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Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-03-2024, 11:18
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: American Women sails Round the World Solo!

I don't think you've done much offshore to make that comment.

It's a big F'ing deal
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-03-2024, 10:28
Replies: 30
Views: 3,167
Posted By Jimbo2010
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 14:25
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Jimbo2010
Thumbs down mauriprosailing

I ordered from them a week ago, I get messages we're shipping as fast as can,
ask if part in stock, no reply
Tel no answer

Many reviews not good, thinking about canceling the order
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 07-03-2024, 03:34
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By Jimbo2010
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-03-2024, 08:32
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By Jimbo2010
Scanstrut Scanpod Slim Helm Pod - Up To 12" Display White

Scanpod Slim Deck Pod - f/10" to 12" Display - White

this is for pod only not mounting swivel

Features:


Fits 10” to 12” displays
Usable face 14W x 9.6H
Added Strength
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2024, 12:29
Replies: 45
Views: 3,758
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Going rate for rigger to climb mast

That was his 1 hour min.

I asked to drill a hole in the crane and put a clevis pin and general check of fitting etc.

He said it would be way less that an hour but that was his min.

I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2024, 12:19
Replies: 45
Views: 3,758
Posted By Jimbo2010
Question Going rate for rigger to climb mast

I was quoted $375 kinda think that a bit high,

What have you been quoted?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-02-2024, 16:05
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By Jimbo2010
Question need rigger near port Canaveral

I called Harbor Sq, but he didn't show for appointment and didn't reply to texts that show "read", don't want to do biz with them

Anyone else in the area to do some mast work?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-02-2024, 03:12
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: 2:1 Main Halyard

nice, but the cost is another issue.

A right angle drill may be a better price point to use simply to raise the main



I'm going to recommend they have a rigger drill out the crane and put a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-02-2024, 14:54
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: 2:1 Main Halyard

I did that for them on the slides and track as high as I could reach but didn't go up.

was about the same it's just a big heavy main my guess over 100lbs
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-02-2024, 09:17
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By Jimbo2010
Question 2:1 Main Halyard

The folks on a boat next to me are having a hard time raising their main, they are older and don't have the strength to do it easily.

I tried it and it was ok for me.

So a rigger suggested they...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2024, 17:07
Replies: 54
Views: 4,328
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: SAIL BAGS/LAZY JACKS

Mine are 7 years old, look great, about 2 1/2" wide 18" long
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2024, 02:29
Replies: 54
Views: 4,328
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: SAIL BAGS/LAZY JACKS

What I did for drains with the pac in place, got a grommet kit and punched several holes along the low point on each side,
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-02-2024, 19:20
Replies: 54
Views: 4,328
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: SAIL BAGS/LAZY JACKS

I don't have a zipper, about every three feet there a large velcro strap to close the two halves, but still let a little air in.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-02-2024, 16:52
Replies: 54
Views: 4,328
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: SAIL BAGS/LAZY JACKS

Mine is open in the front to allow air thru.

Also mesh or drain grommets in bottom of bag

I use a retrival line mounted to highest ring to pull them out of the way when raising the sail, this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-02-2024, 17:53
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: C&C 29 - good cruiser?

I had a 27, it was great boat out in the ocean in some 2m seas
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-02-2024, 13:47
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By Jimbo2010
Lightbulb 12mm NE braided line (2)

TWO 12mm black lines 65' ea.

New England (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/new england.html) Sta-Set Double Braid

multipurpose line, this polyester rope...
Forum: Antares Yachts 19-02-2024, 17:00
Replies: 76
Views: 7,104
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Pushing the budget

I think he's a tire kicker, not ready to buy
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2024, 14:10
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Buying boat in Puerto Rico

yep u know more than me, thanks for your kind comments.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2024, 13:39
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By Jimbo2010
Lightbulb Re: Buying boat in Puerto Rico

For insurance, no problem

Offshore Risk Management
807 Forrest Ave |
Cocoa, FL 32922p: 305-743-7711 x2210

michele@offshorerisk.com (michele@offshorerisk.com)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2024, 13:29
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Buying boat in Puerto Rico

I bought a boat in St Thomas, it was documented in PR., I sailed to Fl paid the FL tax.
But I am a Fl resident.

I was told in I stayed in FL less than 60 or 90 days for another state I could pay...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-02-2024, 13:23
Replies: 13
Views: 583
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Bifacial 550W and above panels?

that's enough for lights on ball park:biggrin:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-02-2024, 20:00
Replies: 37
Views: 3,879
Posted By Jimbo2010
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-02-2024, 15:55
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: Main halyard

Dyneema (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/dyneema.html) is great, but you may want to slip is cover a feet from the winch.

Another method is to slip any line inside the Dyneema...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-02-2024, 13:29
Replies: 65
Views: 4,556
Posted By Jimbo2010
Re: I don’t understand sail cloth weight.

people R trying to help......no need for that attitude
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