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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 04-02-2021, 22:01 |
Replies: 34
Views: 6,709
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nic26
Re: Cool but unnecessary gear/stuff to have on the wish list
One of these https://www.yachtshop24.com/VICTORINOX-Marine-Multitool |
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-09-2020, 20:08 |
Replies: 153
Views: 27,450
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nic26
Re: Food preparation for long voyages without refridgeration
"grow some sprouts " As a hint: Sailing the farm, book that you can download on the net for free. |
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-09-2020, 20:31 |
Replies: 26
Views: 2,891
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nic26
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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-08-2020, 21:51 |
Replies: 22
Views: 5,081
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nic26
Re: Winter Hard Storage Options in Far South Italy, Possibly Sicily
Well, because a lot of boats haul out (insurance thing here) there is not much space on this little island. El |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-04-2020, 01:58 |
Replies: 6
Views: 813
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nic26
Re: Jib handling from cockpit without furler
Hi Quebramar, (yes, hanked on jib) In general that is the concept but as much as I remember the finesse was to lead the line also through the clew so that before the sail comes down it is pulled to... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-04-2020, 23:42 |
Replies: 6
Views: 813
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nic26
Jib handling from cockpit without furler
Hello everyone, I would like to ask the oracle of the knowing and experienced. I have a ketch with a centre cockpit and I am sailing alone. Therefore I would like to move the jib operation into... |
Forum: Europe 13-03-2020, 02:46 |
Replies: 19
Views: 3,552
Posted By
nic26
Re: Skipper licence in the Med!
Try to find a school that works with RYA, they are all over the place. https://www.rya.org.uk/courses-training/courses/Pages/hub.aspx |
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-08-2019, 19:03 |
Replies: 102
Views: 19,735
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nic26
Re: Those really convenient things you did.
Hi Tom, could you describe the remote control for the windlass, pls? |
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 23-08-2019, 16:28 |
Replies: 11
Views: 4,042
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nic26
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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 16-08-2019, 18:00 |
Replies: 57
Views: 14,609
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nic26
Re: age and living aboard and cruising on a sailboat
Is 80 too old to go sailing (https://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?525167-Is-80-too-old-to-go-sailing) |
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-06-2019, 23:09 |
Replies: 142
Views: 16,947
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nic26
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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 16-06-2019, 20:30 |
Replies: 58
Views: 20,095
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nic26
Re: Registering a boat in EU fast and simple - which country?
Why not have a look at ADAC? 26 EUR for 2 years. And for sure you dont need any certificates. |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-04-2019, 19:51 |
Replies: 17
Views: 10,300
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nic26
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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 29-03-2019, 18:23 |
Replies: 91
Views: 31,364
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nic26
Re: Watermakers: is there a cheaper alternative
See the book "Sailing the farm" (free on the internet) for more ideas about that. |
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-03-2019, 20:15 |
Replies: 58
Views: 12,470
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nic26
Re: Completely seized nut on engine mount
A very flat car jack is a good help. Find one on a scrap yard for cars. |
Forum: Destinations 10-03-2019, 20:23 |
Replies: 47
Views: 21,170
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nic26
Re: costs of sailing the med vs caribbean
Why would you go into a marina in the Med? There is soo much space to anchor for free and crowded only in July and August. In winter you book a marina, Marina di Ragusa. Rule is for the last 3000... |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2019, 23:41 |
Replies: 47
Views: 7,224
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nic26
Re: Thoughts on a "fun" hailing port for a non-documented sailboat?
Want to be unique? Llanfair*pwllgwyngyll*gogery*chwyrn*drobwll*llan*tysilio*gogo*goch it is a large village and local government community on the island of Anglesey in Wales. |
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-02-2019, 22:50 |
Replies: 38
Views: 9,119
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nic26
Re: Perishables How long?, How to Store?
Dont forget that you can also grow your own seeds very easily to have something fresh an that you can do canning with meat as well which will then last for years. El |
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 23-01-2019, 15:43 |
Replies: 142
Views: 29,588
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nic26
Re: A dinghy as a lifeboat
IF they open at all like about 50% wont do. Then your in a raft and have to enjoy where weather and wind are driving you. A proper prepared dinghy can be closed and has a mast and sails and you get... |
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-01-2019, 17:33 |
Replies: 15
Views: 14,650
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nic26
Re: Cable sizing for battery switch, bus bars etc
You tried it with a VPN? See uVPN for example (free) |
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2018, 02:17 |
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
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nic26
Re: WHITE SMOKE FROM FORD 2725E
Great, your a good observer but your reasoning needs some polishing. What tells you it was not water? As it happened only after a cold start you watched condensed water to be burned which got mixed... |
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-12-2018, 17:16 |
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
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nic26
Re: WHITE SMOKE FROM FORD 2725E
Nope white smoke is always water wherever it comes from. Try it out at home and heat water up until the "white smoke" appears. |
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-12-2018, 22:43 |
Replies: 61
Views: 10,893
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-11-2018, 17:09 |
Replies: 115
Views: 68,658
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nic26
Re: Tenders- what do you use?
Chose! Plans by designer (https://www.duckworksbbs.com/category-s/115.htm) |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-11-2018, 03:06 |
Replies: 66
Views: 7,624
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nic26
Re: What the hell is "expedition cruising" and what's the difference?
I would consider the travels of MingMing to be exploration cruising. Nic |
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