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Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-11-2021, 12:50
Replies: 336
Views: 36,416
Posted By Olorin
Re: Dismasted by an aircraft carrier

OK, my story……

We were motoring up towards the Chesapeake where it opens to the Atlantic Ocean on a stormy day. We decided to turn 180 degrees to return to Norfolk, Virginia because of the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-11-2021, 11:49
Replies: 18
Views: 4,236
Posted By Olorin
Re: Where do people go and when during Hurricane season?

Grenada or Trinidad in the south or north of Norfolk Virginia.
Check with your insurer to be sure.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-10-2021, 06:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,468
Posted By Olorin
Re: NON US RESIDENT BUYING A BOAT IN US

I did something similar n 2009.
I bought a USCG documented boat in the Bahamas.
Had it registered as a Canadian vessel with Transport Canada. https://vesselregistrycenter.ca/
Clearing into the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-08-2021, 08:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,133
Posted By Olorin
Re: Logistics as a Liveabord / World Cruiser

One of the best parts of being a fulltime cruiser is that you get the opportunity to be resourceful and experience life with good people all over the planet.
We had a rigging issue in Ahe, French...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-07-2021, 11:14
Replies: 49
Views: 7,265
Posted By Olorin
Re: Heaving to on a cat

We did it while crossing the Pacific a couple of times.
We furled the main completely, let out about 1/4 of the jib and back winded it, and lashed the helm in a position that balanced the boat.
We...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-05-2021, 14:51
Replies: 84
Views: 16,420
Posted By Olorin
Re: Perfect sized catamaran for ocean sailing is 40ft!

Our 40' Catamaran is only 38' LWL but it was perfect for my wife and I as we crossed the Pacific.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-05-2021, 14:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By Olorin
Re: Making a lifestyle change, but also looking for a roomy head.

My friend "Two Meter Tim" is 6'7" tall. He was surprised at the room in our Island Spirit 400.

Well under the $700K you quoted. Try for the owner's version, as suggested above.
Forum: Marinas 22-04-2021, 10:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Olorin
Re: FLA marina for snowbirds...?

Its on the East Coast but I would highly recommend that you look at the Cocoa Village Marina.
https://www.cocoavillagemarina.com/
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-04-2021, 12:12
Replies: 26
Views: 2,352
Posted By Olorin
Re: Favorite Sailing Songs

Gordon Lightfoot:
Christian Island, The Ballad of Yarmouth Castle, Ghosts of Cape Horn, High And Dry, It's Worth Believing, A Passing Ship, Seven Island Suite, The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald.
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-03-2021, 08:08
Replies: 48
Views: 18,308
Posted By Olorin
Re: First Time Bareboat Charter. Where would you recommend?

I would suggest you kill a few birds with fewer stones.
Take a week long sailing school in the Virgin Islands. (Here's a suggestion for catamaran sailing https://www.bwss.com/schedule-a-cat.html) ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-03-2021, 08:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,856
Posted By Olorin
Re: Anchor for 43’ Leopard

I have an Island Spirit 40 catamaran. The Rocna table said 25 kg for our boat so I emailed the president of Rocna as I wanted to go bigger and he said there really is no downside to the bigger anchor...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-10-2020, 10:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By Olorin
Re: SSB radio

Check out Dockside Radio (Pactor-II/III Radio Modem sales, FCC License filing, Marine SSB & HAM Radio Net schedules &amp frequencies. (https://www.docksideradio.com/)) for a wealth of info.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 26-08-2020, 06:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By Olorin
Re: "Purchase agreement" questions

My sale agreement had a clause specifically stating "Buyer's satisfaction" as a separate condition of sale.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 26-08-2020, 06:51
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By Olorin
Re: Saildrive propeller

I replaced my aluminum fixed two blade with a folding Gori two blade and there is no issue.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-08-2020, 05:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,346
Posted By Olorin
Re: Lofrans Anchor windlass only works in one direction?

Swap the power relays in your relay box. If it changes the direction of the problem, then you have a bad relay.

I always carry a spare.

When caught out, I choose to have it work in the up...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 20-08-2020, 06:19
Replies: 315
Views: 21,404
Posted By Olorin
Re: US / Canada border restrictions predictions...

No inside information but a friend of mine just sailed his boat from North Carolina to St. John's NFLD.

He and his crew had no problem flying to the boat from Canada and sailing up the coast.
...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-08-2020, 06:23
Replies: 94
Views: 19,100
Posted By Olorin
Re: Is a 40 cat enough to sail oceans?

Hi,

I dreamed about cruising across oceans from when I was seventeen and moved aboard a 38' LWL catamaran at fifty-two. It all starts with the imagination.

We sailed the east coast from...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-08-2020, 07:04
Replies: 88
Views: 14,614
Posted By Olorin
Re: Hi, first question about living aboard life

Hi Jim,

What you are dreaming about is completely possible.
The big question is "Will you enjoy doing it?"

There is a whole world of activities involved in the sailing/cruising/live aboard...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-08-2020, 06:48
Replies: 63
Views: 17,846
Posted By Olorin
Re: Questions about installing solar panels on bimini the first time

Seconding what Cocacabana said.

I have 1250 watts rigid panels on aluminum L-brackets I attached to my 2" diameter bimini frame with U-bolts. All done with a hacksaw and a hand drill. Next...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-08-2020, 12:29
Replies: 59
Views: 13,120
Posted By Olorin
Re: How many knots while motoring?

When we motor I keep my diesel engines running at a minimum of 80% max RPM to keep them clean. In calm waters, one engine at 80% will have us doing ~7 knots.
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-07-2020, 06:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By Olorin
Re: what type of license or papers needed for International sailing getting out of U.

You'll need a passport for each person aboard and proof you own, or have the right to operate, the boat.

No operator's licence or proof of competence is required.

I suggest your first...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-07-2020, 06:15
Replies: 97
Views: 17,395
Posted By Olorin
Re: Light weight cruising catamaran

Alsail,
Much depends on what you intend to do with your boat.

My wife and I have crossed the pacific in an Island Spirit 400 which is really 39' LWL by 22.5' beam. Bare displacement is 15,500...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-07-2020, 05:49
Replies: 20
Views: 42,651
Posted By Olorin
Re: ASA?

I grew up sailing from the age of seven. I wanted to cruise on a cat so I took the "Zero to Hero" ASA week course: Basic Cruising, Basic Sailing, Catamaran Sailing, and Chartering. It was mostly...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 06:01
Replies: 136
Views: 16,172
Posted By Olorin
Re: Heeling!

I grew up sailing mono hulls and really enjoyed that for day sails.

However, as a live aboard cruiser crossing oceans, I didn't want to be heeled for long periods. So we have a 40' catamaran and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-07-2020, 07:28
Replies: 31
Views: 2,245
Posted By Olorin
Re: Confused in America

I think you're on to something.

I just googled your definition of "sailing companion with own equipment" ( although I used your words above.)

It was very enlightening. :popcorn:
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