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Bigsfish ; Ya, you can't beat brackish- or even fresh water for keeping all things corrosive in better shape. I've boated and kayaked for decades in the brackish Indian River here (Melbourne) and the salinity difference versus the ocean is really noticeable. Heck, gators venture out into the...

BTW there is a 2013 38 footer for sale in Tortola, BVI (Boat Trader) A previous 'charter vessel' - perhaps they have the 44 for charter for charter, as well ?

2 Decembers ago we chartered a 30-some foot World Cat for some offshore fishing out of Islamorada. A front had just passed through, a wicked one. The winds had subsided somewhat and were 'only' about 20 out of the SSE if I recall, somewhat in the same direction as the 2-4 knot current on the...

Hey Julsburd , hope your plans for 'wintering' in FL are coming together.....! I've been in Central (ORL, sucks), South (Palm Beach Gardens, nice), and now East Central FL (Melbourne) for almost 40 years. I can speak to the weather, not live-aboarding (never done it). FL is the lightning strike...

Hey cruiser, sorry to hear about your loss. I've been a rec boater since I was a little kid, sail and power so I like you all, don't remember 'what it was like' to know 'nothing'. On your topic, not sure if this is an OB or I/O boat- there are some safety steps with I/Os that OB's dont require...

IMHO Epoxy resins (and thixotropic additives like poly micro-spheres) are vastly superior to poly resins. I have used them building scale models of boats, RC planes, and some auto repair of damaged body panels. Its not as 'stinky' as poly, dries rapidly and one huge plus to me anyway, is its...

Hello Harold, I too live in Melbourne, FL, just joined the forum as well. Currently boat-less , approaching retirement and considering the cruising lifestyle (at least part time)