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Forum: Powered Boats 10-04-2022, 09:55
Replies: 44
Views: 6,605
Posted By Hardhead
Re: BEST POWER BOAT FOR THE THORNY PATH

I'm not trying to slight power boating at all. I think it's true no matter what the vessel is - if it's under 50 feet. IMO, being at sea takes much more physical stabilizing effort for just...
Forum: Powered Boats 10-04-2022, 08:21
Replies: 44
Views: 6,605
Posted By Hardhead
Re: BEST POWER BOAT FOR THE THORNY PATH

One thing to consider - is that a long multi-day passage on any of these boats is likely going to be more like being stuck in a washing machine, than being on a luxury cruise. Open ocean travel...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 06-12-2021, 07:25
Replies: 85
Views: 11,519
Posted By Hardhead
Re: What dog breed if any???

Boston Terriers would be a good boat dog I think. Small, and they don't have the high exercise needs of a larger dog. Good companions, fair watchdogs.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2021, 15:15
Replies: 75
Views: 9,403
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Much much am I being ripped off?

I always feel like I'm getting ripped off... Best thing, IMO, is as stated - get everything in writing in advance, and ask as many questions as necessary to pin down what's going to effect those...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 30-11-2021, 14:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Mac 65 moving from Solomon Islands MD to Florida

"Solomons Island" (singular) - is a port about half-way (100 miles) up the Chesapeake Bay from it's mouth at the Atlantic.

It is, no doubt, a confusing name for anyone outside the area...
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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 25-10-2021, 16:38
Replies: 20
Views: 3,908
Posted By Hardhead
Re: 1984 Catalina 27 with Trailer $12,900

It is a nice looking boat. Are you sure you want to sell? Things change, and you really might wind up wishing you hadn't down the road.

It's a great boat for a lot of different areas, and with...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 25-10-2021, 14:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,989
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Seeking Non-platonic Female Crew for Inside/Outside ICW Southbound Trip

I'm a guy - but we'd get along great. The non-platonic part's a deal-breaker for me though.

I'd put profiles on the various dating sites - add some current and fun looking photos, and keep your...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 25-10-2021, 09:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,097
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Fabrics and micro plastics

I'd love to find a solution to this issue too. Microplastics' pervasive contamination of the environment is major issue, IMHO. Of course, every generation chooses to wear blinders, and kick the can...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2021, 09:34
Replies: 51
Views: 6,420
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Building the fastest sailboat ever !

I wish you luck. Original thinkers always get more out of life than anyone else-
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-09-2021, 11:15
Replies: 102
Views: 23,555
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Leopard 50 burns and sinks

I'll say one thing I've learned for sure - fiberglass burns, big-time. That smoke is hard to deal with - thankfully, it didn't happen on a passage. Makes me very cautious of fire hazards, and...
Forum: Navigation 27-07-2021, 09:47
Replies: 16
Views: 5,008
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Best Time to Beat Up West Coast (California)?

That's really saying something - when the best route might be via Hawaii. Nice side-trip though.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-07-2021, 16:21
Replies: 321
Views: 133,568
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Porta-bote haters: what's not to like?

Sounds like a legendary character. Might be the next reality TV sensation.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-07-2021, 15:13
Replies: 321
Views: 133,568
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Porta-bote haters: what's not to like?

I hate to ask, but what is a transom bladder? Sounds like a love/hate relationship-
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-06-2021, 10:43
Replies: 21
Views: 7,474
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Montgomery 17 keel problem

On second thought, could you just remove the rest of the keel fiberglass, and paint the metal keel with a few coats of a coal tar epoxy, or some other surface epoxy? Might be easier.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-06-2021, 10:39
Replies: 21
Views: 7,474
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Montgomery 17 keel problem

I'm betting a lot of epoxy and fiberglass cloth can fix almost anything. Big issue might be stopping the rust under the fiberglass - before repairing. If you're not making ocean passages in her,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2021, 10:25
Replies: 295
Views: 84,138
Posted By Hardhead
Re: La Vagabonde - I don't understand

That inane "stream of consciousness" rambling, and inner angst thing is real popular now-a-days. Extra points if it's nighttime, and the YT sailor's face is illuminated by a chartplotter while...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-06-2021, 12:27
Replies: 24
Views: 3,870
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Buy another home to buy a boat?

That's some damn good advice, IMO. There's always 2 realities... the money reality, and the real reality. The future is never guaranteed.

Earn as much money as can finance a modest version of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2021, 09:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Wheel pulls to port—why??

I'm thinking it's due to prop wash when motoring. If it happens under sail, it may be an imbalance in the sail trim. Good luck, and have fun with your new boat.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-06-2021, 10:42
Replies: 110
Views: 17,378
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Footwear... what are people wearing?

Watch out wearing crocs on a wet boat. I've had a couple of occasions where the crocs were wet inside - and my heel slipped & twisted out when walking on an uneven surface. Luckily, I avoided...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-06-2021, 10:36
Replies: 63
Views: 10,017
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Not, Not Under Command

At least the Captain in question seemed helpful and pleasant. He may be in the wrong, but at least no bad attitude.

With the success of the outdoor "Reality" TV cable shows - there seems to be ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-06-2021, 12:15
Replies: 27
Views: 4,800
Posted By Hardhead
Re: More scope in shallows, less in deep water

I may be wrong, but I believe the catenary effect increases - as the length of the rode increases. Essentially - the sag in the rode increases with the length of the rode, and causes a lower angle...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-06-2021, 10:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,800
Posted By Hardhead
Re: More scope in shallows, less in deep water

Math...
Forum: Our Community 02-06-2021, 08:53
Replies: 55
Views: 6,494
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Smallest size "luxury" yacht

My Catalina 22 is a luxury yacht, as far as I know. Under no circumstances would I need to paddle with my hands, so that major step-up in convenience does it for me. I'm also happy that I'm so...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2021, 08:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Safe to store gas tank in isolated cockpit bench locker?

I believe that's what that particular locker was intended for. I have a different boat, C22, and it has the same fuel locker design.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-05-2021, 11:26
Replies: 98
Views: 19,152
Posted By Hardhead
Re: Tweed Heads, Australia bar

Pretty damn impressive, IMHO, that boat didn't go over. I'd like to hear the details of how the captain kept her off the beach. The article said he had no power-
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