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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-06-2018, 13:49
Replies: 114
Views: 27,788
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Catamarans Lost South Of Equ. Over Past Years

There was a wrecked catamaran on Fouquet Island in Salomon Atoll in the Chagos Archipelago when I was there in 2014. I can't remember what it looked like except that it was white. It was kind of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-10-2017, 13:06
Replies: 158
Views: 58,514
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Sarca "Excels"

Hi Nick

Since you ask for my comment, I will describe what happened. I can't remember the exact anchor size, but I remember that it was much bigger than the recommended size for the boat. I've...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-10-2017, 14:59
Replies: 158
Views: 58,514
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Sarca "Excels"

thanks, that rings true. another place it would slowly work back without stopping (backing down, in reverse) was in soft mud off a busy port that had been heavily anchored in. Perhaps just a bit...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-10-2017, 23:15
Replies: 158
Views: 58,514
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Sarca "Excels"

The Excel was amply sized (around 150lb) and scope was plenty. I have not experienced Rocna shank bending (mine pre dated the chinese made ones), but that's not the topic here anyway is it? My...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-10-2017, 15:43
Replies: 158
Views: 58,514
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Sarca "Excels"

I have dragged several times with a large Excel in less wind than I'd expect (20-30, not much fetch). On one occasion I had swum on the anchor and it was well buried prior, and the dragging was slow...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-02-2015, 13:42
Replies: 7
Views: 3,098
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Rigging help in Phuket

I posted once already and it has disappeared (not sure if that's the mods or me making a glitch), but:

- I looked at rigging work in that region. I had either competence or price concerns (or...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-02-2015, 13:33
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

Agree. What's the boat with the red wing mast, Delancey?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-02-2015, 13:09
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

That's sort of right Greg, but actually they haven't avoided all disclosure. GB has made a few posts on SA and the skipper has given his account to them (yet to be published).

I agree that the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-02-2015, 02:15
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

you're right that there's no enitlement to an answer.

but there's no principle of insurance or law that says it's unsafe to respond here but safe to respond to potential purchasers directly. that...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-02-2015, 01:55
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

Do a search - he's been asked. The speed thing has been asked too. The problem is the people who know refuse to answer. I guess they're holding back because the answer makes them look too good.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-02-2015, 01:42
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

but we do know they went slow, then abandoned.

i'll repeat a question: do you think the layout and superstructure looked safe to be swept by breaking waves? does anybody? if so, explain.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-02-2015, 00:00
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

[QUOTE=44'cruisingcat;1751035]You're exactly right. It seems the main problem people have with this incident is that it happened to an expensive boat. If it was an "entry level" boat, most people...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-02-2015, 01:08
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

That's a bit unfair. It's a fair point that rig failure can be caused by all manner of things and doesn't go to the heart of a design. Also, although I haven't really looked at them, some of the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-02-2015, 23:54
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

I think the thread is diffuse because the response by some to criticisms/questions of GB has been focused on the rig failure (any boat can lose a mast etc) and briefly on the fire distraction. It...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-02-2015, 09:21
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

Yes, of course. That will be a factor, maybe the main factor, for at least some of the players. And GB may be worried about claims from other owners too if there's a fitness for purpose question. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-02-2015, 08:25
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

We could go in circles debating whether or not they knew why the rig failed. It's possible they did, quite likely they didn't. We'd know what they knew if they told us, but they're on mute. I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2015, 15:56
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

It's not a conspiracy theory to ask obvious questions. Poor straw man to say otherwise.

And it's true that they have no obligation to answer the questions. But the market will infer a lot from...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2015, 13:28
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

Calm down.

Not sure about others, but the rig coming down is probably not the biggest issue. Sure, there may be questions about sufficient mast support when deeply reefed, and that is an...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2015, 02:16
Replies: 1,036
Views: 189,063
Posted By SailingMum
Re: GUNBOAT Dismasting

I would find it productive to hear your thoughts.

I'd also find it productive to hear what they told you about why the owners abandoned the boat. Why would they tell you and not the market?
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-12-2014, 12:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Crossing the South Atlantic, route suggestions?

Thanks very much John. Very helpful and I have passed it all on to the skipper.

Rose
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2014, 17:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Crossing the South Atlantic, route suggestions?

Thanks for your responses.

I guess we will be clearing in then. In East Africa we seemed to be the only people who bothered. It is a little tricky when the navigator/paperwork...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2014, 02:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Crossing the South Atlantic, route suggestions?

Thank you John. Could you please tell me how much shipping there is in that area? Would you recommend that a singlehander stay further offshore? We have a radar alarm and AIS alarm so big ships are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-12-2014, 17:22
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By SailingMum
Re: Crossing the South Atlantic, route suggestions?

Thank you John! I appreciate that and will pass it on to the skipper. The main problem so far is it's a dead downwind run and not enough wind so a bit floppy. I was hoping for some info on when to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-12-2014, 01:02
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By SailingMum
Crossing the South Atlantic, route suggestions?

Hi fellow sailors. We are crossing the Atlantic, going from St Helena to Tobago, have just left St Helena. I'm wondering which is the best place to cross the equator? Perhaps someone can recommend a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-12-2014, 00:56
Replies: 5
Views: 4,075
Posted By SailingMum
Re: marine surveyor malaysia

In that part of the world, it is worth waiting for a good surveyor. However inconvenient it is. That is all I will say really.
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