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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-12-2020, 09:28
Replies: 72
Views: 13,038
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Who is responsible for damage to my boat.

Different take on this. First, need to see the contract. Words matter.

California law allows for, and a court will uphold, a release of liability for negligence. Such releases are, in fact,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-08-2018, 09:04
Replies: 88
Views: 16,608
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Wheels. Why so large? Why two?

+1. I love that when I dock stern to and drop the swim platform., my guests can just walk right on, easy-peasy.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-11-2016, 09:04
Replies: 258
Views: 44,470
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Is a furling main safe when singlehanding?

I had a Bene 393 and the in mast fuller was a PITA, but likely because the sail was blown out. . Got a new boat with classic main. Love being able to drop and reef it in a sudden blow,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-07-2016, 19:09
Replies: 27
Views: 10,641
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Pulling apart the interior of an Beneteau Oceanis 40

makes sense. The few voids between the liner and the glass in my boat were filled. Doubt the Benes got the same attention. Even so, since the liner is non structural, wouldn't a fluid applied...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-07-2016, 13:48
Replies: 27
Views: 10,641
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Pulling apart the interior of an Beneteau Oceanis 40

May or may not make financial sense, depending. As a practical matter, I did not see any work being done that I could not do myself if I had all the parts precut and the proper fasteners. I did...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-07-2016, 10:01
Replies: 27
Views: 10,641
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Pulling apart the interior of an Beneteau Oceanis 40

I spent a few hours touring the plant in Marion last summer where my Jeanneau was being built. Same line as Beneteau.

The interior pieces are precision cut by computer-operated machines. The...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-03-2016, 08:17
Replies: 65
Views: 6,235
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: When You Bought Yours First Boat....

Looked at lots of boats, lived on one for a year, so had a list of deal breakers and must haves. From there, it was pure chemistry. I LOVE my boat (in the way one can love a thing). IMHO, this is...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-03-2016, 08:13
Replies: 45
Views: 8,731
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: In mast furling or slab

I recently changed from a furling main on a Bene 393 to a traditional main on a Jeanneau. I am sold on the classic main because I was recently caught by surprise by a 27 kt. puff (?) squall (?) at...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-02-2016, 08:34
Replies: 74
Views: 8,167
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Who "Owns" What?

#1. As a general rule, never write anything in an electronic message that you wouldn't want printed on the front page of the NY Times. Accordingly, everyone assumes if it's on their screen they can...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2016, 19:05
Replies: 30
Views: 11,585
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Bay Area Marinas that allow airbnb

Folks, most of you are technically licensees, not tenants. You have no property rights, only permission from the property owner to park your boat on her land. If a marina wants to start brokering...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2016, 10:53
Replies: 30
Views: 11,585
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Bay Area Marinas that allow airbnb

Agree, the whole thing has to go through the marina. Way too much risk for everyone, otherwise.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2016, 09:15
Replies: 30
Views: 11,585
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Bay Area Marinas that allow airbnb

This sounds like a win-win. The harbor master can police the guests (or refuse to rent to them in the first place) and the extra income can help maintain the amenities. The boat owner gets a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-01-2016, 08:54
Replies: 95
Views: 13,070
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Size of your TV?

Me too, exactly. Digital antennae gets us PBS and sometimes NBC.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2015, 09:34
Replies: 45
Views: 7,305
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Economics of boat buying: New or Old?

For what it's worth, 9 months ago I was unable to find a lightly used (1-3 year old), 3 cabin, 40 foot sailboat on the west coast of U.S. One did come up, in L.A., one year old, but sold for a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2015, 11:42
Replies: 27
Views: 5,954
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Electric vs Propane Outboard

I've experienced a similar attitude gently discouraging me from purchasing a Lehr. Seemed odd. I'll speculate that it has more to do with low profit margins on the units or some such financial...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-11-2015, 08:50
Replies: 45
Views: 7,305
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Economics of boat buying: New or Old?

I faced the same decision recently and bought new. I would have bought lightly used but few have been sold in the last few years. For what I needed, it was 10 year old or new. New made sense...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-10-2015, 08:27
Replies: 91
Views: 13,340
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: A down played failed survey

Was it a major problem or not? We have to rely on opinions of others, and in this case, everyone had a bias. If it were me (analogizing to a house purchase), I would try to find someone to give me...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 09-10-2015, 10:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,265
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Contract paragraph regarding deposit

No inconsistency between calling LEGAL ADVICE that you don't pay for worthless and the advice re same. Indeed, the opinions and advice on this forum with respect to boats and sailing is generally...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 09-10-2015, 08:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,265
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Contract paragraph regarding deposit

Hi Sailgirl,

I am a lawyer and work with contracts, albeit for services daily. I agree with everyone here that you get what you pay for on the Internet re legal advice. It would be cheap...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-10-2015, 12:07
Replies: 27
Views: 4,672
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Bath and Body Products

I think "regular" products contain phosphates (?) and other ingredients that are harmful to the marine life. My sinks and shower discharge straight out of the hull (to the SF bay), no holding tank. ...
Forum: Challenges 24-09-2015, 08:50
Replies: 105
Views: 24,468
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: How do you earn an income cruising full time?

Interesting comment,"... I don't believe in intellectual property." Would be a good conversation starter. 😋
Forum: Our Community 23-09-2015, 08:25
Replies: 31
Views: 4,477
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Moving to San Fransisco from San Diego

Welcome! Solid advice already. Would add: learn and respect the shipping channels. Can be lots of traffic and they move pretty fast. In twilight or dark can be hard to spot them against the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-07-2015, 08:20
Replies: 48
Views: 24,341
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: No Sailing Experience / Buying a Boat = Stupid?

I did the same thing two years ago. Needed somewhere to live. Other than windsurfing, had zero experience. So I bought a 40 foot cruiser sailboat. How hard can it be, right? The BEST thing I did...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2015, 07:41
Replies: 105
Views: 17,714
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Wife Hates Sailing Help!

Excellent posts, all. My need for speed has scared off a few family members, so now I put up just enough sail to move us along and to look pretty. Remove the fear factor and suddenly everyone is...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 30-06-2015, 08:26
Replies: 34
Views: 8,992
Posted By Windsurfer
Re: Quarrel with a charter company over the boat damages

The first thing to look at in such a situation: What does the contract say?
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