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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

15-09-2017, 11:36

Replies: 75

Liveaboard in a West Wight Potter 15

Views: 36,563

Posted By Pierre

Re: Liveaboard in a West Wight Potter 15

Consider a Pop-Top if under 24 ft..
Sailing season where you are now will be over in a month or so.
A lot of boats will be offered for sale... Consider
Good luck

Pierre

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-11-2016, 11:27

Replies: 122

Alcohol consumption whilst at anchor

Views: 26,188

Posted By Pierre

Re: Alcohol consumption whilst at anchor

[QUOTE=Mike OReilly;2266925]
In Canada it is legal to drink while at anchor on a typical cruising boat (one that has a permanent sleeping facilities, permanent cooking facilities and a permanent...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

22-06-2016, 08:22

Replies: 18

ADVICE? Repo -12.4k USD for a 47' Blue Water Ketch?

Views: 5,528

Posted By Pierre

Re: ADVICE? Repo -12.4k USD for a 47' Blue Water Ketch?

Sure looks like a Vagabond 47 (Taiwan)

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

12-05-2016, 08:08

Replies: 10

380: Actual fuel tank capacity - L380

Views: 4,323

Posted By Pierre

Re: Actual fuel tank capacity - L380

I have measured many fuel tanks in my surveys.
I see only one side measurement and one end, not both ends.
Often a tank is shallower at one end than the other as it is made to follow the bottom of...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

20-12-2015, 11:38

Replies: 18

Charter plans for St. Vincent & Grenadines

Views: 5,529

Posted By Pierre

Re: Charter plans for St. Vincent & Grenadines

You did not indicate if it is a one-way charter or a return to base charter.
I did the ONE-WAY from Martinique to Grenada in december 1980 to January 1981 with my wife who had never sailed but had...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-06-2015, 08:34

Replies: 13

what kind of day sailor is this?

Views: 2,894

Posted By Pierre

Re: what kind of day sailor is this?

Does it have an HIN on the transom?
this would give you the make, manufacturer and date of construction etc.

Forum: Cruising News & Events

18-12-2014, 07:45

Replies: 71

So am I gonna be able to sail to cuba! (Legally that is)

Views: 10,243

Posted By Pierre

Re: So am I gonna be able to sail to cuba! (Legally that is)

Canadians have been able to sail to Cuba for as long as I remember. BUT... It is expensive to pay for all the «inspectors» at the port of arrival and the fees to leave. Most Canadian sailors going...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

09-12-2014, 08:23

Replies: 61

Holiday Gifts For Sailors

Views: 7,296

Posted By Pierre

Re: Holiday Gifts For Sailors

Wow !!!
«My mom bought him a sexton, and a celestial navigation guide.»

My mom never bought me a ton of sex, but that would have sent me to heaven (with a heavenly celestial guide of...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

01-12-2014, 11:32

Replies: 22

Formosa 68 HIN HELP needed

Views: 5,002

Posted By Pierre

Re: Formosa 68 HIN HELP needed

The hull number ending in M83D indicates the old HIN version of numbers.
M is a separator and 83 the year. The D is the month (NOT DIESEL but November in this case) at that time, A was August B...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

30-11-2014, 08:05

Replies: 14

Sailing USVI, St Thomas to Puerto Rico (now)

Views: 7,481

Posted By Pierre

Re: Sailing USVI, St Thomas to Puerto Rico (now)

Brings back memories from 1980
Only problem iSAW was cruisers using the wrong terms upon entry
We were 4 aboard, my wife and our two children sailing the Windwards from North to South (All the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2014, 08:02

Replies: 9

Looking at this boat tomorrow

Views: 2,335

Posted By Pierre

Re: Looking at this boat tomorrow

I have the owners manual in pdf format if you require.
It is 5,5Mo.
A must have if you purchase the boat.
This boat is over 35 years. No doubt the electronics, wiring, sails, rigging etc may have...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

31-10-2014, 07:47

Replies: 10

Exhaust hose temperature specifications

Views: 5,638

Posted By Pierre

Re: Exhaust hose temperature specifications

Just visit this site for detailed description of exhaust hoses, specs and clamps

New-Line Hose and Fittings (https://www.new-line.com/)

this is not to promote the make but for specs.

Regards,...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-10-2014, 07:39

Replies: 13

6 Volt Batteries in Series - Charging Issues?

Views: 7,204

Posted By Pierre

Re: 6 Volt Batteries in Series - Charging Issues?

Do not use wing-nuts to connect to poles. Use solid nuts which you can really tighten to avoid overheating connections. Cover (protect) all your positive battery terminals to prevent short circuits.

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