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Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2022, 07:18
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By ocean5ail5
Assistance from UK Sailors

Morning Sailors.
Looking for some advice from Sailors that know Marinas and yards in Southern England, are as per map.
In progress of getting a yacht with 20 plus years old standing rigging....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-09-2022, 06:08
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Crazy question

Thank you Sailors.

The Reeving/Flemish eye will probably be safest and most cost effective way for me, because will probably put halyards away quite often. Main mooring area have a wind that blows...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-09-2022, 03:54
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By ocean5ail5
Crazy question

Ok know you used to get something "no idea what it was called.
Was like a tube and then you if you put like fingers in either side and try to pull it out it only grips harder.
Were thinking if...
Forum: Navigation 07-09-2022, 11:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Android with Navionics ?

Thank You Smart Sailors.

So from above replies Tablet with Wi-Fi AIS Transceiver is the way for me.
Also seems storage for charts not taking a lot so a 32GB storage Tablet more than ample.
...
Forum: Navigation 07-09-2022, 07:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By ocean5ail5
Android with Navionics ?

Would like some info from the technology competent sailors here?
My technology understanding isn’t up to the best standard.
Some of the questions I tried to get answers from the chat on Navionics...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-06-2022, 01:46
Replies: 16
Views: 5,759
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Hans Christian 34 $29,900-negotiable

Hi

Please DM me also more info on specs and pictures.

Thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 09:12
Replies: 54
Views: 6,549
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: 50 Must Have's

If you really want to play it safe, I know you get fire boxes specially for charging like bicycle batteries which would be a solution.
Personally I only charge appliances when I am around and awake.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-06-2022, 07:10
Replies: 54
Views: 6,549
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: 50 Must Have's

Some good humor in-between.
Thxs got already 1 or 2 things that I will add to my collection.
one that i did not see here yet that I like to keep handy is a telescopic magnetic grabber.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-06-2022, 22:19
Replies: 54
Views: 6,549
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: 50 Must Have's

Think best is to stay on basics, Diesel and no fancy dyeneema lol, maybe work on 40ft as base.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-06-2022, 11:15
Replies: 54
Views: 6,549
Posted By ocean5ail5
50 Must Have's

Would be interesting if there is a list of say the following for cruising.
50 Must have spares
50 Must have tools
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-05-2022, 08:25
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By ocean5ail5
Nicholson 39 Advice

Ok please expert advice needed here.
Been looking at getting a sailing yacht and like the Nicholson 39 for a live aboard and cruiser.
Now the issue is I saw one for sale and the ar normally a ketch...
Forum: Navigation 24-05-2022, 22:32
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Simplified solution

Thanks everyone for your input.

So from a budget and and safety perspective I will be taking the following route probably.

1. For Laptop OpenCPN (Very unfortunate that I lost all my CM93 charts...
Forum: Navigation 22-05-2022, 03:35
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Simplified solution

I do love them paper charts, but must say if entering tight areas alone nice to have electronic chart showing vessel on the chart.
Forum: Navigation 22-05-2022, 02:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Simplified solution

I would prefer to have paper charts for whole world but that is not viable also to update paper charts of whole world is basically impossible.
Will definitely try to source paper charts also...
Forum: Navigation 22-05-2022, 02:44
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Simplified solution

Biggest reason for not calculating plotter is cost to get charts for basically biggest part of world will be above my current budget.
Forum: Navigation 21-05-2022, 08:26
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By ocean5ail5
Simplified solution

Ok here are heaps of info on other post that gets way above my needs and computer skill that want me to run for the hills.
So to explain what I am looking for and what you gents/ladies would advise....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 23-04-2022, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By ocean5ail5
Cost info in USA east coast

Hi

Looking to buy a ketch 45 cruiser long keel.
Would appreciate if someone that are from east coast Usa can give me some aprox prises they ask in that area to give me an idea of buget I need to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 26-09-2014, 03:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By ocean5ail5
Re: Hello From Southern Africa

Thx all and yes and will definitely say for all from abroad Namibia are worth visiting will say one of safest countries in Africa.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-09-2014, 06:50
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By ocean5ail5
Roberts 45 Or What

Looking to get me a used cruising / live aboard mono hull. I am looking for a GRP full or ¾ cruising keel mono hull sloop type design. Have been looking at the Roberts 45 and seems to be a good buy...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-09-2014, 06:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By ocean5ail5
Hello From Southern Africa

Hi everyone I am from Namibia/South Africa planning to get my own cruising/living aboard yacht and looking forward to all the advice from the experienced sailors.
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