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Forum: Boats | For Sale 08-18-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By PuraVidaBob
Thanks. I'm afraid it is a bit to big for us.

Thanks. I'm afraid it is a bit to big for us.
Forum: Boats | For Sale 08-18-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,933
Posted By PuraVidaBob
What is the overall length and the weight?

What is the overall length and the weight?
Forum: General Discussion 08-18-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,795
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Thanks for all the responses. I will experiment...

Thanks for all the responses. I will experiment with some of the good suggestions provided. I appreciate you sharing your experiences. As often heard, results may vary based on conditions. Be safe...
Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,795
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Engine down towing a dinghy?

I've been towing our dinghy more during short hops & have always kept the engine up, however I've seen some boaters towing with the engine down. Is that for better tracking? It would seem to increase...
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. The dinghy is...

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. The dinghy is sitting on top of the big boats wave, so I think a bit more tow rope sounds like my first step followed by a bit of the dinghy's skeg in the water.
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Thanks psneeld. It tows well with the engine all...

Thanks psneeld. It tows well with the engine all the way up to about 12 knots, above that it starts to wander a bit. I'll try lowering it a touch & see if I get better results.
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Towing a Dinghy Question

We have started towing our dinghy more when making short hops rather than hoisting it up to the boat deck.
What is the general wisdom on the outboard engine position while towing? All the way up or...
Forum: DeFever 07-09-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Posted By PuraVidaBob
We are in Canada now. Not sure of our cruising...

We are in Canada now. Not sure of our cruising plans this coming winter as the border may stay closed for quite some time. We are considering moving our boat to Nassau & cruising out of there this...
Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast 06-07-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Yes we considered shippers as well, but your...

Yes we considered shippers as well, but your right, no adventure there, that's what we bought our boats for!
Where do you have your boat located, on the east coast? Perhaps if nothing else we can...
Forum: DeFever 06-06-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Posted By PuraVidaBob
We are in BC on Pender Island, but we keep our GA...

We are in BC on Pender Island, but we keep our GA in Florida for winter cruising. Upgrades & updates, man we have 10 years worth now! Added solar panels, replaced non skid, replaced both anchors,...
Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast 06-06-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Repositioning Florida to Mexico

Hi All,

After 10 years of exploring the Bahamas & the Keys we are considering moving our base of operation to La Paz in the Sea of Cortez. It is a long cruise down to the Panama Canal & up to Cabo...
Forum: DeFever 06-06-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Posted By PuraVidaBob
We have a sistership Grand Alaskan 60 with the...

We have a sistership Grand Alaskan 60 with the same engines & I agree totally with your comments. Great boat, very comfortable & good value for the size. Somehow 8 kts just doesn't cut it when you...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-24-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,861
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Welcome aboard! We bought our boat in Ft...

Welcome aboard! We bought our boat in Ft Lauderdale 3 years ago & have been cruising the Keys & Bahamas during our Canadian winters. We will keep an eye out for you.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-27-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Thanks for the welcome guys. Hoping to get up to...

Thanks for the welcome guys. Hoping to get up to Newfoundland some day Robbie. Grew up in Nova Scotia, so hope to explore that part of the world by boat in the years to come.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-26-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By PuraVidaBob
Gulf Islands Newbie

Hello all from Pender Island, B.C. After 20 years of cruising the Pacific NW we bought a trawler in Florida a few years ago & have been cruising Florida & the Bahamas. Finding the water pretty skinny...
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