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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-04-2022, 09:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By jeepers
Re: Plans for Bruce Roberts Offshore 44

I wish I could use study plans. But, I can't. Has your boat been registered and baptised (splashed)? Mine has not. Therefore it is still a project in the works. As in "Still under construction"....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-04-2022, 19:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By jeepers
Re: Plans for Bruce Roberts Offshore 44

Not as of yet. Still hoping...... pm sent.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-01-2022, 07:04
Replies: 48
Views: 10,055
Posted By jeepers
Re: Lagoon dealer withholding deposit after boat inspection.

Paid for a Charter as well as post a Deposit? Seriously?

You should have gotten some advice prior.
Especially, if the Charter in any way was involved as a sea trial.
Undoubtedly it was.

If...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-12-2021, 15:30
Replies: 53
Views: 6,179
Posted By jeepers
Re: Shaded Panels - Catamaran Boom

For @ anchor or at the dock.
Does the Cat have in mast furling?
If so. Wind the sail in.
Hoist the boom up against the mast.
May require a pivot @ gooseneck.

There are actuators and slides...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 21:45
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

Regulations; In North America; (Both Canada & USA) The Coast Guard has very specific codes & regulations for materials, structure, systems etc for all boats including owner built. I am surprised that...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 19:54
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

Not sure what the regulations are in Australia for homebuilt boats.
But many have & are built there. So there is a process in place.
What are the specifics of Registering your project boat in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 19:24
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

And then there is Doug from SV Seeker....
SO, You will see. Moving the boat isn't impossible by any means.
And it doesn't need to be crazy expensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaM0WpoxNWU
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 19:10
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

The irony of your post.

I was just 2 days ago looking at a Trombone trailer (At my local Ritchie Bros.{Worldwide }Auctions) that extends from 53 to 70 feet with the idea of using it as the base of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 19:05
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

Here's another
Maybe you have heard of your countryman Les Thompson.
Whom singlehandedly built "Llinase" a steel catamaran.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KOrvNXxhc4
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2021, 18:55
Replies: 48
Views: 6,924
Posted By jeepers
Re: Where to put a 20m steel yacht on the hardstand?

Can be done. Has been done. You can do it......
Would be very interested to know at what level of completion your Roberts 64 is in.
Did you get the plans?
Contact Bruce Roberts directly to get...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 03-12-2021, 17:00
Replies: 254
Views: 28,256
Posted By jeepers
Re: Electric propulsion in the future

There is a sailing channel. They have a total electric drive with Regen. They first used a forklift motor & cobbled together a set up. Now with some experience & upgrades they are totally electric...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-10-2021, 20:38
Replies: 37
Views: 9,083
Posted By jeepers
Re: Dangers of rigging a solent stay like this?

There is a way of doing this mechanically that doesn't overstress the rig or impart more than the usuals stresses. It is done by;
The foremost stay is the furling stay.
Attached to the original...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2021, 12:33
Replies: 63
Views: 10,450
Posted By jeepers
Re: Could you Make a sailboat completely watertight?

Very good comment.

I have done the initial analysis/design/concept for an automatic self righting system for multihulls.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2021, 12:14
Replies: 63
Views: 10,450
Posted By jeepers
Re: Could you Make a sailboat completely watertight?

Interesting. I surely would like to know the extensive credentials/training of the surveyor to make that "decision".

Yes. A sailboat can be made totally water tight.
At a minimum it would need....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2021, 10:03
Replies: 37
Views: 9,083
Posted By jeepers
Re: Dangers of rigging a solent stay like this?

After reading all the correspondence on this subject thread. I am still wondering my initial question/impression.
I wonder why you want the stays so close to one another? Is there more to your...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2021, 09:40
Replies: 37
Views: 9,083
Posted By jeepers
Re: Dangers of rigging a solent stay like this?

Just for interest & discussion; The "Highfield" tensioner is similar to an "over center" transport chain binder. Albeit a modified "classy binder". A ratchet chain binder could also be used with it's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2021, 16:31
Replies: 63
Views: 9,930
Posted By jeepers
Re: Negatives of full Fibreglass hulls/decks?

Molds for fiberglass reproduction parts, frequently use "Eggcrate" lattice, grid support. Lattice of 6"# can't support the wetted fabric without drooping. Even as small as 3/4"# ie the size of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-10-2021, 22:07
Replies: 39
Views: 7,475
Posted By jeepers
Re: Difference between marine and auto winches

As someone said Apples to Oranges..
Well maybe this should be the Grade 4 Physics Class. Remember....
Rolling, sliding, inclined plane....ie. Rolling, Friction, Friction & Lifting.
Do you...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-10-2021, 20:44
Replies: 49
Views: 8,836
Posted By jeepers
Re: Lost my trimaran in San Francisco

Have you thought to use Google maps & maybe Mapquest? (Hopefully their images are different ie. years/seasons. You seem to know the locations. Google maps looks over fences and into back lots quite...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-10-2021, 11:25
Replies: 58
Views: 7,573
Posted By jeepers
Re: New build of older encapslated keel designs

Why settle for "Bluewater" boats?
Firstly, a Bluewater boat is not identified solely by just keel.
A true Blue water boat has approximately 25 attributes,10 of which are critical.There are still...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2021, 10:03
Replies: 295
Views: 27,036
Posted By jeepers
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/882451036/world-peace-flag-peace-symbol-same-day?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_ca_en_ca_d-home_and_living-home_decor-wall_decor-w...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2021, 09:33
Replies: 295
Views: 27,036
Posted By jeepers
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

I wonder how many people (sailors) of principle would refuse a FREE breakfast. A breakfast of pancakes and real maple syrup (Canadian style), hot biscuits, butter and jam(USA style), crepes with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2021, 09:21
Replies: 295
Views: 27,036
Posted By jeepers
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tellie View Post
I have a CD of 60 minutes of great cowboy yodeling. It's amazing how peaceful my anchorage is in just one hour.



The skirl of the pipes (bagpipes)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2021, 09:16
Replies: 295
Views: 27,036
Posted By jeepers
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

Well I certainly like Heavy Metal pirate music to get me in the mood to do the less than pleasant or physically demanding boat jobs. Alestorm & Stormfrum. Stan Rogers sang a good pirate song. Then...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-08-2021, 15:34
Replies: 295
Views: 84,743
Posted By jeepers
Re: La Vagabonde - I don't understand

All this, that & the other.

Every-time I watch this family sailing video;
I gasp, cringe & watch it to the end.
1936 VOYAGE AROUND CAPE HORN BY SCHOONER WANDERBIRD
...
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