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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-12-2015, 17:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,543
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Wind Songs

I've only sailed 45+ years but still the I am in love of my Rainsong. I don't think age is a problem
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-12-2015, 02:38
Replies: 37
Views: 10,711
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Line size for anchor bridle

we use a chain rode, and install two twisted nylon lines about 30' each but they ae wrapped around rubber snubber that you will find for deck lines. I install both snubber lines to the anchor rode...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2015, 22:41
Replies: 25
Views: 5,245
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Idle first or immed shutdown if temp alarm goes off?

You may not see the water out of the exhaust but you can hear it gurgling in the water break, I would idle it back a bit, listen for the water or see it over the side then decide to shut her down....
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-12-2015, 03:37
Replies: 157
Views: 19,086
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Medical Emergencies at Remote Cruising Destinations

We carry a full medical kit and a defib. so when in distant places in the South Pacific with no medical help we can call on the Sat phone or Hf and get instructions for using the kit. We have also...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2015, 19:30
Replies: 69
Views: 8,688
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Which instruments are always on when Bluewater sailing?

I don't for a minute believe the Submarine didn't know you were there...there are reasons.... and it is possible the submarine didn't know a sailboat was in the area until it comes close to the...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 07-12-2015, 18:26
Replies: 41
Views: 26,721
Posted By dilligaf
Re: How Exactly Do these Yo-Yo Reels Work ?

We used a yoyo from Mexico to Australia caught tuna, sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Striped Marlin, almost all kinds of fish, mostly in inclement weather. I always used gloves as I try to bring them is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2015, 03:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By dilligaf
Re: AGM & LEAD ACID

Pilot is correct the rate of charge on AGM's and Wet cells are different, as well as voltage. Time at charge would also be different. We use ONLY AGM's, we also use then tipped on their sides in some...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-12-2015, 21:20
Replies: 69
Views: 8,688
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Which instruments are always on when Bluewater sailing?

do all those letters mean something??
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-11-2015, 19:09
Replies: 113
Views: 18,405
Posted By dilligaf
Re: How old is too old?

As you can see the above video is how NOT to do it! Completely wrong, but at least they didn't end up on the beach!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-11-2015, 00:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,543
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Wind Songs

I have had a Rainsong for almost 6 years without a problem, Of course I've only been sailing the 'South Pacific and I am terrible at it but the guitar sounds great and never has problems. I only hope...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-11-2015, 23:54
Replies: 46
Views: 10,749
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Can I see your dodger?

Iverson is the BEST available, I would never have anyone else build one! of course I've only sailed 20K mile so maybe I'm a newbie....
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-11-2015, 18:57
Replies: 18
Views: 7,339
Posted By dilligaf
Re: DAN medical insurance

I would not travel anywhere without DAN insurance. They will evac you anywhere! It's better to have it than sitting on the beach wondering if you will survive!
Forum: Cruising News & Events 02-11-2015, 22:15
Replies: 16
Views: 3,870
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Outfitting for Transpacific

You might look up "Puddle-Jump" Latitude 38
Forum: Challenges 27-10-2015, 18:02
Replies: 105
Views: 24,583
Posted By dilligaf
Re: How do you earn an income cruising full time?

If it was easy, everyone would be doing it
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-10-2015, 01:20
Replies: 14
Views: 5,528
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Watch keeping schedules

We always use 6 on 6 off during the night at daylight then the one on watch catches a few hours relaxing/sleeping and by the afternoon we start the 6/6 routine. Somebody at the helm 24/7. One of us...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-10-2015, 19:10
Replies: 53
Views: 9,962
Posted By dilligaf
Re: A real problem with the dinghy

I use a tiller extender for the Outboard. I found mine at West Marine and extends so I can sit facing forward without twisting.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 15-10-2015, 19:57
Replies: 7
Views: 3,794
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Gig Harbor

Great little anchorage, Very hard sandy bottom but well protected. Might move there one day
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-10-2015, 23:44
Replies: 380
Views: 75,725
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Why Do Cruising Couples Quit

My wife never leaves my side nor do I HERS. We hold each other when things are difficult and work out the problems together. I guess that is what makes things work. In thick or thin we will lean on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2015, 18:33
Replies: 109
Views: 55,721
Posted By dilligaf
Re: AIS and cruising

I don't post often but if find I must, Our Navigational lights are designed to be seen at ONLY 2 nm and a ship traveling at 15kts will only see us a few miles apart. I prefer to be seen at a longer...
Forum: Our Community 03-10-2015, 02:58
Replies: 3
Views: 3,397
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Jeanneau 40 2000 sun odyssey

our DS49 is currently in Brisbane, we have sailed her there from Seattle. Due to physical problems with the Captain, we must ship her home. She will ship by the end of the week to Vancouver BC with...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-09-2015, 17:59
Replies: 73
Views: 16,890
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Need Fishing Gear Advice

Maui and Tuna are on the surface, don't worry about going deep, they feed on the surface
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 28-09-2015, 23:34
Replies: 24
Views: 5,876
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Trading with the locals

Anything Solar Powered, cheap solar flashlights were a huge hit in the South Pacific. Cheap knifes also worked well. Fishing line also helped the trading.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-09-2015, 20:40
Replies: 73
Views: 16,890
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Need Fishing Gear Advice

We used a handline consisting of 50' mono about #80 test followed by 1/4" heavy nylon (enough to put the lure on the 2nd wave) about 3 boat lengths to a loop of line with a double heavy rubber tubing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2015, 22:51
Replies: 30
Views: 15,335
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Deck saloon for circumnavigation

Great post Neil, Take the rest of day off! Say Hi to the "Crew"
Forum: Navigation 05-09-2015, 19:10
Replies: 19
Views: 6,643
Posted By dilligaf
Re: Calling all Queensland sailors, Fraser Island info needed.

We went through there last year drawing 7.5 feet (US) Luck was on our side there was an Ozzie boat going the same way. We fell behind and watched! Very tight in places but beautiful. After the pass,...
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