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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-07-2016, 11:44
Replies: 22
Views: 24,680
Posted By Yotboss
Re: Screecher vs. Code 0- Help Deciding

We have had a 1.5 oz Code 0, an asymmetrical spinnaker and a symmetrical spinnaker for over 12 years. BY FAR, we have used the Code 0 on a continuous furler the most. It's easy to use in a wide...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2015, 20:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,398
Posted By Yotboss
Re: Solar hot water

Now that we have our solar panels, LED lights, etc. in order, the only reason for running our engine at anchor is for hot water. Most solutions I've found are too bulky for permanent or even...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-03-2013, 23:07
Replies: 129
Views: 27,021
Posted By Yotboss
Re: Galley Counter Top

We did out counter tops a few years back with solid surface material (Avonite, I think) with undermount sink and fabricated fiddles all around... very happy with the results.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-04-2012, 08:30
Replies: 156
Views: 27,878
Posted By Yotboss
Re: Sad News Again Off Mexico

As a participant of this year's Newport-Ensenada Race who has done the N2E many times, here are some facts to consider:

The race often sees conditions like those on Saturday night: little wind -...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-02-2011, 22:31
Replies: 21
Views: 6,264
Posted By Yotboss
I've had my boat at both Shelter and Harbor...

I've had my boat at both Shelter and Harbor Islands. Harbor Island gets a bit more noise from Lindbergh Field (civilian) during the day, but Shelter Island is closer to North Island, where F-18s,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2009, 18:55
Replies: 9
Views: 8,236
Posted By Yotboss
I race on one of these (Houn Dawg) and can tell...

I race on one of these (Houn Dawg) and can tell you that they can be fast (PHRF 66) and are cavernous below. She has a double and single under the cockpit, two opposing settees with 2 berths above...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-11-2009, 22:15
Replies: 51
Views: 7,726
Posted By Yotboss
Cool photos: Broke boat in front of Pt. Loma...

Cool photos:

Broke boat in front of Pt. Loma Lighthouse:

https://ft10.com/bmw/m3.jpg

Mast pivot:
https://ft10.com/bmw/m14.jpg
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-11-2009, 09:24
Replies: 51
Views: 7,726
Posted By Yotboss
Last Saturday I was out on the water doing race...

Last Saturday I was out on the water doing race practice (on a mono - gasp!) and BOR 90 was headed out the bay - at an estimated 10 kts with almost no wind to speak of. We tried to keep up...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-11-2009, 06:55
Replies: 51
Views: 7,726
Posted By Yotboss
I'm just glad someone with deep pockets and the...

I'm just glad someone with deep pockets and the requisite big ego is willing to do this work. Can you imagine what our boats would cost if the normal boat builders did it all?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-11-2009, 20:19
Replies: 51
Views: 7,726
Posted By Yotboss
More info gleaned from the local press: BOR...

More info gleaned from the local press:

BOR 90 DISMASTED
(November 3, 2009) - The 33rd America's Cup challenger, BMW Oracle Racing,
took one on the chin today when the 200-foot rig on their...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-11-2009, 19:59
Replies: 51
Views: 7,726
Posted By Yotboss
BMW Oracle Dismasted

Sad day...

"On Tuesday morning, during testing on the waters off San Diego, the BOR 90 dismasted. All of the crew on board are safe. No one was hurt in the incident."

More: Oracle...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-10-2009, 22:24
Replies: 34
Views: 7,539
Posted By Yotboss
The local news here in San Diego just showed...

The local news here in San Diego just showed interviews with a couple of the rescued crew. They said that they encountered a pod of whales and they struck one, damaging the rudder and holing the...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-10-2009, 16:38
Replies: 34
Views: 7,539
Posted By Yotboss
Hud You are so right... Riding the big...

Hud

You are so right... Riding the big Pacific swell in those conditions is insane fun, especially for those on the numerous multis making the trip. Obviously though, not everyone is comfortable,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-09-2009, 10:08
Replies: 30
Views: 10,693
Posted By Yotboss
I guess I'm the only one here who's not had a...

I guess I'm the only one here who's not had a problem with the shower boxes. We put a SS screen over the shower drain itself and clean it often. It's now going on five years and there is never any...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-09-2009, 23:35
Replies: 75
Views: 18,792
Posted By Yotboss
I'm "of that age" where I need reading glasses...

I'm "of that age" where I need reading glasses and have found it a real hassle to be taking sunglasses off and putting readers on, especially when it's bright out. The price of really good polarized...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 24-04-2009, 09:27
Replies: 29
Views: 4,037
Posted By Yotboss
In the past year, we've driven from San Diego to...

In the past year, we've driven from San Diego to La Paz and back five times. It's a 20-hour drive, so we go until we're tired (we don't drive Hwy. 1 at night) and then get a room and continue the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-12-2008, 21:02
Replies: 11
Views: 5,855
Posted By Yotboss
We found that it's not only the number of lazy...

We found that it's not only the number of lazy jacks lines you have, but the positioning of those lines. In gusty conditions, our sail used to partially blow off the boom, even with the lazy jacks...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2008, 23:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,950
Posted By Yotboss
I've been using the rope antenna for two years...

I've been using the rope antenna for two years and it's worked well. Since we have a cat (no backstay), there weren't many options and the rope antenna seemed the simplest. Happy with it so far...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 01-10-2008, 08:30
Replies: 38
Views: 29,214
Posted By Yotboss
We found a Singer Slant-O-Matic for about $150...

We found a Singer Slant-O-Matic for about $150 and it is more than capable of doing nearly all out canvas work. It's an all-metal machine with all-metal gears and is really rugged. It's only...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2008, 22:05
Replies: 409
Views: 43,077
Posted By Yotboss
121 In a mono, you aren't obligated to stand...

121 In a mono, you aren't obligated to stand up and wave at helicopters while doing 14 kts.

5269
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-06-2008, 10:13
Replies: 16
Views: 3,604
Posted By Yotboss
After a fairly extensive search, I bought a...

After a fairly extensive search, I bought a Durabook laptop several years ago and have been really happy with it. I had one service experience with them and it was painless.... would highly...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-03-2008, 16:15
Replies: 23
Views: 22,466
Posted By Yotboss
Anyone planning to join the "90 Day Yacht Club"...

Anyone planning to join the "90 Day Yacht Club" would be well advised to hurry-up. California has a deficit of what.... 16 billion or so this year? They're gonna look at all us 'rich' yacht...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 23-02-2008, 13:55
Replies: 38
Views: 19,964
Posted By Yotboss
There isn't anything specific to the L42 that I...

There isn't anything specific to the L42 that I can think of that can be tweaked to maximize performance.

In general though, it helps tremendously to start with a good, smooth, clean bottom. ...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 22-02-2008, 15:09
Replies: 38
Views: 19,964
Posted By Yotboss
Got this from a sail maker a while back;...

Got this from a sail maker a while back; confirmed by my physical measurements:

I= 48.1
J= 13.65
P= 49.725
E= 18.85

Tom
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-02-2008, 07:38
Replies: 71
Views: 74,636
Posted By Yotboss
Coincidentally, Woot.com is offering these today...

Coincidentally, Woot.com is offering these today for 40 bucks. Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM) (https://www.woot.com/)
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