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living on a sailboat
#13254847 - 09/27/10 04:43 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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anyone ever live on the ocean? i really want to buy a sailboat and live on the ocean.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13257220 - 09/28/10 01:03 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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No, but this girl I know did when she was younger. She never told me much about it, but what I heard sounded awesome.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13257269 - 09/28/10 01:17 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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My uncle lives on a boat. He's got a house too but he loves the ocean.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: kirilan]
#13258535 - 09/28/10 10:50 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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my biggest concern is getting used to the motion of the boat. second concern is storms and what boat i should buy.
i would eventually like to be able to sail from california to mexico and on to south america.
any stories or input would be appreciated.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13259323 - 09/28/10 01:51 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Check out the book "Dove" - it is the story of a 16y/o kid in the 70's who sailed around the world and was commissioned by National Geographic to write about it.
I also want to live on a sail boat - but have never sailed.
I've recently moved near the ocean, and have discovered a local sailing organization. There are several organizations actually, and most cost about $500/year to join - however, they teach you how to sail, and offer a variety of courses about weather, rigging, water rescue, etc. In addition, they offer a variety of vessels which you can borrow for the day and even some you can take out for a weekend or more, including sea kayaks.
Sounds like the best way to learn for someone without any friends with experience or a boat.
I am looking forward to signing up in the Spring.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: PDU]
#13259596 - 09/28/10 02:33 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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PDU said: Check out the book "Dove" - it is the story of a 16y/o kid in the 70's who sailed around the world and was commissioned by National Geographic to write about it.
I also want to live on a sail boat - but have never sailed.
I've recently moved near the ocean, and have discovered a local sailing organization. There are several organizations actually, and most cost about $500/year to join - however, they teach you how to sail, and offer a variety of courses about weather, rigging, water rescue, etc. In addition, they offer a variety of vessels which you can borrow for the day and even some you can take out for a weekend or more, including sea kayaks.
Sounds like the best way to learn for someone without any friends with experience or a boat.
I am looking forward to signing up in the Spring. 
i love sailing. i've never sailed anything bigger than 14ft though. i need to find the right boat. i want to be able to DIY if anything ever needs maintenance.
sailing is simple. the first time i ever sailed i felt as i had always known how. i didn't even take proper lessons. i'd recommend finding a small day sailer on Craig's List.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13261929 - 09/28/10 09:46 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have a similar land based idea, I want to buy a school bus and turn it into an RV to live in for a few years.
I'd be just as keen with the prospect of a sail boat but I hadn't taken the notion seriously as I know not a damn thing about sailing. One summer I refinished the teak and cleaned the deck for a fellow for cash who was supposed to teach me some stuff but never followed through.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Hobbs]
#13270258 - 09/30/10 01:42 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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IIRC mother earth news magazine put out a decently good article on sail boat living. good luck i've always wanted a sailboat.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13281948 - 10/02/10 11:19 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm teaching myself to sail on a 14' C-Lark. My dream is to one day have a large enough boat that me and the family can do some extended cruising.
It's funny that you mention sailing the west coast of N and S America. I understand it's actually one of the more uncomfortable places to do any extended sailing (weird currents, wind, waves, etc.). But I say who cares? It will make you a better sailer I say.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13285406 - 10/03/10 05:40 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13287470 - 10/04/10 03:52 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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It is a life long dream of mine to sail on a PERPETUAL energy boat
Still no such technology, and i dont find sailing by wind quite as exciting...
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: desant]
#13289051 - 10/04/10 03:10 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sailrocket vs. Hydroptère
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13311374 - 10/09/10 01:48 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I've always wanted to live-abord.
unfortunatly, i've got this problem where i don't own a 28' boat, which is probably the smallest craft i think i would try to live solo on. i've lived in tents, a van, a pop-up camper, etc, so i have enough experience living in confined spaces to know what would be a reasonable minimum amount of space.
i can't conceive of affording such a boat any time soon, even owner built.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13312004 - 10/09/10 09:26 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you're willing to put in your own elbow grease, you can own a 28 footer for under 5grand. It will be old and probably need some work, but you can buy a solid fixer upper for that.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13312112 - 10/09/10 10:00 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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5k is a lot of money. that's not much less than what i could build a new one for, if you don't count the value of my time.
i'm pretty good with logistics, and have designed [but not built] a couple cruisers, and put together estimates on materials.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13312240 - 10/09/10 10:42 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i'm working with a company with offices in cancun and puerto vallarta. i'll be relocating there as soon as they score some permits and open shop. i don't want to live in a hotel and think this would be my best option. ideally i'd like to have 2 boats, one in cancun and one in puerto vallarta. if bad weather came in i could just go to a hotel.
boats can be financed and living in mexico isn't all that expensive.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13312299 - 10/09/10 11:00 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I work with a lady who lived on their boat for 5 years prior to their circumnavigation. Then they took 7 years to circumnavigate.
Needless to say, she has some stories that make my mind wander and wonder what the fuck I'm doing stuck in a cubicle.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13312439 - 10/09/10 11:30 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i teach english and spanish as a foreign language, if i ever find the time, i'd like to sail the americas teaching those in need.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13312586 - 10/09/10 12:10 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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sail here to cali. loads of english speakers needing to learn spanish, and tons of spanish speakers needing to learn english.
lol.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13335944 - 10/14/10 01:37 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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lived on 1 in lauderdale i met some guy who sails around the world 4 like 3K a year
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: 5150]
#13336025 - 10/14/10 01:55 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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5150 said: lived on 1 in lauderdale i met some guy who sails around the world 4 like 3K a year
that's ridiculous! 3k!
did you ever get sick from the motion of the ocean? i've never lived in one. i wonder if it just feels like being in a hammock? zzzz
i can't stand it, i have my bags packed, if we don't get the job permits were waiting on down there i'm gonna go insane imagining how cool it would have been.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13338352 - 10/15/10 12:08 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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it's interesting you mention that: space considerations aside, the thing motion is part of the reason people have long used hammocks on boats/ships.
the ship may be rocking, but gravity will keep the hammock drawn down, depending on it's orientation.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13339877 - 10/15/10 11:38 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I don't think I would ever be able to live on a boat. Props to all of you who could do that, but there is no way I could. I would rather live in the forest near a lake and have a canoe/kayak that I could go on. That's all the boating I need.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13339892 - 10/15/10 11:41 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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It would probably be a real trip living on a small sailboat while sailing across the ocean. On one hand you can be indoors, and be cramped. On the other, you could be outside with nothing as far as the eye can see! what a contrast!
I've always dreamed about building one of these, which would be cool for a journey of a couple of days: http://www.stevproj.com/IntroVacPg1.html or http://www.stevproj.com/IntroWkndrPg1.html

I think it would be like camping, but on a boat instead of a tent, and being able to cover greater distances.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Green_T]
#13341010 - 10/15/10 04:53 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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free sailing classes should be available for all able bodied people that live near the coast or large lakes, such communities would be highly rewarded if there was ever a sudden gas shortage or if an apocalyptic event ever were to hit that certain region and the population ever need to be evacuated.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13344432 - 10/16/10 02:43 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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check this site out for free plans for a pduckracer! can easily be made with $100 worth of materials..
http://www.pdracer.com/

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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13348273 - 10/17/10 01:08 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oh man, that is really cool. I think I'm going to make that my winter project. I would imagine sailing it would be great for beginners.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Hobbs]
#13348357 - 10/17/10 01:22 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Hobbs said: Oh man, that is really cool. I think I'm going to make that my winter project. I would imagine sailing it would be great for beginners.
you could easily teach yourself. there are plenty of free sailing resources out there to get you started. there really isn't much to it. once you're on the water you just feel it. it's beautiful.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13348410 - 10/17/10 01:31 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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check out some extreme sailing on the pduck. 
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13354053 - 10/18/10 06:56 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i just realised i need to make my own boat while i wait. i'll keep it under 14 feet long to avoid having to register it.
i'll do a tek and post it.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13354889 - 10/18/10 10:12 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i think i'll shape the hull using ultra thin plywood. i'll then add a few layers of fiber and resin. i'll make plywood cutouts for the dagger and rudder and glass em.
i'll mix some marine grade expanding foam and fill the hull.

this might cost me a few hundred$ but i can always sell it and make some money back. 
Edited by nopalero (10/19/10 01:46 AM)
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13355660 - 10/19/10 02:46 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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^ You'll have to make a thread for all of us to see!
Check out the "mini sharpie" and the "daydream" on this page to see what to expect when building: http://www.simplicityboats.com/
Did you design the above yourself? Make sure it can float well and level
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Green_T]
#13357535 - 10/19/10 01:51 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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yeah, i sat down and sketched that out last night.
i should have a wooden frame up in about a week. i found several sheets of 1/8 inch oak plywood in the garage. i have an aluminum boom from an my old sailboat that will work for a mast.
i just need a sail, some fiberglass and resin to finish er up!
this might not take me very long.. i ran my own boat detailing business when i was in highschool. i had it for about 5 years before deciding to move on to teaching spanish and esl.
i might build me a small model to work off of. i'll post pics as i can.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13357622 - 10/19/10 02:11 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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I don't know all that much about boat design, but it seems like with a severe triangle shape like that the boat would have some pretty heavy weather helm when heeled over.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13357766 - 10/19/10 02:43 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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i was trying to design something like the zuma. i'll most likely end up with something more like this. http://www.tritonyachts.com/zuma.html
thanks for your input.

that boat is sweeet! did you do any damage?
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358061 - 10/19/10 03:53 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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1/8th oak ply with fiberglass cloth and resin coat. i'll add some chambers and fill with foam.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358096 - 10/19/10 03:59 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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No damage to the boat. My ego was bruised though 
It's an old boat, heavy as hell. Built the same year I was born. But, it has most of the rigging of a larger craft, so it's a great way to learn the ropes. Main, jib, spinnaker (haven't used yet), outhaul, boom vang, etc.. In some good wind with a couple people who know what they're doing, it will plane and go pretty quick though.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13358161 - 10/19/10 04:13 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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ShockValue said: No damage to the boat. My ego was bruised though 
It's an old boat, heavy as hell. Built the same year I was born. But, it has most of the rigging of a larger craft, so it's a great way to learn the ropes. Main, jib, spinnaker (haven't used yet), outhaul, boom vang, etc.. In some good wind with a couple people who know what they're doing, it will plane and go pretty quick though.
i once read in a sailing magazine "the best way to learn is to teach it.."
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358168 - 10/19/10 04:14 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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ever gotten high and gone out sailing?
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358250 - 10/19/10 04:34 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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No. I'm still enough of a newb that I still get an adrenaline high.
Also such a newb to weed that I'm sure I'd do something totally stupid if I tried
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13358410 - 10/19/10 05:11 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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when i bought my first sailboat, i didn't know how to sail it, a friend offered to take me out and we sailed for 30 minutes, i didn't do much more than absorb what was happening.
within a few weeks i had racked up about 2 hours of light sailing, then one day we had hurricane remnants come through.. i packed my rig and went out on my alcort puffer (didn't raise the spinnaker)..

i was all baked and it was awesome! i hiked upwind for about 2 hours straight. gusts must have been 15-25mph. best thing since sex.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358482 - 10/19/10 05:31 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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i just found my inspiration.

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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358498 - 10/19/10 05:34 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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whoa that is nice.
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nopalero
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13358594 - 10/19/10 05:53 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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i'll use clear vinyl shower curtains for sails! or maybe tyvek..
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life is both a mirror and a window.
THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
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nopalero
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13358978 - 10/19/10 07:21 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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i'm read to cut.

ready^
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THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
Edited by nopalero (10/19/10 08:51 PM)
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13360125 - 10/19/10 11:10 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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only that which has passed can be predicted.
life is both a mirror and a window.
THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13360738 - 10/20/10 04:28 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Very cool style boat, I've been sketching a lot of different ideas for my Puddle Duck at work. I've yet to determine all the design features.
I'll make a thread for mine once things are smoothed out.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Hobbs]
#13360883 - 10/20/10 06:42 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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thanks, good luck on yours. i'll start a thread in the DIY forum as soon as i start cutting. i've thought about making copies of all the panels, so i can send out a stencil to anyone who wants to build their own. i might even make a few boats to sell around here. we've got two large lakes just a few blocks away.. 
can't wait to see a frame.
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THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Hobbs]
#13360884 - 10/20/10 06:43 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Hobbs said: Very cool style boat, I've been sketching a lot of different ideas for my Puddle Duck at work. I've yet to determine all the design features.
I'll make a thread for mine once things are smoothed out. 
post pics!
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only that which has passed can be predicted.
life is both a mirror and a window.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13361024 - 10/20/10 08:14 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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nopalero said:
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Hobbs said: Very cool style boat, I've been sketching a lot of different ideas for my Puddle Duck at work. I've yet to determine all the design features.
I'll make a thread for mine once things are smoothed out. 
post pics!
Def post pics!
Also, I saw on a website that someone scaled up a boat from plans, and built a cardboard version of all the panels before the actual cutting. Might be an idea to consider - remember, measure twice, cut once!
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13361564 - 10/20/10 10:54 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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nopalero said: anyone ever live on the ocean? i really want to buy a sailboat and live on the ocean.
Me too, I have always wanted to do this!!
But I am very nervous about being sick as a dog from the motion of being far out to sea.
At the same time, I know I MUST experience this one day, before I die.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: MOTH]
#13362830 - 10/20/10 04:21 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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MOTH said:
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nopalero said: anyone ever live on the ocean? i really want to buy a sailboat and live on the ocean.
Me too, I have always wanted to do this!!
haha, i know, a few days ago i did a search for "sailboat" here and ran across your 5 year old thread..

on another note, i'm going to see if i can find a wholesale marine dealer. i used to buy from some company in dallas, but you have to be a dealer to buy from them. i'm going to take my plans up there and see if i can open up a business account.
i talked to a couple friends and they offered to help out with production if i decide to build more to sell.
this first boat will cost me between $300-$400 to build at the most. i imagine i could resell it for double that maybe more if i take my time and do a good job.
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only that which has passed can be predicted.
life is both a mirror and a window.
THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13460593 - 11/09/10 08:00 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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I want something like this, maybe a little bigger
Just get spun out and drive anywhere in the world before i crash..
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ShockValue
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From this weekend. "Lived" on it for 3 days. I'm the dude wearing the yellow jacket on sail number 69577
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Edited by ShockValue (11/09/10 09:14 PM)
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Quote:
DoSedLiving said: I want something like this, maybe a little bigger
Just get spun out and drive anywhere in the world before i crash..
that reminded me of that spy boat Tim Curry drove in that shitty McHale's Navy movie with Tom Arnold..
ive been thinking about taking a really really long motorcycle trip recently. i think if i were to do it i would probably book a cruise home on a cargo ship rather than driving all the way back. chances are i would be on the ship for a month.
i think i could handle it.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#14002538 - 02/21/11 04:30 PM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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i never started my boat cause my saw broke and i never got back to it..
today, i picked up a free force 5.. found her on craig's lists.. i'm so happy. can't wait to get her on the water.


i'll start a project page in the DIY forum while i restore her, she's in rough shape..
-------------------- the dinosaurs will be back.
only that which has passed can be predicted.
life is both a mirror and a window.
THE GRAYS HOPE TO WIN. STOP. RAINBOW NEEDED URGENTLY.
Edited by nopalero (02/21/11 04:33 PM)
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