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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-09-2021, 09:18
Replies: 75
Views: 9,322
Posted By pschleck
Re: A circular bar room argument... how do fixed bowsprits make sense?

A short bowsprit (2.5 feet) allows me to set a spinnaker without removing the furled genoa on a 40 foot boat.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2021, 09:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By pschleck
Re: Anyone know really what’s included with Beneteau three year factory warranty?

I had minor warranty issues with two Jeanneau sailboats that were promptly resolved by the dealer. If you are not able to resolve your warranty issues with the dealer, send a report to Beneteau...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-10-2020, 08:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,211
Posted By pschleck
Re: Purchasing ex-charter 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439

Check with the Jeanneau Sailboat Owners Facebook Group for more specific items to look for. There may also be a Jeanneau 439 Group.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2020, 09:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Posted By pschleck
Re: Jeanneau 2016 519 vs 2014 509 Sailing

Many of the systems are based on the options selected by the original owner. As an owner of two Jeanneau sailboats purchased new, there were different options for electronics, VHF remote stations...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-04-2020, 09:59
Replies: 10
Views: 5,465
Posted By pschleck
Re: Cost: Storing 50ft boat on the hard near Chicago?

I just renewed my storage for 2020 at 2019 rates at Larsen Marine, 30 miles north of Chicago in Waukegan IL. Rates are $10.55 per sq. ft. (L.O.A x Beam) for inside heated, $7.45 per sq. ft. for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-12-2019, 10:30
Replies: 61
Views: 10,852
Posted By pschleck
Re: Seeking Recommendations for Life raft

If you are sailing offshore with a 4 man crew you will find that the 4 man life raft is very small since you will be wearing foulies and should have a ditch bag and other gear. Remember that even...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2019, 08:58
Replies: 23
Views: 2,981
Posted By pschleck
Re: Great Lakes Advice (risky venture for newbie?)

Check or re-pack the wheel bearings on the trailer before setting out.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-05-2019, 05:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,688
Posted By pschleck
Moving to New Home Port

My wife and I are planning to move to Richmond VA and will be looking for a new home port for our 41 ft. sailboat with 5' 2" draft. Would like recommendations for a marina and nearby boatyard with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-11-2016, 10:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,413
Posted By pschleck
Re: Sun Odessy 379 - How skittish is it in fast/high tides?

I have sailed a 379 with shoal draft keel on Lake Michigan for 5 years. The boat tracks well in all wind conditions but I haven't experienced fast/high tides. The boat does have a high freeboard...
Forum: Great Lakes 20-12-2015, 08:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,124
Posted By pschleck
Re: AIS on Great Lake

We have a Simrad AIS transponder that is helpful when crossing Lake Michigan at night. Not only to see commercial ships but to be seen as well.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 11-05-2015, 08:24
Replies: 83
Views: 30,259
Posted By pschleck
Re: What's your worst guest/crew experience?

I had an alcoholic crew with me on a passage from USVI to Florida. I was aware that he had a problem but he was the only crew available. I told him no drinking while underway but allowed him to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-03-2015, 08:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,451
Posted By pschleck
Re: MI to NJ, First Post

I sailed the Great Lakes from Chicago to the East Coast via the Erie Canal in 1999. I would not recommend single-handing since locking (I think there were 22 locks) will require at least 2 crew. ...
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