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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 12-06-2022, 11:31
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Posted By benm
Looking for Racing Crew - Victoria & North Saanich, BC

Just starting to race the current boat, 24 ft. First 235. Lightweight, fast in any breeze. Need crew to help with foredeck and spin positions. You should know your way around a boat, I can provide...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 21-07-2019, 14:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
Posted By benm
Re: New Halyard Line Size

All the answers make sens, thanks guys!

I'll be on the boat this week and double check measurements, I know the mast base block sheave is a toss, so it will get replaced as well. The local line...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 18-07-2019, 05:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
Posted By benm
New Halyard Line Size

Hi all,

New (to us) boat, new issues :)

We need to replace the genoa halyard on our Beneteau first 235. It is listed as a 5/16" and 1/4" - Running Rigging Specs for the Beneteau First 235...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-06-2015, 10:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,432
Posted By benm
Raymarine ST60 depth sounder erratic behaviour

Hi,

On a recently diver cleaned bottom, our depth sounder is erratically going from 200 ft to 75, 15, 2 them back to 115-200. Charts are clearly indicating 200+ ft depth. It behaves in gradual...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2015, 09:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By benm
Buying Inverter Advice Needed

Hi all,

I need a good quality 300W inverter (true sine), good for small electronics up to notebook, iPad charging. Ciggie adapter would b super!

Any suggestions for the PNW area, I am...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-05-2014, 11:16
Replies: 3
Views: 41,731
Posted By benm
Marina in the Victoria, BC Area

Hi all,

We're looking for moorage for a 32ft Bayfield in the Victoria for a year+, British Columbia area. A lift and a shop or work area would be preferred, if possible.

We're willing to travel...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-05-2014, 06:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By benm
Re: Considering 1988 Bayfield 32 - What do you think?

My apologies, I forgot to post a link to the boat for sale:

SALTS Sail and Life Training Society - 32' Bayfield (https://www.salts.ca/site/buy-a-boat/sailboats/32-bayfield.html)

Ben
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-05-2014, 05:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By benm
Re: Considering 1988 Bayfield 32 - What do you think?

Hi all,

Thanks a lot for all your replies and insight!

Upon seeing a 2013 survey of the boat, there are several issues with the boat, one of them standing out especially. From the survey:
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-05-2014, 07:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By benm
Considering 1988 Bayfield 32 - What do you think?

Hi all,

My wife and I are thinking of buying a 1988 Bayfield 32 as our first boat. I've been sailing for some time now, mostly crewing on other people's boats and we did a few charters together on...
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