liveaboard

  1. J

    30' - 42' catamaran tour or sail

    Greetings fellow sailors. My wife and I will be visiting family in San Diego county July 16th through July 23rd and are looking to become live aboards. We are hoping while in the San Diego area one of you might own or know of someone who owns a sailing cat between 30' & 42' in length that we...
  2. SVMusic

    Going Topless??!

    Just today I need my top. Everyone needs a top from time to time and our sailboat’s Bimini needed .... https://thecrabbycaptainandthesunnysailor.com/2018/08/05/going-topless/
  3. SVMusic

    Repairing a pressure water pump - (and what NOT to do!) haha

    We had a lot of fun making this video of troubleshooting and repairing our pressurized water pump. I think it is very informative but entertaining as well. I hope you enjoy! https://thecrabbycaptainandthesunnysailor.com/2018/07/16/how-to-troubleshoot-and-repair-an-on-demand-water-pump/
  4. NEBrian

    Blue Deep Water Beneteau

    Hello Beneteauians! As a potential Beneteau owner I would like to ask what model Beneteau is the most Deep or Blue Water Sailboat capable. I know that length has a say, but what model to start with? Please include any models that have been discontinued in the last 20 years. Thanks in advance.
  5. S

    1982 Cat 30- Wooden Spreaders

    Ahoy everybody! My wife and myself just purchased a beautiful cat 30. Before we restep the mast next week, we are replacing the old wooden spreaders with new oak spreaders . No we don't want aluminum. If the old wood ones lasted that many years being an 82 model, I'm okay with that. My...
  6. JKimbu

    Irwin 52 Suitability for bluewater cruising - your thoughts?

    Interested in hearing personal experiences with owners taking their 52's on passages - Atlantic, Pacific, etc. Interested in doing more than just the Caribbean, and wonder if the old girls are up to it?? Thanks!