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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-03-2023, 12:11
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By gmakhs
Re: new found keel crack

You are right, only though this is not a Beneteau first 26 but a Comfortina 38 the keel is Lead and it starts 20 cm lower from where the crack in the pic ends
Thanks!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-03-2023, 11:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By gmakhs
Re: new found keel crack

That part is part of the hull and is hollow (bilge space) the keel starts lower, after further investigation and a lot of grinding i figured that this is not a crack but a mold seam as many...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-03-2023, 07:56
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By gmakhs
Re: new found keel crack

This is a bolt on keel, there are no indications on the inside, I check for crack , bents etc
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-03-2023, 02:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By gmakhs
Re: new found keel crack

do they do that for 38 footers?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-03-2023, 13:49
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By gmakhs
new found keel crack

Hello
I found this crack on my keel, the cracked area is just fiberglass and the keel bolts to it on a lower level (like a skeg ) .


I don't know for how long the crack have been there but it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-03-2023, 11:21
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Comfortina 38

I used to have the same opinion as you , now that I own one I can tell you they have delamination issues , specially the ones build in Sweden, it seems they were using 2 types of foams in the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-03-2022, 06:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Comfortina 38

have inspected 2 of them, both had flexible top cabin deck, one was built in the German yard and the other from Sweden.
the one had fire damage before so I blamed the issue to the fact that the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-02-2022, 06:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Comfortina 38

Yes they look good, hull construction is looking good no doubts, some age and negletion issues, and luck of space compare to other model but i am kind in love with it.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2022, 23:35
Replies: 41
Views: 5,108
Posted By gmakhs
Re: $8000 bottom job…

for that price is better to go with copper coat .
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-02-2022, 05:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Comfortina 38

Can you share the link of their page? or what models do they build?
The one i am looking on was built in sweden
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-02-2022, 05:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Comfortina 38

Do you by any change know if the hull core is balsa or foam?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-02-2022, 12:12
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By gmakhs
Comfortina 38

Looking to buy a Comfortina 38, but its hard to find any information about the design of the boat, does anyone know about it?


Also i noticed that the topsides are cored, and i am trying to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 29-01-2020, 14:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,892
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Learning to Sail - Greece vs. Gibraltar vs. Britain

The course in Greece cost 400 euro , I don't know where the 2000 pounds come.from :) in Greece if you do the P.O.I.A.T.H (ΠΟ.Ι.Α.Θ) is recognised internationally
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-12-2019, 00:54
Replies: 937
Views: 83,495
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Inboard engines and a changing world

My main concern with electric is that is not water proof when diesel is ..
There are ways to work it around but your batteries will always be a suspect in sinking conditions when the diesel will go...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2019, 22:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,512
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Beneteau Frist 42 Toe Rail

In mine I replaced it all around , make sure the new toe rail has the T to cover the deck joint.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-12-2019, 23:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,231
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Crack in deck?

Don't focus on the crack focus underneath, something is wrong with the chain plate anchor system and the mast pulls the deck up.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-10-2019, 03:18
Replies: 98
Views: 12,360
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Very small water-maker oder Big one for very fast refilling?

Small one is better I believe running from solar less complex
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-10-2019, 03:29
Replies: 49
Views: 13,006
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Boat on my mooring

In that case I would mark my mooring clearly to show that is reserved.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 03-10-2019, 21:19
Replies: 49
Views: 13,006
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Boat on my mooring

Are there any laws that give you the ownership of the mooring ?if yes did you have a clear sign on it stating the ownership ?if not it.can be mistaken .
Moorings are unfair to other sailors and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-09-2019, 08:02
Replies: 54
Views: 6,647
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Grenadines: Places You Didn't Like and Why

It's better to find out for yourself since everyone is different and looking for different kind of pleasures but since you asked .
Crowded , rude , expensive and spoiled that applies to the...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-09-2019, 01:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,436
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Staits of Messina

I did it twice .
1) call the vts on the phone they will ask for your boat details and then give you information about the currents

2) stay on the side but always check your GPS speed to clarify...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2019, 13:38
Replies: 99
Views: 66,286
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Circumnavigation - Advice from you

I have been circunavigating on my 26 footer for 3 years now , I will tell you things I miss and I like .
1)the optimum size for a couple or solo is 30 to 34
2) you can do it with a smaller boat...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-08-2019, 09:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,500
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Sail choices for Atlantic crossing

If you plan to only sail and not motor :
Use the lightest and oldest sails you have .
If you plan to motor go with your normal wardrobe 5 years old sails are not old .

I went with my new...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-08-2019, 06:31
Replies: 32
Views: 5,403
Posted By gmakhs
Re: Question for the long-distance cruisers

Nonpermanent address I put myself as homeless in the tax office of my country , and having residency in Africa , saves me from a lot of hassles

Taxes annually online

Phone I don't really need...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-08-2019, 05:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,497
Posted By gmakhs
Re: International boarding rules

They didn't stop you , neither boarded you .
In that sense I would complain to their superiors about bad and dangerous boat handling , I did it once in Greece, and my complains reached the captain...
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