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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-01-2022, 07:40 |
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
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piratelooksat40
Re: Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico
Asking a newbie question....being it's a different country, would there be any issues with a work Visa (or other documents) required to perform work in Mexico? |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-01-2022, 06:53 |
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
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piratelooksat40
Re: Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico
Thank you! I did see his name in a different thread when I was searching for information. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-01-2022, 08:53 |
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico
Hello all, We are in the research phase of a potential catamaran purchase in the next few months. We would very much appreciate any recommendations for a good, qualified surveyor that you may have... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 19:09 |
Replies: 20
Views: 5,868
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piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?
Ok, yes, that system makes sense. Thank you for the video & the illustrations, most helpful. I mentioned the setup to the charter company rep checking us back in...thinking that being that I didn't... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 18:35 |
Replies: 20
Views: 5,868
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piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?
Yes, a lot of roach & full batten sail. No backstay, just the shrouds outboard of the mast (catamaran rigging). The sail would get hung up on the boom topping lift though. We tried letting the... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 18:17 |
Replies: 20
Views: 5,868
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?
Tin, I couldn't get to your link. It just takes me to the general FP forums, with all the different categories & topics listed. I'm not sure which one you're trying to reference. |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 17:03 |
Replies: 20
Views: 5,868
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piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?
I thought the same thing at first, but the boat is a 2020 model & it has the Fountaine Pajot icon on it as well. I guess it is still possible though for them to replace the sails already! |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 14:22 |
Replies: 20
Views: 5,868
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?
Hello all, Probably a newbie question here, but this is how we learn! See the attached picture. We recently did a charter on a FP Astrea 42 in the Bahamas. The mainsail was connected to the... |
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-02-2021, 14:16 |
Replies: 17
Views: 6,722
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Re: Bahamas provisioning
Thank you for the clarification on the Ship's Store definition. That is what I was thinking as well. So, other than us over-thinking the meat situation (packing our own) & not worth the hassle,... |
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-02-2021, 12:10 |
Replies: 17
Views: 6,722
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piratelooksat40
Bahamas provisioning
Hello! We are going to the Bahamas in mid-March for an 8 day catamaran charter out of Palm Cay (New Providence Island). We are coming in from the US, and are wondering about the possibility of... |
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-09-2018, 11:02 |
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Re: Advice on where to charter for spring break
I would strongly recommend sending Contrail a note here on the Forum. He is based out of the beautiful BVI, and, not to speak for him, but he is very knowledgeable, has a great deal of experience and... |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2018, 06:27 |
Replies: 0
Views: 741
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Recommendations for Catamaran Surveyor in the Pensacola area
Hello, we might be needing the services of a marine surveyor very soon. We are looking at a catamaran located in the Pensacola, FL area. (I did a topic search, but I did not see any specific to this... |
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2017, 15:36 |
Replies: 69
Views: 20,747
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piratelooksat40
Re: Hurricane Damaged Boats Available
Looking from the outside (as in, someone that is not at Ground Zero) this would seem like a very interesting & tempting option to consider. However, Contrail has so eloquently & accurately depicted... |
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-10-2017, 18:12 |
Replies: 43
Views: 9,384
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Re: BVI Charter
If you are a Facebook'er, search for "BVI Abroad Hurricane Irma" This group was started for people wanting to check on the status of family & friends in the BVI, but has morphed into overall updates... |
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-09-2017, 18:21 |
Replies: 36
Views: 7,113
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piratelooksat40
Re: Food Allergies and world travels
What an exciting journey for your family! Sailing with allergies can be a bit of an obstacle, but absolutely doable with some advance planning. I do not have a ton of sailing experience, but I do... |
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-01-2017, 12:23 |
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
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piratelooksat40
Re: Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December
Hello Mr. Schaaf, I had previously contacted you about a year ago regarding seeking info about a BVI charter. Also, I recently sent you an email to that you suggested in a private message in which... |
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-01-2016, 17:49 |
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
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piratelooksat40
Re: Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December
Thank you for all the replies - yes, even the little side-bar between American & Hoofsmit! :-0 I appreciate all the information & insights you all have. I know not every opinion will be the same -... |
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-01-2016, 19:08 |
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By
piratelooksat40
Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December
Hello! Very first post here in the CF! I am interested in obtaining some information about chartering a sailboat w/Capt for 5-7 days in the latter part of Dec 2016. This would be for 5 adults,... |
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