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Forum: Meets & Greets 15-11-2020, 02:05
Replies: 24
Views: 3,273
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: on the verge...

Well done! Looks like you'll hit the ground running in the spring.
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2020, 04:56
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Should I be concerned?

Oops just found your other thread after replying here. Have you had any luck?
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2020, 04:42
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Should I be concerned?

It's sloppy but maybe not especially urgent or concerning if it's running well.

Can you rule out something spilled or sprayed by PO? It's difficult to see in the photo - just looks wet - so are...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-08-2019, 09:49
Replies: 23
Views: 4,815
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Hydrovane and sagassum weed.

Can you create a simple tool - maybe on a pole - that makes clearing the weeds painless?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-08-2019, 09:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,287
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: weather helm on a Bristol 29

I recently sold my B29 but had a pretty good season last year after I switched to a smaller main, with a 10' foot. In a blow she still sought the wind, and getting up above 15 I'd start dumping air...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 09-08-2019, 08:05
Replies: 326
Views: 23,314
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends 8/12/19

I really like this anchor bracket:
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-anchor-bracket/
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-05-2019, 03:59
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Kind Greetings

Thanks for the welcome, Gord!

And DL - I think the quality you're describing has something to do with a more complete union with the natural world. If I can get all spiritual for a moment, the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-05-2019, 03:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,273
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: on the verge...

Well, to tie this back to your original post... Webb Chiles and his concept if independent poverty have been a major inspiration for me - you might want to check out some of his writing if you aren't...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-05-2019, 03:15
Replies: 34
Views: 5,932
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: In Over My Head in Houston

While it would definitely be good to have someone aboard with some navigation experience, this sounds like the beginning of an awesome adventure. When Harry Pidgeon built Islander he'd done nothing...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-05-2019, 15:23
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Kind Greetings

Thanks, Don - and for the Classic Plastics add. That is definitely my specialty! You can count on the next boat being something classic, but God help me I'm looking at wooden boats too. Stay tuned...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-05-2019, 08:04
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Laying out the Plan

You're right, I am planning on departing Northeast US... But I have an open mind.
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-05-2019, 06:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Laying out the Plan

Hi Josh - I just introduced myself in another thread, and you and I are on similar paths - we should chat!
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-05-2019, 06:00
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By dnbchrd
Kind Greetings

Hello, All - I'm new to this forum and would like to introduce myself. My wife and I have two children, 6 & 8 years old, and we hail from West Hartford, CT USA.

I'm a lifelong mariner and graduate...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-03-2019, 03:36
Replies: 4
Views: 9,361
Posted By dnbchrd
Re: Fales 32 Navigator Motorsailor

My father had a trawler version - it was a great boat that we had a lot of fun on. It's going to sail as you would expect - better with the motor running. But that's what motorsailors do!
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