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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-03-2024, 16:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,318
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Smart ice box conversion refrigeration knowledge can insure satisfaction later

Richard
Who makes the most efficient small 12 volt refrigerators around 4.5-5.0 cu feet. Will be used in tropics most of the time. Thanks
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-03-2024, 16:34
Replies: 24
Views: 2,225
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Who Makes the Best RIB

The dinks are made all over. Certainly not all in China. AB is made in Colombia, Caribe is made in Venezuela, Achilles is made in Japan. I’ve had very good luck with Achilles over the years. Caribe...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-03-2024, 09:04
Replies: 72
Views: 4,177
Posted By robert sailor
Re: How Many "Blue Water Cruisers" are There

I’ve always thought there were coastal cruisers, offshore sailors and voyagers. Coastal is straight forward and probably covers the majority of cruisers. Offshore covers those that have crossed...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-03-2024, 14:50
Replies: 45
Views: 4,307
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Entering a sailboat over a sugar scoop transom in heavy seas

No debate in my mind..if it’s rough with waves running thru the anchorage and your boat is pitching the safest place to board is midship and a simple single step attached to the toe rail makes it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-03-2024, 15:24
Replies: 137
Views: 10,556
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Classic Boats?

Baba 30 is a cute go anywhere offshore passage maker. Good storage for a 30 footer. They actually sail quite well. Depending on the actual condition and how long you were going to own it it may be...
Forum: Our Community 25-02-2024, 06:11
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Affordable cruising collective?!

Pipe dream from hell
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-02-2024, 06:08
Replies: 37
Views: 3,435
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Caribbeans destination. First time Atlantic crossing

We chose St Maartin as we wanted to buy a new dinghy and motor plus plus and it’s the cheapest place to purchase anything in the Caribbean plus they stock lots of stuff. If they don’t have it you can...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2024, 03:20
Replies: 63
Views: 3,848
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Replacement Rudder Cable Advice

Gordy has it figured out. It’s the same wire used for halyards. Many years ago I had to use Mexican clothesline wire and Nico presses to replace mine and it got us to Hawaii with no problems. In my...
Forum: Americas 22-02-2024, 03:03
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Crossing the Caribbean Windward to Panama

You can sail directly across if you wish. The wind and seas can often be a handful in the last part of the journey. It is a bit longer but a reasonable option is to sail direct to the ABC’s and then...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-02-2024, 13:50
Replies: 859
Views: 145,551
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Any early retirees turnerd cruisers with big careers have regrets?

Sad story, that was a tough nut to swallow. Good on you.
Forum: Our Community 11-02-2024, 04:04
Replies: 346
Views: 39,544
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Why do cruisers quit cruising?

Been cruising off and on for about 40 years, took some breaks even started a new business but eventually always came back to cruising. There are so many different ways this game is played that you...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-02-2024, 18:28
Replies: 17
Views: 2,011
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Rudder stuffing box leaking...can't adjust..seal from the outside?

If there is lots of room to adjust it simply back off the locknut and then undo the big nut, slide it up a bit and add a single layer of flax. Now you can tighten that down and it should stop...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-01-2024, 23:29
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Where to sell - French Polynesia or Fiji?

Not much different than selling in the USA as you have to pay fees prior to advertising for non residents
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-01-2024, 05:01
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Dinghy tube pressure - under or over?

Many of the dinks I’ve seen around on average are under deflated. Using a foot pump it’s near impossible to over inflate them.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2024, 05:51
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Where to sell - French Polynesia or Fiji?

Got my vote easier in FP but when you get a long distance from major markets you’d better have a well thought out marketing plan, great pictures and absolutely a real honest discription. Under...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 17-01-2024, 22:32
Replies: 15
Views: 9,232
Posted By robert sailor
Talking Re: Just as a side note on Canadian concrete boats.....

That’s funny! Literally hundreds of ferocement sailboats were built in Canada back in the day. Samson designs I think. Lots of hulls buried in back yards.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 11-01-2024, 13:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Is piracy an imagined concern?

There are known areas that are definitely on the shady side, avoid those areas and use some common sense. There is no reason you can’t cruise the Caribbean safely for the coming years without the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-01-2024, 22:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,159
Posted By robert sailor
Re: 3m 5200 shoe repair. unbelievable!!

5200 can even be used to patch dinghy’s, I’ve fixed all sorts of things over the years with 5200.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-01-2024, 22:08
Replies: 20
Views: 1,877
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Keel bolt nuts washer rust/corrision

I’ve changed keel bolts on the hard and in the water and did both one at a time. Started in the middle and worked out to the ends, don’t ask me why, just thought it might be a good idea. The first...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-12-2023, 14:02
Replies: 61
Views: 8,143
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Bluewater cruiser thoughts?

I’m bias to the Hylas because their boats sail well, especially in light winds where something like an IP just isn’t up for the task. Freyas never designed a slow boat in his life, lol.Everyone...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2023, 07:54
Replies: 34
Views: 5,392
Posted By robert sailor
Re: A cardinal sin???

Who’s messing with our boat name? SV Cardinal Sin
Forum: OpenCPN 07-12-2023, 02:41
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By robert sailor
New Charts for San Blas Islands

Hi there,
I see that there are new charts for San Blas Islands.
Question…do these charts contain the Eric Bauhaus redos and corrections?
Thanks, Robert
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-11-2023, 14:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,083
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Plastimo 8 person life raft

I see you posted the date at 2017, guess I must be losing it.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-11-2023, 14:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,083
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Plastimo 8 person life raft

What was the original date of manufacture? Thanks, R
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-10-2023, 06:15
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Thornycroft...

These engines are marinized British Ford Fiesta motors.
If you were in Europe you can keep them running as there are used parts from lots of auto wreckers as well as some of the parts are still...
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