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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2018, 12:51
Replies: 591
Views: 85,142
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: What EXACTLY is a "blue water boat"?

You won’t know until you’ve gone thru a few storms.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-09-2018, 12:01
Replies: 14
Views: 4,218
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Boat Show Specials or Sales

I once bought a 6 gal hot water heater at boat show, supposedly saved $100, after the boat show the retailer had it for sale for $150 off in their store. I protested and they gave me the post show...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-08-2018, 13:19
Replies: 896
Views: 67,040
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Rule 5 -- Is Single-Handing Illegal?

I don’t want to hijack the thread, but is it as serious as peeing overboard.....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-08-2018, 17:30
Replies: 89
Views: 19,764
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Sailboats vs. Powerboats which is better?

I have owned both power and sail. Two differences I see are that sail boats are more stable and comfortable in most conditions, and, power boats allow you to go into shallower water. I think everyone...
Forum: Our Community 06-08-2018, 11:49
Replies: 61
Views: 7,127
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Do you give guests an "Intro Class" to your boat?

Li......77, so how long have you been sailing by yourself?
Forum: Our Community 05-08-2018, 08:52
Replies: 61
Views: 7,127
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Do you give guests an "Intro Class" to your boat?

I simply say if you fall overboard we’ll throw you the anchor...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-08-2018, 07:57
Replies: 74
Views: 8,114
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Atomic 4 (gasoline) Engine

The majority of your time will be motoring, so get a diesel.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-08-2018, 08:20
Replies: 13
Views: 6,057
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Looking at buying a C&C 29

A gas engine would be a deal breaker for me.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-07-2018, 12:01
Replies: 32
Views: 8,007
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Retrofitting a lobster boat

The boat may not handle to your liking if it has the flat hull, and not the v-shaped hull. I like the idea of extending the top to provide a sunshade. I would enclose the cockpit with glass doors. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-07-2018, 09:44
Replies: 67
Views: 11,018
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Boat buying blues (Rant)

My read of what you are saying is that you are really looking for an excuse not to buy.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-07-2018, 17:29
Replies: 117
Views: 17,488
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Gun Laws for Canada

You can try to rationalize having a gun all you want, the fact is guns kill.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2018, 10:28
Replies: 117
Views: 17,488
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Gun Laws for Canada

The facts are that guns kill, Please leave it home, we have enough crazies already.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 28-06-2018, 08:20
Replies: 73
Views: 12,951
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: What Do You Desire? Are you living a life that you enjoy?

Life is a constant struggle and then you die.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-06-2018, 12:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,700
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: The affect of wind on a vessel without a sail

The hull shape is very important, a flat hulled boat like a dinghy will be more affected than a deep v hull.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-06-2018, 09:03
Replies: 74
Views: 13,907
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: How important are opening portholes?

I had 9 opening portholes and could adjust them depending upon conditions. I would not want only fixed portholes.
Forum: Powered Boats 03-06-2018, 22:02
Replies: 15
Views: 4,449
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: hull identification number HIN

You can borrow my dremel tool.....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-06-2018, 14:21
Replies: 48
Views: 7,495
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Newfoundland worth the Trip?

The eastern shore of Nova Scotia is just as interesting with more comfortable conditions for those wanting a less strenuous adventure and who may not have the time. It was my favourite cruising area...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-05-2018, 08:52
Replies: 48
Views: 7,495
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Newfoundland worth the Trip?

Important correction, it is “the boat WHO wouldn’t float”
Forum: Our Community 17-05-2018, 13:37
Replies: 19
Views: 3,846
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: New Awlgrip causing false moisture readings

It is disturbing that we do not know who to trust here? What is the point of using a broker and surveyor? Buyer beware!
Forum: Our Community 15-05-2018, 03:01
Replies: 19
Views: 3,846
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: New Awlgrip causing false moisture readings

He put 60k into improvements and only wants 100k....hmm? Drill some small holes from inside and check.
Forum: Navigation 27-03-2018, 09:03
Replies: 32
Views: 5,642
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Most hazardous area for navigation in continental US?

Any highway
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-03-2018, 13:06
Replies: 35
Views: 4,904
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Valuing an older catamaran

All things mechanical have a mean time to failure, meaning the older the parts the closer they are to failure, it’s probably not possible to put a value on this except that the older a boat the...
Forum: Great Lakes 11-03-2018, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 7,654
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Buying '87 Sea Ray 360

Sounds like a nice boat, just remember you are the market, if you are buying because you think it’s a good deal you may be disappointed.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-03-2018, 09:31
Replies: 25
Views: 4,267
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: Removing engine oil stain from floor

Maybe cut the piece out and replace with appropriate sized access port?
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2018, 13:43
Replies: 27
Views: 3,387
Posted By Classicsailboat
Re: sailing/cruising subscriptions... when its too many?

The cost is negligible compared to the cost of boat ownership so why not get what appeals to you?
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