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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-05-2012, 18:10
Replies: 16
Views: 12,204
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Rubber Bits Turning Winches Into Self Tailing?

Hello,

I have a Top Hat 25 a 25 foot sloop which has standard winches.

Self tailing winches are very expensive and I have seen these from Barton Marine in the UK for sale on the internet. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-11-2011, 01:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,209
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Can I Use House Paint ?

Hi, I have a Top Hat 25 with a timber toe rail / gunnel.
I have now filled all holes, cracks, breaks etc with sandable / paintable / flexible marine filler.

Can I paint it with something quick...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 27-10-2011, 03:26
Replies: 57
Views: 11,881
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lessons Learned After Running Aground . . .

I once ran aground in a channel in a dinghy!!!
Sloppy muddy bottom.
Was able to row into deeper water, outboard could not handle the mud.
Was not game to get out with feet as could have sunk to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-10-2011, 03:13
Replies: 38
Views: 5,828
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: RUN OVER !

My experience with insurance companies is that they find loopholes in anything.

2 examples.
1: A friend had a neighbours tree fall through his house during a bad storm. Neither insurance...
Forum: Crew Archives 16-10-2011, 20:20
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Best I have seen was on Sydney Harbour awaiting the fireworks.
A kids blow up pool with blow up palm trees on a deck.

I want one!!!!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-10-2011, 19:36
Replies: 24
Views: 3,814
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Cargo Ship Aground in NZ

This ship is in NZ (New Zealand) not OZ (Australia). Close but not quite. We Aussies and Kiwis love each other but not enough to say we are the same place. At least not quite yet.

NZ and the bay...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-10-2011, 19:29
Replies: 24
Views: 3,814
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Cargo Ship Aground in NZ

No first hand knowledge but there was a report that the charts were "Made in China" and unreliable. Not sure how true nor relevant that is. I suppose it will all come out in the enquiry.

They...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 12-10-2011, 19:18
Replies: 92
Views: 13,059
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Survey: Do You Use Facebook ?

I have a facebook page but rarely use it. I am not interested in reading when somone brushes their teeth.

Was horrified when a friend posted a picture of me in a swimsuit on their page without...
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-10-2011, 18:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Hello, New to Forum...looking for crew

Welcome aboard. There are a few of us lady sailors, but not many.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-10-2011, 18:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,772
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Anybody Besides Me Having a Problem with Solarelectric.com ?

I would also consider cancelling your card and getting a new one.

I purchased something on line and after the money went through I was informed that they were going to continue to bill me in the...
Forum: Crew Archives 06-10-2011, 00:25
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Thank you.
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-10-2011, 18:39
Replies: 20
Views: 7,244
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Cruising with Diabetes

Whilst it is great to hear everyones experiences.
I would strongly reccomend she talk to her doctor and/or endocrinologist and diabetes educator.

It really depends so much on the individual. ...
Forum: Crew Archives 05-10-2011, 17:29
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Michael C... if you ever want to come to the southern hemisphere and OZ.... I am sure we find you some single lady sailors who need someone to help with their boat.

Would love to see some...
Forum: Crew Archives 05-10-2011, 16:32
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Sorry Zeehag, only sisters.

Where are the single men?

On this note I advertised for sailing buddies in a local free mag earlier this year.

All replies were from married men whose wives...
Forum: Crew Archives 05-10-2011, 16:05
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Attn: Bruce Johnson.
Send photo of brewery is a new one. Usually it is 'Send picture of Boat"
Ha ha
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-10-2011, 03:51
Replies: 42
Views: 6,362
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Laundry Ball

Disposable clothing?
Or wear your birthday suit every day.
Forum: Crew Archives 03-10-2011, 03:48
Replies: 48
Views: 10,215
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Lady Sailor Seeks Old Salt Dog for Long Trips

Let me know how you go Kiwiladysailor.
You can always refer the unsucessful short list to me.

I an underwear model, heiress and my dad owns a brewery!!!!!!

Have boat will travel.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-09-2011, 19:31
Replies: 47
Views: 16,003
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Marina Just Called, My Livaboard Slip is Available!

Re Corporate clothes for a lady.
I know a lady who has lived aboard and worked for years.
All of her clothes are silk.
Hand wash and dry in seconds.
Don't need ironing and look spectacular. ...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-09-2011, 19:19
Replies: 189
Views: 25,390
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

Never take your seasick prone mum on board withoout mangoes.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-09-2011, 22:45
Replies: 19
Views: 14,412
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Flooring Ideas for the Salon ?

I have timber floor in the saloon which has worn through the clear coating in places.

Any ideas how to fix it?

There are darker stripes on it as well which seem to be just for show which have...
Forum: Our Community 26-09-2011, 22:51
Replies: 45
Views: 5,638
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Be Aware of Your Wake . . . Show Some Courtesy

If I was elected Queen of the world the first thing I would do is create a no wash zone in all protected waters.
Sydney Harbour would be first on the list!!!!

Those boats can make it a washing...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-09-2011, 17:44
Replies: 17
Views: 7,591
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Vertical Manual Windlass

OK if I install a chain stopper. I can't install an electric windlass. Cost being the major issue and the installation and reinforcing of the bow.

So muscles are all I have.

What type of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-09-2011, 05:59
Replies: 17
Views: 7,591
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Vertical Manual Windlass

What do you mean by a chain stop?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-09-2011, 05:45
Replies: 41
Views: 7,214
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Ack! Silicone Was Used on My Ports - Now What ?

Osirissail, Love the picture of the computer cat
Forum: OpenCPN 15-09-2011, 23:59
Replies: 392
Views: 103,734
Posted By Aussie Sealady
Re: Android Development Underway

Don't forget us in OZ.
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