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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-03-2021, 20:27
Replies: 66
Views: 12,496
Posted By svsonora
Re: Blue Water Monohulls Under 32ft

I own a Bristol 30, which is a Bristol 29 with a Bowsprit (glorified anchor roller on my boat), which in turn is a 3 foot longer version of the Bristol 27 which I believe is on the list.

My boat...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-10-2020, 21:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By svsonora
Re: Ocean city MD inlet condition

Just avoid counter winds to current and you'll be fine, even if it gets a bit bumpy. be good with anchoring -- mine came up with te line wrapped around after 1 day. Good thing I had a heavy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-10-2020, 21:10
Replies: 44
Views: 15,527
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sailing to bermuda - resources - 30 foot sailboat

Thanks. I might switch my destination to Bahamas. Norfolk to Bimini or something. I better do a lot of reading!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-09-2020, 18:13
Replies: 44
Views: 15,527
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sailing to bermuda - resources - 30 foot sailboat

Thanks so much everyone. Has anyone made the trip in the wintertime?
I do have a few rescue devices. PLB and a Inreach. Each crew can have one on at all times.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-09-2020, 20:52
Replies: 44
Views: 15,527
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sailing to bermuda - resources - 30 foot sailboat

Thanks.
Bermuda is open to cruisers now with recent COVID19 PCR test. Not saying that travel is really a good thing right now though.. :frown:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-09-2020, 17:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By svsonora
Re: Roller furler

Don't cheap out on it. I saved up, got a Facnor LX130 (its a size up for my 30 foot boat) and never looked back. You want one that works all the time, esp singlehanding. You don't want to ever...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-09-2020, 17:00
Replies: 44
Views: 15,527
Posted By svsonora
Sailing to bermuda - resources - 30 foot sailboat

I have a Bristol 30 I've been outfitting for offshore trips. I did a singlehanded delmarva cirucmnavigation on her last year, and she did well, including making through knockdown. I'm decently...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 06-08-2020, 12:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,649
Posted By svsonora
Re: Adding a holding tank

I know this is off topic, a taboo one at that, but I built my own composting seat thats basically a bucket, trash bag, and kitty litter in a bag and I have never looked back. no smell, no fuss, more...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-07-2020, 21:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Posted By svsonora
Re: Using boom bail (on mast) for mounting turning blocks

Matt, those are all options thought of, but I'm not sure if that is possible with this mast because of that raised section. Not a lot of room there. And I learned from that other thread that...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-07-2020, 20:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Posted By svsonora
Using boom bail (on mast) for mounting turning blocks

user billdre suggested me this on another thread. In this thread, I voice my concerns about various turning block mounting options I've thought of. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-07-2020, 13:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,684
Posted By svsonora
Re: How to set up turning blocks for aft controls?

Thank you everyone. I am also thinking I have overesitmated the forces on the lines. All the turning blocks are doing are resisting the tendency for the lines to want to return straight under...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2020, 14:11
Replies: 15
Views: 3,684
Posted By svsonora
Re: How to set up turning blocks for aft controls?

Billdre and roverhi, thanks for the ideas. And I think I'm good with the photos. Basically attach shackled blocks right onto the bail.

Using the boom vang bail and pad eyes/u bolts seems more...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 27-07-2020, 12:47
Replies: 102
Views: 33,227
Posted By svsonora
Re: USCG Six Pack license sea time fraud

My application is pending for a Master100T (though I'm probably going to end up with 50T). I just got my medical certificate issued, so my fingers are crossed for the credentials to get here in a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2020, 12:43
Replies: 15
Views: 3,684
Posted By svsonora
Re: How to set up turning blocks for aft controls?

thanks! I had no idea what was in that box. I guess my pilot hole merely drilled into a thick layer of FG.

So mount 2 U bolts, slightly staggered, through bolted through the mast? 8 holes...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2020, 12:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,684
Posted By svsonora
Re: How to set up turning blocks for aft controls?

My boom bail is also through-bolted. Its supposed to be incredibly strong, so I might go for that. Did you put the blocks on the bail itself? Or on the bolt? Any photos? Thanks much.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2020, 01:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,684
Posted By svsonora
How to set up turning blocks for aft controls?

I have a bristol 30 that I'm spending more and more time single-handing, so I really, really want to set up lines aft. Plan was to have 2 reef lines, halyard, outhaul, and vang run to the cockpit. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-07-2020, 20:40
Replies: 0
Views: 858
Posted By svsonora
Garhauer Mast Plate MS-6 questions (Bristol 30 cockpit lines)

I'm doing a project where I'm going to run my lines to the cockpit.

So if you've seen a Bristol 30 or 29, you'll see that the mast step is sitting on top of a fiberglass box. I drilled into it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2020, 20:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
Posted By svsonora
Re: New VHF installation - reception problems

Can I goop on some liquid electrical tape? Just curious, I have some big shrink tubing lying around and that'll be much neater.
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2020, 15:04
Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
Posted By svsonora
Re: New VHF installation - reception problems

Thank you everyone. I have about 1 foot spare, so i'll try the crimp (just as a learning experience) and if not, hire a tech. I actually didn't know this was a high difficulty install.

BTW I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2020, 09:38
Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
Posted By svsonora
New VHF installation - reception problems

Hi guys,
Well, this isn't for my sailboat but for my runabout.

I installed a VHF radio on my left side console. The antenna cable run is about 6 feet, with the antenna mounted on the portside...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 31-08-2019, 11:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,219
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sonora's Chesapeake Bay DMV Penninsula Circumnavigation

So the trip came and went, so did summer. Since I took a whole month off to do this, I've been working a lot to save up some money. Totally forgot to update you guys.

I did almost 60% of the...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 13-06-2019, 21:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,219
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sonora's Chesapeake Bay DMV Penninsula Circumnavigation

My prep wasn't that special. Basically fixing her up back to 100%, fixing leaks, bringing boat to minimum cruiser spec.

Last few years was a refit. Late 2018 I built my minimalist hard dodger...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2019, 13:51
Replies: 104
Views: 14,171
Posted By svsonora
Re: Is It Time to Stop Sailing?

Sorry about the health problems. As someone exposed to expoxy more than I would like, can I ask how your habits were when working with epoxy? I try to wear my respirator and latex gloves every...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 12-06-2019, 13:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,219
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sonora's Chesapeake Bay DMV Penninsula Circumnavigation

My trip has been delayed yet another week. I really want to leave this weekend, but I have a court filing I want to make in person and I can't make it to court during the week this week. Argh!
...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 03-06-2019, 15:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,219
Posted By svsonora
Re: Sonora's Chesapeake Bay DMV Penninsula Circumnavigation

Thanks! Where can I find the GPS coordinates for the concrete ships? I do plan on trying to make it through into norfolk during the day.

EDIT: I found it!

Also, note to self - spare...
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