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sailingfool

ASA and PSIA Instructor

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About sailingfool

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ASA sailing instructor, USCG Master Near Coastal license, PSIA ski instructor

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Boston and thereabouts...

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Tech consultant, sailing instructor, ski instructor
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Last Post: First Boat Buying Advice 9 Hours Ago 04:55 PM
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jameswilson29 liked post by sailingfool On thread : adding outboard to Cal2-29

Bad idea, especially if the boat has an inboard. That sounds like an awful amount of weight to add off the stern of that boat. The hits against this configuration include: 1. unbalancing the boat...
Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 07:10 AM
Posted On: 07-30-2011, 10:04 AM
olson34 liked post by sailingfool On thread : Is a marine survey really worth it for an inexpensive boat?

Good reflection...my advice is that the survey gives you a ballpark idea of just how expensive your "inexpensive" boat will become...
Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 01:07 PM
Posted On: 3 Weeks Ago, 11:55 AM
joebeach liked post by sailingfool On thread : Looking at a boat tomorrow

Under-priced...? or over priced. The only individual who has ANY idea how the $3,900 price of this vessel relates to its VALUE is the seller, and he ain't talking. To suggest that this low price...
Liked On: 3 Weeks Ago, 02:22 PM
Posted On: 3 Weeks Ago, 01:50 PM
Faster liked post by sailingfool On thread : Simple Deck Layout

OK for the jib sheets. The Jib halyard has to run to a winch. The winch on the mast is for one halyard, the other should run back to the cabintop stopper/winch. You need to investigate your...
Liked On: 3 Weeks Ago, 03:42 PM
Posted On: 3 Weeks Ago, 03:08 PM
msmith10 liked post by sailingfool On thread : 30 vs 33

The 30 Mark I well earns its reputation as the stiffest C&C design. My personal experience racing the 30 Mark I, was that in 18 knots of beeze or more, the 30 Mark I performed well above its rating,...
Liked On: 03-29-2013, 11:17 AM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 11:14 AM
PaulinVictoria liked post by sailingfool On thread : 30 vs 33

I've owned a 30 and sailed over 30 years on a friend's 33. Both are sweet boats. I preferred the 30, the reason I bought one. The primary reason is that the 30 has a more useable interior. The...
Liked On: 03-27-2013, 09:48 PM
Posted On: 03-27-2013, 01:20 PM
jrd22 liked post by sailingfool On thread : How do you tie a cleat hitch?

FWIW, we call the wrong way hitch as "ski googles'. Take a look and you'll realize why...
Liked On: 03-22-2013, 02:30 PM
Posted On: 03-21-2013, 04:00 PM
Faster liked post by sailingfool On thread : Aftstay and forestay sag

Sailnet needs a Fast-Learner-And-Overachiever award and the OP has my vote.
Liked On: 03-22-2013, 02:11 PM
Posted On: 03-22-2013, 01:58 PM
jackdale liked post by sailingfool On thread : Aftstay and forestay sag

Sailnet needs a Fast-Learner-And-Overachiever award and the OP has my vote.
Liked On: 03-22-2013, 02:05 PM
Posted On: 03-22-2013, 01:58 PM
jackdale liked post by sailingfool On thread : How do you tie a cleat hitch?

FWIW, we call the wrong way hitch as "ski googles'. Take a look and you'll realize why...
Liked On: 03-21-2013, 04:04 PM
Posted On: 03-21-2013, 04:00 PM
jackdale liked post by sailingfool On thread : Topping Lift - How Does this work?

After dropping the main, tightening the mainsheet against the topping lift allows you to secure the boom so it does not move. When furling the main, or just lazing about, if a crew leans against a...
Liked On: 03-21-2013, 12:34 PM
Posted On: 03-21-2013, 12:33 PM
Silvio liked post by sailingfool On thread : Sailing in New England for newbie

pelagicsailingclub.org | Dedicated to bringing together competent skippers and competent crew for their mutual sailing benefit in the Boston MA area! (http://pelagicsailingclub.org/)
Liked On: 03-07-2013, 04:26 PM
Posted On: 03-07-2013, 04:22 PM
Lake Superior Sailor liked post by sailingfool On thread : Looking for advice

My advice would be to find a Rhodes19. You should be able to get a newer one in excellent condition for $10k. The R19 has most of your attributes, I think more so than most alternative boats. Welcome...
Liked On: 01-29-2013, 02:21 PM
Posted On: 01-29-2013, 01:46 PM
SloopJonB liked post by sailingfool On thread : How Much Should I Offer

The answer to your question depends on what your objective is. If you want to play a game, then offer some percent off the asking, as others may advise you. If you want to buy a boat you going to...
Liked On: 01-21-2013, 06:41 PM
Posted On: 01-21-2013, 02:32 PM
MikeOReilly liked post by sailingfool On thread : How Much Should I Offer

The answer to your question depends on what your objective is. If you want to play a game, then offer some percent off the asking, as others may advise you. If you want to buy a boat you going to...
Liked On: 01-21-2013, 03:18 PM
Posted On: 01-21-2013, 02:32 PM

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