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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-11-2022, 10:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,627
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Sabre 34 MKII Targa

Different interior layout. Main difference is that you get an extra aft cabin instead of a storage area that is on a regular MKII.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 02-11-2022, 07:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,627
Posted By Alex_V
Sabre 34 MKII Targa

1991 Sabre 34 MKII Targa

We are starting to look for a larger boat, and are putting our beloved "Hobo" for sale. Please note that this is a more desirable Targa version or a well proven Sabre 34...
Forum: Navigation 28-11-2021, 11:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By Alex_V
Re: B&G Zeus 2 Troubleshooting

Mine does the opposite - when you zoom in channel markers disappear. Zoom out a click, and they are back.

Done the latest firmware update, restarts...etc.
Forum: Navigation 28-11-2021, 09:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By Alex_V
Re: B&G Zeus 2 Troubleshooting

Appreciate the feedback. Will try cleaning the card.
Forum: Navigation 25-11-2021, 11:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By Alex_V
B&G Zeus 2 Troubleshooting

I have a B&G Zeus 2 9" chartplotter with C-Maps that is about 3-4 years old. It worked flawlessly during my original voyage from Annapolis to Wilmington, loved it. Few years later I moved the boat to...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 03-05-2021, 08:19
Replies: 0
Views: 596
Posted By Alex_V
Looking for an older Bluewater or Carver

So my father-in-law is looking for an older 40'ish foot powerboat to live on. Something along the lines of Bluewater Yacht, or a Carver 3750. Very strong preference for dual diesel propulsion. This...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-02-2021, 16:14
Replies: 52
Views: 16,851
Posted By Alex_V
Re: YANMAR RUNAWAY! Lessons Learned...

Understanding how to quickly kill a diesel is important. A rag over the air intake will stop the runaway issue. I have never experienced such a failure, but I know the fastest way to get to air...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-10-2020, 07:57
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Help identify the boat?

Thanks, I was going to guess that it is about 30-35 footer. If a wave-runner is about 10 feet in length, and usually pilings are 8-10' apart that would make that boat in a 30-35' range.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-10-2020, 20:39
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Alex_V
Help identify the boat?

Anyone know what this boat is. Mainly size and draft that I am trying to figure out.

https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/1a79819d111812ece5452b6f78599708-uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152.jpg
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-12-2019, 08:46
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By Alex_V
Marinas Near PCB

Are there any marinas close, or somewhat close to Panama City Beach that are operational, and are part time live-aboard friendly? Any recommendations for places within an hour drive from PCB?
...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-12-2019, 16:45
Replies: 47
Views: 6,546
Posted By Alex_V
Re: No water maker no drink?

We didn't drink tank water while sailing the chartered boat in Greece. Not to say that you can't. Gut feeling is not too. My .02
Forum: Destinations 17-07-2019, 07:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,822
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Newby On The Chesapeake - Goin South

I bought a new to me 1991 Sabre 34T in Annapolis and sailed it to Wilmington last year. We went through Norfolk via ICW.

You milage may vary, but I spend alot more then one week getting the boat...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-07-2019, 12:39
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

The moral of the story is that the performance of different boats will vary. Easing the main, moving the traveller is all good and all, and I would of done what I could if there was time to react....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2019, 12:44
Replies: 21
Views: 4,153
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Airbnb wants to visit you.

Sure there will be little initial income generated, which would pale in comparison to the damage & repair bill.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-07-2019, 12:41
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

This sounds about what was happening. Definitely turned in an instant. I am guessing a modern wide transom boats with single rudder are all like that then. To be honest, I don't ever pay attention to...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-07-2019, 09:16
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

Didn't even cross my mind. I never reefed a boat unless it's close to 30 knots.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2019, 09:03
Replies: 21
Views: 4,153
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Airbnb wants to visit you.

I don't understand who in their right mind would Airbnb their boat to total strangers? My check list when I leave my boat is rather intensive. I would trust a close friend who is hands on familiar...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-07-2019, 08:42
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

Yes, traveller was setup for a broad reach that I was on. Boom was nicely out and matching the Genoa angle nicely. I was behind the helm and the traveller lines were on top of the cockpit. Before I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-07-2019, 08:20
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

You are absolutely correct, my personal Sabre 34 has a much shorter boom, and is currently setup with a big Genoa. My pervious boat was an older Catalina 27, but it sailed in alot of ways similar to...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-07-2019, 05:39
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

Jim, you are probably right - boat probably rounded up as it stood up. Happened very quickly to really have time to ease travelers or make trim adjustments.

I doubt the bottom or rudder is...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-07-2019, 13:51
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

That is above my tuning knowledge. I do not recall the mast being easily adjustable. It was never tuned as far as I know. Interesting to experiment with next time.





I am not very familiar...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-07-2019, 13:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

I can't say for sure what size Genoa it was, but it was not a large one. In fact it was rather small compared to what I am usually used to. Barely any overlap.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-07-2019, 12:27
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

I must add that everything was setup to what I would do on my boats. Position of the blocks, sail shapes were decent, nothing was odd about the 4 year old Catalina. But it will just point into the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-07-2019, 12:01
Replies: 70
Views: 9,212
Posted By Alex_V
Uncontrollable pointing into the wind in a minor blow

I was sailing my friends Catalina 315 last weekend near Charleston. Its is a very nice, well maintained boat with original sails - 150 (guessing) genoa, and a in-mast main. Weather was great and a...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-06-2019, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By Alex_V
Re: Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum bikes

Great info. Thanks.
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