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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2016, 05:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,010
Posted By Captivy
Re: Gozzard 37 sail plan queston

It really depends on the wind and sail plan, the lower staysail can be brought in tight...so in higher winds you can point better when you furl the upper topsail. You're correct, trade offs come...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2016, 18:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,010
Posted By Captivy
Re: Gozzard 37 sail plan queston

Gozzard's point fine with the engine running.


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-09-2014, 10:18
Replies: 29
Views: 3,842
Posted By Captivy
B-LINE makes aluminum perforated strut, ask at an...

B-LINE makes aluminum perforated strut, ask at an electrical distributor:
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2014, 12:03
Replies: 11
Views: 10,888
Posted By Captivy
Hylas 49 vs Taswell 49

We are close to making a long term cruising commitment and are narrowing down what was a long list of potential boats.

If there is anyone on the forum who might care to share their thoughts or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-04-2014, 15:50
Replies: 7
Views: 7,514
Posted By Captivy
Bump is polite, it puts your post back to the top...

Bump is polite, it puts your post back to the top giving it a new life...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-04-2014, 08:15
Replies: 43
Views: 5,147
Posted By Captivy
Good eye Bob! Thomas Bay outside of Killarney...

Good eye Bob! Thomas Bay outside of Killarney looking southwest(ish) , not far from the Bustards...


Shawn
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-04-2014, 06:03
Replies: 43
Views: 5,147
Posted By Captivy
https://actionplan.gc.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/c...

https://actionplan.gc.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/ceta-technicalsummary.pdf

Look at page 5, part way down, there's still some interpretation required but you can see the spirit, the duty will be...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-04-2014, 05:16
Replies: 43
Views: 5,147
Posted By Captivy
It is true though, taxes and duty are only due if...

It is true though, taxes and duty are only due if the boat touches the Canadian border and you are a resident of Canada. This applies any Canadian or foreign registered vessels that are owned by...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 12-04-2014, 05:39
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,054,792
Posted By Captivy
Add electricity and a water hookup, they should...

Add electricity and a water hookup, they should be good to go. The garage is a little tricky though.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-03-2014, 09:51
Replies: 112
Views: 14,964
Posted By Captivy
Sorry, if it has a motor or is being towed by...

Sorry, if it has a motor or is being towed by something with a motor, it's illegal:

https://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@fw/documents/document/239841.pdf
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-01-2014, 18:51
Replies: 8
Views: 5,526
Posted By Captivy
Hi Beach Toes, we own a Gozzard 31, can you give...

Hi Beach Toes, we own a Gozzard 31, can you give more details about the boat your looking at? Ours has a hardtop enclosure which may make our experience irrelevant.

Shawn
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-12-2013, 16:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
Posted By Captivy
Would it not be more difficult to se if the...

Would it not be more difficult to se if the rocker style has tripped?
(I've only owned toggle style)
Forum: Navigation 21-12-2013, 14:29
Replies: 51
Views: 6,262
Posted By Captivy
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/13...

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131220-november-temperature-hottest-record-climate-science/

Obscure little rag...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2013, 07:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,358
Posted By Captivy
There's an old Cruising World review of this...

There's an old Cruising World review of this boat, July 11, 2005...check it out, but in short the mast height is 80'.

Shawn
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2013, 04:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,358
Posted By Captivy
I think the mast height will be an issue on the...

I think the mast height will be an issue on the ICW.

Shawn
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 01-10-2013, 09:35
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By Captivy
Try calling Anthony Keats Marine (519-825-4631),...

Try calling Anthony Keats Marine (519-825-4631), they're the distributor for Westerbeke for the area, they will likely know someone with experience on your engine...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-09-2013, 17:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,260
Posted By Captivy
The selection of boats is different in a huge...

The selection of boats is different in a huge way, 40' is big on the Great Lakes...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-09-2013, 16:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By Captivy
I paid a little over $1000.00 2 1/2 years ago for...

I paid a little over $1000.00 2 1/2 years ago for that package in Canada from a Raymarine dealer, it could be old, out of warranty inventory being dumped...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-05-2013, 15:17
Replies: 92
Views: 11,230
Posted By Captivy
Just when I gave up on people!

Just when I gave up on people!
Forum: Great Lakes 04-03-2013, 17:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,912
Posted By Captivy
Our black flies treat it as a marinade!

Our black flies treat it as a marinade!
Forum: Great Lakes 11-02-2013, 18:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,912
Posted By Captivy
Our "Ports" Georgian Bay and the North Channel is...

Our "Ports" Georgian Bay and the North Channel is well worn after seven years.

Use local knowledge and charts, the locals are friendly and tame!

Killarney, Little Current and Gore Bay are the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-02-2013, 15:33
Replies: 450
Views: 41,189
Posted By Captivy
Seven billion and still counting.

Seven billion and still counting.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-01-2013, 12:42
Replies: 25
Views: 10,097
Posted By Captivy
(It was done by a pro!)

(It was done by a pro!)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-01-2013, 12:41
Replies: 25
Views: 10,097
Posted By Captivy
Friends added ~18" to their older Jenneau,...

Friends added ~18" to their older Jenneau, primarily to get a small swim platform but they claim without specifics, an increase in speed...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-12-2012, 17:27
Replies: 145
Views: 69,696
Posted By Captivy
You've never owned a Lab!

You've never owned a Lab!
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