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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-11-2012, 15:00

Replies: 120

Steer me away from a steel hull?

Views: 18,468

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steer me away from a steel hull?

Is that the correct link, or am I missing something?

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-11-2012, 09:16

Replies: 120

Steer me away from a steel hull?

Views: 18,468

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steer me away from a steel hull?

In fear of derailing thread too far... I wonder why lapstrake steel boats like mine aren't more common.

https://i.imgur.com/ySKEW.jpg

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

09-11-2012, 09:03

Replies: 120

Steer me away from a steel hull?

Views: 18,468

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steer me away from a steel hull?

Yes, that is true. And more on topic, the flat part of the bottom is a 1.25" steel plate. :D

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

09-11-2012, 08:43

Replies: 120

Steer me away from a steel hull?

Views: 18,468

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steer me away from a steel hull?

I am just here to show solidarity with my steel boated brothers and sisters.

Mine is a steel 27' or so double-ender made in Holland.

They say steel boats rust from the inside out? I can inspect...

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-01-2012, 14:30

Replies: 15

New Member from Canada

Views: 1,897

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: New Member from Canada

Welcome!

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-01-2012, 12:25

Replies: 379

Chain Versus Rope Scope ?

Views: 57,145

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Chain versus rope scope?

OK, I think I can see why.

Thanks

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-01-2012, 10:42

Replies: 379

Chain Versus Rope Scope ?

Views: 57,145

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Chain versus rope scope?

Dockhead,

Was I wrong in my previous post? I still have to think at least 50% of the weight of the chain will be putting downward pressure on the anchor in the case that the chain is pulled tight....

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-01-2012, 08:03

Replies: 379

Chain Versus Rope Scope ?

Views: 57,145

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Chain versus rope scope?

The chain still has it's inherent mass which would still add downward force to the anchor, even when bar tight. Sure, not 100% of it's mass, but a large enough fraction to have a positive affect on...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

09-01-2012, 05:13

Replies: 14

lake Ontario Sailing

Views: 2,073

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: lake ontario sailing

Great, can we expect a post in the blog soon?

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-01-2012, 06:29

Replies: 14

lake Ontario Sailing

Views: 2,073

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: lake ontario sailing

It was 10C on the Bay Of Quinte (well, beside it at least...) yesterday. Balmy!

Forum: Meets & Greets

30-12-2011, 08:38

Replies: 7

New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Views: 1,050

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Yeah, you don't need much keel when you have leeboards. She drafts about 2.5', I guess I'll see exactly in the spring.

It would be hard to say who designed her as she is based on a traditional...

Forum: Meets & Greets

29-12-2011, 19:27

Replies: 7

New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Views: 1,050

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Hi, thanks

Muscote Bay is small and shallow, but it's home. There is a marina not far, on the other side of Big Island, but I plan to haul her out onto my boat ramp. lol, last out first in! The...

Forum: Meets & Greets

29-12-2011, 18:07

Replies: 7

New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Views: 1,050

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Thanks, maybe I'll see you around!

Forum: Meets & Greets

29-12-2011, 08:03

Replies: 7

New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Views: 1,050

Posted By DutchTreat

New sailor on the Bay Of Quinte

Hello

New sailor here. The Bay of Quinte will be my cruising area.

I bought a boat last fall, just waiting for the spring to put her in.

Lots to learn!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-12-2011, 17:11

Replies: 634

Steel Boats and Welding

Views: 105,103

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steel Boats and Welding

Thanks MacG

I don't want to derail this thread so I hope I may PM you a question or two.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-12-2011, 16:19

Replies: 634

Steel Boats and Welding

Views: 105,103

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steel Boats and Welding

The people I bought her from were originally from Holland. They went over, bought her and had her shipped over.

I tell you for me it was love at first sight! I just wish there was more info in...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-12-2011, 14:31

Replies: 634

Steel Boats and Welding

Views: 105,103

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Steel Boats and Welding

I am glad to hear that!

Forum: Meets & Greets

01-12-2011, 06:41

Replies: 11

Hello From Enkhuizen, the Netherlands

Views: 973

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Hello From Enkhuizen, the Netherlands

Welcome,

You seem to be a short sail from my boat's home town!

Looks like a beautiful area.

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

29-11-2011, 14:25

Replies: 14

Video: Octopus Takes a Walk Out of the Water

Views: 2,418

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Video: Octopus Takes a Walk Out of the Water

That is cool.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

01-11-2011, 07:16

Replies: 91

Are Double-Enders the Sexiest Monohull Design ?

Views: 32,259

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Are Double-Enders the Sexiest Monohull Design ?

Actually, if you are to use that type of analogy, a double-ender is more like a thong, whereas a transom stern is more like bloomers...

:whistling:

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-10-2011, 12:21

Replies: 91

Are Double-Enders the Sexiest Monohull Design ?

Views: 32,259

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Are Double-Enders the Sexiest Monohull Design ?

There are only two types of people in this world. Those who have double-enders, and those who wish they did.

;)

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

26-10-2011, 19:19

Replies: 91

Are Double-Enders the Sexiest Monohull Design ?

Views: 32,259

Posted By DutchTreat

Re: Double-End'rs Sexiest

Yes they certainly are. Not that I am biased...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

21-10-2011, 14:08

Replies: 13

Classic Boat Design / Style

Views: 2,268