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Forum: Learning to Sail

1 Day Ago

Replies: 9

Family learning and fun time

Views: 222

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Family learning and fun time

This model of boat (Renken 18) was my dad's and my first boat. This particular example is for sale. Shoal draft (2 feet), fairly light (1200 lbs), easily trailerable and launchable. Light mast, so it...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 8

trailerable boat

Views: 365

Posted By Rhys05

Re: trailerable boat

We really like our S2 7.9. My wife has head room in it, I do not. (5'2" of head room). It has a separate head with a curtain rather than a door. Fairly sparse on other amenities (has an icebox and a...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 41

Finally got my new (old) tub home

Views: 1,373

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Finally got my new (old) tub home

you checked it since you got it home? Could it have wrapped something up in it that is thumping (kelp, line, etc.)?

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 41

Finally got my new (old) tub home

Views: 1,373

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Finally got my new (old) tub home

I can tell you from experience that THIS is very un-nerving when you don't know what it is. Folding props are nice...when they work!

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 65

Cheap Classic Plastic smokes the fleet in 2013 Down the Bay Race

Views: 2,547

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Cheap Classic Plastic smokes the fleet in 2013 Down the Bay Race

^^ This. I mean, in a PHRF race a Westsail 32 can "beat" an Open 60...nevermind the fact that the Open 60 completed the race twelve hours before the Westsail... I'll take the (objectively) faster...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 190

My Horror Story

Views: 8,781

Posted By Rhys05

Re: My Horror Story

I was able to get full coverage insurance for my boat, coastal out to 75 miles, for less than $400 per year...no survey... (My local agent). My boat isn't any smaller than yours (26').

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 17

First Boat Buying Advice

Views: 643

Posted By Rhys05

There is about a zero percent chance he is going...

There is about a zero percent chance he is going to find a 7.9 in his price range, and like someone said above, the 7.9 is more of a boat you can trailer than a true trailerable boat, I know I sure...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

There ya go, I think you have now been totally...

There ya go, I think you have now been totally honest. :) (not saying there's anything wrong with your opinion, I'm not a big fan of kids myself...loud and stinky...but they might be mostly okay if...

Forum: Learning to Sail

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 16

ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

Views: 825

Posted By Rhys05

Re: ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

james- I definitely agree with you that owning a used sailboat >> taking a week long class. I've got the used sailboat (S2 7.9) that we are on 2-5 times a week. I guess I'm looking at taking a class...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

Yep, the corporate environment is rather soul crushing. We've mostly used our vacation time to go skiing in the winter and hiking/backpacking in the summer (generally in Colorado). Going to be using...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

northoceanbeach: Glad we are on the same page, it is a discussion, not an argument! :cool: All of your points are 100% valid, and I don't think that anyone is arguing that sacrifices wouldn't have...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

I think right now I feel about the same about jobs as northoceanbeach does about kids. I've got a job, and sure, the steady income is nice. Its definitely all about living for the weekend and the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

hehe...naw...not trying to have an argument. I've just generally been taught to never say "can't" or "never." :)

Forum: Learning to Sail

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 16

ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

Views: 825

Posted By Rhys05

Re: ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

Lake Superior sounds cold right now...are they even ice free yet?? On topic, I doesn't look like Northern Breezes has classes in December down there, but I may contact them to inquire. Do the same...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

Well...except that there ARE people doing it, and they don't appear to be rich.

http://www.windtraveler.net/
http://anasaziracing.blogspot.com/

So...sure...it'd be different, and some...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 58

Young people and adventure

Views: 1,897

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Young people and adventure

This sounds almost exactly like my wife and myself, right down to the plan and timing. I'm 29 (going to be 30 in just under a month), my wife is almost 28. I'm an engineer with a good job here in...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 41

Runaway diesel

Views: 1,455

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Runaway diesel

Well, I'm just guessing here, and I'm sure that it depends on the particular engine, but the decompression lever probably holds the exhaust valves open (so that the piston doesn't generate any...

Forum: Learning to Sail

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 16

ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

Views: 825

Posted By Rhys05

ASA 101/103/104 in "the Islands"

Hey all, I'm certain this has been hashed to death (and I did do a quick search, and other than one recommendation for one school, I didn't find any recent reviews), but I would like to hear some...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 46

Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Views: 1,820

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Oh, agreed...semantics are dumb, but when its the brand name it does matter when trying to find it. (Like he said, his package was faded, I appreciated him getting us close!)

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 46

Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Views: 1,820

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Yeah, I saw that stuff, but he did say "Sun Shade" not "Sun Screen!" Thanks for the tip, going to have to look into getting some of the stuff.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 35

Making Your Boat Unsinkable

Views: 1,542

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Making Your Boat Unsinkable

If you are out in rough weather or high winds and are concerned about being knocked down, put your hatch boards in and keep your companionway hatch dogged closed. Then the only way you'll sink is if...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 46

Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Views: 1,820

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Sun Awnings & Boom Tents

Is this the stuff:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/ShelterLogic-16-ft-x-16-ft-Sand-Square-Heavy-Weight-Sun-Shade-Sail-25723/202935522#.UZuM4_vvh8E

??

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 41

Runaway diesel

Views: 1,455

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Runaway diesel

I'm hoping that I never have to deal with it, but its good to have contingency plans!

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 41

Runaway diesel

Views: 1,455

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Runaway diesel

Yeah, both are easy to get to on my engine:

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14230&stc=1&d=1369147570

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 41

Runaway diesel

Views: 1,455

Posted By Rhys05

Re: Runaway diesel

It does not (and don't think that I'm questioning your judgement), but I would probably use the "rag in the intake" trick if it came down to it. The decompression lever on my engine is one of the...

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