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Forum: Our Community 04-12-2013, 15:53
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

It was 25F here this morning.
How about my wood burner? Is that simple enough :)
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Forum: Our Community 03-12-2013, 13:44
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

Thanks Martin :( of course I can "simply" leave a water bottle in the cockpit overnight. Sunny and 39F up here, frosty deck in the morning, and cozy fire in the cabin. Where are you now? I take it...
Forum: Our Community 03-12-2013, 12:19
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

My pressure water seems pretty simple... pump, filter, and hose... am I missing something here? I've also seen people comment about complexity of AC & DC onboad, that too seems simple enough. Mine...
Forum: Our Community 03-12-2013, 08:46
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

I think Solar qualifies as Simple. It's pretty low maintenance and sure makes life easier... best addition I made on Sedna.
Forum: Our Community 02-12-2013, 21:37
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Deep obversations, the tropics must be agreeing...

Deep obversations, the tropics must be agreeing with you...

It's a Moore's Law corollary... cars, houses, boats, motorcycles etc are getting larger because thanks to technology and improved...
Forum: Our Community 02-12-2013, 20:14
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
LOL. I think many of us feel that way regardless...

LOL. I think many of us feel that way regardless of the chosen complexity or simplicity of our boats.
Forum: Our Community 01-12-2013, 10:43
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

IMO. The recurring theme in this thread is... "what's right and simple for me, may not get approval from others." The stories of the Pardey's, Hiscocks, Slocum, London, etc. are motivating and...
Forum: Our Community 30-11-2013, 15:40
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

What I thought would be "needs" have changed over time as my boat and I grew on each other. Fortunately, I didn't rush into an expensive refit and put trust in the guys that designed and built her...
Forum: Our Community 18-11-2013, 20:54
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

The question I'm searching to answer for myself is... what is essential in outfitting my boat for health, comfort, reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance without going overboard? (no pun...
Forum: Our Community 15-11-2013, 09:07
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

Because different folks are looking for different experiences. Isn't the important thing that the person be happy, safe, and comfortable according to their definition?

Some people might not be...
Forum: Our Community 14-11-2013, 22:25
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
... dugout made from a single tree. Problem with...

... dugout made from a single tree. Problem with fiberglass is you can't cook up resin from natural ingredients when you're stranded on an island. Hmmmm. Maybe lateen sails made from spun tree bark...
Forum: Our Community 14-11-2013, 17:42
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

My idea of a simple boat. . .

1) Tiller
2) No Windvane, someone can stand watch
3) No windlass, shanghai some drunks
4) Square cotton sails
5) Hemp lines or chain
6) Lead weight...
Forum: Our Community 13-11-2013, 16:19
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

Funny and I thought I was living pretty simple with:
2. Pressure water ... DC pump & hand pumps
3. Hot water ......... AC & diesel engine heated, not always "hot"
4. Auto pilot .......... ...
Forum: Our Community 12-11-2013, 14:45
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: A "Simple" Boat

I had a 1970s VW squareback and an 1981 Westfalia. The squareback would get me to the trailhead, like a canoe or kayak can get me across a lake. The Westfalia I could sleep and eat in, like my old...
Forum: Our Community 11-11-2013, 23:26
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: a 'simple" boat

I think you just hit the nail on the head. I'm a computer geek by training and curious by nature... If I can't fix it by ordering parts online or running to the chandlery, hardware store, or radio...
Forum: Our Community 11-11-2013, 10:23
Replies: 263
Views: 27,619
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: a 'simple" boat

Simple for me is what is comfortable and relaxing for me! Mostly it means avoiding excessive consumption of electricity, expense, and noise... so generators, microwave ovens, blenders... running the...
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