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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-11-2017, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By fungod
Re: Electrical help

Thanks everyone. I was able to repair my old cord and made it work. I need to be careful as this cord is a one of kind. It plugs in to the dock box as a normal 3 prong and then has a 220 plug on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 02:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By fungod
Re: Electrical help

Correct. I am in the Bay Area.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-11-2017, 19:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By fungod
Electrical help

I recently purchased a French boat in CA. It has 220. I need to replace my cord. How do I describe my cord needs to west marine. I may need to order from overseas?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2017, 16:48
Replies: 1
Views: 2,680
Posted By fungod
40' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey

Aloha,

I wonder if there are any other 40' Jeanneau owners out there? I am a long way from my boat. I need to move it to a marina that is very strict on their 40' berths as far as LOA. Could...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-08-2017, 06:30
Replies: 21
Views: 7,425
Posted By fungod
Blue Hull

Looking at boats to sail the Pacific. I keep running into beautiful boats with blue hulls. Has anyone done the Pacific in a blue hull boat? My concern is interior heat build up during the day in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-04-2017, 23:09
Replies: 10
Views: 4,211
Posted By fungod
Re: Deep Draft for the South Pacific

30 years...that is amazing. Thanks for your reply. Fair seas my amigo.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-04-2017, 17:08
Replies: 10
Views: 4,211
Posted By fungod
Deep Draft for the South Pacific

This question goes out to folks that have sailed the South Pacific. I was looking at a 42' boat with a 6'11" keel. My intial thought was that might be a hindrance getting in and out of the atolls...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 13-10-2016, 17:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By fungod
Re: Los Angeles - Heading Southbound Experiences!

Have done San Diego to Cabo 5 times. Have seen 10-12 many times. Last year we had winds in the low 30's for part of the trip. Watch the weather. We had a hurricane come thru in 14. In November. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 13:11
Replies: 32
Views: 4,048
Posted By fungod
Re: Finding a first sailboat

Consider a Newport 30. Great boats that offer big bang for the buck.


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 19:23
Replies: 40
Views: 6,754
Posted By fungod
Re: How to learn to maintain a sailboat without going broke?

Consider a partnership. I have been in on one for 16 years and we each pay $3 per day to own on SF bay. 6 partners in a 30'. I did not want to spend a fortune and still sail as much as I want. It...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-03-2016, 10:37
Replies: 86
Views: 13,410
Posted By fungod
Re: Electric motor for sail boat

We went with the 10.0 engine for our 30' sailboat. We displace 8500lbs and the motor produces about 20 horse. It's a 48v system that produces 200amp hours. Our top speed is about 5.5 knots at 2400...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-03-2016, 09:55
Replies: 86
Views: 13,410
Posted By fungod
Re: Electric motor for sail boat

We have 8 batteries powering the engine and a separate bank for house. It's a 48v system. We did remove the fuel tank and have 4 batts in each side of the boat for balance. The AGM batts are about...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 12:39
Replies: 86
Views: 13,410
Posted By fungod
Electric motor for sail boat

Our 34 year old Yanmar diesel died a few years ago. She took us on an amazing adventure on the SF Bay. We looked at all the options and decided to repower with electric.

We installed it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-10-2015, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By fungod
Re: Electric motor?

We converted a year ago and it works great. We own a Newport 30 on SF bay. We rally just need to get in and out of harbor and to a lunch spot. For the day sailor and occasional overnights you ca not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-09-2015, 20:38
Replies: 123
Views: 22,381
Posted By fungod
Re: As a late starter am I too old to do serious cruising?

You are not to old but you need to get going. Make a five year plan. Sail, read and get in others boats for a sail. You don't have to plan a trip around just a nice cruise.

Get excited about...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 30-05-2015, 12:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,006
Posted By fungod
Re: A favoite destination: Petaluma

Petaluma is nice but the Napa is better. You can sail the whole way to downtown.


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Forum: Challenges 20-05-2015, 09:11
Replies: 71
Views: 46,514
Posted By fungod
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

We installed our EP in August. It has been a wonderful addition. We spent $9k and installed ourselves. We are in sf so plenty of wind. Just need it to get in and out of the harbor. We do not have...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 15-05-2015, 09:53
Replies: 81
Views: 15,034
Posted By fungod
Re: Diesel vs Electric Engine

We used Electric Yacht. Let me see if I can find their web info.

https://electricyachtsocal.com

They were great to work with.
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 15-05-2015, 09:30
Replies: 81
Views: 15,034
Posted By fungod
Re: Diesel vs Electric Engine

We are from SF and use our 34 year young Newport 30 for day sails and weeklong trips on the bay and delta. We replaced our diesel with electric about a year ago. We could not be happier with the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2015, 21:01
Replies: 37
Views: 9,105
Posted By fungod
Re: Singlehanded Boat for the world

Here is a link to folks that have sailed the planet and the types of boats they did it in.


https://www.latitude38.com/features/circumnav.html#.VVQdglJHbCQ

Bon voyage!


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-03-2015, 11:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By fungod
Re: trying to keep the dream alive

If money is an issue, why not try a partnership. I have 6 partners with our 30' newport. We each pay $100/mo for everything. Send me an email for more info fungod at gmail.com
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-01-2015, 15:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,677
Posted By fungod
Re: Cruising to New Zealand/Australia

I agree, Looks like I will need a 6 month visa for the south pacific. The 3 mos. won't be long enough. Thanks.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-01-2015, 15:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,677
Posted By fungod
Cruising to New Zealand/Australia

Ahoy,

I have been actively sailing the SF Bay for 35 years along with charters and a handful of Baja Haha's. I am taking the steps to prepare myself for a 1.5 year journey across the Pacific...
Forum: Challenges 25-11-2014, 02:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,166
Posted By fungod
Re: New Beginnings

Hi Liz

I am a west coast sailor and have met many gals that are making their own way with their boats. They start simple with a used boat to gain confidence and move up from there. On possible...
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