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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-03-2022, 15:48
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By Knapweed
Looking to buy Aries Windvane.

Exactly as it says in the title. Must be in decent working condition. I live on Vancouver Island, so please indicate if you are willing to ship.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-11-2021, 08:46
Replies: 200
Views: 26,958
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Groceries: How do you get them to the boat?

Being a Vegan helps, however, I use an electric scooter and a backpack for grocery shopping when I'm cruising. With a twenty-mile range and a top speed of twenty miles per hour, it takes care of all...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-08-2021, 07:06
Replies: 57
Views: 18,153
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Is Butyl Tape Still Recommended??

Not wanting to derail the flow, however, I have a niche use on my True North 34, for which, I would welcome advice. Four of my shrouds are attached to plates under the deck that are held there by the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2021, 06:46
Replies: 90
Views: 11,381
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Power Your Sailboat

That noisy diesel engine will probably be a lot quieter than the inevitable R101 type explosion that will occur with compressed Hydrogen. :peace:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-05-2021, 08:55
Replies: 67
Views: 10,722
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Finances and Budget - Circumnavigation

I certainly haven't circumnavigated but, then again, I bet 95% of the other responders haven't either, so here's my two cents.

Some questions first. How much blue water experience do you have at...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-09-2019, 09:36
Replies: 127
Views: 27,822
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Compost Head Owners: Would you do it again?

Insert child in a bin liner up to their neck, two if you think the child will struggle, and seal with duct tape. This has the extra benefit of preventing their grubby little hands from spreading the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-04-2019, 08:27
Replies: 60
Views: 15,821
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Is the era of twin keelers past?

The only bilge-keeler I've ever owned, was my very first cruiser, a Ballerina II, designed by Robert Tucker. It almost sailed and everything. The only thing I can say in its favour is, it could sit...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-03-2019, 09:23
Replies: 87
Views: 27,445
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Are live-aboard's really treated this way?

I'm currently living on Vancouver Island in the PNW. I can't sing the praises of my Marina highly enough. All boats have to provide a survey less than five-years-old, current insurance with a minimum...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-03-2019, 23:38
Replies: 0
Views: 604
Posted By Knapweed
Any folkboat owners in the Vancouver/Nanaimo area?

A sailor buddy of mine is looking to sell his boat and invest in a folkboat, wood or fibreglass. I suggested he try and get a sail in one in order to motivate him and give him a taste of what an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 14:13
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

Consider it belayed, for my part. :)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 13:52
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

I won't be taking grammar lessons from somebody who writes "Hope that helps unconfused you."

No, if I meant the whole group, I would have said, "The fact that nuclear power, a proven energy source...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 13:36
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

No. I defined a group and said there was insincerity AMONGST the community not that the community was 100% against nuclear power. If you are unable to understand the difference, I really can't make...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 13:13
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

Read more carefully Mike, I said AMONGST the community. You said yourself there are members of the community that do demonise nuclear power. So, are you denying they are 'amongst' the community even...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 13:00
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

Then clearly I'm not talking about you, Mike. I'm referring to the "Manmade global warming brigade" that DO demonise nuclear power.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 12:29
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

75% of electricity in France is generated by Nuclear power. It's clean and very cheap; so cheap in fact, it exports $3 billion per year to neighbouring countries. It also generates NO CO2, SO2 or any...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 02:12
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

Lol, it was just mathematically convenient and I think I erred on the side of 'at least' a 1000 liveaboards.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2018, 01:41
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

lol, what mathematical trickery is this?

"Regarding the accuracy of your 'humpback whale poop' strawmanish analogy, from memory an average humpback might be 50 tons, 100,000 lbs, so, imagining...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-11-2018, 13:01
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

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I think concern and respect for the environment is constructive; however, I totally agree with Exile that guilt and self-torment are worse than useless. Concern and respect...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-11-2018, 10:10
Replies: 172
Views: 14,893
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Environmental impact of sailing activities

The great thing about the environment is that it has been there a very long time. I live in the PNW, which is an area with outstanding wildlife: Humpback whales, dolphins, Orcas, Eagles etc. etc. The...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-03-2017, 02:39
Replies: 84
Views: 34,877
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Best Boat Bikes?

I see you have the E-TwoW. My wife has the the 'Booster' version of the same. I have the I-Max S1+ and I have to advocate for these excellent machines as boat vehicles.

They have no chain, so no...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2016, 19:18
Replies: 26
Views: 2,358
Posted By Knapweed
Re: What'She Worth?

I think it's probably worth the figure I've just written down on a piece of paper, then folded four times and placed in a dark room. That is, of course, providing the boat is no more than forty...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2016, 07:30
Replies: 44
Views: 23,421
Posted By Knapweed
Re: True North 34

Good luck! I'm sure you will love the boat. Be extra careful if the TN 34 has teak decks. I've read about quite a few with soft decks. Probably OK if sailing local but not if you want to go blue...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-05-2015, 08:50
Replies: 211
Views: 521,138
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Barnacle removal without scraping

I thought this was an interesting topic, as it effects us all at one time or another. What I wasn't prepared for was all the bullying and name calling. Is there really any need to call people...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-04-2015, 23:38
Replies: 421
Views: 42,531
Posted By Knapweed
Re: April Giveaway: GMN Long Range WiFi Extender Systems

I would, most definitely, like the Halo WiFi extender:

Halo WiFi Extender | Global Marine Networks (https://www.globalmarinenet.com/redport-halo-wifi-extender.php)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-02-2015, 10:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,954
Posted By Knapweed
Re: Sometimes less is more.

Thanks for the kind comments guys. I have to admit, the difference in how Pal handles is way beyond my expectations and I'm looking forward to see how she behaves with my brand new sail in the...
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