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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-03-2010, 04:47
Replies: 1,551
Views: 584,716
Posted By GringoOnStingo
World Cruising & Sailing Wiki...

World Cruising & Sailing Wiki (https://www.cruiserlog.com/wiki/index.php?)
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-03-2010, 04:37
Replies: 1,551
Views: 584,716
Posted By GringoOnStingo
7. Canvas work including making courtesy flags. ...

7. Canvas work including making courtesy flags.
8. Play the stock market.
9. Rental income from property.
10. Make and sell fishing lures.
11. Computer repairs for other cruisers.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 16-03-2010, 19:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,100
Posted By GringoOnStingo
200lbs of potatoes? Feck that. It's more like 200...

200lbs of potatoes? Feck that. It's more like 200 gallons of rum, which once drunk and discarded over to leeward, weighs much less than a few potatoes.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 16-03-2010, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 3,100
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Liveaboard Exercise

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side.

With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 12-03-2010, 09:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
Posted By GringoOnStingo
The Case of the Long Walk

I get pissed. I decide that going swimming at night is the correct thing to do. I forget to remove ALL my money from my pocket before I go swimming. Look for my money in the morning. Scratch my head....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-03-2010, 12:34
Replies: 19
Views: 5,080
Posted By GringoOnStingo
The GringoOnCanibul just doesn't have a nice ring...

The GringoOnCanibul just doesn't have a nice ring about it, does it?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-03-2010, 09:25
Replies: 19
Views: 5,080
Posted By GringoOnStingo
DragonLady, when you do come across one, check...

DragonLady, when you do come across one, check for de-lamination very THOROUGHLY and then look at the shape of the outer decks - they are very rounded, which makes slipping off really easy. Which...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-03-2010, 06:15
Replies: 19
Views: 5,080
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Canibul, Biltong was suggesting that the OP ask...

Canibul, Biltong was suggesting that the OP ask Kevin about the problems with Wildcats, and with Kevin being a boat builder, he probably has a better insight into the problems of build quality of the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-03-2010, 03:18
Replies: 19
Views: 5,080
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Another vote for Kevin from KYC being a good...

Another vote for Kevin from KYC being a good bloke.

Even if you did manage to find a good Wildcat, your problem will be selling it when you eventually want to upgrade. Have you considered an older...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 14-02-2010, 17:09
Replies: 2,321
Views: 229,297
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Hey boys, she's not my cup of tea, but thought...

Hey boys, she's not my cup of tea, but thought someone on here may be interested... Have a look at Find a Crew™ (https://www.findacrew.net) and then search for member number 48370
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2010, 13:32
Replies: 19
Views: 15,853
Posted By GringoOnStingo
surely you should change your name to s/y odour? ...

surely you should change your name to s/y odour?

Sorry, I'll get my coat.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 11-02-2010, 11:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Do you happen to recall in which section it might...

Do you happen to recall in which section it might be lurking or perhaps have a link too it?

Thanks
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-02-2010, 11:42
Replies: 5
Views: 5,403
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Carib or AB inflatable?

My crusty old inflatable is starting to give up at the seems and applying a daily dose of PVC glue is getting a little tiresome. Hence, I have started to look into buying a replacement. What I am...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 11-02-2010, 09:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,543
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Click on User CP (or PROFILE), click on Edit...

Click on User CP (or PROFILE), click on Edit Avatar, scroll down to "Custom Avatar" and follow the instructions...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 11-02-2010, 07:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Posted By GringoOnStingo
World Cruising Wiki

A new section has just been added to the Cruising and Sailing Wiki by CruiserLog (https://www.cruiserlog.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cruising_and_Sailing_Wiki_by_CruiserLog) called Installation and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-02-2010, 16:42
Replies: 19
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Views: 53,257
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Many years ago, in 2004 IIRC, and when I...

Many years ago, in 2004 IIRC, and when I originally set off cruising, I asked the same question. This is what I found: Cruising Budget (https://www.stingo.co.za/budget.htm)
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 10-02-2010, 07:42
Replies: 148
Views: 12,613
Posted By GringoOnStingo
One canister of oxygen = high explosive (let's...

One canister of oxygen = high explosive (let's call that element HE for the sake of this chemistry discussion)
One canister of hydrogen = high explosive
2HE = USA government sending you to that...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 08-02-2010, 06:15
Replies: 10
Views: 7,396
Posted By GringoOnStingo
I haven't tried this yet, so don't send the...

I haven't tried this yet, so don't send the lawyers in if you break out in a nasty rash caused by several thousand bug-bites, but I was assured by an old wise seadog that a mixture of coconut oil and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-02-2010, 06:06
Replies: 0
Views: 2,604
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Chaguaramas, Trinidad

If any of you are in Chaguaramas and on Facebook, there is a group specifically for you which is starting to get some momentum. for example, all the frequently asked questions for the radio net on...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2010, 12:47
Replies: 8
Views: 6,368
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Once again, you've hit the nail on the head. The...

Once again, you've hit the nail on the head. The leak has been there for a while and is on the starboard engine, which has all the junk in the cabin above the engine. I am sure you'll understand the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2010, 11:57
Replies: 8
Views: 6,368
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Hi Tropic one. You've hit the nail on the head....

Hi Tropic one. You've hit the nail on the head. It's pissing out water, so it sounds like the seal and a simple job, because even I can manage to get an impeller out without having to kill any...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2010, 11:25
Replies: 8
Views: 6,368
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Yanmar 3YM30 Seawater Pump Removal

A sledgehammer is next, unless someone has a calmer and more sensible solution?

And don't you dare suggest a simple Google search for a workshop manual. My Wifi connection keeps dro.....p....ping...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-04-2006, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,124
Posted By GringoOnStingo
Opinions on the Maxim Cat

I am thinking of buying a Maxim and would love to hear your opinion.

Thanks

John
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