wait to cross Lake Okeechobee and test it out for a long stretch.

Forum: Cruising Forum

Retirement Locations For Sailor

gman — Thur, 03 Apr 2008 22:30:19 GMT

I will be retiring in Forida next year but do not have any ideas of where to look for great sailing. I currently race/cruise my Catalina320 on the great lakes. I am not even sure if I should be looking on the east or west coast.
Any suggestions?

Forum: Cruising Forum

Boating business

El_tercero — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:59:58 GMT

Hello, I am new to the group. I know will I come across as ridiculous, but I would like some honest answers:

I am an avid snorkeler and scuba diver, and love the sea. I will be moving with my wife and baby to the Fort Myers area and have a dream. Although, I have never owned a boat, nor have a license, I want to buy a boat, become licensed and open a little tourism company that gives tours of the local islands, takes people fishing, and if possible, snorkeling and scuba diving.

My question: Am I completely insane? Does a person with no boating experience have a chance at something like this?

How much money will it cost to get started?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
El tercero

Forum: Cruising Forum

florida yacht broker association supports its members breaking laws

screwedbybroker — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:37:22 GMT

to read more about this group that claims to protect the public from illegal acts by brokers like united yachts ignores them breaking laws when they are members of their group

www.floridayachtbrokerassociation.com

Forum: Cruising Forum

united yachts= crooks..more victims come forward

screwedbybroker — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:34:55 GMT

United Yachts Screwed Me Too

CAPE CORAL STINKS
Fort Myers, FL Reply
|Report Abuse |#4 10 min ago
WOW----- I JUST LOVE A JUSTIFIED REBEL. I SURELY WILL PASS THE WORD AROUND !!!! I WILL ALSO CUT & PASTE THE LINKS... AND SEND IT TO EVERYONE ON MY E-MAILS AND ASK EACH TO DO THE SAME--I HAVE GROWN WEARY MYSELF OF ALL THE SCUM.I WORK IN A FIELD THAT EXPOSES MYSELF TO VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE,HOPE THIS HELPS.
SO PETER SCHMIDT (CREEP) ITS ON , UNITY OF FED UP
FED UP PEOPLE WHO IS NOT AND WILL NOT TOLERATE SOMEONE LIKE YOU....
www.unitedyachtsales.net or
www.floridayachtbrokerassociation.com
I LIVE IN CAPE CORAL , I ""WILL" TALK- TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE TO ""KEEP AWAY" FROM THIS MAN...

**** EVERYONE NEEDS TO POST THE WEBSITES ON ALL SEARCH ENGINES TO HELP STOP ANOTHER PERSON FROM BEING A VICTIM.

there are now three victims of these crooks and more coming forward. don't get screwed by these people. they are liars,crooks.
they are being supported by the Florida yacht broker association whom they are members of...

Forum: Cruising Forum

Timings for trip to Key West

Watash — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:53:24 GMT

I'm looking to take my first trip from Charlotte Harbor to Key West. I understand that I will need to refule at Marco Island as I only have a 100 gallon tank..

Any suggesstions with respect to timeframe and route?

Dave

Forum: Cruising Forum

volounteer 47

malaema — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:55:37 GMT

If somebody have any information about daysailer Volounteer 47, please contact me. I cant find manufacter or contact. I think that boat was built somewhere in Canada. Thanks in advance.

Forum: Sailing Forum

safe overnight anchorage @ sanibel island

tmmltn — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:49:15 GMT

Any suggestions for a good overnight drop, around Sanibel, on my way to Key west??? I have a 46' with 4.5'draft

Forum: Cruising Forum

Vacationing: Would love to go yachting

Ivnastyle — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:18:33 GMT

I will be vacationing in North Palm Beach 8/6/07 to 9/5/07 and would love to go yachting.

Forum: Cruising Forum

JULY TRIP TO KEY WEST

MARKCH — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:45:50 GMT

I plan on a trip from Ft. L. to Key West July 18th or 19th for 3 to 4 days, anyone interested in following or leading down oceanside?
I plan on a relaxing 3-4 days away, so if you want to join let me know.

Forum: Cruising Forum

ICW Cruise

TrippleB — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:51:14 GMT

Anybody want to do a ICW Cruise this summer Hudson to Palm Island.

Forum: Cruising Forum

Need A Junk Boat Removed?

mzick77 — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:07:36 GMT

Hi my name is Michael. I'm in tampa. Does anyone need an old or used boat removed. Do you have a project boat you dont want anymore, and need taken away? We will come and haul it away for free.

Michael
813-917-0107

Forum: Cruising Forum

Florida Intercoastal Fuel Points

bucaneer — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:42:35 GMT

I am trying to plan a family trip down the east coast, between Cape Canaveral and Ft. Lauderdale. Later on, one on the gulf. I am trying to locate current fuel points, facilities, or marinas with fuel capabilities. Any one with some word of wisdom? Thanks

Forum: Cruising Forum

Line Splicing and fancy work.

joellauf — Thur, 22 Mar 2007 18:36:57 GMT

Anyone needing any anchor/towing/mooring/general lines (rope) spliced, email or call me 305-304-7646. I can do 3-strand and double braid. Also I am able to do fancy work on rails/wheels/etc.

Joel

Forum: Parts Connection and Repair Forum

Restaurants you can boat to in SW Florida

totallyloco — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 15:04:07 GMT

Does any one know where I can get a list of Restaurants you can boat to in SW Florida?

Forum: Cruising Forum