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  1. key goose

    2002 44ft endeavor catamaran trawler 275k

    Complete refit this year just picked up from boat yard, new soft goods inside and out, all new solar victron plus more, 500 gallons for yanmars 240hp super long range well over 1000miles. add aslo in boat trader email for more info
  2. key goose

    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    we made the Bahamas trip got down to Stainel kay it was crazy fun, i only wish it lasted longer but i got a teenage daughter that wants some of her summer home. in the end the test was to see if we want long time cruising liveaboard style and i have to say yes. The next trip will be 1-2 months...
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    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    I cant imagine not making it to the Caribbean , try and make the jump to panama its the best cruising grounds. I am waiting for the new dinghy delivery Monday and then we are off to Bahamas it will be our longest trip yet Exumas 2-3 weeks so this will be the test to see if we want to do next...
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    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    Yes i agree a good mix of wares is needed. it is hard to offer a guest plastic cup after they just brought you a nice bottle of wine, and for sipping drinks plastic is really a bad idea. I would Just keep it to an amount manageable for your cruising life style. I think we have 3-4 coffee mugs...
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    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    I live in south humid Florida i do remember something about cotton my parents in the old days maybe talking about it...lol I also think someone mentioned cruising range, i been watching the flo-scans and i can start going on about a good slow burn. i don't want to high jack Murigen's thread i...
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    New guy from Naples

    Welcome ,,,yeah your close by if you ever come down the coast some let me know we got all the good beaches mapped out..
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    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    we all think about untying the lines I like your philosophy Hippocampus, we have been thinking about this great Caribbean tour for years. Finally downsized to a trawler figured bigger is not always better after a CPMY and SP convertible. The question is how much do we really want to...
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    New guy from Naples

    the 48 in the keys is the same owner that owned mine originally and upgraded to the 48 after , and named the new boat the same Fat Cat it resides in Key West .
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    New guy from Naples

    I kept the old Name it is kind of out there but not terrible. and its cheaper to keeper...lol there is another one named same in the keys but its a 48
  10. key goose

    Transitioning to full time cruisers...

    I love the thread, we too are planning and prepping our boat for a season abroad. Sure i would like to say its for good but i know the wifey will eventually want to come home to roost. So my plan is in action we have purchased a 26 ft car hauler trailer and will park in rear yard and plug into...
  11. key goose

    Metal Hulls

    I used to work at an aluminum boat company, Bellcraft just out of the service and did some boats with them and i can say as a bow welder the aluminum does not bend well and heat deforms it, so many boats have added bondo to hull sides that are typically wavy after welding. but you will have the...
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    New guy from Naples

    Thanks Comodave i got it fixed
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    New guy from Naples

    i actually purchased the boat a few months back up in englewood port charlotte area.
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    New guy from Naples

    yay i got the avatar going, feeling kinda old. lol
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    New guy from Naples

    Naples Florida, trying to get my signature going
  16. key goose

    New guy from Naples

    Hello Nice to meet you guys all.
  17. key goose

    what makes a trawler suitable for ocean crossings?

    very nice answer and boat MYT Carlos
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