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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 05-02-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Blt2Ski, I agree - I know what I would take,...

Blt2Ski,

I agree - I know what I would take, based on what I have learned doing it (albeit only in the Atlantic) - That's why I was defending several types of boats, and find that people should be...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-02-2011
Replies: 132
Views: 13,129
Posted By JomsViking
While I agree that those old boats are not ideal...

While I agree that those old boats are not ideal for Bluewater sailing, nor singlehanding, they're still capable


You said it Yourself - He uses the engine to dock, meaning he does NOT have the...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 05-02-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
SmackDaddy

Actually, that was tongue in cheek - I actually think he contributed some good stuff here too - His "style" is not always to everyones taste, but he did some very good summaries, calling out a lot of...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-27-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Arrow Nice strike back - Kinda proves my point. And...

Nice strike back - Kinda proves my point.
And yes "Cruiser" might be open for interpretation but that is EXCATLY what some have tried to convey in this thread.
(If it's my English You're thrashing,...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-27-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Or rather, some people realize that we have...

Or rather, some people realize that we have learned since the sixties and are happy to embrace the wonderful new boats that gives us. I love traditional vessels, including the old Colin Archer type...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-25-2011
Replies: 132
Views: 13,129
Posted By JomsViking
A true gentleman

Said like a true gentleman! RESPECT.
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-25-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
If based on the principle that if it's said...

If based on the principle that if it's said enough times it must be true, the POGO is now a race boat :)
But I totally agree with you (gasp) - You may like those boats or not, but definitely a Blue...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2011
Replies: 132
Views: 13,129
Posted By JomsViking
Cool Having sailed a lot without an engine (lack of...

Having sailed a lot without an engine (lack of funding :)) I'd say that many boats rely on the engine in scenarios such as docking, and in light winds.
But a lot of people also lack the training...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-22-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
I'd say that the Pogo's, Opium's, Fox's, and not...

I'd say that the Pogo's, Opium's, Fox's, and not least X-Yachts (one of my preferred) perfectly matches the OP's original request (Thread title: "A blue water sailer that can go in light winds").
So...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-16-2011
Replies: 4,548
Views: 939,252
Posted By JomsViking
X-Yachts - Xp44 Launched

Photo gallery (http://www.x-yachts.com/seeems.asp?id=122912&admin=on)

A FAST boat (but out of my league :()
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-14-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Keel, I specifically did not mention any...

Keel,

I specifically did not mention any names, trying NOT to offend anyone, but I guess that the quote "If you throw a stone into a pack of dogs, the one that barks, is the one that got hit!" is...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-14-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Obviously an armchair sailor :laugher I...

Obviously an armchair sailor :laugher


I felt You were being too modest previously, and found it offensive too (not you being modest but the term armchair sailor - not least when it was obvious...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-13-2011
Replies: 575
Views: 68,801
Posted By JomsViking
Stupid me - I read (or tried to) most of this...

Stupid me - I read (or tried to) most of this thread ;(
It's funny how some people try to convince other by using bold letters, conjecture, and praising themselves as extremely knowledgeable -...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-25-2011
Replies: 45
Views: 4,104
Posted By JomsViking
Capttb, this just shows You've missed the point -...

Capttb, this just shows You've missed the point - If you need steering-effort you MUST change your trim, reef, or whatever to make sure that the boat sails well - which just shows You'd probably...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-14-2011
Replies: 46
Views: 4,054
Posted By JomsViking
If I sounded like a luddite or was being rude, my...

If I sounded like a luddite or was being rude, my sincere apologies - What I dislike is the people who seem to know nothing about seamanship and cannot enjoy the environment that we choose to be in...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-14-2011
Replies: 46
Views: 4,054
Posted By JomsViking
OsmundL, I think it does change people (or...

OsmundL,

I think it does change people (or they were/are different from the beginning).
While I have great friends in MoBo's it seems that many are there for different reasons than those who sail...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 12-29-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By JomsViking
As I understand this, it is ONLY applicable to...

As I understand this, it is ONLY applicable to commercial vessels, which will include yachts when they're used for chartering or similar.
So most of us won't be affected - and the Chartering...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-25-2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By JomsViking
According to Yachting Monthly the keelbolts...

According to Yachting Monthly the keelbolts sheered because of the direct hit, hence it did not feel extreme at the time. However everyone agrees that everyone sailing it after the keel fell off...
Forum: Seamanship 12-25-2010
Replies: 486
Views: 67,309
Posted By JomsViking
Santa didn't make it

YouTube - A Merry Hunt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc5dKqoFtKk)

:D
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-21-2010
Replies: 15
Views: 2,188
Posted By JomsViking
This has been discussed extensively on...

This has been discussed extensively on ScuttleButt (YBW).
The same rules as in the flag country applies - Unless sailing on inland waters in which case you need a CEVNI certification.
So you need...
Forum: Seamanship 12-21-2010
Replies: 486
Views: 67,309
Posted By JomsViking
Rabble Rouser - Says who :)

Rabble Rouser - Says who :)
Forum: Seamanship 12-21-2010
Replies: 486
Views: 67,309
Posted By JomsViking
Hence the use of the word 'probably' - and...

Hence the use of the word 'probably' - and reports of damage to Spade Rudders, yes - But I bet there's plenty of reports of damage to skeg hung or stern-hung rudders too (actually I know a few...
Forum: Seamanship 12-21-2010
Replies: 486
Views: 67,309
Posted By JomsViking
A non-bluewater bluewater boat

Hallberg-Rassy 64 exterior gallery (http://www.hallberg-rassy.com/gallery/gallery_64.shtml)
Forum: Seamanship 12-19-2010
Replies: 486
Views: 67,309
Posted By JomsViking
Cool, thanks for the clarification, Colin! And...

Cool, thanks for the clarification, Colin!
And I too believe the Ovni is a well-built and solid boat better suited for high-latitude sailing than most - Making my point was hard without...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-19-2010
Replies: 45
Views: 4,299
Posted By JomsViking
There is no better solution - at least within my...

There is no better solution - at least within my budget. Larry Ellison have some stuff they used in the AC :)
It is a great solution IMHO an they seldom hang when there's any real wind?
Except...
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