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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-05-2021, 07:31
Replies: 25
Views: 6,696
Posted By Divevac
Re: Removing failed Copper Coat

if copper coat is alcohol based like vc17, a bottom paint rep advised that rubbing alcohol will easily dissolve & remove it... worth looking into...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-03-2021, 12:00
Replies: 61
Views: 5,951
Posted By Divevac
Re: My first sailboat.

You will never regret learning to sail in a dinghy as You will never outgrow the wisdom gained. Buy a used laser and dolley for$1k and sail it everyday for 2 months no matter the weather...race it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2021, 14:28
Replies: 91
Views: 12,644
Posted By Divevac
Re: Favorite Destinations in the World List

totally concur on Sable Island... spent 5 days there in 2019... a totally awesome experience!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2021, 14:24
Replies: 91
Views: 12,644
Posted By Divevac
Re: Favorite Destinations in the World List

Desolation Sound & gulf islands

Ionian Sea

Dalmation Coast

Bahamas

Canadian Maritimes (PEI, Magdalen Islands, Newfoundland, St Pierre &
Miquelon, Cape Breton, Lunenberg) & Sable Island...
Forum: Other 26-02-2021, 14:14
Replies: 439
Views: 43,598
Posted By Divevac
Re: Sailing is for Rich People only

What other people think of you is none of your business!

My experience is that many of the so-called or self- proclaimed 'rich' are just aspirational- acting rich with leased homes and expensive...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 19-10-2020, 10:40
Replies: 41
Views: 6,810
Posted By Divevac
Re: Cutting fiberglass liner during sinking

brilliant-anything made of foam would be useful. nerf footballs of various sizes are a staple on our boat...i like the particular density of the foam.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-09-2020, 06:44
Replies: 164
Views: 34,467
Posted By Divevac
Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Acquiring meaniingful sailing experience is easy-watch for 45 minutes and practice for 45 years ��.

How do you cut your single-handed teeth in Arizona? Buy a used Laser right after ASA 101, throw...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-06-2020, 17:48
Replies: 183
Views: 24,217
Posted By Divevac
Re: Trying to pick my dinghy poison

We endured the same dilemma 2 years ago and after much deliberation settled on a10' Portabote and 5hp Tohatsu propane.
Our 2500nm venture down the St Lawrence, around the maritime provinces...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-06-2020, 15:24
Replies: 46
Views: 9,445
Posted By Divevac
Re: Do you ever take your bimini down?

our 3 solar panels reside on a separate frame above the bimini. all canvas came down for Dorian last summer. There was no issue with the solar panels or frame in sustained winds of 65-75 knots with...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 10-09-2018, 12:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,695
Posted By Divevac
Stainless BBQ as Solar Oven?

Lots of discussion about solar ovens in the archives. Has anyone ever tried painting a stainless bbq with matt black high heat paint in an attempt to convert it to dual use: propane bbq and solar...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-09-2018, 14:18
Replies: 1
Views: 2,062
Posted By Divevac
Furling mainsail-vertical battens

A search identifies 2011 as the most recent post on this subject. With the proliferation of furling mains, surely there must be much more recent experience with vertically battening a furling main.
...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 12-06-2018, 11:30
Replies: 14
Views: 10,260
Posted By Divevac
Re: Experience w Transom Mounted Dinghy?

We are most likely headed from L Ontario to Grenada via Nfld in 2019 and perhaps a Transat a couple of years later. Any open water or serious weather and the dink will be on the deck.


I am...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-06-2018, 19:23
Replies: 14
Views: 10,260
Posted By Divevac
Re: Experience w Transom Mounted Dinghy?

Good point about healing Pete7. Any thoughts about the durability of patches glued to the inflatable's tube-especially given these two points will be load bearing anytime to the dinghy is vertical?
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-06-2018, 19:10
Replies: 14
Views: 10,260
Posted By Divevac
Re: Experience w Transom Mounted Dinghy?

While I appreciate your perspective GMAHKS, I would truly appreciate some supporting rationale for your strong view.
What negative experiences have you had with transom mounting? Why do you prefer a...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-06-2018, 14:02
Replies: 14
Views: 10,260
Posted By Divevac
Experience w Transom Mounted Dinghy?

We have finally taken delivery of our '99 Catalina 42 and the fun has definitely begun!

We are planning on transom mounting a smaller rigid bottom inflatable dinghy 2.8-3.5 meters with a 5hp...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-05-2018, 09:47
Replies: 25
Views: 4,076
Posted By Divevac
Re: Am I nuts? Seriously considering buying a boat in Canada (I live in the U.S.)

We are Canadians living on L Ontario. We looked far and wide (FLA x4, all points between Annapolis and Charleston and 3 laps of the Great Lakes) over three summers and finally bought a 1999 Catalina...
Forum: Navigation 17-05-2018, 10:59
Replies: 42
Views: 10,441
Posted By Divevac
Manual Track Plot

Like most, I love electronics and rely on them as aids to navigation and weather. As a former military air navigator, when (not if) things go for a ***** you will truly appreciate your diligence in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2018, 11:01
Replies: 45
Views: 9,928
Posted By Divevac
Re: Emergency Life Raft Recommendations

When it comes to life saving equipment, why do I get nervous when I scratch the surface and find a Chinese manufacturer? In addition, I have read there are reasons to be concerned about the ISO-9650...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2018, 11:56
Replies: 43
Views: 5,609
Posted By Divevac
Re: Endless Summer... Best Place for a Second Sailboat?

Investigate Rio Dulce...imho safest hurricane hole in the Caribbean and a ton of culture and destinations incl Cuba
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-05-2018, 11:50
Replies: 49
Views: 9,465
Posted By Divevac
Re: Your Favorite Seaworthy Vessels 40-48' with Comfortable Digs

We are on the other end of a thorough 2.5 year search\learning curve. In hindsight, when it comes to selecting a boat it seems every decision was a compromise.

We are in our 50s, our kids are...
Forum: Challenges 03-05-2018, 05:19
Replies: 29
Views: 5,176
Posted By Divevac
Re: Longest Navigable Route with out hitting land

Realistic rhumb line: Reykjavik to Antarctica
Forum: Americas 04-04-2018, 12:24
Replies: 16
Views: 4,988
Posted By Divevac
Re: Surge Narrows/ Upper Rapids PNW question

Experience (1980s) tells me to avoid Hole in the Wall in anything but absolutely slack water-any tidal movement and waters quickly approach 10 knots. Soyez prudent!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-04-2018, 12:02
Replies: 20
Views: 2,791
Posted By Divevac
Re: looking to share a charter to Desolation Sound

Save the long transit and enjoy the extra days exploring the Sound. Drive to Comox and charter from Desolation Sound Yacht Charters...one easy day's sail in SE winds to Tenedos Bay, south Quadra or...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2018, 09:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By Divevac
Fresh to Salt water transition- Bottom Paint?

We have bought a fresh water epoxy coated (in 2014) mono currently bathed in VC17. We will undertake a 6-8 week shakedown cruise on Lake Ontario (fresh) this summer with the intention of a St John's...
Forum: Our Community 28-02-2018, 12:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,536
Posted By Divevac
Re: Off the grid, advice

It strikes me that the use of non-renewable resources to generate electricity inevitably ties you to a fuel dock...how is that considered 'off the grid'?
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