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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Mooring depth and waves

Yes, as I mentioned I'm going through the permit process.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-08-2016, 11:21

Replies: 19

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Mooring depth and waves

Yes, I am going through the permit process. The mooring is near the Mala boat ramp, and is selected in an area near other sailboats, so I'm not expecting any major issues. I'm hoping to have it...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-08-2016, 11:04

Replies: 19

Views: 5,477

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Mooring depth and waves

Thanks everyone for your replies.

The mooring is going to be installed just north of Lahaina near the boat ramp. So there are lots of other moorings there.

I am having two manta-ray anchors...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2016, 14:54

Replies: 19

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Mooring depth and waves

True!

Got it, I think you mean:

wave-height = depth * 1.3 (Correct?)

So basically waves larger that 70% of the depth are potential trouble....I will have to look at the local wave...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2016, 14:17

Replies: 19

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Mooring depth and waves

I am looking at having a mooring set off the coast. I have had a spot surveyed and checked out. The mooring ball will be set with a system that should be able to handle 2x the mass of my vessel.
...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-04-2016, 17:26

Replies: 13

Sea Anchor Size

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Sea Anchor Size

I read that too big can lead to the chute collapsing. This true?

I'll have to settle for best quality within budget. But I did find some military parachutes in excellent condition.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-04-2016, 17:15

Replies: 13

Sea Anchor Size

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Sea Anchor Size

Thanks Jacknest,

I did quite a bit of googling, but like I mentioned that I keep seeing conflicting information.

I like the 2x the boats displacement rule. So that puts my parachute size...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-04-2016, 14:33

Replies: 13

Sea Anchor Size

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Sea Anchor Size

Hello,

I have a 37' foot Rafiki cutter with a displacement of 26,500 lbs.

I want to purchase a sea anchor but I am seeing inconsistent numbers from various sources. Some charts list the boat...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-11-2014, 11:04

Replies: 44

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Any Unique Solo Circumnavigation Records Left?

Looked that up. Has some merit in terms of a Mars Analog. He didn't do the whole thing solo, as he knocked his girlfriend up and they decided to pull her of f the ship 1/4 way through.

If I were...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

13-11-2014, 05:53

Replies: 44

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Any Unique Solo Circumnavigation Records Left?

I wouldn't be surprised if someone does it in a Kayak some day.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

13-11-2014, 05:45

Replies: 44

Views: 7,497

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Any Unique Solo Circumnavigation Records Left?

How about circumnavigating buck naked start to finish?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

12-11-2014, 23:04

Replies: 44

Views: 7,497

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Any Unique Solo Circumnavigation Records Left?

So, that's a no then. Too bad.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

12-11-2014, 21:13

Replies: 44

Views: 7,497

Posted By PhaseSpace

Any Unique Solo Circumnavigation Records Left?

Hello,

I'm looking into taking a year or more stint to go sailing in the near future. I think having a driving force, like setting some kind of record, would be good thing to have.

I'm looking...

Forum: Our Community

11-05-2014, 02:04

Replies: 3

Solo Sailing Races (Circumnavigation and others)

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Solo Sailing Races (Circumnavigation and others)

Hello!

I'm trying to locate a list of solo sailing races that I want to look at getting involved in someday. I'm actually having a hard time locating potential races online. I have a 37' cutter,...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-12-2013, 20:34

Replies: 46

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Conversion to Electric Motor

I don't see why this is such a difficult topic. After spending three weeks driving a Neon leaf all over Oahu with zero issues with recharging and spending zero dollars on gas, I am totally sold on...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-12-2013, 13:43

Replies: 46

Views: 49,854

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Conversion to Electric Motor

Idea is to be self sufficient and not use the diesel engine unless I have to. As for CO2 emissions manufacturing, by that logic then nothing will ever change because the demand for green energy won't...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-12-2013, 11:35

Replies: 46

Views: 49,854

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Conversion to Electric Motor

Thanks for the information. It is looking like converting my current diesel into a hybrid would be the best option. There is a kit that allows to you slap on a hybrid system direct to your current...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-12-2013, 09:45

Replies: 46

Views: 49,854

Posted By PhaseSpace

Conversion to Electric Motor

Hello,

I am interested in getting rid of my 35 HP diesel engine in my sailboat and swapping for an electric of around the same power.

What am I looking at in terms of parts and cost? I know I...

Forum: Meets & Greets

04-12-2013, 13:19

Replies: 41

Views: 3,267

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Thanks for that. I was thinking about joining a race team to learn. I'm in Ko Olina, so should be able to go to one of them. Hoping there is a team in my marina, that would make it lots easier.

Forum: Our Community

03-12-2013, 00:06

Replies: 263

A "Simple" Boat

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: A "Simple" Boat

I'm curious, what would be defined as a "Pardys type of cruising"? as I keep seeing mentioned in this thread.

Little I know is they didn't use an engine. What else is unique about their style and...

Forum: Meets & Greets

19-11-2013, 14:40

Replies: 41

Views: 3,267

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Neat story Jim, thanks for that. I'm not really planning on any actual racing with it but if the opportunity pops up, why not? I'm thinking I might join up with some kind of sailing team in Hawaii...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

19-11-2013, 10:19

Replies: 194

Gun Question

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Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: Gun Question

I have a question about weapons some of you may/may not be able to answer. I am Canadian citizen, will be living in Hawaii soon. I'm ex-army with one afghanistan tour. I don't like the idea of being...

Forum: Meets & Greets

19-11-2013, 09:41

Replies: 41

Views: 3,267

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Great! Please let me know how it pans out.

Normally the HQ photos are off digital cameras, so same idea as a scan. I had some HQ photos a of painting taken which were then printed out on canvas...

Forum: Meets & Greets

19-11-2013, 09:00

Replies: 41

Views: 3,267

Posted By PhaseSpace

Re: New Sailor, some Questions for you

Hi Ann, you read my mind! I was just thinking about that this morning.

Mike, is there a print shop near you? They normally have high resolution cameras that can take pictures of the blueprints and...

Forum: Meets & Greets

18-11-2013, 18:26

Replies: 41