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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2021, 07:49
Replies: 86
Views: 13,669
Posted By sailr69
Re: Which boat would you get for 1-2 year RTW cruise on a $900k budget?

the best boat for what you are going to do is without a doubt: a Corbin 39, not just my opinion. incredibly strong boat. fast too
just be aware of some off the finished by owners , some of these...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2021, 07:46
Replies: 86
Views: 13,669
Posted By sailr69
Re: Which boat would you get for 1-2 year RTW cruise on a $900k budget?

the best boat for what you are going to do is without a doubt: a Corbin 39, not just my opinion. incredibly strong boat. fast too
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 29-01-2021, 12:23
Replies: 166
Views: 32,802
Posted By sailr69
Re: 42'-54' Bluewater Cruiser Monohull - Ready to Buy

sometimes some people just get it all wrong, although I am selling my boat sometime in the future, now is not the time. most people who have seen or been on a Corbin have a hard time believing it is...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 29-01-2021, 09:21
Replies: 166
Views: 32,802
Posted By sailr69
Re: 42'-54' Bluewater Cruiser Monohull - Ready to Buy

for what you are seeking, look at a corbin 39, there are some good ones and some really bad ones. most have great sailing resumes
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-01-2021, 08:46
Replies: 60
Views: 9,553
Posted By sailr69
Re: Do It YOurself Distilled Water

talking about getting all wrapped up in your underware! when electrolyte loses water, replace it! who gives a crap if it is tap water RO water, distilled , rainwater. Do not replace it with...
Forum: Our Community 25-01-2021, 09:35
Replies: 50
Views: 9,467
Posted By sailr69
Re: Newport, RI to Lake Erie - options for deep draft sailboat

you should have no problems with boat draft, i did that trip two times, make sure you go when the canal is open. i came down the champlain canal the first time. you can do that with the stick up but...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2021, 07:42
Replies: 49
Views: 10,759
Posted By sailr69
Re: Most Popular Wind Generators

kiss has been bought out, they are in Florida I think, I had mine for twenty years now
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-12-2020, 11:53
Replies: 91
Views: 25,790
Posted By sailr69
Re: Help! What Sealant is Better than Dow 795 for polycarbonate??

use tempered glass, one problem: it has to be a perfect fit, no trimming., you would need to have a cnc drawing done and have a IJES file email to a glass manufacturer.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-12-2020, 11:48
Replies: 136
Views: 19,064
Posted By sailr69
Re: Very Flexible Sealant (not adhesive) For Polycarbonate?

what?? is that happening on cars too in Mexico?
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 10-12-2020, 14:14
Replies: 105
Views: 21,043
Posted By sailr69
Re: Boat registration in the EU - as EU citizen

yes the whole class sailed the (spirit of bodicea ) 70 foot sloop to Holland , shooting sun sites and star reductions using the Marc st. heliair method of reductions. the Class was daily for 3...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 10-12-2020, 09:07
Replies: 105
Views: 21,043
Posted By sailr69
Re: Boat registration in the EU - as EU citizen

I lived in the UK for 3 years and just for laughs I took the RYA offshore class ( ocean yacht master ) got my certificate , I am a USA citizen. never needed or used the certificate. That was in 1990....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-12-2020, 08:42
Replies: 136
Views: 19,064
Posted By sailr69
Re: Very Flexible Sealant (not adhesive) For Polycarbonate?

right on bud. Butyl is the only sealant to use. there is a reason all automotive windows that are fixed use butyl. any caulk is bad because it is applied unevenly and then squeezed out when...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-11-2020, 13:57
Replies: 80
Views: 9,819
Posted By sailr69
Re: Anchor Scope - From Waterline or Bow Roller

we are talking about a anchor and the rode , you do not need to be a engineer to make this work . this sounds like a question on a test. if the anchor drags, let out more scope.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-11-2020, 08:21
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By sailr69
Re: Let's talk self-tending staysails and booms

yes, I had owned and raced a Abbott 33 with the self tacker. great system
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-11-2020, 08:18
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By sailr69
Re: Let's talk self-tending staysails and booms

?????
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-11-2020, 08:17
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By sailr69
Re: Let's talk self-tending staysails and booms

staysail boom, who cares? use it or get rid of it, no big deal. I have one in the garage, never used it once. Get a staysail cut with the clew at the right Hight to sheet it from low on the mast on a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2020, 09:18
Replies: 59
Views: 6,136
Posted By sailr69
Re: Layers of cloth per inch question

if you already repaired it with epoxy, then stay with epoxy. you cannot use polyester resins over epoxy. will not stick. chamfer the edges four times the thickness, use woven roving for strength,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-11-2020, 09:06
Replies: 76
Views: 15,470
Posted By sailr69
Re: Perkins 4.108 - Rebuild or ???

Yes, Foley does not have a good recommendation , go to Atlantic marine , a true Perkins rebuild service. the word from Perkins rep. I can witness.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-11-2020, 08:40
Replies: 76
Views: 15,470
Posted By sailr69
Re: Perkins 4.108 - Rebuild or ???

If the inside is anything like the outside, what are you doing?? send the engine to Atlantic diesel for a complete rebuild by the pros.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2020, 16:51
Replies: 77
Views: 9,240
Posted By sailr69
Re: Why can't I use film for heat and uv control?

use tempered glass. 9 mm, any tint you want, even curved , will not break, and cheaper then plastic. just research for it. mine have been on my boat for 20 years.
Forum: Destinations 16-10-2020, 08:38
Replies: 52
Views: 14,342
Posted By sailr69
Re: Advice on offshore hops instead of the ICW

I spent 4 years in the navy (Norfolk Va.) on an aircraft carrier (USS Intrepid) we went to sea a number of times. I can tell you one thing, Navy does not wait for a weather window. Cape Hatteris was...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-10-2020, 07:18
Replies: 97
Views: 11,555
Posted By sailr69
Re: Texas or Florida better living abroad?

being a vet, knowing all about firefights, the gun nuts in this country are the same as those you see on television in Iraq, excited and shooting their guns in the air and shouting some form of anti...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-08-2020, 08:22
Replies: 157
Views: 28,231
Posted By sailr69
Re: How much chain..really?

it is illegal to anchor in coral, big fine as coral needs to be protected
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-08-2020, 08:19
Replies: 157
Views: 28,231
Posted By sailr69
Re: How much chain..really?

who in their right mind would try to anchor in 2000 feet of water assuming a scope of 5:1 400 feet of anchor chain by it's own weight would required much stronger anchor rode. also would need much...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-08-2020, 10:04
Replies: 255
Views: 30,959
Posted By sailr69
Re: Does anyone ever choose to weather storms offshore anymore?

having had 4 years on board USS Intrepid ( aircraft carrier) I endured two storms that damaged the ship in heavy seas. the ship had to quarter the seas to ride out the storms. once in the med, A...
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