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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-11-2022, 12:49
Replies: 60
Views: 8,949
Posted By thataway41
Re: Catamaran collides with object off DR/ hitting a container at sea

Just to relate having presumably hit a shipping container at sea:

We were racing a 55' sloop named "Cannibal" (https://www.sailingtexas.com/scustom54100.html) designed by Morgan Embroden...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2022, 20:20
Replies: 24
Views: 5,544
Posted By thataway41
Re: big beds on mono hulls

Without being specific, one of the most comfortable set ups we had was a 7' x 7' bed, that way we could sleep fore and aft, or athwartship in some circumstances. in heavy weather we did have a bunk...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2022, 20:16
Replies: 39
Views: 3,788
Posted By thataway41
Re: Sales tax on a boat that will be leaving the country

There are ways in some states, which include LLC in another state where there is no sales tax or personal property tax (that should be a decision). Most states you sail thru, unless go up the SLW...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-05-2022, 20:01
Replies: 33
Views: 5,252
Posted By thataway41
Re: Advice on handling marina damage with other boat

I would certainly agree with those who say let the insurance handle it.

I would take an exception to your comment:

"Res ipsa loquitur" The thing speaks for itself. In fact for the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-05-2022, 19:31
Replies: 67
Views: 6,665
Posted By thataway41
Re: Insurance requiring second adult

Not only can they require second adult, but in some voyages they want a "survey" of the experience and ability of those who are going to be aboard. Just having a second person, does not guarantee...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2022, 19:23
Replies: 52
Views: 5,911
Posted By thataway41
Re: Do you ever anchor, backwards!?

Many parts of the world it is "normal" to anchor for and aft--often to increase the number of vessels in an anchorage, but also to keep the bow into a swell.

During the 1982 Cabo Storm, several...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-05-2022, 19:17
Replies: 93
Views: 13,745
Posted By thataway41
Re: We ran into a bridge!

I hear this redundant claim "rigging wire does not stretch". That is just not true. With enough force any rigging wire will begin to yield. An example happened to a boat which I was a partner. ...
Forum: Americas 18-03-2022, 20:01
Replies: 54
Views: 5,243
Posted By thataway41
Re: Cruising down from San Diego to mainland mexico

Although I have been up and down this coast a number of times, it was in the 1960's to 1990's eras, and there are many changes shoreside since then. The weather, and topography remains pretty much...
Forum: Powered Boats 28-02-2022, 08:07
Replies: 79
Views: 15,360
Posted By thataway41
Re: FL to NY with my power boat - pure ocean trip (no ICW)

I have only done this run a couple of times, both inside on the ICW and offshore (Mast 62 1/2' and draft 6.5 feet--ocean crossing going motor sailor with range of over 2,000 miles under power).
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2022, 12:06
Replies: 154
Views: 60,173
Posted By thataway41
Re: Researching Blue Water Boats

We have sailed about 70,000 miles with Labrador retrievers aboard, including a N. Atlantic crossing where we had winds in excess of 65 knots for 3 days and seas to match for 5 days...The Lab was 10...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-01-2022, 08:27
Replies: 49
Views: 10,614
Posted By thataway41
Re: Two scenarios: Alternator to LFP House Bank or Alternator to Starter battery?

I have been using LiFePO4 batteries for house bank for 3 years. I used a 30 amp Sterling Battery to Battery charger run off the start battery, which is charged by the alternator. Works well.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2022, 08:23
Replies: 79
Views: 6,588
Posted By thataway41
Re: I have to have a pedestal made - why not a tabernacle?

We successfully tabernacled a 60' mast. The pivot point was near the boom gooseneck, so the mast was laid into a crutch, then the mast was also in a crutch when fully down. We used a 12,000#...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-01-2022, 08:11
Replies: 69
Views: 13,285
Posted By thataway41
Re: Abandoning ICW (Mast Height) will I care ?

We cruised a pilot house ketch with main mast at 62.5' air draft, (plus VHF antenna, which went "tingaling" a times under bridges) with 6.5' draft up and down the ICW (plus outside trips). That boat...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-01-2022, 09:57
Replies: 48
Views: 9,736
Posted By thataway41
Re: Minimum depth under keel

Full keel boats I have anchored with only a couple of inches in Belize. Most places I want at least several feet. Fin keel, I would feel more comfortable with the boat's draft plus tidal range. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2022, 09:55
Replies: 276
Views: 29,663
Posted By thataway41
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

During the last 70 years I have owned multiple outboards. The ones which I had problems were the old 2 cyl, 2 hp OMC motors. More recently I have voyaged thousands of miles with single larger...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-01-2022, 20:49
Replies: 89
Views: 14,719
Posted By thataway41
Re: Point of use hot water heaters

True, and thanks for pointing that out. Hopefully each person who reads responses can use the information and his own perimeters to determine if the 2.5 gallon water heater is a good match for his...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-01-2022, 20:30
Replies: 89
Views: 14,719
Posted By thataway41
Re: Point of use hot water heaters

I figured that there would be some objection: We live in Florida, where the ambient temperature of the water is far higher than 60*. The max temp. of our Bosch 2.5 gallon is 140* (some others have...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-01-2022, 18:21
Replies: 89
Views: 14,719
Posted By thataway41
Re: Point of use hot water heaters

We removed the 6 gallon water heater and replaced with a Bosch 2.5 gallon point of use (got rid of about a pint of "dead" space water which would be wasted between the water heater and galley or...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-12-2021, 15:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,682
Posted By thataway41
Re: Yacht in Transit shipping

Any item with a serial number should have that number listed.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 10-12-2021, 14:59
Replies: 30
Views: 5,021
Posted By thataway41
Re: Cruising from your own dock? Real Estate Options?

I also live in Pensacola--actually Perdido Bay, by the Alabama state line. There are certainly "affordable" waterfront homes, under $400K. But issues are two fold: One is deep enough draft--for...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 07-12-2021, 11:17
Replies: 85
Views: 11,519
Posted By thataway41
Re: What dog breed if any???

Looks like a bunch of dog haters here.... We cruised with a full sized lab, from Calif to the Med and Baltic. No major issues. She was easy to get in and out of the inflatable--just put a hand...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2021, 09:06
Replies: 33
Views: 6,311
Posted By thataway41
Re: Hampton Road to Florida to Bahamas on December

I would stay in the ICW most of the way down. If a strong Norther comes along--the Gulf Stream crossing may be a major issue.

The Redwing 35 Mk 1, is a "racer/cruiser" has a fin keel, and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-08-2021, 08:17
Replies: 76
Views: 13,802
Posted By thataway41
Re: Cleaning grimy shore power cable

303® AEROSPACE PROTECTANT is essential for longevity of the yellow power cords and fenders after cleaning.

Clean with the citrus based hand cleaners, a Scotch Brite pad if necessary, Finish wash...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2021, 13:28
Replies: 55
Views: 8,540
Posted By thataway41
Re: Upper size limit

We cruised a 62' LOA pilot house boat to Europe and the Med in the 80's. Finding a marina berth was difficult at times. We had 7'draft. Not too much of an issue, but Fl, and ICW is difficult, and...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 21-06-2021, 13:21
Replies: 70
Views: 16,743
Posted By thataway41
Re: Cruising with (or without) a dog

we have spent 8 years cruising with dogs, including crossing The Atlantic and other long offshore passages. We had labs. They were fairly easy to deck train. But don't expect a dog to do its...
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