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Forum: Our Community 30-07-2018, 11:58
Replies: 99
Views: 17,179
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Anxiety from Offshore Cruising

As another who is just getting into sailing, but has about 28 years of flying (professional and for pleasure) under his belt, I completely share you concerns. I look at all these elements of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2018, 19:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

So, I wrote to the porta-boat folks. They gave me a lot of information. There wasn't anything confidential so I scanned it in case anyone was interested in seeing.

I watched a few of the lateen...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-07-2018, 10:31
Replies: 33
Views: 4,469
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Sail manipulation: a concise description please?

Aye, that makes sense. It really is beyond academics at this point. I love reading though. I found a pdf floating around that breaks down trimming.

Thanks again. Headed down to Clearlake...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-07-2018, 08:12
Replies: 33
Views: 4,469
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Sail manipulation: a concise description please?

^^^
This
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-07-2018, 06:51
Replies: 33
Views: 4,469
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Sail manipulation: a concise description please?

Whoa great responses. Thanks everyone. I'll be looking into that book too.

I had a question that should have been in the first post. It's kind of loaded.

Cunninghams, Vangs, Travellers,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-07-2018, 16:44
Replies: 33
Views: 4,469
Posted By thirtywest
Sail manipulation: a concise description please?

So, I've read a few books, and listened to some lectures, and at some point in each I find myself looking at words that seem to contradict the other guy.

I don't know if it's me or perhaps they...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2018, 14:00
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Nah. See, the trip is leverage to *need* to use the sailboat when I get back :)

Yes, cost per effort is in favor of the rental but I have the most flexibility bringing my own.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2018, 12:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Ok, the Portland made me chuckle.

The porta-bote almost made me lose my rootbeer. Then I stopped laughing and realized how cool that thing really is. I'm curious how tight those joints...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2018, 19:09
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Sorry I meant Boston whaler harpoon. Something like the 5.2.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2018, 18:38
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Maybe three fishing. More likely just two of us.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2018, 18:19
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

How about something like a Boston Whaler?

Maybe the 5.2? Seems to have the space and weight requirements.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2018, 07:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By thirtywest
Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Morning all.

Just getting started at looking for a dinghy. Primarily it’ll be used around Clear Lake and surrounding Houston area lakes, but there is an annual trip to the Ft Myers area where...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2018, 07:21
Replies: 1
Views: 967
Posted By thirtywest
Advice for sailing/fishing dinghy

Morning all.

Just getting started at looking for a dinghy. Primarily it’ll be used around Clear Lake and surrounding Houston area lakes, but there is an annual trip to the Ft Myers area where...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-08-2015, 12:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Can anyone help me identify this dinghy?

I tend to overthink things.

First boat. Moving slowly. I found a sunfish rigging guide that has to be the one the seahorse was copied from :)

Thanks again folks.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-08-2015, 13:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Can anyone help me identify this dinghy?

What more do I want? I know, that sounded pretty stupid.

I've been searching and can't find seahorse anywhere. I was hoping for a book on it. A manual.

Thanks for the hefty reply though. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-08-2015, 10:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By thirtywest
Re: Can anyone help me identify this dinghy?

Sorry, the link was foul, and there is no way to edit an original post I see.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1892090_0_9be7b6ebe37912a6a3409f4fdf053e6b.jpg...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-08-2015, 09:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By thirtywest
Can anyone help me identify this dinghy?

Greetings folks,



I've been wanting to sail for years. As fate would have it, a 14' 5" dinghy literally landed in my yard. I'm told it's worthy, though it has some obvious age and wear.

...
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