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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2016, 13:46
Replies: 66
Views: 7,879
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Is this the diamond in the rough?

If you are having doubts now, before you have even purchased, you probably have the answer.

The biggest thing (IMHO) you need before embarking on any big project is a belief that it is the right...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-07-2016, 14:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,219
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Mega yacht "A"

One thing is for sure, these Russian Oligarchs are not short on ego so you could well be right!
Forum: Powered Boats 17-07-2016, 14:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,219
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Mega yacht "A"

I understand it was named after his wife Aleksandra
Forum: Crew Archives 29-06-2016, 13:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Seeking transatlantic passage in August

Fox strait in NZ ?

Do you mean Foveaux Strait (Bluff to Stewart Island) or Cook Strait (Wellington to Picton)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-11-2015, 19:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: 'Regurgitating' Jabsco Head

Joker Valve problem by the sounds of it. Did kit have a replacement one?
Forum: Our Community 30-06-2015, 21:44
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

If the figures in that table don't give you an inkling that the liberal gun ownership laws in America are cause for concern ..... God help America

Sent from my SM-G920I using Cruisers Sailing...
Forum: Our Community 30-06-2015, 18:25
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

You seem to have forgotten Sandy Hook (20) Virginia Tech (33)
Forum: Our Community 30-06-2015, 16:49
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

Actually does not take long at all


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mass_murder_in_the_United_States
Forum: Our Community 30-06-2015, 16:36
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

Shall we start listing the ones in the US?
Forum: Our Community 30-06-2015, 13:57
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

Someone will always have a bigger gun or be a better shot.

Let them have your Ipad, Cell phone and Nike shoes and stay alive to tell the story.
Forum: Our Community 29-06-2015, 21:15
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: International Gun Laws

Best advice ....

Leave your guns at home champ.

Bring your wits with you and you wont need them
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-06-2015, 16:52
Replies: 92
Views: 12,428
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Bad Seamanship

^^^^What he said
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-06-2015, 16:42
Replies: 92
Views: 12,428
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Bad Seamanship

Unless you were driving an Aircraft Carrier, just get out of the way. Might is Right is the number one rule of the sea in my book
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-04-2015, 12:57
Replies: 25
Views: 5,016
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: ebay sailboat scam???

Could be many reasons, I guess, such as hiding the asset from Creditors / wife in a divorce etc. All of which to me at least scream, go find another boat!
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-03-2015, 14:25
Replies: 67
Views: 29,415
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Backing out of a slip

Messed about with all sorts of suggestions in a variety of conditions. Seems to work best with throttle set just above idle then going in and out of reverse to get things moving and pulling on a...
Forum: Our Community 12-03-2015, 17:22
Replies: 87
Views: 12,143
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Hats Off to the Royal Navy

Just to provide some education to our Australian Neighbours in the West Island, Australia was recognised as an independant Nation on 1st Jan 1901.

You Head of State (like ours in NZ) is of course...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-03-2015, 13:15
Replies: 67
Views: 29,415
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Backing out of a slip

Only embarrassing when seen I guess!

As always seems to be the case, when you execute a docking perfectly there is no one around. Something goes awry and there happens to be a convention of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-03-2015, 12:24
Replies: 67
Views: 29,415
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: Backing out of a slip

Thanks for all the responses team!

I guess I am sort of on the right track, I will just change the Stern line for the spring and use the throttle in a short burst and see how that goes.


I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-03-2015, 14:15
Replies: 67
Views: 29,415
Posted By SthnJeff
Backing out of a slip

Hi All

Just after a little advise and wisdom on backing boat out of slip singlehanded.

I Dock with the Slip to Starboard and backing out is a little difficult with prop walk dragging me to port...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-03-2015, 18:12
Replies: 33
Views: 30,041
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: How to Get Rid of Derelict Boat w/o Sinking it

Give it to some Australians to sail back home.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-03-2015, 16:42
Replies: 201
Views: 24,735
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: T-boning a Ferry in Sidney

Why even let yourself get anywhere near a ferry. Sydney Harbour is a pretty big place.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-03-2015, 16:34
Replies: 105
Views: 12,705
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: How important is bottom paint?

So by bottom paint do you meant just the Antifoul or is it totally nude?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-03-2015, 16:31
Replies: 105
Views: 12,705
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: How important is bottom paint?

Quick lift and waterblast would be a big help I would think
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-02-2015, 13:27
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By SthnJeff
Hello from Wellington NZ

Long time watcher, finally decided to organise a Log in to start posting.

I bought my frst Keeler in April of 2014, after spending a number of years as a kid sailing Dinghys and some trailer...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-02-2015, 13:20
Replies: 23
Views: 3,356
Posted By SthnJeff
Re: What do we need?

Seriously though, as a start to the list, Paper Charts, The Best Wet Weather Gear you can afford, Sailing Gloves. good sleeping Bag, Autopilot, Good Music!
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