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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-07-2019, 14:13
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Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

You guys did a marvelous job with all your input and planning. And, the boat looks lovely in her anchorage.

But, if I may, a cheeky question: having lived with the boat for a while now, is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-04-2019, 14:13
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Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

^^^
Kinda hard for the polar bear to board the boat. Never heard of them where SWL says they've been.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-07-2018, 15:13
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Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

As long as one washes and rinses the deck beforehand, the rain water caught is entirely okay to drink. Noelex will want to filter his carefully, because one can't use bleach in aluminum tanks to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-05-2018, 15:04
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Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Nice story, noelex. .....And the tree from which it came, is still giving.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-05-2018, 14:17
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Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Plus, they don't look "girly!" :wink: :thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-05-2018, 14:13
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Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Good on KM, noelex! Looks good, but you already know that! :wink:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-05-2018, 17:35
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

There was a discussion of gloves fairly recently, mostly for motorcycling, iirc.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-05-2018, 23:10
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Speaking of boots for the far north, did you see El Pinguino's thread about a year and a half ago? He and some other high latitude people were discussing the best Icelandic boots....pretty...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-04-2018, 01:02
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

While many of us don't get to design our own boat, this advice is so right on, i had to have it show up again. A resounding :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-04-2018, 14:53
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Seaworthy Lass,

Does the guest cabin have it's own hanging locker/ clothing storage? bookcase? towel hang up place? PFD storage? (when we've had guests, we've make them keep their PFD's in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-04-2018, 13:21
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

All this progress must be giving you "itchy keel". Looking good! :thumb:

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2018, 13:42
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

You see, so much depends on what one is used to. I expect some people might have the "camping" reaction to heating water in the kettle for shower use, but for our first 18 years, all Jim and I had...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-12-2017, 12:47
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

^^^^
Why, you silver-tongued devil, you!

Well said, Pelagic.

And to everyone here, season's greetings, and a joyous and prosperous new year.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 14:53
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Someone above mentioned thanks, and I'd like to add mine, as well. It has been a great privilege to watch through you guys' photos, the creation of your small ship.

Funny thing, that old...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2017, 00:24
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Huge congratulations, guys! Enjoy....don't crack your faces smiling.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2017, 16:00
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

We could start a whole new thread about how to use that space, if you don't want it for its intended purpose.

A.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2017, 11:15
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Who uses cockpit iceboxes are those who like to have drinks and ice out there and keep others from opening the fridge door all the time.

Have some friends who used their boat for corporate...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2017, 11:09
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Here ya go:
1- Remove gasket
2- butter the inside of the PC and the lid
3- Mix up the bread dough. Keep it in the bowl if you're letting it rise twice, and put it in the PC for the second...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-11-2017, 23:09
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

The ice cube maker being vital tells the story.

SWL: Do take plenty red wine north with you for hot mulled wine for when it finally gets to 0 deg. C.

Been across the equator. Hottest...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2017, 12:33
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Great pic, Ange, it almost looks as if you're looking down on it from aloft! Cheers, guys!

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-10-2017, 14:08
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Gosh, Eleuthera, that's scary!

SWL: Wichard makes a product for s/s, which they claim passivates the surface. It is "Wichinox", and while it is not a lifetime solution, in our use, it has...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2017, 12:33
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Noelex,

She is a thing of great beauty. The watermaker compartment is superb.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-09-2017, 23:59
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

It's looking good, noelex.

A.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-09-2017, 13:01
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Well, as long as the hessian bag is empty, and the feline long gone, for those of us who don't "do" facebook, would you please post it's name here? Thanks.

Ann
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2017, 13:57
Replies: 2,068
Views: 556,246
Posted By JPA Cate
Re: Bestevaer 49ST

Wow, the excitement is really building, isn't it! Good on youse guys!

SWL: within the last couple of months, El Pinguino, Snow Petrel, and Nigel1 got in a discussion about what gear works best...
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