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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Hour Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Solid Fuel Stove Fuel

We've used hardwood chunks for a dozen seasons. Our wood heater is mostly to take the chill off morning and evening in the spring and fall on the coast of Maine.

Hardwood heats up fast which is...
Forum: herSailNet 1 Week Ago
Replies: 138
Views: 3,876
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Is Sailing Sexist?

The existence of sexism isn't debatable. It's undisputable fact, like racism. But that doesn't say an individual is sexist or not. And sexism goes both ways. I don't like being stereotyped by my...
Forum: herSailNet 1 Week Ago
Replies: 138
Views: 3,876
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Is Sailing Sexist?

Absolutely. In a world where my wife or daughter will make on average, 75 cents to the dollar I'll make, doing the same task, how could the world of sailing possibly escape?

But those are salary...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 1,323
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Canadian sailing + heating ?

A solid fuel heater is good for short term use, if you're comfortable with one. There are several small woodburning bulkhead stoves. You'll likely need a 3" pipe through the cabin top.

Our...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-03-2013
Replies: 50
Views: 4,404
Posted By TomMaine
Re: shoal draft keel vs regular keel

I'll take a whack at your question, "HOW MUCH" on shoal vs deep draft.

If you're comparing the same boat with shoal/deep draft options, I'd guess it would be no more than 5 degrees, average. I...
Forum: Cruising and Sailing with Children 03-26-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,293
Posted By TomMaine
Re: First boat for small 9 yr old girl?

Some sailing dinghy's will go over if you blow on them. I built this Nutshell when my daughter was 2 or 3 (she helped,...). Both our kids learned to sail in it and it's never gone over in 20 years of...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-25-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 3,923
Posted By TomMaine
Here's our harbor and home.

Rockport Maine. Our dinghy dock is a 5 minute walk from home. It's a quiet working harbor.

The best thing about having a boat here, is the wind. Just outside the harbor, you can often pick up the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-24-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 576
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Single Berth 40' ers? Where are you now?

Tartan 41, great choice for your needs! A real boat with plenty of single racing crew berths, those are perfect for kids.

Where in VT are you? Both my wife and I grew up there and sailed out of...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-15-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

"Generator envy", that's a new one, Rick. :) It gives me the notion of a back packer reaching a summit, then envying a guy in a Hummer that drove up. :)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-13-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

Thanks, Faster. I can't take credit for that shot but it's a typical one from nearby Mt Battie. You only see half of the inner harbor and a third of the outer in this photo.

I feel the same, I'd...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-13-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

It is pretty, and cold right now. Like Tim says, it's two habors, inner and outer. It's a buzz in season.

We have a soft spot for it, we lived in the inner harbor for a summer while I built us...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-13-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

That makes sense to me. There are real exceptions, a few posted here. But for the most part, none of us want to put up with anymore noise and pollution on the water than is necessary.

A couple...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-12-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

Don't be offended, some of us are sailing in areas where a liveaboard boat with a family onboard, is very, very rare. You can see the difference in boats in New England, they're more lightly equipped...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 5,934
Posted By TomMaine
Re: anchorage etiquette

Acceptable,...do you think we're there yet?:)

Personally, I hope not. It's bound to happen in some harbors. I spent an hour or so between a sailboat running their engine on my port side and a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-02-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 2,044
Posted By TomMaine
Rowing and hiking.

If it weren't for rowing and hiking, and dogs onboard(which make it mandatory), the type of coastal sailing we do would be quite sedentary.

Rowing for exercise can be a fun easy workout,...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-24-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,783
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Advice on a Caribbean Cruiser

I can say that two pilot berths, and two kids, worked out perfectly for us for many years. We have a typical 38' 60's style racer cruiser that has two outboard pilot berths.

Not only do kids love...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-21-2013
Replies: 292
Views: 17,197
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Newbe with no experience buys big boat

http://www.portlandpudgy.com/small%20motorboat%20Knutsons%20pudgy%20for%20web.jpg

That's a great summation of the Pudgy, Medsailor. No matter how you slice it, that's a big load in the photo for a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-21-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Can you identify this boat?

That looks like the Cheoy Lee cove stripe insignia.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-19-2013
Replies: 292
Views: 17,197
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Newbe with no experience buys big boat

I'm just curious,...what part of Maine did you grow up in? :)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-14-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By TomMaine
Re: moorings in Maine

Hi Dick, I got you mixed up with the original poster. You're already here! :) I sat out hurricane Irene with Dorsey and Bruce in Pulpit Harbor. They were kind enough to invite me to dinner as well....
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-14-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By TomMaine
Re: moorings in Maine

You'd be wise to contact the town office in Rockport, and ask how to get on the mooring waiting list. You can do the same in Camden. For (last I checked) 15.00 per year, you can be on the waiting...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-05-2013
Replies: 292
Views: 17,197
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Newbe with no experience buys big boat

Hi Glen, I looked up the Downeast 38 in an old book I have. That looked like a good choice for a first time buyer for what you had in mind. But the leaks, that wouldn't work for me either. Nothing...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-05-2013
Replies: 102
Views: 4,487
Posted By TomMaine
Another boat with an unknown lifespan, the Hinckley B40

Either a 100 or 200(I can't recall) were built over a decade or so. 50 years later, they sell for 3 times their original cost if only sparingly maintained. If they're kept under the Hinckley owner...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-03-2013
Replies: 520
Views: 30,448
Posted By TomMaine
Re: The future of the sailing world. Why are there so few young people cruising??

I don't think you will feel the same in 30 years. Cynicism, especially the cliche' generational model, is older than baseball. It afflicts some, but not most of us. :)

I think you'll do well,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-31-2013
Replies: 102
Views: 4,487
Posted By TomMaine
Re: Life Span of a Boat

Many are gone forever, no doubt. Wooden boats don't survive much neglect. But the popular designs survive today. Take the Concordia yawls. I think 100 were built starting in the 40's, and I think...
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