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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 3

What year does Beneteau start using a bridge?

Views: 256

Posted By BCC1

Re: What year does Beneteau start using a bridge?

I ordered mine last year after seeing hull number one on the hard. Quite nervous until I saw a very positive review in Practical Sailor. This is my first boat without a traveler. Don't miss it.
...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 60

Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

Views: 2,110

Posted By BCC1

Re: Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

Well, I have one. In fact, sitting in the cockpit now. Spent the day sailing. Nope, doesn't pound. Wife was at the helm, 50 degrees off the wind, 16 knots true. She took her hands off the helm,...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 60

Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

Views: 2,110

Posted By BCC1

Re: Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

The overwhelming majority of guys actually leaving the dock and sailing most weekends at my marina are folks on newer coastal cruisers, with comfy spacious berths, often with bow thrusters, in-mast...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Week Ago

Replies: 60

Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

Views: 2,110

Posted By BCC1

Re: Singlehanding a 41' Hunter DS?

I agree.

First boat was a 38, second a 47, third a 41. All new.

The selling yard will give you an orientation. Hire a delivery Captain to help/ teach you on the trip to your marina,

Get a...

Forum: Beneteau

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 5

Oceanis 45 saildrive questions

Views: 318

Posted By BCC1

Re: Oceanis 45 saildrive questions

I have a Oceanis 41 with the sail drive and a factory installed 3 blade folding prop. No noise at all.

Fwiw, boat's nicely fast under sail and no prop walk around the dock.

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

03-17-2013

Replies: 111

Ready To Go Back In?

Views: 2,632

Posted By BCC1

Re: Ready To Go Back In?

Spent yesterday doing the 8 yards of topsoil and mulch, so we went to the slip today, since they put the boat in Friday.

Genoa on, bimini up, springlines added, bikes in the shed, heater on,...

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

03-14-2013

Replies: 111

Ready To Go Back In?

Views: 2,632

Posted By BCC1

Re: Ready To Go Back In?

Mine's supposed to go in Friday. I leave for CA for 12 days Monday, so if its not dreadful, we hope to be sailing this weekend. I sure hope so, or I'll be at home wheelbarrowing & spreading 8 yards...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

03-12-2013

Replies: 26

Thinking of removing my traveler. Thoughts?

Views: 1,100

Posted By BCC1

Re: Thinking of removing my traveler. Thoughts?

Sagacity doesn't have a traveler. :cool:

http://integrity.smugmug.com/Boats/Boats/i-mVP8fkX/1/XL/get-attachment.aspx-XL.jpg

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

03-10-2013

Replies: 111

Ready To Go Back In?

Views: 2,632

Posted By BCC1

Re: Ready To Go Back In?

My bride of 30 years is a big part of our boat pep. We finished getting Sagacity's 41' ready for launch today. Everything got done in two days. She buffed some of the wax, put 3 coats of sealer on...

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

03-09-2013

Replies: 111

Ready To Go Back In?

Views: 2,632

Posted By BCC1

Re: Ready To Go Back In?

Shrink-wrap off, boat washed, bottom sanded, taped, cockpit teak sealed, bottom first coat painted, batteries installed, some waxing done.

Not bad for day one.

Back at it for the rest of the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

03-02-2013

Replies: 67

Catalina 42 ... Why not?

Views: 3,603

Posted By BCC1

Re: Catalina 42 ... Why not?

Ok, I'm just a weekend & vacation sailor, but that's every weekend from the beginning of April till the end of November. I've had three boats with in mast furling and that's part of the reason I'm...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

03-01-2013

Replies: 48

Physical Fitness

Views: 2,044

Posted By BCC1

Re: Physical Fitness

The main thing is to not be overweight. Makes it much easier to move around the boat efficiently and quickly. I'm 6'3" and when I touch 230lbs, life sucks and the body has aches and pains.

When...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-16-2013

Replies: 23

which binoculars ??

Views: 1,305

Posted By BCC1

Re: which binoculars ??

Steiner Commander XP

The optics are really great and they're good in the rain.

Steiner Commander XP Binoculars (http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C17%7C18%7C323947&id=742587)

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

01-26-2013

Replies: 15

Rock hall?

Views: 573

Posted By BCC1

Re: Rock hall?

Fwiw, I've gone through at GC3 several times since Sandy with a draft of 5'6" at low tide with no problem at all.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-21-2013

Replies: 130

What are your other passions?

Views: 4,937

Posted By BCC1

Re: What are your other passions?

Motorcycling
Cycling
Shooting

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

01-17-2013

Replies: 137

Sticky: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

Views: 4,547

Posted By BCC1

Re: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

We keep Sagacity @ Osprey Point Marina. We have a slip on the outside and really like the place. Wife usually heads down for the wine tasting they do there at the Inn on Thursday nights and I meet up...

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

01-17-2013

Replies: 137

Sticky: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

Views: 4,547

Posted By BCC1

Re: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

Hi Dave,

This is our second time living in NJ. We were in the North for 10 years and this time we're trying the south, in a town called Mullica Hill. We like it a lot.

Our house is about an...

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

01-16-2013

Replies: 137

Sticky: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

Views: 4,547

Posted By BCC1

Re: 2013 5th Annual Sailnet Chesapeake Rondevous- June 8, 2013

My wife Lynn and I moved recently to NJ and started sailing on the Chesapeake last summer, out of Rock Hall. We'd love to join the group for the rendezvous June 8th.

We'd like a slip for our...

Forum: Beneteau

12-31-2012

Replies: 18

in mast furling issues?

Views: 1,191

Posted By BCC1

Re: in mast furling issues?

I've had three boats with in-mast furling since 2001. Vertical battens in this one.

Obviously I'm a fan.

Keep the sail taut, and don't let it flap wildly when furling.

With the big genoa's...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

12-27-2012

Replies: 264

Production boats- justified bias?

Views: 11,129

Posted By BCC1

Re: Production boats- justified bias?

I have a 2012 Beneteau 41.

Really big cockpit, comfortable layout below, super easy to maneuver around the dock and a delight to sail on the Chesapeake. Easy. Fast. Friendly. Exactly suited to the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-28-2012

Replies: 8

Hurricane Sandy in Rock Hall, MD Sunday.

Views: 1,140

Posted By BCC1

Re: Hurricane Sandy in Rock Hall, MD Sunday.

Thanks for posting this and I hope it goes well for you.

I'm in California on business. This is the first weekend I haven't been on the boat all season (figures). She's in her slip at Osprey Point...

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

10-14-2012

Replies: 396

Sticky: Chesapeake Bay Eats

Views: 20,352

Posted By BCC1

Re: Chesapeake Bay Eats

Yep. You'd think I would remember the name. Thanks for the correction!

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

10-13-2012

Replies: 396

Sticky: Chesapeake Bay Eats

Views: 20,352

Posted By BCC1

Re: Chesapeake Bay Eats

My wife often goes to a wine tasting Thursday evenings at the Osprey Point Inn, which is at the Osprey Point Marina, Rock Hall. She usually stays for dinner and raves to me about the food.

Four of...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-13-2012

Replies: 44

Foul Weather Gear

Views: 2,664

Posted By BCC1

Re: Foul Weather Gear

I bought these too and I'm impressed, even though I've otherwise been accused of being a brand snob from time to time.

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

10-07-2012

Replies: 21

Need new boat to accomodate old(er) body

Views: 1,610

Posted By BCC1

Re: Need new boat to accomodate old(er) body

It doesn't meet your desire for classic appearance but I'd suggest you consider a newly released Beneteau. Specifically the Oceanis 41, 45 or Sense 43.

Very short or shallow companionway and easy...

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