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Forum: Meets & Greets 28-01-2011, 12:49
Replies: 6
Views: 20,146
Posted By MattDamon2927
Always possibilities

Hi there,

I read your post with interest and wondered what kind of deal you were looking for and for how long? I may have a boat in San Diego which would suit?

Post or private message me and we...
Forum: Crew Archives 23-01-2011, 10:13
Replies: 5
Views: 4,039
Posted By MattDamon2927
Extra Info

Was looking at $300 for food and marina etc - no other costs other than beer! My other 2 crew left as they are friends of mine who came out for the experience but found out they were seasick and...
Forum: Crew Archives 22-01-2011, 14:14
Replies: 5
Views: 4,039
Posted By MattDamon2927
Cabo San Lucas to San Diego

Crew wanted (2) for leaving Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, straight away for San Diego, USA. 54' Ketch, minimal costs, lost 2 crew at short notice and looking for 2 men or women to make up numbers on...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-11-2010, 09:31
Replies: 3
Want To Buy: Various Items, Please
Views: 1,203
Posted By MattDamon2927
Various Items, Please

If anybody can help, I am looking to buy:

Anchor (preferably plough, over 50lbs)
3/8 or 1/2 chain
Liferaft (6 man plus)
Flares
Good Quality sheet ropes
Paint
Power tools (sander/drill etc)
Forum: Crew Archives 10-11-2010, 08:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By MattDamon2927
Ongoing Voyage - Central America, Panama, Caribbean, Europe

Hi All,

We are now departing Los Angeles and heading south, all the way down to Panama, through the canal, then into the Caribbean. After a stay we will be crossing to Europe and ultimately...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2010, 09:17
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Mooring Points

Hi all, I am currently working on my ferro boat and I have a technical question. well 3 actually...

1) My boat has strange metal eyes set into the outside of the hull instead of any form of...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 04-11-2010, 08:49
Replies: 23
Views: 6,475
Posted By MattDamon2927
Why not Northern Aegean

Hi Folks,

If you are looking for an area to sail without the traffic, the Northern Aegean would be perfect. I have spent many months sailing this and the Ionian, and if it is secluded you want,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2010, 05:54
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Hi There, Just saw your post and have been...

Hi There,

Just saw your post and have been through the whole problem myself with ferro insurance in the UK. You can find ferro insurance through Lloyds, as long as you dont go further than the...
Forum: Navigation 05-06-2010, 05:37
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By MattDamon2927
Thanks folks, I got the supplier from above and...

Thanks folks, I got the supplier from above and now have a few BA charts of the area. I agree, good pilot books are well worth their weight in Gold in a new area. And local advice...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 05-06-2010, 05:34
Replies: 25
Views: 4,929
Posted By MattDamon2927
What can I say, I am sure this could easily...

What can I say, I am sure this could easily become the longest thread on the site. I too recently bought my biggest boat to date, in a foreign country (the USA), and it seemed a whole new world even...
Forum: Navigation 30-05-2010, 12:44
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By MattDamon2927
Thanks for that folks. All of the charts on the...

Thanks for that folks. All of the charts on the US boat I just took over certainly did not look anything like the BA charts I am used too, with what seemed very little detail. Maybe it was just their...
Forum: Navigation 30-05-2010, 11:26
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By MattDamon2927
Worldwide Admiralty Charts

Does anybody know if the British based 'Admiralty' still produce charts for the whole world? I am looking to cruise the USA West Coast and Mexico and wondered if any were avavilable instead of the US...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-05-2010, 11:00
Replies: 3,094
Views: 665,311
Posted By MattDamon2927
Ok, it didn't take much convincing to stop me...

Ok, it didn't take much convincing to stop me spending $10,000 on a bigger engine, especially as I have (a somewhat underpowered) one at present. I like your approach. I agree, I don't think you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-05-2010, 06:21
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Hi GordonMCA, I am near Elgin, up in the...

Hi GordonMCA,

I am near Elgin, up in the Moray Firth and I have recently purchased a Samson C Deuce ferro too. It would be great to get some info on yours and swap some notes (see some of my last...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2010, 06:15
Replies: 3,094
Views: 665,311
Posted By MattDamon2927
Interesting stuff Conachair, thank you. I don't...

Interesting stuff Conachair, thank you. I don't think an outboard is going to cut it as my boat weighs 27 ton unloaded. My actual thought process at the moment is whether to change the engine already...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-05-2010, 05:20
Replies: 3,094
Views: 665,311
Posted By MattDamon2927
Hi Folks, I like this thread. I have...

Hi Folks,

I like this thread. I have purchased my liveaboard boat on a hell of a budget - which nearly always means a greater spend on parts and upgrades, but I agree, much can be carried out on...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-05-2010, 05:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,418
Posted By MattDamon2927
Hi All, Thanks very much for all of the...

Hi All,

Thanks very much for all of the replies - I have got a good idea of how to proceed now. This is a great site...!

James
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-05-2010, 05:46
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Hi All, Just back from the first test sails...

Hi All,

Just back from the first test sails of Black Wind in the Pacific out of LA. Regarding Filthy Wrench's questions above I think a lot may have to do with the sail plan - although I don't...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-03-2010, 01:03
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Ferro Association

So, let's talk some more about getting to gether and creating something Stone Age? Do you have a plan...?

James
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-02-2010, 07:04
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
The work begins...

Hi, and thank you both for your replies. I will get to work on the scuppers now (as well as all of the other details...!).

You got it spot on StoneAge on the the lack of sealing under the rail at...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 02-02-2010, 06:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,418
Posted By MattDamon2927
Thank You

Thank you kindly for that Fishwife, it was just what I needed to know. I will keep a set of originals onboard, with copies of everything, and an electronic copy ashore somewhere. That should cover it...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 31-01-2010, 04:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,418
Posted By MattDamon2927
Copies of Documents

Can anybody help - I am preparing for global cruising/liveaboard and I am taking most of my belongings with me. I was wondering if it is best to take only photo-copies of certificates (boat...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-01-2010, 03:06
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Thank you all

Thanks for all of the input to this thread, I finally bought my Samson C Deuce 54 LOA and have to say she is the most beautiful looking boat I have ever owned or sailed upon. Rightly or wrongly, in...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-12-2009, 07:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,719
Posted By MattDamon2927
Good replies on both counts! This subject...

Good replies on both counts!

This subject grabbed my attention as I have noticed it does indeed depend upon location. I am currently purchasing what is advertised as a 46 foot boat in the USA. It...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-12-2009, 03:54
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,252
Posted By MattDamon2927
Cheap Boats

Hi Clockwork Orange, I must admit I have probably spent more time than is healthy surfing and visiting boat yards and brokers looking for bargain boats. You never get a great boat for peanuts - what...
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