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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-12-2023, 08:11
Replies: 27
Views: 2,813
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: UV protection of DIY Dyneema rigging?

With an excess of first time paranoia, I speced a heat shrink cover on my first dux Dynex stays. And taped over exposed eyes. I no longer have the boat, but it’s about 20 years and going strong. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-12-2023, 07:52
Replies: 95
Views: 11,870
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Risk of capsizing a Lagoon 380 and reefing

Should you be surprised by big wind before you have reefed, depower by dropping the traveler, and easing sheets.

When the wind is up and gusty, be able to dump the sheets quickly. No winch...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-11-2023, 08:11
Replies: 68
Views: 5,630
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Do engine fires happen? Naturally aspirated, small diesels.

I had such a fire. A 25 hp Nanni/Kubota diesel. Black smoke billowing out, a small flame under the engine, easily knocked down with our fire extinguisher, but restarted. The battery disconnect...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-08-2023, 06:58
Replies: 39
Views: 13,564
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: ZF SD10 Sail Drive Replacement

I bought some from
Mila Baran

RDI MARINE * RDI SERVICE * RDI ENERGY
2225 W.Commodore Way
Seattle, WA
Tel: (206) 286-1230
Fax (206) 286-0992
parts@manengines.com
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-06-2023, 08:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,014
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Speed of a 50 ft. St. Francis

Doubt factory data.
Recognize subjective opinions as just that, subjective.
Get a real weight in sailing trim, and real sail areas. This allows a rough comparison to other boats.
Out in SoCal I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-10-2022, 08:14
Replies: 65
Views: 9,493
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Do I need to carry a drogue or a parachute anchor

Your question uses the word "need" which has a very subjective definition. I brought my 47 cat from Tortola to Ensenada thru the canal, and bought a Jordon drogue just to be safe. Never used it. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-09-2022, 07:26
Replies: 39
Views: 4,940
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Hybrid standing rigging

I switched to Dux Dynex on my last boat, was paranoid about UV & chafe, and had it covered with black heat shrink (by Precourt). No exposed Dux. Was going strong at 12 years. My current boat I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-07-2022, 07:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,470
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: When--exactly--are cats faster?

In all fairness, this particular race had great wind, 15-22 TWS most of the race, only dying at the end. In 2020, the wind was much lighter, taking us an extra 6 hours to finish, and having 15 monos...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-07-2022, 16:23
Replies: 51
Views: 5,470
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: When--exactly--are cats faster?

First I misspoke a bit, my boat is a Schionning GF 1400, so closer to 46' long. As for faster monohulls, in this year's Newport to Ensenada race, about 120 nm, mostly downwind, over 100 boats, I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-07-2022, 09:14
Replies: 51
Views: 5,470
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: When--exactly--are cats faster?

Cats are not inherently faster than monos. But my 47’ Schionning cat is a lot faster than your Amel and the Lagoon, on all points of sail. Key performance factors are weight, sail area, and...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-06-2022, 07:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: fighting anodes?

Thanks for the comments. Had the “experts in”.
We passed the stay currents in water test. Marina is ok.
We installed an engine to engine ground wire.
Contemplating a transom zinc.
Fingers...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-06-2022, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: fighting anodes?

Are you sure about this? On the Galvanic series Zinc is less noble than Aluminum.
https://www.corrosionpedia.com/an-introduction-to-the-galvanic-series-galvanic-compatibility-and-corrosion/2/1403
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-06-2022, 14:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Bill Gibbs
fighting anodes?

I just finished a repower of my catamaran with new Yanmars engines, Yanmar SD-25 saildrives, and Variprofile props. The prop zincs are burning very fast, and the saildrive aluminum anodes are coated...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-05-2022, 10:11
Replies: 31
Views: 3,686
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Diesel Tank on Bridgedeck?

In racing trim, she weighs 13,050 pounds without crew and perishables.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-05-2022, 07:08
Replies: 31
Views: 3,686
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Diesel Tank on Bridgedeck?

I have a 46’ cat carbon light cruiser. My fuel tank is under the mast at the front of my main cabin, and well above the engines. I have shutoff valves at the tank, as well as in the engine...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-08-2021, 12:32
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: 2 21 hp diesels

The two 3.1 Nanni engines and ZF SD10 saildrives are located in Ventura, California.
The asking price for these and spare parts is $4,500
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-08-2021, 16:32
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: 2 21 hp diesels

is there a way to edit the original post? Can I add the info to a comment? Or do I start over?
Sorry for violating guidelines
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-08-2021, 17:17
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: 2 21 hp diesels

I do filter and belt changes, but that’s about it.
The motor is a Yanmar 3YM20 Engine w SD25 Saildrive
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-08-2021, 16:39
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: 2 21 hp diesels

“Cheap” is a subjective term that is in the eye of the spender. If you’d like to discuss in the context of these engines, let’s take it offline. I’m bill@gibbsvineyards.com.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-08-2021, 08:53
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: 2 21 hp diesels

You guessed right, the Nanni engines are in Ventura California.
Beta was my first choice, but no dealer nearby, and I’m looking forward to warranty service. I went with Yanmar, because the dealer...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-08-2021, 13:56
Replies: 11
For Sale: 2 21 hp diesels
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Gibbs
2 21 hp diesels

2 Nanni 3.1 engines. Nanni is a French Italian company that marinizes Kubota diesels, very similar to Beta engines. 3.1 is a 3 cylinder 21hp Kubota. Both have about 1,000 hours. One is in good...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-08-2021, 13:12
Replies: 39
Views: 13,564
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: ZF SD10 Sail Drive Replacement

I have 2 Nanni 3.1s (21hp) with ZF SD10 saildrives in my cat. In comparing saildrives for a possible future repower, I find differences in listed weights.
Yanmar SD 20 - 66 lbs
ZF SD10 - 88 lbs....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-08-2018, 13:17
Replies: 102
Views: 23,695
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Performance Cat makers?

"performance" isn't a subjective term. It can be calculated. Guesses from displacement, sail area, and waterline will be close. I race my Schionning GF1400 regularly and rate -38 sec/mile. A...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-12-2015, 11:02
Replies: 47
Views: 18,161
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: BVI To West Coast California. Truck Or Panama Canal?

Effectively finished in Ensenada Dec 9.
We will stay there as we appeal the California State Board of Equalization's rejection of my Use Tax exemption application. I am re-applying with...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 27-12-2015, 10:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,228
Posted By Bill Gibbs
Re: Need some pointers on a 10-12 month plan

shipped as in "on a freighter"
I was rightfully daunted by a 6,000nm first leg.
PV is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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