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Forum: SailNet Website Technical Support 3 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 773
Posted By SimonV
Re: Sailnet Chat Silenced -- Day 2

Well that explains why sailnet is running so fast, I was going to praise whoever fixrd the speed, but then I saw this and guess it will slow down soon.:(
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 4 Days Ago
Replies: 84
Views: 3,174
Posted By SimonV
Re: Do dock lines go with the boat?

The only problem you might have now is, what do you do when you find something on the boat, like a switch or other item with no knowledge of what it may do, will the previous owner take you calls or...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 4 Days Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By SimonV
Re: Wallpaper install...

I was going to say, Mix 1 quart polyester resin with 1oz hardener thin with 1 quart thinners and stir in 1lb plain flour past and stick paper, but then thought someone may do it, so I won't.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 749
Posted By SimonV
Re: buying advice?

A 100 foot boat in your price range will no doubt be an oldy. One thing I have noticed is that older bigger boats had less internal volume than newer smaller bigger boats. But then I do like this....
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 25
Views: 11,088
Posted By SimonV
Re: fuel consumption gas vs diesel

My Perkins 4.108 should burn about 2.5 l/h @2400 revs giving 6.5 knots. When trip planning, I use 3 l/h and a speed of 5 knots, and a max running time of 100 hrs. As I carry 420 litres, my workings...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By SimonV
Re: Turn-key boat

Congratulations you bought about as pristine as you can get, nothing major in two years. The expensive stuff is yet to come, keep your fingers crossed and service the anchor winch more often than you...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 442
Posted By SimonV
Re: Can you convert a hank on

Ok. found some information on the zippered headsail also called a bonneted jib. It seems Larry and Lin Pardey invented or at least improved on the idea, details can be found in their book "Cost...
Forum: Sailboat Design and Construction 1 Week Ago
Replies: 38
Views: 603
Posted By SimonV
Re: Not to get bogged down on the issue...

Sorry no pics. The lead ballast (9000lbs) is pre cast away from the boat, and the solid form is lowered into the keel and held central until the bog cures that is why on some encapsulated keels can...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 442
Posted By SimonV
Re: Can you convert a hank on

I have seen a jib with a lower section that could be removed. It had a zipper. I have only seen it once.
Forum: Sailboat Design and Construction 1 Week Ago
Replies: 38
Views: 603
Posted By SimonV
Re: Encapsulated Keel?

I thought every one knew what bog was, maybe it an Aussie thing!...It can be polyester resin or epoxy resin, thickend with talc or micro balloons. mainly used for fairing or leveling. Also a great...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 23
Views: 423
Posted By SimonV
Re: Seeking WARATAH yacht plans please

Well that's one way to endear yourself to someone who may have put some serious effort into solving your problem. Not a good move, but thats just my opinion,:eek:
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By SimonV
Re: Out Of Here

Best of luck and when you get back you might share your story.
Forum: Boat Buyers & Sellers Forum 1 Week Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 297
Posted By SimonV
Re: Mason 43

What is this Boats for Guitars +1 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster.:hammer
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 60
Views: 2,129
Posted By SimonV
Re: Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

Yes you can 41' is not that big and within a short period of time you will be wondering what you were worried about, in fact you may wish you had gone a bit bigger. If you stick with a sloop then 45'...
Forum: Sailboat Design and Construction 1 Week Ago
Replies: 38
Views: 603
Posted By SimonV
Re: Encapsulated Keel?

My Ericson 39b has encapsulated lead. recently I had to do a repair of an old repair due to the keel being put down on the edge of a sleeper cracking the old repair. what I found was the glass was...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,427
Posted By SimonV
Re: Increase in the number of Moderators

I feel the Mods we have are doing Okay. I have with a couple of posts, been chipped and occasionally squashed, at the time I was annoyed but when rethinking my heart felt posts, I realizes I had...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By SimonV
Re: Jeff_h has been deceiving us!!!

And to one of the top four moderators, Cruisingdad :eek::birthday
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By SimonV
Re: Jeff_h has been deceiving us!!!

Actually, TDW is the only moderator that has supplied yours truly with refreshment on the water. So I must vote +1 to TDW.:D
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By SimonV
Re: Jeff_h has been deceiving us!!!

Oh No, it gets worserer, Synergy is a large Catamaran working out of Port Douglas Queensland Australia. SYNERGY REEF SAILING - WELCOME (http://www.synergyreef.com.au/)
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 1 Week Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 4,151
Posted By SimonV
Re: *Thinking* about a bigger, better boat

Wow a fleet owner...Congratulations, hope you downsize your collection soon.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 732
Posted By SimonV
Re: Butane camp stove in cabin

I don't see a problem as long as you don't keep the open canisters inside. As soon as you finish cooking put it outside. oh and don't smoke or run with scissors.
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 59
Views: 1,490
Posted By SimonV
Re: Cruiser

My take on a cruiser, is one that lives permanently on their boat and has no fixed place of abode. Has no ties to an area where they are presently staying. Can move on without undue stress. Probably...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 309
Posted By SimonV
Re: When to reef a Catalina 320?

The boat and conditions will tell you when you should have reefed, point of sail will also be an indicator. but if you are just enjoying going from anchorage to anchorage with 20 knot winds be lazy...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 773
Posted By SimonV
Re: E-Mail while crusing

You can pick up a Pactor 2e or 2usb for less the $500 if you want to speed things up a bit buy a Pactor 3 license for @$120. I have the 2e and have no problems anywhere.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By SimonV
Re: 90ft Catana in gale and sailing good video

I know its sad but it's just another boat I will never be able to afford.
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