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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-04-2024, 03:22
Replies: 14
Views: 812
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Broad reach - should I use my main?

In response to Fxykty: “We've never had issues furling any headsail without a mainsail - simply turn nearly downwind and the boat will retain enough speed while furling to use the advantage of less...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2024, 22:57
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Waterline Brush

What Weatherbird described is a Dri-Diver, discussed in this old thread: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f124/has-anyone-used-dri-diver-or-hull-super-scrub-for-hull-cleaning-16851.html
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-04-2024, 05:05
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: How to be away from home for extended periods

Like many things in life, this problem can be solved with money. There are yacht management companies that will send a person to periodically walk through your boat, check the lines and bilges if in...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 12-04-2024, 22:46
Replies: 26
Views: 4,173
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Fuel injected Tohatsu 15HP for Dinghy?

Thank you so much, Captain Bill, for highlighting the fuel pump issue with Tohatsu. I just ordered a one to add to my spares collection. I just thought how screwed I would be without my dinghy motor.
Forum: Our Community 11-04-2024, 12:47
Replies: 91
Views: 8,191
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

The old navy saying was “If it moves, salute it. If it doesn’t move, paint it”. I’d change the first one to “If it moves, lubricate it”
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-04-2024, 03:18
Replies: 41
Views: 3,312
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Bahama sailing newbie

Reasonable idea to approach this incrementally. Need to be aware that a one week vacation charter is not like living aboard, like living in a house or renting a hotel room. Example:who changes the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-04-2024, 18:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: I'm new to sailing and having a mid life crisis

Great advice above, including getting some RYA training so you know what you don’t know and how to ask for help. One piece of advice missing is getting on some other people’s boats. From this site,...
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2024, 18:36
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Favorite Fair Weather Gear

Tilley hat and sunglasses. I’m pretty tanned.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-04-2024, 19:30
Replies: 41
Views: 3,312
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Bahama sailing newbie

I agree with Mvweebles and others that a trawler or other slower motorboat is probably a better fit for your described plan. There’s a common fallacy because fuel is so expensive and wind is free,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-03-2024, 16:44
Replies: 21
Views: 2,452
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: How would you med moor in a high crosswind?

There's a YouTube called docking cheats that demonstrates using the rudder and spinning on a catamaran for controlling crosswind docking. I've used it for getting off docks when pinned, so it does...
Forum: Our Community 28-03-2024, 18:03
Replies: 57
Views: 3,948
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: CLODs

It would be a sad day for this community if Boatman or Sailorboy self-selected out of posting because they felt irrelevant or lacking credibility. You guys have a wealth of experience that I, for...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-03-2024, 23:43
Replies: 77
Views: 5,601
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: dishes for cruising

We elected Corelle as full time cruisers and have broken only one plate per year. The new corelle sets come with stoneware china mugs, so I guess they gave up on the corelle ones. Can attest that it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2024, 00:05
Replies: 19
Views: 1,348
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Dye for Sanding Gelcoat

I saw an experienced fiberglass artist check his sanding with an ordinary pencil. He scribbled lightly over the small repair and sanded it off, just like others use the spray telltale. I asked, and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-03-2024, 00:00
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Sail area/Displacement #s

I didn’t check your numbers, but would be cautious with the comparison ranges, “...which means it is in the extreme racing category ...”. Those ranges were originally stated for keeled monohulls. You...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-03-2024, 14:33
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Nautitech versus Leopard

For comparing catamaran sail characteristics I suggest becoming familiar with the Kersall number (KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5 ) which is a refined sail area to displacement ratio commonly used for cats....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-03-2024, 14:25
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Nautitech versus Leopard

Depends on year for the Leopard 40 as the design changed considerably after 2009. Also, doesn't Nautitech have the aft helm stations, which are cool for day sailing but somewhat uncomfortable for...
Forum: Our Community 12-03-2024, 14:55
Replies: 91
Views: 8,191
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

I don’t remember who has this as a signature line, but I often quote it: “When you own a boat, you’re never out of work”.

Keep the water on the outside and the people on the inside.

Treat the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-03-2024, 17:26
Replies: 37
Views: 3,696
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Fuel Transfer Pump + Jerry Can

Tsuru got there first. Common device in transferring diesel from deck jugs for cruisers. Indestructible, cheap, effective, no power draw ... the definition of a cruiser tool! Put the jug on the deck...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-02-2024, 15:43
Replies: 22
Views: 1,908
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Typical difference between asking and sold prices?

Only a subscribed broker can see the sales values. That said, there are longstanding rumors that some selling brokers enter higher than true selling prices to influence future negotiations (perhaps...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2024, 17:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,298
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: What do Leopard owners think of the forward cockpit

We sail one of the older versions of the Leopard 40 (2009), so offer this perspective. The build quality is good, perhaps better than other production cats (?). We like ours because it doesn't have...
Forum: Our Community 23-01-2024, 15:28
Replies: 132
Views: 12,433
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: The two person shower

No problem, we have a 2 person shower on our Leopard 40 right on the starboard stern. We’re not that shy, but sometimes the folks in the anchorage complain.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 29-12-2023, 00:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Private Training

I fully support private, on your boat instruction, even with much more experience than you have. My wife and I had previous large monohulls and a full complement of the ASA courses, so could handle...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-10-2023, 09:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Catamaran and New Cruiser Advice for Full Time YouTuber

I forgot to plug my own boat. Leopard 40 owners-version is a great boat that is ICW compliant. Affordable, well-made, relatively good sailor for a cruising catamaran - a good compromise for couple's...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-10-2023, 17:26
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Catamaran and New Cruiser Advice for Full Time YouTuber

CarlF covered two points I found to be true my first year cruising a cat. Thanks for the wisdom.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-10-2023, 18:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By John_Trusty
Re: Catamaran and New Cruiser Advice for Full Time YouTuber

You can have mast height reduced by a rigger with corresponding reduction in sail area. Mast, standing rigging and sails all must be modified, but it is affordable. Mack Sails in South Florida is a...
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