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Posted By jewel114

Re: Is anyone familiar with the Bayfield?

I have experience off shore with friends too and from the Bahamas several times. The boat sailed well. You could FB Sandra Tingley in Canada as she owned one. One of my picks for a small cruiser. ...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-01-2020, 08:50

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1974 23' coronado

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Posted By jewel114

Re: 1974 23' coronado

I had a 23 for 10 years in SF, Cal and Lake Tahoe. Since it was my first sailboat, I learned with it. Designed by Bill Crealock, it is a great boat.. Had a Hans Christian, Island Packet and lived...

Forum: Navigation

21-02-2013, 18:39

Replies: 41

Laptop With Digital Charts Possible?

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Posted By jewel114

I have used Capn since 1997 and found it better...

I have used Capn since 1997 and found it better then a chart plotter due to screen size.

ABS brakes don't work in all conditions. The tendency to have automatic stuff instead of developing basic...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-09-2012, 08:20

Replies: 18

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Posted By jewel114

The tube off the pack less tube must be led to...

The tube off the pack less tube must be led to the centerline of the hull and go almost to the deck. Check the tension on the ring on the shaft. Make inner stay removable and sail as a sloop in...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

10-05-2012, 17:20

Replies: 10

Ferro cement?

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Posted By jewel114

Overall, none. Considering resale, Ferro cement...

Overall, none. Considering resale, Ferro cement is the least desirable.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-05-2012, 19:40

Replies: 18

Views: 7,041

Posted By jewel114

Re: Is anyone familiar with the Bayfield?

Look at the Pardy's Web site. He shows how to make a release lever for a staysail shroud. When a tight space is been tacked in remove the shroud and sails a sloop.

18-04-2012, 17:42

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best boat under 80k cruising keys, bahamas, carribean.

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Chain Versus Rope Scope ?

Bash is right, it's how you sleep. If boating becomes so stressful that you are uncomfortable, why do it? Solve the problem--put out 2 anchors, one of each.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2012, 18:21

Replies: 41

Views: 14,048

Posted By jewel114

Re: best boat under 80k cruising keys, bahamas, carribean.

Steven,
Go in the boat you have. Make a nest for your daughter and don't woory about it. My wife and I spent 60 days camping in Europe on bicycles with our 13 year old son towing our 6 year old...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-03-2012, 20:58

Replies: 37

Boat Name Poll--2 choices

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Boat Name Poll--2 choices

We named our boat Moon Snail. Many said it was stupid. It was easy to say and we had fun with it. Short and your own. Chakana it is.
PS It's not a Jewish holiday is it? ...giggle...

Forum: Meets & Greets

31-03-2012, 20:47

Replies: 7

Hello ! From a Young Sailor with No Experience

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Hello ! From a Young Sailor with no experience

This is not a smart alec comment. You can't be a sailor until you sail. Go to San Pedro or Alamitos Bay and hang out on the weekends and get a trip to Catalina and back on a sailboat. If you can...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

31-03-2012, 20:39

Replies: 20

Help with Annapolis Visit ?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Help with Annapolis visit?

We sailed from New Bern to Annoplois and found it to be a great trip. Also sailed up to DC and stayed there for 10 days. The whole thing wasn't expensive. Went to the Big boat show and found it to...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-03-2012, 20:19

Replies: 25

Belize Safety

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Belize Safety

Throw the gun and ammo overboard with the dude.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

24-03-2012, 19:29

Replies: 12

Inked !

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Inked!

Lysol gel toilet bowel cleaner. Paint on with a brush, wait then wash off. Then wax.

Forum: Meets & Greets

22-02-2012, 17:54

Replies: 13

Can someone help ?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Can someone help?

I notice that you are in Deltaville. We stayed a month in the Fishing Bay Marina and found the folks there to be honest and friendly. I would start here. Be honest and up-front about your problem....

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

02-02-2012, 19:50

Replies: 20

Where to Keep My Sailboat in Florida ?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Where to keep my sailboat in Florida?

I have kept a boat at Green Cove Springs or Gibson Dry Dock for 15 years. Gibson is the best but you have to clear a 45' bridge to get there. Couldn't be a more pleasant place. About $100 per...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

01-02-2012, 20:06

Replies: 18

Views: 7,041

Posted By jewel114

Re: Is anyone familiar with the Bayfield?

The Bayfield is the boat for you! Good choice. It is easy to sail and if you do some reasearch you will find people go all over in them. The bigger boats are harder to handle in a pinch. I had a...

Forum: Navigation

01-02-2012, 19:28

Replies: 41

Laptop With Digital Charts Possible?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Laptop With Digital Charts Possible?

For 15 years I have cruised Eastern US and Bahamas using a computer, GPS, and the Capn software. It gives you a moving ship/chart display and incredable accuracy. I buy larger charts and use the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-01-2012, 17:29

Replies: 158

Sailors Don't Know How to Set Sails ?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Sailors Don't Know How to Set Sails ?

I didn't start the thread, just a reply. I will say, the bigger the boat the more difficult it becomes. Geared wheel steering dosen't help.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

29-01-2012, 17:38

Replies: 158

Sailors Don't Know How to Set Sails ?

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Sailors Don't Know How to Set Sails ?

If you learn to sail on a sailboard (Windsurfer) and get to the point that you sail well in 10-15K winds you will really understand what your sails do. On this sailing craft you are the mainsheet. ...

14-01-2012, 20:59

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Spinnaker Poles

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Spinnaker Poles

sock is only way to go if short handed.

14-01-2012, 17:44

Replies: 20

Tips and Tricks for Sailing in Pairs

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Tips and Tricks for Sailing in Pairs

Buddy boat is bunk. Take care yourself or don't go. We've had a buddy boat turn and run for port without saying a thing when weather turned bad. Twas a bad choice for them. Meet your friends and...

14-01-2012, 17:35

Replies: 379

Views: 57,232

Posted By jewel114

Re: Chain Versus Rope Scope ?

This is not a smartass remark. Have you ever anchored? Harley

10-01-2012, 16:49

Replies: 379

Views: 57,232

Posted By jewel114

Re: Chain versus rope scope?

Isn't this fun? Nobody agrees with anybody! Sounds like Religon and Politics.

The fact is that even tho we're all doing it wrong, we all seem to have few problems with what we're doing.
...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

08-01-2012, 20:13

Replies: 32

Getting Chain into the Bilge

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Posted By jewel114

Re: Getting Chain into the Bilge

Consider where you are. If you're on the East Coast 20' is deep. If you're on the west coast 20' is ashore. I was around New Bern area for awhile and never used a full 100' of chain. Twas all 10'...

08-01-2012, 19:56

Replies: 379