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Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2021, 09:26
Replies: 73
Views: 9,123
Posted By Robert E
Re: To Rename a Boat

A ceremony for renaming a boat is not necessary. Certainly pomp isn’t. However, renaming your new boat can be a grand time for a gathering of family and friends to share a tradition and your plans...
Forum: Our Community 11-03-2021, 08:46
Replies: 43
Views: 8,009
Posted By Robert E
Re: yanmar engine oil removal

We use the WEST MARINE–Manual Oil Changer 2.9 Quart and are satisfied. Excellent suction with warm oil. A minor inconvenience is having to empty the container as it holds less than 3 quarts.
Forum: Our Community 20-11-2020, 07:41
Replies: 186
Views: 31,338
Posted By Robert E
Re: So.... You want to cruise on a sailboat

Pal, your attitude suggests that neither long distance or costal cruising are for you. How about an RV.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-06-2020, 09:42
Replies: 50
Views: 10,598
Posted By Robert E
Re: Getting the main sail to drop into a lazy jack's pack

As others have pointed out, there is likely friction in the sail track. We have a Tides Marine Strong Track on our Nonsuch 33 mast. When attempting to douse the sail into lazy jacks the sail would...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-05-2020, 13:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,793
Posted By Robert E
Re: Please advice on a boat in this part of my life

Thank you for a nice series of well-thought out considerations and questions. I don't have a suggestion about a particular make or model of boat. Your price point is likely a challenge. As always the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 14-04-2020, 11:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,869
Posted By Robert E
Re: Nonsuch 33, S/V Shamrock

Not sure what you are asking.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 14-04-2020, 11:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,869
Posted By Robert E
Re: Nonsuch 33, S/V Shamrock

Thanks so much. She is prepared to leave the dock for some exploration and I hop ewill will someone happy.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-04-2020, 09:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,344
Posted By Robert E
Re: Mystery useless anchor – can you identify it?

We use a Rocna Vulcan #15, 33 lb anchor on our Nonsuch 33 with 5/16" chain. We follow the Rocna recommended procedure to deploy. Drift astern with 5-1 scope. The anchor sets quickly. Then gradually...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 30-03-2020, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,869
Posted By Robert E
Nonsuch 33, S/V Shamrock

Our Nonsuch 33, S/V Shamrock is offered for sale as a complete cruising package for $95,000 US. She is located in Portland, Oregon.

Built in Canada by George Hinterhoeller in 1989, Shamrock was...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-02-2020, 10:12
Replies: 59
Views: 9,493
Posted By Robert E
Re: Are Spurs worth it?

We have had spurs or a similar line culling mechanism on all three of our cruising boats. I believe in the 20,000 km cruising northwest and Mexican waters they might have cut a line once. In my mind...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 23-12-2019, 10:18
Replies: 16
Views: 6,188
Posted By Robert E
Re: Planning Puget Sound to Mexico

We did a similar trip in 1992 in a Norseman 447 with four-year-old and 14-year-old sons. In answer to your question, it depends great deal on the kind of experience you want. Our boat was...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 19-10-2019, 11:03
Replies: 44
Views: 8,451
Posted By Robert E
Re: Coast Guard Rescues 5 from Sailboat off of Yaquina Bay, Oregon

I trust the Coast Guard's choice for the method they they chose to rescue the crew. The men and women of the Coast Guard stations on the Oregon and Washington coast are very experienced and used to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-10-2019, 08:20
Replies: 59
Views: 12,304
Posted By Robert E
Re: towing a large Dingi - or not?

Never. The comment that towing a dinghy is fine until it isn't is exactly correct. The same applies to leaving a dinghy in the water at night. When sea conditions or the wind changes and fast action...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-07-2019, 14:39
Replies: 10
Views: 5,787
Posted By Robert E
Re: Replacing control cable on Edson pedestal

Replacing the shift cable on in Edison pedestal is a precise and challenging job. There are one or two YouTube videos that will help. Also download the Edison how to instruction sheets which should...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-06-2019, 10:09
Replies: 166
Views: 104,354
Posted By Robert E
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

And especially unwise/fool hardy with no reefs!
Forum: Our Community 09-06-2019, 08:46
Replies: 22
Views: 5,873
Posted By Robert E
Re: Just purchased a Hudson 44 in La Paz Mexico

If you have not already, head down to Club Cruceros and meet some great people where you will likely find all you need. Best, Robert
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-06-2019, 08:42
Replies: 104
Views: 14,177
Posted By Robert E
Re: Is It Time to Stop Sailing?

In asking the question, I suspect you know the answer. So, what will you do now to replace what is lost? What will now fulfill the space. Best, Robert
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 02-05-2019, 09:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,031
Posted By Robert E
Re: Bremerton WA to Portland OR

We have made this trip 21 times in two different cruising boats without the benefit of Windy, Tow Boat Lanes data, AIS or electronic charts. With these conveniences you have much better data on when...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 15-04-2019, 11:34
Replies: 57
Views: 9,192
Posted By Robert E
Re: Almost Lost Our Dinghy

After many of thousands of miles cruising from northern British Columbia to Mexico we decided after several scary surprises there would be no more fire drills at 3AM due to changing wind and sea...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-02-2019, 08:40
Replies: 54
Views: 11,339
Posted By Robert E
Re: Would you keep the full cockpit enclosure?

I agree with those who suggest you keep the full enclosure and find a good storage location for the panels. Hayden Island Canvas, here in Portland, made our full enclosure last year. Greg, made a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2019, 10:27
Replies: 30
Views: 4,845
Posted By Robert E
Re: Struggling with dodger design decisions

I understand how complicated it can be to get a good functional design for a dodger. We faced a similar situation with her Nonsuch 33. My suggestion is you find the best canvas maker in your area...
Forum: Our Community 20-12-2018, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 8,854
Posted By Robert E
Re: Routings Mexico to BC

We have made this trip from sea of Cortez it to Portland Oregon in June 1993. That year the Pacific High did not develop as scheduled and as a result we were faced with beating into Northwest winds...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-12-2018, 11:06
Replies: 84
Views: 36,160
Posted By Robert E
Re: Planning a dinghy with 3.5hp

We did a lot of investigation to find a dingy and smallest 4-stroke that would plane with the two of us. We weigh 320 lbs. A 6hp Tohatsu and Achilles HP280LX were our choice and we are pleased with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-12-2018, 09:57
Replies: 70
Views: 14,209
Posted By Robert E
Re: older really strong boat or newer not-so-strong

I depends. In deciding either a newer boat or older one for long-distance cruising, I would prioritize the issues as follows; the design and the designer, the builder and the amount of time effort...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 06-12-2018, 09:24
Replies: 127
Views: 19,434
Posted By Robert E
Re: Pacific North West Advice

Dear Jeff, there is much wonderful advice here. You will find the Pacific Northwest a wonderland. These are our cruising grounds and we are going back this summer. Recent guides, a hard bottomed...
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