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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2021, 10:39 |
Replies: 37
Views: 5,948
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Diesel Repair is so simple, why hire anyone
I happen to understand Punjabi - one of the languages being used. It's hilarious, considering subjects are unaware they are being talked about on this forum. At one point, a voice asks the cameraman... |
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-08-2020, 12:03 |
Replies: 63
Views: 17,848
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Questions about installing solar panels on bimini the first time
See second half of this video (at ~8:50) for flexible panel installation and how to keep them cool: https://youtu.be/5JOIpIl-d7k |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-06-2020, 08:54 |
Replies: 101
Views: 11,851
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Mini scuba tanks instead of escape hatches?
This sounds like an EXTREMELY RISKY WORK AROUND. I wouldn't count on any part of this system to work when needed. |
Forum: OpenCPN 17-04-2020, 11:11 |
Replies: 19
Views: 8,325
Posted By
Shammi
Re: OpenCPN on my MacBook
1. How do you make it work wirelessly with an iPad? (I believe Luna will do it but some users cant make it reliably work wirelessly https://apps.apple.com/us/app/luna-display/id1250259715) 2. ... |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-12-2019, 08:58 |
Replies: 101
Views: 13,017
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Ocean Crossers and Global Cruisers Only
Do yourself a huge favor. Get checked by a good pulmonologist and develop a treatment/management plan. New medicines and inhalers may help you a lot. Perhaps this is more important than any boat... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-11-2019, 09:30 |
Replies: 178
Views: 48,896
Posted By
Shammi
Re: New outremer model coming
Would that performance still be achievable if loaded up by 1200 pounds (~550 kg) of 4 crew and provisioning? |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2019, 06:07 |
Replies: 178
Views: 48,896
Posted By
Shammi
Re: New outremer model coming
If you were to rank catamarans (of roughly same size) beginning with an Outremer by gradually dialing down performance, and dialing up livability while trying to maintain build quality, what would... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-10-2019, 07:51 |
Replies: 40
Views: 22,006
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Nautitech 47
Is Nautitech considered to be a ‘production’ brand or a ‘well built’ boat? I saw the Open 46 at Annapolis and it looked great, but I’d like to know if it has the build quality that results from... |
Forum: Dollars & Cents 21-08-2019, 16:34 |
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Financial Cruising Plan as a South African
My two cents: 1. Convert all liquid funds to USD. With all the trouble brewing in the world (Brexit, China trade war, Eurozone weakness), US dollar is one of your best bets to hedge against... |
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-07-2019, 11:17 |
Replies: 89
Views: 9,866
Posted By
Shammi
Re: MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS GIVE AWAY - July 16-28, 2019
I like this one: https://www.multihullsolutions.com.au/boats/pre-owned/sail-multihulls/2000-catana-431-katta/ An older Catana, easy to sail single handed, performance and comfort, dagger boards! |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-04-2019, 09:37 |
Replies: 140
Views: 109,324
Posted By
Shammi
Re: What would you do? Go or No-Go?
The principal issue is not a technical one (cost, sailing experience, health care, etc., etc.). Rather it is about following a dream and minimizing regrets. This may be worth a read: ... |
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-03-2019, 17:11 |
Replies: 58
Views: 12,491
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Completely seized nut on engine mount
The best penetrant is a 50-50 mixture of acetone and automatic transmission fluid that you can make yourself. Apply using a dropper or syringe and leave alone for a couple of hours or overnight. ... |
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-02-2019, 10:26 |
Replies: 48
Views: 6,275
Posted By
Shammi
Re: What should I do. Cost of owing/maintain and living questions
Depreciation will not change whether you finance or buy full in cash. Besides, one can always finance a nearly fully depreciated boat, too If one wants an equipped, cruise ready, greatly... |
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-02-2019, 04:25 |
Replies: 48
Views: 6,275
Posted By
Shammi
Re: What should I do. Cost of owing/maintain and living questions
While I have been reading many recommendations for not financing a boat, I can’t get rid of an idea niggling me as to why it is a bad idea for someone who wants to cruise for a limited number of... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2018, 12:23 |
Replies: 55
Views: 11,138
Posted By
Shammi
Performance Study: Daggerboards & Fixed Keels
Multihull Company recently commissioned an 'apples-to-apples' study (https://multihullcompany.com/articles/articles-by-phil-berman/performance-study-of-daggerboards-versus-keels/) on comparing the... |
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-08-2018, 06:18 |
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By
Shammi
Re: Recovering from stroke
My father, 86, had a severe stroke in December. Was fully paralyzed on left side. Months of physical therapy later, he is able to walk short distances with assistance. So, if improvement is... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-10-2015, 07:51 |
Replies: 470
Views: 124,607
Posted By
Shammi
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