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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-02-2020, 03:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Martinique to Antigua

2 years ago we cruised from BVIs down to Guadeloupe. We stopped for a day at Montserrat as we wanted to tour the island and especially the volcano - it was unique and we’re very glad we did it. We...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-05-2019, 11:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Antigua/Barbuda to St. Baths Advice

So, a few brief thoughts. While I suspect you'll miss some of the sights of Barbuda (frigate bird colony, given lack of guides to take you there), and walking the once awesome and quaint streets of...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-05-2018, 20:42
Replies: 53
Views: 8,797
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Speed to survive container colision?

For what it’s worth, I have personally seen and avoided a container. I was crew on a 65’ racing monohull approximately 400 offshore between east coast and Bermuda. We were in very light winds and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2018, 22:08
Replies: 95
Views: 27,267
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Garmin InReach questions

I have a 2 yr old Inreach and it’s absolutely brilliant. I’ve used on land and at sea - it works the same. The previous comments about message send frequency options are all accurate. BTW, you...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 11-10-2017, 10:53
Replies: 54
Views: 16,241
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: New L42 owner - thoughts and questions

Interesting - I wasn't aware of that change. Good luck and I suggest you stay very on top of everything! Maybe one of these days I'll be aboard your boat - in some respects I'm very jealous!!!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 11-10-2017, 09:37
Replies: 54
Views: 16,241
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: New L42 owner - thoughts and questions

Good for you! I probably passed you in Annapolis last week when I was there. I'm not a boat owner, but have been sailing, chartering, delivering yachts, and offshore racing for 30 years. I make...
Forum: Navigation 01-10-2017, 21:27
Replies: 40
Views: 5,512
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Delorme In Reach Explorer

I have the Delorme InReach Explorer (2016 version) and love it!

Bought it for a 2 month sailing trip through Caribbean and have used it on several other land based trips (including a river...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-10-2017, 18:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,748
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: West Marine PFD sale: good deal?

Thanks for all those interested in my PFDs, however they have been sold!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 30-09-2017, 22:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,748
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: West Marine PFD sale: good deal?

Roger that - just saw this post and decided to reply - have had the PFDs sitting in my office since finishing our trip. Don't expect to have another such trip until years from now so no need to keep...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 30-09-2017, 21:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,748
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: West Marine PFD sale: good deal?

I am selling 2 VERY lightly used Crewsaver Crewfit 40 Pro auto-inflate PFDs with integrated harness. They were purchased this April retail new for a wonderful 2 month sail trip through Caribbean. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2017, 17:08
Replies: 1
Views: 788
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Cruisair aircon Problem

Problem solved - turns out breaker on the genset was tripped...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2017, 09:45
Replies: 1
Views: 788
Posted By Breck Sailor
Cruisair aircon Problem

I have a problem that I'm looking for – for some reason I am getting no power to anything on my AC system which includes five compressor units on my lagoon 400 S2. This is only happening (currently)...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 08-04-2017, 19:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,628
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Active Owner Programs

First, I've not owned a boat, however, I've owned a number of businesses and have a pretty good understanding of tax.

I am considering buying a boat and putting it into a charter program with...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-03-2017, 12:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Low Power Microwave for 400S2?

We've just reached the limit of my knowledge...or information!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-03-2017, 11:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Low Power Microwave for 400S2?

More information - inverter is 2000W. So appears, all good.
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-03-2017, 11:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,978
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Rigging Shade structure on 400S2

Thanks Tuskie. I've a question for you - does your 400 have the "bolt rope extrusion" rail mounted on the underside of the perimeter of the cockpit cover?

The owner of the boat I'm going to be...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-03-2017, 10:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Low Power Microwave for 400S2?

Thanks very much for those replies. It would appear that we'll have no issues with either a low power microwave or Nutribullet blender. I appreciate the responses!

Thanks,

Kevin
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-03-2017, 08:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By Breck Sailor
Low Power Microwave for 400S2?

Once again, another question related to an 8 week charter sailboat trip on '15 400S2 through the Caribbean Leeward Islands.

I am wondering if I can effectively power a low power (700 watt, manual...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 27-03-2017, 21:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,978
Posted By Breck Sailor
Rigging Shade structure on 400S2

I am looking for any advice/thoughts on rigging a shade structure on a 400S2 (or similar cat) which I am chartering in Caribbean for 8 weeks (May/June). I am looking to protect the cockpit from low...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-03-2017, 12:23
Replies: 50
Views: 11,432
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Shipping Containers in SF Bay & at Sea

I personally encountered a whole, intact container during an offshore race about 5 years ago. The good and bad news is that the race was a total bust (Charleston - Bermuda) with virtually ZERO wind....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-02-2017, 09:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,919
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Owners Time Wanted

Chuck:

I attempted to post this previously but don't think it worked - apologize to all if this is a duplication.

As to your question, I'm guessing that you've already searched Sailonline.com...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-02-2017, 07:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,919
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Owners Time Wanted

I assume you've looked at Sailonline.com (https://www.sailonline.com?) There are a couple of other options available as well which you may have searched. You can also contact me directly as I have...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-02-2017, 19:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,885
Posted By Breck Sailor
Re: Single Night Crossing Crew (BVI to St Martin)

It appears that I've now got my crew set for this passage.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-01-2017, 15:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,885
Posted By Breck Sailor
Single Night Crossing Crew (BVI to St Martin)

I'm looking for a single crewperson to help with watch aboard chartered 40' sailing cat crossing BVI to St Martin (or possibly Saba) - roughly around May 14, depending upon weather and our schedule...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-12-2016, 13:35
Replies: 0
Views: 1,684
Posted By Breck Sailor
Medium Term Catamaran Charter in Caribbean May-July '17

Hello!

I felt the need to make the same post again as I'm still looking for a medium term charter anywhere in the Caribbean May - July 2017. (While I would prefer Bahamas or Grenandines, I'm open...
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