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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-14-2007

Replies: 9

J24 in open water

Views: 1,891

Posted By owlmtn

The J24 is a fast fun responsive boat when sailed...

The J24 is a fast fun responsive boat when sailed under the conditions it was designed for. It sure as hell wasn't designed for rough conditions in open waters. It will absolutely beat you up and if...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-08-2007

Replies: 10

FL.Keys taverns?

Views: 1,042

Posted By owlmtn

When in Key West The Green Parrot is the only...

When in Key West The Green Parrot is the only place to be. It's just about the last remaining locals hangout, happy hour 4-6 is a blast, the juke box is the best (no Jimmy Buffet!), blues on weekends...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-08-2007

Replies: 14

Interesting Sanding Tool

Views: 1,096

Posted By owlmtn

I bought a two gal. shop vac from sears, $25....

I bought a two gal. shop vac from sears, $25. It's light enough that I can attach it to my Bosch sander and, using a sling, easily carry it over my shoulder. I've used it for two years and it works...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-17-2007

Replies: 5

Looking for a cover for the back (interior) of a thru Cabin Speaker mount.

Views: 479

Posted By owlmtn

unless the speaker already has a waterproof back...

unless the speaker already has a waterproof back you might want to consider installing one. in the event of a knockdown, a hell of a lot of water can come through a 5 inch hole. Jim L

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

02-17-2007

Replies: 23

Pearson 30 vs. Cape Dory 25D?

Views: 10,298

Posted By owlmtn

The Cape Dory 25d is a nice little boat for those...

The Cape Dory 25d is a nice little boat for those who want a traditional style. It's very well set up,considering how small it is, for a couple to cruise. I don't know how you could make it work for...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-20-2007

Replies: 20

Cockpit table: do it yourself? Plans?

Views: 6,986

Posted By owlmtn

I don't know what the saloon table in the...

I don't know what the saloon table in the Catalina 30 is like but on our Tartan 30 it mounts on two poles in sockets. instead of cutting holes in the cockpit floor for the base sockets, i made a...

Forum: Learning to Sail

01-13-2007

Replies: 14

Sailing Lessons Florida

Views: 2,578

Posted By owlmtn

I can't say enough good things about any of the...

I can't say enough good things about any of the J-world schools. Pat and I took their 5 day learn to sail class about 10 years ago and it was a hell of a learning experience. we'd reccomend them...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-03-2007

Replies: 20

Boat Name

Views: 1,517

Posted By owlmtn

Love These threads

These re-naming threads are every bit as entertaining as the periodic teak re-finishing wars. My question would be what happens if you don't name your boat at all? Just asking. Jim L

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

12-24-2006

Replies: 16

So, what did you get your boat this Christmas?

Views: 850

Posted By owlmtn

Rebuilt the toilet, new waste hoses and holding...

Rebuilt the toilet, new waste hoses and holding tank. Oh and a new toilet paper holder. There's a definite theme to this. Jim L

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

11-21-2006

Replies: 199

MacGregor 26 vs. ?

Views: 79,848

Posted By owlmtn

slim, you must have some nasty weather where you...

slim, you must have some nasty weather where you sail if you've seen "many" boats capsized. Interestingly i've only seen one boat capsized here and it was a Mac 26X. Jim

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

11-21-2006

Replies: 9

Cradle Parts

Views: 945

Posted By owlmtn

Tom, I went to the marina yesterday. my cradle...

Tom, I went to the marina yesterday. my cradle measures 7' wide and 13'4" long. I took a couple of photos. let me know if you want them. Jim

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

11-20-2006

Replies: 9

Cradle Parts

Views: 945

Posted By owlmtn

Tom, I'm going to the marina some time this week....

Tom, I'm going to the marina some time this week. I'll measure and take a couple of photos. I'll be in touch. Jim L

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

11-19-2006

Replies: 13

New name (I know, I know)

Views: 5,041

Posted By owlmtn

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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

11-19-2006

Replies: 13

New name (I know, I know)

Views: 5,041

Posted By owlmtn

I'm surprised this thread keeps resurrecting. I...

I'm surprised this thread keeps resurrecting. I started it 5 years and one boat ago. Actuall I'm not at all superstitious and we just changed the name but I love these type of threads. the gift that...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

11-15-2006

Replies: 1

Tartan 30 Rudder Removal

Views: 551

Posted By owlmtn

Tartan 30 Rudder Removal

Need some info on removing the rudder from a Tartan 30. thanks Jim L

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

11-11-2006

Replies: 14

tartan 30 for offshore work?

Views: 3,660

Posted By owlmtn

The T30 is a solid, fairly stiff boat. The...

The T30 is a solid, fairly stiff boat. The drawbacks that I see are: the companionway doesn't have a bridgedeck, the companionway is only about 5" off the cockpit floor, this obviously invites...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

11-01-2006

Replies: 113

MacGregor 26 X/M Impressions

Views: 14,896

Posted By owlmtn

If you want a sailboat you should buy a sailboat....

If you want a sailboat you should buy a sailboat. If you want a power boat you should buy a powerboat. The Mac 26x is neither. There are plenty of nice sailboats out there in the price range of the...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

10-17-2006

Replies: 8

Tartan 30, Cape Dory 30 or Bristol 32

Views: 6,561

Posted By owlmtn

the Tartan 30 is by far the fastest boat of these...

the Tartan 30 is by far the fastest boat of these three. The Cape Dory and the Bristol are very different designs from the Tartan. Jim L

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-14-2006

Replies: 19

What is the best way to remove bottom paint???

Views: 3,466

Posted By owlmtn

I use a 5" random orbital sander with a dust exit...

I use a 5" random orbital sander with a dust exit on it, I bought a cheap shop vac from sears. they have a 2 gal model that only costs 25 bucks or so, it's light enough to carry over your shoulder...

Forum: Chartering

09-30-2006

Replies: 1

Bareboat on Vieques

Views: 732

Posted By owlmtn

Bareboat on Vieques

We're thinking of trying Vieques for some sun. does anyone have any experience chartering there? thanks Jim L

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

09-29-2006

Replies: 18

Where to buy asymmetrical spinnaker

Views: 4,461

Posted By owlmtn

We've been thinking of going with an A sail too....

We've been thinking of going with an A sail too. I'm looking for advice on sizing (we sail a tartan 30). any other pros and cons wouild be appreciated also. Jim L

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

09-27-2006

Replies: 59

Cetol on Teak

Views: 9,186

Posted By owlmtn

For us the decision to use cetol was simply a...

For us the decision to use cetol was simply a matter of time. we've done both on various boats. There was no way I had the time, after sanding and scraping all the exterior teak on our Tartan 30, to...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

09-25-2006

Replies: 6

Lake Champlain sailors

Views: 797

Posted By owlmtn

We sail on the lake every chance we get. This...

We sail on the lake every chance we get. This year with the lousy weather it's been infrequent. The boat's coming out in 3 weeks and it seems like it just went in. We're looking longingly at the...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

09-25-2006

Replies: 8

Pearson 32, 303 and 28, Tartan 30

Views: 5,910

Posted By owlmtn

We have the starboard galley model Tartan 30. For...

We have the starboard galley model Tartan 30. For the type of cruising we do it has worked out well. Meal preparation is definitely enhanced. However I think if I had a choice I would go for the rear...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

09-24-2006

Replies: 8

Pearson 32, 303 and 28, Tartan 30

Views: 5,910

Posted By owlmtn

For couples cruising and fast and responsive...

For couples cruising and fast and responsive sailing in both light and heavy air it's tough to beat the Tartan 30 in that price range. The accomodations are adequate for the period. there are two...

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