FLORIDA KEYS ADVENTURE

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The only other thing that caught my eye & twixes my wallet is: this item


Gaz,

I would not feel safe with the high end weight limit being 5k Lbs. I would prefer higher. Also, how do the trailer guideposts pass under :?:


Anyway, keep the posts coming.

Ray
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81venture wrote:How did I miss this post?? I've been so busy with careing for my wifes mom I guess (Alzhiemers)

now I feel bad i did.. i would've totally offered free overnight lodging here on your way down... It was right on your way. I saw you were in Selma (off 95) and I am only about 30 min from there.

Mom lives in Syracuse...so if I had known I would suggest you left NY to my house (10 hours) and then my house to FL another 15 hours or so to get to the miami


When you are on your way back let me know and Same offer applies.. I have space for both you and your boat. For a fellow member I am glad to help...and I get to see and crawl over your boat for ideas 8)

Cheers Mate

Dave

Wake Forest NC

Thanks for offer Dave :)

We're doin fine, so far. Just got dive certifications. I don't know why I/we waited so long. Beautiful day today. Mellow wind. Tonight, we'll try & make the sunset & happy hour at the Sunset Grill.
Gonna take Fri & run wife to Key West. Will concentrate on boating after her departure on Sat.
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And post some drone videos....

Can't wait to see what you can do with your new toy

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beene wrote:And post some drone videos....

Can't wait to see what you can do with your new toy

G
I didn't pick up the waterproof one... Yet... I did bring my new Phantom Pro. I'm just charging the bats. It's blowin 25 tonight. It changed after sunset & dinner. I think it's forecasted to blow now & rain on Sat :P

Won't take out new toy yet - or old toy (boat) till... Mon :?

Will keep u posted.

But Beene, what do u think of the Mariner 2, Splash Drone?
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Your view:

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What you're doing in your spare time:

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What I'm doing in my spare time (in-laws' house; took me two hours to dig through that berm, and I put the rest off for today, to avoid heart failure):

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:cry: :cry: :cry:

We were supposed to learn scuba on our honeymoon in Bermuda in 1987, but hurricane Emily had different ideas, and ripped the place up and left the water too rough. Never did get to try it.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Once again, Tom, I've been schooled :|

You already know be careful regarding your health with snow removal. I'm up to that stage too.

The funny thing regarding this trip is, I almost didn't have the guts to take it...
A music buddy talked to me regarding how miserable & drained I'd been in December. It was the turning point for me. & while I haven't done nearly as much as I have wanted & planned, I'm glad I pulled the trigger.

I did a ton of work for this trip:

1. Remodded galley

2. Remodded v berth

3. Threw out Porta potti & installed Natures Head C T

4. Purchased all new galley ware :P :
A. http://www.amazon.com/NuWave-PIC-30141- ... B00DP6BJE2
B. http://www.galleyware.com/Galleyware-14 ... kware-Set/
C. http://www.amazon.com/NuWave-20632-Stai ... 31RGSYMR97
D. http://www.amazon.com/Nuwave-7-Piece-Co ... F4RGBCF8FT
E. http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-Nutr ... bullet+pro

5. Did a quick "Jethro - Beverly Hillbillys / Sanford & Son" 2" velcro assembly install of a 24x18 window in my bimini (Done on the fly, last night in rented condo before moving onto boat... 4hrs) Image

6. Brought down more mods than I could hope to complete: New radar install, VHF, pedestal guard & electronics...

& tonight I have to, once again move back onto boat from week at condo with wife. I have major downsize issues regarding where I'm gonna put some Shtuff :P

Mind you, I'm not complaining or comparing lives just accounting & reconciling thoughts while online.

Looking at your pic, I'm glad & thankfull I'm here... But also have a lot of work to do in too windy paradise :)
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NiceAft wrote:
The only other thing that caught my eye & twixes my wallet is: this item


Gaz,

I would not feel safe with the high end weight limit being 5k Lbs. I would prefer higher. Also, how do the trailer guideposts pass under :?:


Anyway, keep the posts coming.

Ray
Sorry I missed this Ray,

While the Brownell is 3x the cost I don't think I'm any better off regarding guide post clearing - especially mine with the "chariot wood guides" I have & the mast & radar arch:

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So the ScaffoldMart in NC
Wins by price & default. I'm thinking of picking it up on my way home with a stop in NC...
This way I wont have to pay freight :wink:

Regarding weight capacity, I'll be okay with a quick changeover for a keel support stand.
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So I decided to eat out after I finished shopping in Marathon. I stopped into a place that caught my eye while driving back n forth, on the Gulf side. "The Island Fish Company"; Excellent conch fritters & hogfish dinner with rice & veggies, yum :)

As I was walking in I spied a mast among the boats tied to the dock. Wouldn't ya know it's a Mac 8)
A 97 :macx: with orig aluminium rudder supports. My PO changed mine to stainless :)
This Capt isn't much for the internet, so is not on this site. But he drove his down from Indiana & is Really living the dream...

With some really nice mods I got pics of :) :

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Really nice wood work & made his own roller furling main.
I also thought his boot stripe was interesting. I might just do that to save the brown ring I'm famous for here :wink:

Am going diving tomorrow, if the weather & wind hold. Was a beautiful day, today...
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I see a boom furler and a pull start motor ? Was he cruising or just keeps it there ?
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bahama bound wrote:I see a boom furler and a pull start motor ? Was he cruising or just keeps it there ?
He drove it down from Indiana, like me from NY. I think he's staying in Long Key. He motored in for dinner. Interesting roller furler. But with those aluminum sides, boom is the last thing you'll hear when it hits you :P

It's funny, I bumped into the Capt while in the restaurant bathroom. I was preoccupied thinking to myself: how am I gonna find this Mac owner while takin care of business & it turns out he was next door lol :D

It looked like they might have been stock sails. Boat was in good shape. Much cleaner than mine. I'm living like Sanford & Son 2 doors down from Mike. There's one other sailboat in the long term row, closer to the grilling area. Some really nice fishing monstrosities coming in & out & "Charter Boat Row".

I'm going diving in the afternoon with the Duck Key outfit here, first time. They snuck in two beautiful days. & it may stay this way with a brief shower or two forecasted. Much better than the first 2 weeks. I had to buy sweatshirts & a portable heater :P

Wish u were here Bahama, 'could use the fellowship :)
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Gazmn wrote:Beene, what do u think of the Mariner 2, Splash Drone?
I've enjoyed following your adventure in the keys. Post more pics when you can!

As for the Mariner Drone, I truly wish I would have waited and bought one of those... My Phantom is in 6 fathoms....

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Smarter than me. Winter storm warning today :cry:
Gazmn wrote:So I decided to eat out after I finished shopping in Marathon. I stopped into a place that caught my eye while driving back n forth, on the Gulf side. "The Island Fish Company"; Excellent conch fritters & hogfish dinner with rice & veggies, yum :)

As I was walking in I spied a mast among the boats tied to the dock. Wouldn't ya know it's a Mac 8)
A 97 :macx: with orig aluminium rudder supports. My PO changed mine to stainless :)
This Capt isn't much for the internet, so is not on this site. But he drove his down from Indiana & is Really living the dream...

With some really nice mods I got pics of :) :

Image


Image



Image

Really nice wood work & made his own roller furling main.
I also thought his boot stripe was interesting. I might just do that to save the brown ring I'm famous for here :wink:

Am going diving tomorrow, if the weather & wind hold. Was a beautiful day, today...
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Winter storm warning today :cry:
There gonna get a pseudo Wintry mix @ home tonight too...

Had a storm pop over this evenining here. I can't & won't complain.
Went diving today, although the winds were gusting over 20kts with 4-5' seas & a few new divers seasick. I got nasseus on my first day, 2/16. I just ran out of gas & got tired of tasting seawater & the strong ocean under water surge that mirrored the hula dance the boat was doing 25' above us - and worrying about my wife getting the procedures & evolutions correct in 4' visibility :P
I swear I heard the theme to " Gilligans Island" when the Capt. said we were heading out despite this squall chasing us:

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Thankfully, he reassessed, before I had to make people uncomfortable going into a Madea fit.
They were the kind of crappy conditions that make me appreciate how good a dive today was despite a few peeps blowing chunks on the deck. I just had to bear down to keep it down :wink:
Sorry, I didn't take dive pics, for today.
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Greg said:
Sorry, I didn't take dive pics, for today.
That's OK Greg.

Your finesse with the printed word was descriptive enough ."a few peeps blowing chunks on deck”. Thanks for that imagery Greg Image :D

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That guy truly was living the dream. How long did he say he was staying in the keys for?

What Hp motor was on his X?

Thanks for sharing. One day I hope to have a prolonged stay in the keys on my sailboat. One day.......
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