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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 3 Days Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 990
Posted By Smier
Re: Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

Nice video bljones, too small for my liking also. I really like this one though:

http://www.wallerdesign.com.au/photo_wal880.html

It's too big for the original poster, but I really like it!
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 3 Days Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 990
Posted By Smier
Re: Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

Any other good links to a finished jarcat or othe trailerable cat build? You guys really have me interested now...
Forum: Learning to Sail 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 1,355
Posted By Smier
Re: My Liveaboard Cruising experience with Offshore Sailing School

I will definitely post a review of our trip, and I'll try and take lots of pictures. I will make up a seperate thread with all the info etc, because I don't want to completely hijack justfly's...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By Smier
Re: compac 16

Com-Pac Yacht Owners Association - Index (http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php)

Very active site with very knowledgable and helpful members, some who have completely torn apart and...
Forum: Learning to Sail 04-16-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 594
Posted By Smier
Re: Intermediate sailing class or dinghy class?

I just signed my wife and myself up for a 4 day liveaboard course. My wife enjoys the water and boats, but is intimidated by sailboats and our lack of experience. It doesn't help that every couple...
Forum: Learning to Sail 04-16-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 1,355
Posted By Smier
Re: My Liveaboard Cruising experience with Offshore Sailing School

We are taking the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat and ASA 103 Coastal Navigation courses. They sent us our books and study materials 3 months in advance, and we were told that our 4 days on the water would...
Forum: Learning to Sail 04-15-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 1,355
Posted By Smier
Re: My Liveaboard Cruising experience with Offshore Sailing School

Thanks for posting about your trip! I just signed my wife and myself up for a 4 day live-aboard course on the Chesapeake Bay this summer. This is only our second sailing season, and my wife is very...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-08-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,592
Posted By Smier
Re: Are abandoned boats a big problem in the U.S?

The other issue for boatyards, is that some states make it harder than others to take ownership than others. Then you have all the various fees and expenses involved, in some places it can require...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-08-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,592
Posted By Smier
Re: Are abandoned boats a big problem in the U.S?

The problem is the disposal of the fiberglass. The landfills in our area have become quite expensive, and actually discourage individuals from bringing in loads of trash. We pay by the weight of the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-06-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Smier
Re: Father abducts 2 children last seen on sailboat in Gulf of Mexico...

Former boat owner may be key to finding Hakken | Video | wtsp.com (http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2280578747001)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-05-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Smier
Re: Father abducts 2 children last seen on sailboat in Gulf of Mexico...

The boat's description is as follows:

1972 Morgan 25M (25 foot) sailboat
Blue bimini top, white mainsail with blue trim, boat deck and cabin are white
Hull is blue with "Salty" and a paw print...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-05-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Smier
Father abducts 2 children last seen on sailboat in Gulf of Mexico...

Amber Alert: Joshua Hakken took sons Cole and Chase into Gulf of Mexico on sailboat, shortly after kidnapping | wtsp.com...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-01-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By Smier
Re: Do you recognise this yacht. WARATAH TWIN KEEL.Tasmania circa 1970's

Very cool pictures! I saw that you have the blueprints, so when do you begin to build Orion 4? Good luck on your search, it would be cool if you find her, but being an old plywood boat she will...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-26-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
Posted By Smier
Re: Weirdest DIY outboard you've seen?

I hate to say the thought has crossed my mind. This is what happens when you have a free sailboat and an old waverunner sitting in the barn!
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 03-18-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Smier
Re: Requiem for a Spork

Really enjoyed this one, I agree entirely and think the spork and its competitors versions(like the Hunter 260), would truthfully be a great fit for my family. While I enjoy the challenge of sailing,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-19-2013
Replies: 1,949
Views: 90,252
Posted By Smier
Re: HMS Bounty in trouble...

Chef kind of touched on my question earlier when he mentioned not enough qualified/trained crew... How many crew(qualified) should a ship of this size have had realistically? 16 total crew members...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-18-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By Smier
Re: Purchasing Sunken boats

I would not pay a dime for a boat in need of anything beyond cosmetic repairs, and I say this because I am in the process of restoring 2 sailboats I was given for free. There is no such thing as a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-16-2013
Replies: 1,949
Views: 90,252
Posted By Smier
Re: HMS Bounty in trouble...

I'm not sure if anyone posted this already in this massive thread, but in case they didn't here is an interesting national geographic clip with some early footage of when the HMS Bounty was built, as...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-09-2013
Replies: 292
Views: 17,222
Posted By Smier
Re: Newbe with no experience buys big boat

My freshly printed copy of your book arrived yesterday, and I just finished reading it a few minutes ago... Well done, I had trouble putting it down, and even laughed out loud a bunch of times! ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-03-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Smier
Re: WTB Trailer for 22' fixed keel sailboat

What's the weight of the boat? My 22' only weighs 2300 pounds, and trailers perfectly on a single axle boat trailer rated for 3500#. You may not need a dual axle trailer. Have you looked into...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-02-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Posted By Smier
Re: SWING KEELS GOOD or BAD?

All very good points, BUT they almost all fall into what I would classify as human error. All but "failure mode 3" are easily prevented or remedied with a little prior planning. The majority of...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-31-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,471
Posted By Smier
Re: Tornado Damage

LemonHead, there is an active Chrysler message board, with about the only info on the Starwinds that I have been able to find on the web. Worth checking out once you get everything back to normal at...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-31-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,471
Posted By Smier
Re: Tornado Damage

A good towing/recovery service can right your boat in a few minutes without further damage. They should have all the straps, winches, etc to do it without even scratching anything. I guess it comes...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-31-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,046
Posted By Smier
Re: EEK! They've taken the sulfur out of Marine Diesel!

I used to own a small trucking company, and when they removed the sulfur from the on road diesel fuels roughly 10 or 15 years ago we were also concerned about fuel pumps and injector problems, but...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-30-2013
Replies: 292
Views: 17,222
Posted By Smier
Re: Newbe with no experience buys big boat

Well Glenn, I just ordered your book from amazon. I hope it helps the new boat fund, I'm looking forward to checking it out after reading thru this thread!
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