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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 15-10-2022, 07:37
Replies: 104
Views: 21,095
Posted By Dragon701
Re: New Battery Technology

Hi Rob,

With the amount of research you have done on new technologies, this article might be repetitious. Nevertheless, it has some great information that covers the "waterfront" (so to speak)...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-07-2022, 18:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Biplane rig behaviors

I have experience with the rig. We are an older cruising couple and, in many conditions, we find that using just one sail works great. Of course, it affects the balance somewhat, but not in any ways...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-04-2022, 16:47
Replies: 53
Views: 6,011
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Best water tight running lights?

I have had nothing but trouble with Lopolights. Boat launched 2018. First port running light failure within one year, second one a year later. Stern light failed year 2, starboard running light...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-04-2021, 04:29
Replies: 20
Views: 2,972
Posted By Dragon701
Re: CCA boats and wind vanes

My wife and I had an Aries on our Sailmaster 45' that we sailed around the world+ between 1980 and 1985 including Cape Horn and North of 80 degrees in the Arctic. Attached is a picture of the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-03-2021, 09:44
Replies: 103
Views: 28,786
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Surprising results looking at Catamaran Performance Numbers

Just to add one data point from a third-hand Atlantic 55 designed by Chris White (old, but after a refit). We averaged 210 miles per day offshore during approximately 10,000 of cruising with two kids...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-01-2021, 12:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Brownie Third Lung F390x Hookah Dive Unit

Yes, I suggest that you check out the link that I put in the post -- the case is part of the unit.

In the case, the dimensions are approximately 17″ long x 24″ wide x 14″ high.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-01-2021, 05:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Brownie Third Lung F390x Hookah Dive Unit

Ok. Right now, I am trying to sell the complete unit, but we'll talk when you get back.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-01-2021, 17:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Brownie Third Lung F390x Hookah Dive Unit

US Virgin Islands. Should be no problem to ship in the US.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-01-2021, 14:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Dragon701
Brownie Third Lung F390x Hookah Dive Unit

Brownie Third Lung F390x with Float System, Fourth Diver, Spare Air Emergency Dive Bottles & Care Kit Add-ons

Purchased hookah, float system, add-a-diver and care kit in October 2018 for $4,171...
Forum: Polar Regions 01-01-2012, 06:09
Replies: 39
Views: 8,883
Posted By Dragon701
Re: Iceland

My experiences in Iceland are completely out of date, although I doubt that the physical beauty of the country or the kindness of its people have changed. In 1984 my wife and I sailed from...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-12-2010, 05:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dragon701
Thank you all ...

... for the responses and suggestions. I considered all of the boats that you have suggested and, of course, there is no right choice.

Recently, I purchased two Stiletto 23s (actually one and a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-11-2010, 11:54
Replies: 35
Views: 5,846
Posted By Dragon701
Transitioning to Catamarans

I found that my offshore monohull experience (> 100,000) helped significantly in my transition to a Chris White designed Atlantic 55 and that the skills are generally highly transferable (as others...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-10-2010, 16:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dragon701
Thanks for the comments: EH: This should...

Thanks for the comments:

EH:
This should get some people revved up -- I am interested in light, long and slender hulls and plan an "extra long" boat with a smaller boat's accomodations.

A...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-10-2010, 03:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dragon701
Advice on Beachcat Selection for Rig Test Platform

I am interested in testing 4 to 6 different rigs to use on a short-handed, large, light cruising catamaran. One potential challenge for a couple cruising a large cat is the size and weight of the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2010, 13:07
Replies: 2
Views: 3,152
Posted By Dragon701
I have both in my 55' catamaran. I would...

I have both in my 55' catamaran. I would recommend Raymarine for cruising. The B&G is too finicky (a technical term for PITA).
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-09-2010, 12:26
Replies: 24
Views: 4,578
Posted By Dragon701
Looking briefly at the Whoosh comments, I would...

Looking briefly at the Whoosh comments, I would highlight the following:

"But mostly, he [Klaus] pays attention to the current Surface Analysis with an eye to two goals: Don’t get trapped in the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-09-2010, 08:40
Replies: 24
Views: 4,578
Posted By Dragon701
I have sailed from the US to Europe 3 times. ...

I have sailed from the US to Europe 3 times.

Rhode Island - England, 14 days, 58' S&S design, racing crew of 12
New York - England, 17 days, 54' Derecktor design, delivery with 5
Bermuda -...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-09-2010, 05:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,780
Posted By Dragon701
I am wondering about the psychological factors...

I am wondering about the psychological factors that affect performance on a boat.

Drew13440 makes are great point that “looking ahead and thinking ahead are very important on the water.” I could...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-09-2010, 18:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,780
Posted By Dragon701
Know Your Systems, Avoid Complacency, Break The Chain of Errors

I posted the following in another thread, so I apologize for the repetition, but it would help me to hear the collective wisdom of Forum members on these questions.

I have flown for over forty...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-08-2010, 13:58
Replies: 497
Views: 90,897
Posted By Dragon701
On my Atlantic 55, I do not have the fixed keels;...

On my Atlantic 55, I do not have the fixed keels; the original owner did not want the extra wetted surface area (a completely different topic). Anyway, our boards are symetrical and I have decided...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-08-2010, 04:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,904
Posted By Dragon701
When my wife and I sailed around the world in the...

When my wife and I sailed around the world in the 1980s, including southern oceans and the arctic, we used the following:

7am to 8am - Breakfast together
8 am to 12 - Watch 1
12 to 1pm - Lunch...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-08-2010, 13:57
Replies: 497
Views: 90,897
Posted By Dragon701
Chain of Errors

This is slightly off from the current direction of the thread; however, as I think about the capsizing, I can’t help but think of training that I have received as a pilot. Chris White mentions flying...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-08-2010, 11:43
Replies: 497
Views: 90,897
Posted By Dragon701
I have suggested that she write this up and she...

I have suggested that she write this up and she is willing, but hasn't had the time yet to do so. If you want to see her views on the Anna situation, check out Chris White's website -- that is her...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-08-2010, 10:47
Replies: 497
Views: 90,897
Posted By Dragon701
Based on my experience sailing the Atlantic 55, I...

Based on my experience sailing the Atlantic 55, I have a slightly different view of the lessons learned from the Anna capsize than some others. My comments are in Post #241, if you wish to read them,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-08-2010, 19:43
Replies: 34
Views: 6,288
Posted By Dragon701
There are many ways to approach “extreme”...

There are many ways to approach “extreme” anchoring and they all have their good and bad points. It seems that the two negatives mentioned most often about tandem anchoring are:
1) It is a...
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