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Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2008, 22:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,950
Posted By AdamY
Ropetenna opinions sought.

Hello,

working out the plan for installing my new to me Icom IC-M700 and AT-120 tuner.

Was planning on buying the GAM antenna (no desire to cut up my backstay) but it seems that Rope...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2008, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,654
Posted By AdamY
Just got our General/Tech last Saturday...

We just bought an ancient Icom IC-M700 Marine SSB becase we wanted to be able to talk to Don Andersen on the Mexican nets and are planning a crossing this year. We have friends in Fiji who got a HAM...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-12-2008, 13:03
Replies: 0
Views: 2,066
Posted By AdamY
Copperpoxy Bottom Coating...

I am keen to try this copperpoxy bottom coating that Guenevere writes about having such great success with. I have had my fill of Trinidad SR (it didnt owrk AT ALL in the sea of Cortez) and if I cant...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-12-2008, 12:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By AdamY
Oops, thread hijacked. your response...

Oops, thread hijacked.

your response reminded me of something...

Until you have left, you're guessing. no amount of forum threads, books or other academic research can prepare you for what...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-12-2008, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 4,649
Posted By AdamY
Yeah Tania knows better now I'm sure. The...

Yeah Tania knows better now I'm sure.

The story he describes is from her first book "Maiden Voyage" when she was 18 and her dad gave her the "college or contessa 26 solo circumnavigation" option...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-12-2008, 12:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By AdamY
I completely agree with every word said there....

I completely agree with every word said there. theoretically.

Unfortunately in practice I never met anybody who finished their "lists". Dont get me wrong there are very wealthy people out there...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-12-2008, 10:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By AdamY
I agreed with her theory... but I think it isnt a...

I agreed with her theory... but I think it isnt a timeline, its a deadline ;-)

"We are leaving September 17th 2006 no matter what." is how we got out cruising. Stuff was broken and it wasnt easy...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-12-2008, 10:46
Replies: 29
Views: 4,295
Posted By AdamY
Agreed. Go around your marina and finid out how...

Agreed. Go around your marina and finid out how many people have had their 500lb engine "kicking around" their boat when completely inverted at sea.

While we're at it, go ahead and post it to...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-11-2008, 12:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,930
Posted By AdamY
Unless you have no interest in learning...

Unless you have no interest in learning "offshore" sailing I think you should seriously consider hiring an experienced skipper to teach you what you feel you're lacking while delivering your boat...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-11-2008, 12:34
Replies: 41
Views: 44,300
Posted By AdamY
Surprised to see GreatKetch indicate that what I...

Surprised to see GreatKetch indicate that what I have been doing wiith my ketch doesnt work.

I sheet my mizzen (otherwise mostly vestigial) tight amidships and it acts like a perfect fletching...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-06-2008, 15:20
Replies: 16
Views: 8,721
Posted By AdamY
the holes are as designed. you need to...

the holes are as designed.

you need to close the lid to create a vaccum and get water pumping in. there should be a sticker that explains how they work that came with the toilets we put our...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 25-06-2008, 14:50
Replies: 143
Views: 17,689
Posted By AdamY
I totally understand where you're coming from...

I totally understand where you're coming from wheels, Its the above quotes that bug me.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 25-06-2008, 09:02
Replies: 143
Views: 17,689
Posted By AdamY
Amen to that. For some reason the sailing...

Amen to that.

For some reason the sailing community seems prone to pounce on unfortunate mariners like a bunch of critical vultures. I assure you that every single person on this board who...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2008, 15:36
Replies: 45
Views: 25,343
Posted By AdamY
I agree largely with this post. Estrella is 36'...

I agree largely with this post. Estrella is 36' and has all those overhangs and bowsprit etc. I wish she didnt. I am re-engineering my sprit so I can accomodate the anchor I wanted (last design was a...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 24-04-2008, 09:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,620
Posted By AdamY
Lots of factors you didnt list there. Where...

Lots of factors you didnt list there.

Where are you? In antarctica you wont get any money because no boats will be there. In Ensenada there will be nobody with any money (because the monied boats...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-04-2008, 10:11
Replies: 27
Views: 18,774
Posted By AdamY
Really the hole is no big deal. I found once I...

Really the hole is no big deal. I found once I got confortable working with fiberglass I didnt really mind the hole. I no longer saw it as "irreversable" and it isnt as though the hole is anywhere...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-04-2008, 12:48
Replies: 27
Views: 18,774
Posted By AdamY
I had the same issue with the oar popping off. I...

I had the same issue with the oar popping off. I think his "weak link" design is ingenious but I dont understand why he doesnt ship it with way tighter bungee. I knew a guy who installed 6 of them...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-04-2008, 09:35
Replies: 27
Views: 18,774
Posted By AdamY
Okay I'll stand up for Yves and his customer...

Okay I'll stand up for Yves and his customer support.

I am sorry this person had a bad experience but I own a Cap Horn and Yves has endured endless phone calls from me and been terrific.
...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-04-2008, 16:10
Replies: 19
Views: 6,014
Posted By AdamY
it can be done in day hops but you need ample...

it can be done in day hops but you need ample time to plan your weather. all the hops once you get N or Port Orford all the safe harbors are across river bars and not the simplest thing. Again, can...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-04-2008, 22:20
Replies: 88
Views: 34,528
Posted By AdamY
Pearson 365 is a proven blue water design.

Hey Wojo,

Forgive the shamless commercial post but I think this could be the boat for you.

I am not a broker, I do not get paid if/when this boat sells it just belongs to a good friend of...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-04-2008, 17:05
Replies: 0
Views: 7,489
Posted By AdamY
Turn key Cruise-Ready Pearson 365 Ketch for Sale Olympia Washington Area.

Proven bluewater "go anywhere" Pearson 365 Ketch needs someone to take her places. Immaculately maintained turnkey boat is a terrific opportunity to get out on the water and do some sailing without...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-02-2008, 15:40
Replies: 40
Views: 5,986
Posted By AdamY
Yikes, The MSRP for The Tigress is ~$3k...

Yikes,

The MSRP for The Tigress is ~$3k the MSRP for the Falcon is >$5k that is not "a few hundred more" and while 2300 lbs power is more appealing than 1500lbs my current Sea Tiger does the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-02-2008, 15:05
Replies: 14
Views: 9,776
Posted By AdamY
Estrella has mast steps on the main mast so I tie...

Estrella has mast steps on the main mast so I tie two prussics to my climbing harness and take them up with me as I climb the steps. The mizzen has no steps so just prussics are used.

no need to...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-02-2008, 14:57
Replies: 40
Views: 5,986
Posted By AdamY
After 16 months at sea on the hook almost the...

After 16 months at sea on the hook almost the whole time with a 66lb Rocna and 300' of 3/8" BBB I am done with the Sea Tiger. I am thinking of trying to rig up a DC motor to my existing Sea Tiger but...
Forum: Crew Archives 15-02-2008, 15:20
Replies: 7
Views: 4,508
Posted By AdamY
Uh oh, here I go making anti-dogmatic...

Uh oh,

here I go making anti-dogmatic statements again. Dont worry about the experience. If you can get a two week vacation you can fly to San Diego and get a crew spot an a Baja Ha Ha boat....
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