Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
08-24-2003
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,235
Niagara 35 website now up
If you have a Niagara 35 or know someone who does and could pass the message, a web site dedicated to these find boats can be found at members.rogers.com/n35
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
08-24-2003
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Replies: 9
Views: 949
boat sails at anchor
Not sure if you are still following this, but a couple of different ideas.
1. I had a Nonsuch 30 that was very inclined to sail at anchor. Unless it was blowing, when their would be increased stress...
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Forum: Racing
02-21-2001
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,082
Playstation in The Race
Early in the Race (still in the north Atlantic) they had more mechanical problems and decided to drop out.They went to MiamiI think. I guess they decided that the number of problems they had had from...
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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum
02-07-2001
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
is boat capable
It would seem that you plant to use your boat in a conservative and careful fashion. I think it would be a good idea to insure that everything is working well and consider if you have all of the...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
02-03-2001
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,099
lifeline stanchions
A recent issue of Practical Sailor investigated the issue of stanchions.You might want to look at it for ideas.I think that there are some stanchions that are solid aluminum. There are also...
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Forum: Seamanship
02-03-2001
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,185
Best type of keel
Jeff you didn''t mention centreboards in your analysis.I have always been intrigued with Hood''s centreboard designs (eg the Bristols). How would you compare them to the others in terms of...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-31-2001
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,027
23'''' Paceship as an entry level boat?
I was always impressed with Paceship 23. It seemed to offer a good combination of price and quality.If the cost and quality (important with the age of the boat) make sense,then I would not hesitate....
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
01-30-2001
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,186
How long a rode?
300'' of chain should handle most situations. I assume that you would have at least one other anchor and rode and you always could shackle the two rodes together if the situation demanded it...
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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum
01-16-2001
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,755
Great Lakes Sailing
I sailed on Lake Ontario for a few years on a Hughes 22 (also called a Northstar 22) and had a lot of fun with it. In fact, was able to gunkhole into some places not accessible in a deeper boat
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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum
01-06-2001
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,772
Not getting caught in the pack-ice!
Sounds interesting.I have no specific knowledge of the route but would offer a couple of comments.
1) It is a very long way and I wonder if a sailboat could make the distance in one season even if...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-02-2001
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,975
Niagara 26
I now own a Niagara 35 Classic interior and previously had a Niagara 31. They are both excellent boats but more different than they might seem and different from the Shark and 26. The latter were...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
12-28-2000
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,280
Ocean Passages...
Gene, I would agree with most of what Jeff says except about the size of boat. It has been my experience that when you get to more isolated ports you tend to see a lot more boats in the 30 to 40...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
12-28-2000
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,778
Nonsuch
I have done a lot of sailing on Nonsuch 30s and think they are terrific coastal cruisers. They are well-built (I now have a Niagara 35 which has the same designer and builder). Met some people from...
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