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Forum: Challenges 20-09-2015, 08:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,544
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Advice for a want to be....Sailor

Hey Mark,
Welcome aboard. So there has been a lot of good ideas about how to get into the sailing lifestyle. And so here are my two cents...... First where are you. I saw you took lessons in KW....
Forum: Our Community 22-07-2015, 16:32
Replies: 56
Views: 7,701
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Complete Newbie with all the old and tired questions

I truly appreciate your situation. However your blog does not say where you are. There has been some fabulous information and a lot of time to get questions across to you in some type of organized...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-07-2015, 11:53
Replies: 22
Views: 57,237
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Furler in a Gale

This post just came up 7/12/2015. I see the original was in 2007. But thought
I would relay my experience with 95 MPH winds during hurricane Katrina. I got phone calls from 4 clients that had...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2015, 09:51
Replies: 31
Views: 6,945
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Does this look like something to avoid!

Your considering purchasing a boat and not hiring a SAMS or NAMS surveyor ???????? What was I thinking ???? Surveyors and I must admit there are good and bad, should be able to give you a great...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 06:52
Replies: 26
Views: 10,437
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: 2004 Hunter 44 Deck Salon any opinions or experiences?

Here is the article on the Hunter testing.......
Hunter's Own Crash'Test Dummy - SailboatOwners.com (https://forums.lancer.sailboatowners.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63013&d=1365610900)
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 06:43
Replies: 26
Views: 10,437
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: 2004 Hunter 44 Deck Salon any opinions or experiences?

So let's see ???? Warren Luhrs and Steve Pettengill with 300,000 miles racing boat offshore. And the rigorous testing and running Hunters aground and trying to tear the keels off and the history of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-05-2015, 09:22
Replies: 22
Views: 4,599
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Epoxy / Fiberglass Glass Marine Ply sheathing help

The book you mentioned I think is " The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" By Allan Vaitses.. Great book by an Old Man of the Sea !!! He also wrote a boat on Sheathing wood boats with fiberglass. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-05-2015, 09:37
Replies: 71
Views: 24,761
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Beneteau 38...the wife loves it!

Hey mstrebe, Did you guys ever get the Beneteau 381 ??? Would love to talk to you about one for sale in Mandeville, LA. If interested please call me at 504-458-1013. Thanks and have a great day. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-05-2015, 09:07
Replies: 40
Views: 7,970
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Hidden downside in beefing up new shrouds?

I would not worry about the rigging size, unless you increase the sail area. Then the compression forces increase drastically. To the point that you can pull the bulkheads off the boat bottom....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-03-2015, 09:39
Replies: 71
Views: 24,761
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Beneteau 38...the wife loves it!

Dear KeepInTune,

I have a 2000 381 in Mandeville, LA that might help with your decision. It was built in the US. And is loaded. If you would like me to send some pics please let me know and I will...
Forum: Our Community 07-02-2015, 08:16
Replies: 14
Views: 4,501
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Can You Decipher what the boat is by VIN number?

Since the boat is a 1976, you might want to check locations on the hull for a USCG Documentation Number. The first place to start would be in the starboard aft locker, then around chainplates ( It is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-01-2015, 08:58
Replies: 76
Views: 12,682
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: What is the most idiotic mistake you have made on a boat?

Not remembering to open the thru hull on the engine and then on the genset at a different time. Twice !!! Holy Crap Batman !!! Don't do that anymore. Now I place a note on the engine box door to...
Forum: Our Community 15-01-2015, 08:40
Replies: 32
Views: 9,896
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Rod in cabin just aft of keel stepped mast

Jim, We are just splitting hairs !!! Everything you and I have talked about has to do with supporting the mast. To say that the only reason to use a panting rod is to stop the deck from being pulled...
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2015, 20:18
Replies: 32
Views: 9,896
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Rod in cabin just aft of keel stepped mast

Jim until you have had the rod rigging pull the bulkheads off the bottom of a Nelson Merck 45 2 inches, 300 miles offshore on the way to Mexico in 40 knots of wind for 4 days, you will not understand...
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2015, 20:00
Replies: 32
Views: 9,896
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Rod in cabin just aft of keel stepped mast

All good answers gentlemen. But what about the boat such as a older Ericson or S 2 where they attach a turnbuckle to the mast about 10-12 inches under the deck and attach the turnbuckle to the aft...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2015, 08:46
Replies: 71
Views: 24,761
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Beneteau 38...the wife loves it!

Yes it is a 2000 year model with, Genset, Single aft cabin, all the Bells and Whistles and priced below $100K. Oceanis 381 built in US in Marion, SC. Hope this clears up your confusion !!
Smooth...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-01-2015, 18:51
Replies: 71
Views: 24,761
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Beneteau 38...the wife loves it!

Don't know where you are shopping ??? But there is a very nice 2000, One owner in Mandeville, La. Call if I can help.
Smooth Sailing into the New Year, Rick 504-458-1013 :thumb:
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-12-2014, 08:41
Replies: 16
Views: 4,849
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Using PC as secondary plotter

Great info guys. Really thought provoking, but just remember that there still has to be money in the cruising account to purchase Paper Charts. Nothing compares. And when you get your Captain's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2014, 03:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,808
Posted By RickDelaune
pirate Re: Osmosis Blisters - Spot Repair?

Hey Crusin Cat,
You need to check with the manufacturer. Sometimes when a boat comes out of the mold or if it is a custom one-off there may be fairing putty applied to the surface area. If the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2014, 19:48
Replies: 33
Views: 6,681
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: Gel coat cracking, hull oxidized question

Dear usaphoto, The advice you have been given is all well and good. I really have to agree with all they have said, BUT and that is a big but ???? You need someone who can talk about Fiberglass...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-10-2014, 07:28
Replies: 41
Views: 5,364
Posted By RickDelaune
Re: What Type of sailboat is This?

I agree with some of the guesstimations on the hull type. I am thinking a Newport 27. Capital Yachts was involved with the Newport and I think the Islander molds at some point. The sheerline stripe...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-09-2014, 16:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,138
Posted By RickDelaune
Thumbs up Re: Advise needed on a boat buy

Have been involved with the listing and potential sales of Californian's in the Gulf South. We are damp and muggy. So rust and corrosion are of a prime concern here. Check the fuel tanks. If the boat...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-09-2014, 07:46
Replies: 172
Views: 45,956
Posted By RickDelaune
Thumbs up Re: I am being told that Liveaboard Boats loans are now impossible

Dear Tacoma,
The one rule of purchasing a boat is to be vague. Never, Never, Never let them think or get the idea that you will be living aboard, Period !!!! If you have good credit and have shown...
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