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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2022, 08:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,833
Posted By YARGO
Re: Petit Odyssey 60 bottom paint

Thanks for correcting me. I’m surprised I wasn’t familiar with it. I’m guessing it too is no longer available. Would you know?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2022, 08:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,833
Posted By YARGO
Re: Petit Odyssey 60 bottom paint

I think you have the name wrong. I believe you mean Petit Ultima 60, which unfortunately has been discontinued. I have used it for years in both the Caribbean and US waters, and it as been excellent....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-02-2022, 09:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,846
Posted By YARGO
Re: Antigua here we come!!

Whatever you do, do not miss going to Shirley Heights overlooking English Harbor and far beyond for perhaps the best view in the Eastern Caribbean. Take your camera. And like previously written...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-02-2022, 07:19
Replies: 36
Views: 6,284
Posted By YARGO
Re: Bahamas vs E. Caribbean for ease of boat life

Thirty years ago I spent a winter in the Bahamas. Since then I only go to the Bahamas if it’s on my route to or back from the Caribbean.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2022, 06:58
Replies: 68
Views: 7,325
Posted By YARGO
Re: Need advice on first sailboat purchase

Why waist your time with the boat you are going to sell in a few years. Buy the boat you believe you will be able to do the type of sailing you expect to eventually do.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2021, 07:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,686
Posted By YARGO
Re: Cape North 43 (Ted Brewer)- Chain locker

What you have is something I have done on all my boats since I started carrying all chain for anchoring. Only instead of strait down I direct the PVC on an angle to the location of the V berth filler...
Forum: Navigation 14-12-2021, 19:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By YARGO
Re: California to Europe options

CA to Panama. Panama to Miami in April. Took me 12 days solo non stop in my 43’ cutter. Miami to Bermuda in May. (8 to 10 days). Bermuda to Horta, Azores in May/June (18-22days). You are now in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2021, 08:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,942
Posted By YARGO
Re: Can we talk about jury rigging an emergency rudder

We were 110 miles behind us on a passage from Morehead City to USVI when we lost steering on my 50 ft schooner (LOA 65’ with bowsprit & boomkin). After being unable to repair the worm gear steering...
Forum: Americas 26-04-2021, 16:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By YARGO
Re: Caribbean West to Florida

Like donradcliffe said stay closer to the Bahamas than Cuba as if you are close enough they have the right to board you. The old banana channel is probably 15 to 20 miles wide so It’s not a problem...
Forum: Americas 26-04-2021, 11:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By YARGO
Re: Caribbean West to Florida

Easy trip. done it many times. Just leave the Greater Antilles to Port and Bahamas to Starboard. Don’t get too close to Cuba. You have favorable current all the way and usually same with the wind....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-04-2021, 10:01
Replies: 20
Views: 2,968
Posted By YARGO
Re: CCA boats and wind vanes

I have had 5 boats since 1984 all with Windvanes used for 4 trans Atlantics on both CCA boats and non CCA. Vanes were both Aries and Monitor who customizes the mounting for every boat. I’m sure...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-12-2020, 08:15
Replies: 17
Views: 3,088
Posted By YARGO
Re: Weekend boat to single/short hand on the Chesapeake

There are many to choose from but the best Choice is a Catalina 30. Aside from the largest interior for a 30 footer at a good value, there are few companies that offer replacement parts or systems to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2020, 10:06
Replies: 89
Views: 25,560
Posted By YARGO
Re: 30 -32 feet blue-water cruisier

All the Rival designs are blue water boats and are capable of going wherever you point the bow.
Forum: Navigation 17-07-2020, 09:58
Replies: 36
Views: 10,174
Posted By YARGO
Re: Advice on passage from Chesapeake to New York

I have done this trip numerous times and always solo. Anchoring at Reedy Island is always a must for me to rest as well as timing the current. I always bypass Chesapeake City. Always go through the C...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 09-02-2020, 11:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,811
Posted By YARGO
Re: Looking to sail family US to EU in October 2020

I have made 4 transAtlantics, 2 each way, but would never cross in October in either direction.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-10-2018, 06:58
Replies: 74
Views: 14,126
Posted By YARGO
Re: Favourite places to live on the hook

There is no better place than the entire Caribbean basin with US, English, French, Spanish and Dutch islands to enjoy. Just choose the hurricane safe islands during the hurricane season.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-10-2018, 15:32
Replies: 12
Views: 4,035
Posted By YARGO
Re: Walbro fuel pump with filter screen removed

Question: If the pump is installed in line with the primary feed to the engine, will it allow fuel to pass through if the pump is not running.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-09-2018, 18:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,645
Posted By YARGO
Re: I am looking for a good place to keep my boat Mid-December through end of April.

There is nothing wrong with Independent Boat Yard Marina but I prefer next door at Compass Point Marina. Both are located in the lagoon a hurricane hole and affordable. I have left my boat at Compass...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-07-2017, 10:57
Replies: 9
Views: 6,059
Posted By YARGO
Re: Hylas 44 or pearson 422

Both are good choices but the Hylass 44 in just about every way is without doubt the best choice. They don't get much better than this German Frers design. Strong, fast and seaworthy.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2017, 17:12
Replies: 34
Views: 6,566
Posted By YARGO
Re: East Coast cruise suggestions required

Like Cpt. Bill says go to Maine first or at least before anyplace other than lower New England. BVI to Bermuda and Bermuda to Newport are both usually fair wind passages with a possible squall or two...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2017, 09:31
Replies: 34
Views: 6,566
Posted By YARGO
Re: East Coast cruise suggestions required

Rather than sailing up the East coast of the US, Consider only sailing down it. Your draft is too deep for the ICW and even some of the Bahamas. Your best cruising itinerary which I have done several...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2016, 07:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,230
Posted By YARGO
Thumbs up Re: Advice on a Contest 40 Ketch MK-2

As far as I'm concerned $40K for a quality built 1979 boat like a Contest 40 is a steal no matter what you need to do for upgrades as long as the boat surveys well. it may not be as fast as some...
Forum: Navigation 25-10-2016, 10:33
Replies: 25
Views: 6,788
Posted By YARGO
Re: Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale via Marathon or Key West?

I just made this trip through Moser channel from Lauderdale to Fl west coast a few months ago and lobster pots are a definite non-issue. Did not see many and avoiding the few there is no problem....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2016, 11:34
Replies: 30
Views: 4,628
Posted By YARGO
Re: 8 year countdown--how to prepare?

SORRY. Actual title of the book is "SAILING INTO RETIREMENT". Available at Amazon.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2016, 11:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,628
Posted By YARGO
Re: 8 year countdown--how to prepare?

Also consider his previous book "THE CRUISING LIFE". More good info.
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