Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted
25-12-2017, 06:28
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,352
Re: Boats available in the Philippines
If I were you I would also consider looking at boats in Queensland Australia. There will be a much larger range available. The overall trip would still be about the same distance.
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
25-12-2017, 06:23
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,250
Re: Why don't they......
There was a time that stainless wire rope used to be used on many halyards on yachts. Especially on racing yachts where the stretch in rope would affect sail shape, thus performance.
But with...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
31-03-2017, 00:14
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,549
Re: Can anyone tell me what this boat is?
Long keel means it will track reasonably well.
Ketch/yawl means easier sail handling (at the expense of some performance)
But, yes its a traditional old cruising design that will be a safe design...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
18-11-2016, 16:22
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,327
Re: Weather -Sydney to Brisbane in December?
As others have said, the Nor Easters will be starting up along much of the coast. They are strong. Much of your best passage making will probably be at night when they have eased. Also if you...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
30-09-2016, 15:59
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Replies: 55
Views: 10,314
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
25-08-2016, 05:05
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,584
Re: Dumb Headsail question
You may find that that is just the sails that are "on" now. Its quite normal for a keelboat to have several headsails. Eg a One, Two and Three. (and even more).
You may find that you currently...
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Forum: Cruising News & Events
12-08-2016, 04:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,672
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
20-06-2016, 21:29
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,680
Re: All black lines?
It would frustrate the hell out of me.. If ever you have crew on board its much easier to simply say "pull/release the red one". Rather than trying to explain where every like goes.
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
20-06-2016, 21:26
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Replies: 156
Views: 22,412
Re: Convincing wife to liveaboard?
Perhaps show her some of the videos of other young couples living aboard
These guys have a wonderful series. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdQjaSoLjIzFnWsDQOv4ww/videos
In other words, you...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
19-06-2016, 17:17
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,240
Re: Shortening the mast
Practical and do-able yes. Aside from reduced performance and cost, I cant see any decent reason not to to it. Aside from one "very" big issue that is. ... Unless you are prepared to convert it all...
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
18-06-2016, 22:44
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,998
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Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
18-06-2016, 06:06
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,793
Re: sailing into a storm
It depends on the storm. If its just a localized thing that appeared quickly or something you have days to prepare for.
In the case of Hurricanes its important to know the quadrants depending on...
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
14-06-2016, 17:46
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,828
Re: Cheaper to have boat shipped or sailed?
It "may" fit on a J24 trailer. If you ask around the local yacht clubs you may find someone who will rent one to you. OF course you will need a large tow vehicle and you will also need to know the...
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Forum: Navigation
14-06-2016, 17:19
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Re: Brisbane to Hobart advice wanted
WE get some cracker Nor easters in NSW during Dec Jan. They would be up your bum and give you a nice downhill ride. The downside is that is when we also get our southerly busters late arvo. But...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
14-06-2016, 17:08
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Challenges
12-06-2016, 21:56
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,910
Re: Do it now? YES!
Hahah.. I cant stand it.. Though I do know its good for fishing.. The British soldiers (pacific ww2) used to be given it so they could urinate in the water and attract fish if they were marooned. Or...
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Forum: Challenges
12-06-2016, 21:52
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Challenges
11-06-2016, 18:24
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,910
Re: Do it now? YES!
Thanks to all those who have responded so positively. It particularly nice to see that motivation I have managed to stir up. Its wonderful.
For those of you, who shared, and still have the Big...
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Forum: Challenges
10-06-2016, 20:41
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,910
Re: Do it now? YES!
Thanks for that. They are guessing NHL with me (just not sure which one).
Yeh.. I had just shut down most of the business, I had the tenant, who moves in in 5 days (lease signed uug). Emptied...
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Forum: Challenges
10-06-2016, 20:10
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,910
Do it now? YES!
If you're thinking about packing up and sailing off, DO IT.
Last week I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. C'est la vie. Without going into finer details, things arent looking fantastic for this 52...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-06-2016, 07:52
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,339
Re: How to mount genoa t-track on gunwale
I dont know the design. But, it may change your sheeting angles substantially. I would really consider speaking with a local sailmaker (and paying him) about how the sheeting angles will affect...
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
04-06-2016, 01:24
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Replies: 76
Views: 8,830
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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional
02-06-2016, 21:35
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Replies: 105
Views: 37,670
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
31-05-2016, 16:42
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,452
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
31-05-2016, 04:19
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,581
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