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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-01-2021, 08:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By calin1967
Re: 🇳🇱Dutch citizen wanting to register a boat in the Netherlands - HOW?

I don't know if it is a general rule in EU, but for new boats it should be possible to obtain a temporary registration, valid for 60 days (or 90, not sure), from a consulate of Netherlands in France,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2019, 01:30
Replies: 61
Views: 16,362
Posted By calin1967
Re: Buying THIS rotten fisher 46 for refit to cruise high latitudes?

We are sailors, and we are dreamers. But there are two categories of us: mostly dreamers and mostly cruisers.

The former ones have deep inside a reluctance to sail into the sunset, and take all...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-05-2019, 01:17
Replies: 24
Views: 8,599
Posted By calin1967
Re: Fixing A Leaky Compass

I have filled mine with Johnson baby oil. A bubble remained, but as long as the compass is mounted in vertical position it is not visible.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-04-2019, 01:22
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By calin1967
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

There are many opinions regarding the need of a receiver or transmitter. Some sailors appreciate to see what is around (and has AIS), in order to avoid them, others appreciate to be visible for the...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 19-12-2018, 06:22
Replies: 225
Views: 38,895
Posted By calin1967
Re: Four crew rescued from disabled sailboat off coast of Nova Scotia

Me personally I read quite often smart editorials, but I select the sources... not mainstream ones. But I agree with you, the times when the journalists were the 4th power in the state are gone.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 19-12-2018, 04:49
Replies: 225
Views: 38,895
Posted By calin1967
Re: Four crew rescued from disabled sailboat off coast of Nova Scotia

A friend journalist told me once that the smart journalists write editorials, the slick ones are into sport, and the rest of the subjects (like sailing) arereserved for dumb ones.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-12-2018, 02:06
Replies: 49
Views: 5,704
Posted By calin1967
Re: Our first boat please provide input.

Liveaboard, especially for first timer couples, means IMHO standing headroom in the saloon, spacey toilet with warm water and shower, good thermal isolation, large cockpit and (at least) two separate...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2018, 01:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By calin1967
Re: Kas Turkey to Thessaloniki Greece

Welcome and nice trip! I doubt that the economic grief of Greece motivated them... probably their relatives that were selling souvenirs and gyros contributed more... Do not try to judge Greeks...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2018, 00:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By calin1967
Re: Kas Turkey to Thessaloniki Greece

I would not worry so much about the weather. I would just plan 10-12 hours hops and wait for the weather windows, in any month. Last time when I checked in in Myrina, the moment the police came to...
Forum: Our Community 07-11-2018, 02:34
Replies: 45
Views: 4,813
Posted By calin1967
Re: Never sailed and want to learn

IMHO sailing is about three things: 1. Mastering the techniques (lots of ropes around) 2. Experience and miles and 3. Attitude (you are absolut god on your boat, you have to solve ALL the issues,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-10-2018, 02:51
Replies: 62
Views: 13,082
Posted By calin1967
Re: Outstanding Sailors Seamanship and Stunts

I would like to mention here a hero. He has an underpaid job, 21 days of vacation, an ******* as a boss, mortgage, a wife which would prefer all-included vacations in a resort, kids that do not give...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 15-10-2018, 01:36
Replies: 49
Views: 9,850
Posted By calin1967
Re: What should you not miss when sailing the Mediterranean ...

Sailing in Med in winter is very pleasant, if you are not on a schedule. Taverns are nice, the people are friendly, the quality of the services is way higher than in summer. Just hang around till the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-09-2018, 00:42
Replies: 18
Views: 6,645
Posted By calin1967
Re: Should I buy a boat that has had extensive hull repairs?

When you buy a boat, you get what you see/survey and assume some risks. Any risk has its value. For example, repairing a crack in the hull might cost 2000 $. If you estimate that there is a 50%...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-09-2018, 00:31
Replies: 70
Views: 14,842
Posted By calin1967
Re: Replace inboard engine with two outboards?

I've had a 22 footer with an 4.5 outboard fixed aft. Perfect for harbour maneuvres and flat sea, pushed the boat with hull speed at half the power, but when there were 0.5 meter waves it was a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-07-2018, 06:24
Replies: 60
Views: 14,572
Posted By calin1967
Re: Charter company claims we damage boat

Of course... unless you are in Croatia
Forum: Our Community 09-07-2018, 08:08
Replies: 76
Views: 12,626
Posted By calin1967
Re: Newbie questions, crossing the Atlantic

Have you thought about buying a 20-30 year old 27-29 footer in Mediteranean and sail it around for 1-2 years? If you find a well mantained one, it might depreciate very little in 2 years and after...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-07-2018, 08:00
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By calin1967
Re: eBay sale went south

ebay is very buyer-oriented. If in doubt (like your case) they will favor the buyer. Good luck anyway!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-07-2018, 07:57
Replies: 60
Views: 14,572
Posted By calin1967
Re: Charter company claims we damage boat

I've heard several stories like yours in Croatia, from minor things like gas bottles half empty, to cracks in the keel. A detailed inspection should be made at the beginning, including diving... or...
Forum: Powered Boats 23-05-2018, 08:29
Replies: 37
Views: 6,146
Posted By calin1967
Re: Need advice on purchasing boat

Even if I am into sailboats and I would anytime choose one of them, if the description matches the reality, it seems a bargain. Check other costs (marina and putting it in the water to have the whole...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-03-2018, 10:33
Replies: 122
Views: 13,699
Posted By calin1967
Re: Should I fix or sell my boat?

Ellevan, maybe a more experienced person will find out surprising things about your boat.. do you have any friend/acquintance that can take a look? Or maybe some forum colleague which lives close to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-03-2018, 03:45
Replies: 122
Views: 13,699
Posted By calin1967
Re: Should I fix or sell my boat?

I am a fan of doing things one by one, while sailing. On my opinion the resale value of your boat is close to zero, and with a minimum investment you can make it sail during the day: standing rigging...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-02-2018, 06:32
Replies: 40
Views: 53,173
Posted By calin1967
Re: Bavaria Yachts....yay or nay?

I don't know how they handle heavy seas, but i chartered a 44 some years ago and they are very pleasant and confortable. Regarding the layout, it is very ergonomically designed, with coastal/island...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-01-2018, 02:10
Replies: 50
Views: 6,444
Posted By calin1967
Re: Making Major Changes To Get You Closer To Your Dream

Hey Scarlett,

I read your post two times and I did not manage to identify a single problem... ina way or another you are on the right track to do what you dreamed for, which is so far away from...
Forum: Challenges 17-01-2018, 02:15
Replies: 68
Views: 25,140
Posted By calin1967
Re: Mast Climbing on the Cheap

What's wrong with lifting the bosun's chair with a halyard and a winch?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-01-2018, 00:28
Replies: 24
Views: 12,777
Posted By calin1967
Re: Yanmar 20GM20 starts but wont run

Happened to me with a nanni. It was the fuel circuit. I took a canister with diesel, tied it in the cockpit, took a hose and connected it to the injection pump, took the air out of it and motored to...
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