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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-07-2021, 17:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By rancher44
Re: Arkansas River near Ft. Smith for recreational sailing?

Well we used to race once a week on the river just above lock and dam 13.
Usually we only sailed when the water was relatively low andd only boats with motors . I had an Aquarius 16. We had a bunch...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-04-2021, 09:23
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By rancher44
Re: DIY boatyard that can haul out a 25' beam on the Gulf Coast?

Diversified will not let you do you own work. Good folks but very pricey
Forum: Navigation 26-12-2020, 09:22
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By rancher44
Re: FT Lauderdale to Tampa

That draft will cause you a lot of problems . recommend you consider a boat with no more than 5' that will give you many more enjoyment and options for west coast fl.
Get a guide book for Fl...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-10-2020, 11:08
Replies: 47
Views: 11,161
Posted By rancher44
Re: How is your InReach or Iridium service working out for you?

I have the Iridium and it is great . A little expensive for just routine use.
I used mine to check in with family on crossings and isolated areas .
Good luck
Forum: Navigation 25-10-2020, 09:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,342
Posted By rancher44
Re: Cruising - Clearwater FL ICW questions...

make sure you have sea tow or any other good towing service .
That will save you thousands and a lot of heart ache.
Also consider going to key west

Good luck just watch crab pots
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2020, 13:58
Replies: 67
Views: 15,050
Posted By rancher44
Re: Seeking information on small pilothouse cruisers.

Please look at fisher sail boats . I have been looking at those boats for years.

I think you would be very impressed.Major sea going boat
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-10-2020, 07:59
Replies: 77
Views: 19,686
Posted By rancher44
Re: Leopard 45 or 50

hang in there. If you can manage ,a good course by the moorings would be very benifical.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-10-2020, 07:55
Replies: 77
Views: 19,686
Posted By rancher44
Re: Leopard 45 or 50

A 45 is much easier to sail. get a captain to give you a few lessons
then just practice a few short trips . Just realise you will make a lot of mistakes but just ha
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-09-2020, 10:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,545
Posted By rancher44
Re: Galvanic protection for boat engines.

FOR years I used a fish (zinc) that I used on my boat .
Buy them at West Marine .
Get the big one .
Use when you are at dock and connected to shore power
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2020, 08:16
Replies: 32
Views: 4,318
Posted By rancher44
Re: Is this boat worthy? keel and hull damage?

RUN!!!!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-07-2020, 10:13
Replies: 25
Views: 4,469
Posted By rancher44
Re: Terrified - Anyone Hauled out at Tottenville NY?

You don't need to take the sail drives off . Get anther opinion
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-07-2020, 08:42
Replies: 62
Views: 19,129
Posted By rancher44
Re: Good starter trailer sailboat?

catalina is a great boat and large fleet every where .
Great 1st boat .Also very cheap
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-05-2020, 09:55
Replies: 192
Views: 42,135
Posted By rancher44
Re: Couple with No Sailing Experience Buying Catamaran and In Need of Insurance Advic

OK I sailed on lakes and coastal cruising. I bought a cat from Moorings. I did not expect all of the outrageous cost of maintenance . the cost to insurance seemed out of site but I got good coverage...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 26-03-2020, 11:03
Replies: 75
Views: 8,238
Posted By rancher44
Re: Would you arrange a survey without being there (re: borders are closed)?

Postpone the buy . never get in a hurry to buy a sail boat .
Even an experienced surveyor can miss something you could catch . The miss could cost you thousands later.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2020, 09:44
Replies: 50
Views: 13,835
Posted By rancher44
Re: Lagoon 450... Am I crazy singlehanding?

Single handed sailing is no big deal if you are prepared.
All lines lead aft , Electric winch and dock lines lead to helm station. It is all prep.
And knowledge of sailing

I sailed a leopard 40...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 04-10-2019, 07:55
Replies: 37
Views: 8,694
Posted By rancher44
Spammy Pms on the forum

Hey I just got a private message from Janettee Shelly from the forum
soliciting me to join a group of ???
I hope that their is some way to block this type of action on this great site
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-10-2019, 10:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,583
Posted By rancher44
Re: Yanmar SD20 Oil seals query

If you get water the oil will show bubbles after running. Also if you ever get in a bind I have parts for the sd-20's that I took off my cat that was destroyed in hurricane Michael. pay shipping and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2019, 05:04
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By rancher44
Re: Lancer 28 charging info needed.

I actually have a lancer setting in my yard on a trailer.
My charger is under the sink on the starboard side . the bilge pump is 12 volts. I used a very small solar panel to keep the boat charged...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-07-2019, 06:50
Replies: 60
Views: 24,575
Posted By rancher44
Re: Aventura 34 brandnew VS 40ft' excharter 10yo

Maybe he will survive but why risk small children?
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-07-2019, 09:32
Replies: 49
Views: 6,984
Posted By rancher44
Re: Any boat anywhere that needs to be loved and used

Messed up typing. Boat need a new starter and batteries. probably need to be rewired but structually sound.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-07-2019, 09:26
Replies: 49
Views: 6,984
Posted By rancher44
Re: Any boat anywhere that needs to be loved and used

Hi I have a lancer 28ft boat I will give you .It is a project boat and would be good for coastal sailing .It has a trailer actually a very good trailer. The boatneeds new carpet a new on out board...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-07-2019, 08:59
Replies: 60
Views: 24,575
Posted By rancher44
Re: Aventura 34 brandnew VS 40ft' excharter 10yo

I hope you really listen to the posts . you are like many people that dream of a sailing adventure . It sounds great in theory but reality is much different. The down side can be extremely harsh and ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-07-2019, 08:33
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By rancher44
plastic repair

Hi all
Just found a product that will repair plastic tanks or anything plastic .
It is good for gas or diesel . The product is called seal all and is sold in Ace hard ware stores.
I had a plastic...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 21-05-2019, 08:47
Replies: 15
Views: 5,559
Posted By rancher44
Re: Thinking of chartering a catamaran and hiring an ASA instructor.

Look at thee moorings program . I did a brush up course for cats and they were great
Forum: Our Community 21-05-2019, 08:41
Replies: 57
Views: 11,206
Posted By rancher44
Re: Virgin islands salvage vessels

Look at Panama City I lost my 300K cat there
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