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Forum: Challenges 11-07-2022, 10:35
Replies: 92
Views: 10,765
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Seasickness, Fear & anxiety

MAYBE THIS WILL HELP: ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-01-2022, 09:17
Replies: 19
Views: 4,319
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Effectiveness of tabs on trailing edge of rudder

You might want to take a look at this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRNE64MTefc
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 22-12-2021, 16:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,473
Posted By fxarcher
The unsolved mystery of the vanishing of S/V Patanela

I just ran across a video by "Barely Sociable" on the 1988 unsolved mystery of the disappearance of the 20-meter steel schooner "Patenela".
I thought it might be of interest to those of us who had...
Forum: Our Community 20-12-2021, 10:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,875
Posted By fxarcher
Re: James Wharram Passes Away Dec 14

A good life well lived...may he rest in peace.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-10-2021, 10:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,319
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Good Foul Weather Gear for Very Petite Woman?

Re: Foulweather gear for budget-conscious sailors.
I recently listened to Paul Trammel interviewing a cold-weather Sailor that sails the high latitudes extensively telling him that he gets his...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-09-2021, 13:17
Replies: 17
Views: 4,903
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Working while liveaboard and filing taxes?

Here is what you want to avoid at all costs
A former friend of mine came back to his office as white as a sheet.
He winked at me and I followed him into his office.
He indicated for me to close...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-08-2021, 11:00
Replies: 205
Views: 30,161
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Liveaboards at the gate

The way things are shaping up, I actually foresee a possible future where any type of boating/cruising will be outlawed in the name of security.
One does not have to look too far.
I remember when I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-08-2021, 15:16
Replies: 27
Views: 3,852
Posted By fxarcher
Re: best way to sell a steel vessel

As I said: Build Right!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2021, 11:36
Replies: 27
Views: 3,852
Posted By fxarcher
Re: best way to sell a steel vessel

Looks like a properly set up engine room with Sea-chest and keel cooling ...for once someone did not take a shortcut.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-06-2021, 13:15
Replies: 295
Views: 83,594
Posted By fxarcher
Re: La Vagabonde - I don't understand

I totally agree! Love those hardscrabble sailors that seem to make it work.
Plukky and Marguarite, my kind of people.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 05-04-2021, 08:17
Replies: 44
Views: 12,252
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Magic Dragons run out of Puff

I searched and could not find anything more about this great couple and their boat.
Can someone provide some links? That would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-02-2021, 10:17
Replies: 47
Views: 8,208
Posted By fxarcher
Re: What is the current wisdom on keeping eggs? Turning them.

I saw a video where this big steel schooner went from NZ to Holland via the NW passage. They turned the eggs every week to keep the yolk suspended in the center. I also believe they coated them with...
Forum: Other 21-02-2021, 15:21
Replies: 439
Views: 43,514
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Sailing is for Rich People only

I think it was Groucho that said he would never belong to a club that would have him.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-02-2021, 10:56
Replies: 46
Views: 5,656
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Steel sailboat cabin extension

I did not really get that vibe from Pete Goss, but then I have long ago tried to overlook rudeness ignorance, and stupidity on the internet.
I love to watch the hardscrabble cruising channels and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-02-2021, 15:49
Replies: 46
Views: 5,656
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Steel sailboat cabin extension

Caminantes.... Hi again!
Regarding Keel Cooling
In my case we routed the coolant along one side of the web of the enclosed I-Beam that formed the keel, and made it flow up and down over some...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-02-2021, 14:56
Replies: 46
Views: 5,656
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Steel sailboat cabin extension

I am not sure you can learn anything since these were commercial Fishing vessels. I build several of these boats in Port Hueneme CA in the early 80'
Here are some pictures. The boat lifted by the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-02-2021, 09:18
Replies: 46
Views: 5,656
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Steel sailboat cabin extension

This sounds like a good plan to me. My preference is also Steel. I am or was very much like you. I also really enjoyed working and creating or re-creating something. Do it while you can. Good Luck!...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 28-10-2020, 10:34
Replies: 57
Views: 6,019
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Contributing to CF has become unbearable

Opera Browser has a function under privacy settings that blocks all ads.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-10-2020, 10:31
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,638,870
Posted By fxarcher
Re: The New Joke Thread

You can't live with them... and you can't live with them!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-10-2020, 10:09
Replies: 273
Views: 68,733
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Beneteau rebuild turning into a nightmare

I've been watching them, and my money is on them succeeding. They are together on this and even though this is turning out to be more than expected, they are prepared. I wish them all things good....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-09-2020, 13:56
Replies: 38
Views: 7,102
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Building a Bruce Roberts PCF40. Steel..

Congrats....Wish I was in a position to do the same.
You might want to take a few hints from this link.
https://www.petersmith.net.nz/about/kiwiroa.php

Good luck
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2020, 14:48
Replies: 104
Views: 13,784
Posted By fxarcher
Lightning, and what to do about it

I wanted to call everyone's attention to a blogcast on "On the Wind Sailing", a blog produced by 59 North I listened to on Stitcher.
The episode on April 28, 2020, featuring Jeff Thayer.
Jeff is a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-05-2020, 10:15
Replies: 14
Views: 12,197
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Repairing a Leaking Aluminum Water Tank

Take a look at this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U10ncaktR74
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-04-2020, 10:23
Replies: 92
Views: 16,884
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Yanmar 2qm20 not starting troubleshooting

I could not agree more! As I read all these posts and watch many videos, it is always the same story. A sea chest for water intake eliminating all those oh so convenient through-hulls, along with a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-02-2020, 17:15
Replies: 70
Views: 15,214
Posted By fxarcher
Re: Another first boat thread. Alberg 30, 1975

You might want to check out this thread:
https://atomvoyages.com/atom.html
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