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Martin Nelick
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Initially Posted - 07/25/2014 :  10:23:57  Show Profile
Hey everyone,

Just wanted to say hello and that I'm happy to have finally become a member of this association. A little over a year ago, I purchased my first boat - a 1987 cat 25 WK SR in Lawrence, KS while she was in dry storage.

About two months ago, after months of research and refitting, Meadowlark was finally ready to do what she was made to do: Cross the Gulf Stream and sail the shallow waters of the Bahamas. I have been living aboard full time for 2 months or so, and I plan to continue for about one year.

Much thanks is due to those who keep this association running smoothly and those who contribute in forums. Over the last year, I have been on here EVERY DAY learning all I can. It has allowed me to tackle major projects, save thousands of dollars, and memorize every nook and cranny of this boat.

I'd like to give back a little, share some of what I have learned, and I hope to post to forums often (when I have a solid internet connection). Thanks again!
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/25/2014 :  16:07:27  Show Profile
Glad to hear you're living the dream! Be careful, and keep us informed about your travels. The members will love to hear about it.
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zeil
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Response Posted - 07/25/2014 :  18:47:21  Show Profile


Way to go Martin... good for you... keep us posted with stories and photo's. Good to hear that you live aboard and are planning to hide-away for an entire year... wow... we're a little envious.

We too lived on board for an entire year plus one month and just loved it.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/26/2014 :  03:55:51  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Martin was able to upload an image, here it is.
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We Made It
Meadowlark anchored at Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos following her Gulf Stream crossing on June 8th 2014</center>

Paul
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/26/2014 :  08:59:50  Show Profile
Tell us about the crossing! Hard, easy, scary?
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Martin Nelick
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Response Posted - 07/27/2014 :  08:32:46  Show Profile
Gary,

The boat was trailered to Indiantown Florida near Lake Okeechobee. That was a very cruiser friendly location and a very comfortable place to wait for a weather window. I wanted a 48 hour window with seas less than 2 feet before I was comfortable crossing. Motored 5 hours or so on the okeechobee waterway to Stuart Fl. I left out of Stuart Florida, sailed to great sale cay and from there directly to green turtle cay in the Abacos.

The Catalina 25 is more than capable of completing a safe crossing with favorable weather conditions.

The crossing itself was generally more comfortable than many days I've been sailing on inland lakes. As a matter of fact, it was nearly glassy most of the way (I'll have to post some pictures). I ran the motor and the Tiller pilot nonstop for about 36 hours to Green turtle cay.

HOWEVER, I am in no way saying that this crossing is a joke or that it deserves less respect than it is given. Obviously conditions can become very dangerous in a short time in this location. I count myself somewhat lucky to have had such a nice weather window. The good news is that everything here boils down to exercising common sense and being confident with your gear. I urge others to try it if they can make the opportunity.

Oh yea and Gary, it was still very scary . I would re-live it a million times if I could though.
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GPS data????

paul


And where are the pics?

Paul
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/27/2014 :  09:49:12  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Martin Nelick

Gary,

The boat was trailered to Indiantown Florida near Lake Okeechobee. That was a very cruiser friendly location and a very comfortable place to wait for a weather window. I wanted a 48 hour window with seas less than 2 feet before I was comfortable crossing. Motored 5 hours or so on the okeechobee waterway to Stuart Fl. I left out of Stuart Florida, sailed to great sale cay and from there directly to green turtle cay in the Abacos.

The Catalina 25 is more than capable of completing a safe crossing with favorable weather conditions.

The crossing itself was generally more comfortable than many days I've been sailing on inland lakes. As a matter of fact, it was nearly glassy most of the way (I'll have to post some pictures). I ran the motor and the Tiller pilot nonstop for about 36 hours to Green turtle cay.

HOWEVER, I am in no way saying that this crossing is a joke or that it deserves less respect than it is given. Obviously conditions can become very dangerous in a short time in this location. I count myself somewhat lucky to have had such a nice weather window. The good news is that everything here boils down to exercising common sense and being confident with your gear. I urge others to try it if they can make the opportunity.

Oh yea and Gary, it was still very scary . I would re-live it a million times if I could though.


Sounds like you thought about it a lot and planned well. Good for you!

I would think being all alone out on the open ocean at night a person might feel nervous and exhilarated at the same time. Very much alive for sure!

I wish I was young and had the time to try a journey like yours!

Now you need to get one of these to get some unique persepctive in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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