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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-08-2018, 17:48
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By T-Birder
Weather wise

Hi everyone,


Although this is under navigation, it is related to weather. I am curious to know how much people pay attention to the weather and the seasonal cycles that traditionally exist (that...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 18-08-2018, 17:30
Replies: 30
Views: 7,423
Posted By T-Birder
Re: new yacht owner in Hong Kong needs help

OMG !


I know those waters ... use to live in Zhuhai/Macau ...been to Singapore, know Batam.


Dude, you have to ship the boat ... that trip will kill that boat then you.


Too much traffic...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2018, 14:14
Replies: 36
Views: 6,385
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Opinions on ex-racing boat

Beauty boat EH!


What Grant said is exactly right ... been there done that, but with crew.


And more importantly, when you start to load these boats with "stuff" weight placement is a huge...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-08-2018, 16:06
Replies: 200
Views: 30,048
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Most Sailors Can't Anchor Properly!

Ah Ha !!! ... So now I know who you are Mr. Flash light guy:biggrin:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2018, 18:18
Replies: 80
Views: 27,497
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Anyone heard on painting a sail with outdoor paint?

I'd use BenjaminMoore the "Royale "series
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-07-2018, 18:12
Replies: 55
Views: 10,395
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Newbie - Rules on navigation

I think the OP, in addition to the rules, wants to know about etiquette


- follow all signage: dead slow; 4knots max; no wake
- you are legally responsible for damage of property and or life...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 29-06-2018, 21:10
Replies: 95
Views: 15,629
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Looking for gay couple to crew catamaran

Damn ... the crew qualifications get tougher all the time ... at this rate I'll never get a chance.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2018, 20:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,907
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Opinions on this project boat.

This boat would cost you 20K to dumb it ... the guy should pay you 10K to take it off his hands, and it would still take a 100k to fix, but it would still be a CS 44 which by the way I have never...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-06-2018, 19:27
Replies: 84
Views: 20,482
Posted By T-Birder
Re: How much is too much (anchor and chain)

Nice boat btw, but reducing the weight off the bow is not going to make much if any difference to the way the boat performs and for that matter, you taking notice (no offense). The anchors you have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-06-2018, 17:09
Replies: 47
Views: 27,078
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Sailboat Recommendations for Family of 4

Hey Dave ... Doctor Phil is right ... I don't know about the gale thingy but you need to learn how to sail and I think most would agree that dinghy sailing is a good start. And sailing in 20knts in...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-06-2018, 12:46
Replies: 35
Views: 7,095
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Is it my boat or me?

It could be slippage on the rudder stuck when under load ... check to see if the quadrant moves with the rudder stationary. A boat will and should weather cock but should be able to bare off in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-06-2018, 13:23
Replies: 47
Views: 27,078
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Sailboat Recommendations for Family of 4

Glad to hear you're taking the courses ... it does speed-up the learning curve and maybe someone else has already suggested it but I'll mention it just in case.
So not sure of your situation but a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-06-2018, 21:57
Replies: 47
Views: 27,078
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Sailboat Recommendations for Family of 4

wow! you are wanting to go cruising with your family and you have the cash ... lucky guy. And the folks here at CW have made a lot of good suggestion and they have a good deal of knowledge. But they...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-06-2018, 08:42
Replies: 13
Views: 4,572
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Soft hanks over furler foil?

MikeDofFreo (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/mikedoffreo-176720.html) ... hey, that was my suggestion ... I had one once, I think it was from the 70's though, but I don't know if you can...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-06-2018, 08:17
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

So to the OP ... to sum up, if you wish to charge/share expenses to your "friends" for "trips" you can likely get away with it as long as your "friends" are in the "down low, don't know" but if you...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 15-06-2018, 20:08
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

... personally, I think we're in dangerous waters if we venture down that companion way ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-06-2018, 19:53
Replies: 31
Views: 4,632
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Sailboat make/model advice: Young couple looking for a coastal cruising boat in P

there's a Beneteau (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/beneteau.html) Oceanis (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/oceanis.html) 31 2011 in Bellingham WA 85K but the owner is motivated...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-06-2018, 19:02
Replies: 27
Views: 4,710
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Second sail - jib only - is this unusual?

I think you should get all this sailing business on video and post it ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 15-06-2018, 18:43
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

Well fill your boots ... why not ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 15-06-2018, 18:42
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

#49
LOL


are ya sure ya wanna use the sex / consenting adults / no damages analogy theme here ... really ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-06-2018, 10:09
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

# 44
Exactly ...



RE: Hitch hiking
I don't ever recall being asked to contribute when receiving a ride that I was clearly advertising for "faire de pusse", sometimes share the driving. If I...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-06-2018, 09:19
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

Profit has nothing to do with it, for one and car sharing/hitch hiking/riding bicycles for that matter is not a comparison ... Uber vs taxis would be or if I decided to go around asking people if...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-06-2018, 18:07
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

#36


...keeping watch ...


Sounds like you are then wanting "help" and not wanting "crew", but you might want to feed him/her for their help.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-06-2018, 12:52
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

First I'm not wealthy and second I'm not American.
My background is navel.


People "needing" crew for passages and charging or sharing expenses (whatever) are cheap and are taking advantage of...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-06-2018, 21:30
Replies: 112
Views: 15,353
Posted By T-Birder
Re: Trouble with paying crew?

If you need crew for passages you should pay for it and all expenses, period ... no exceptions. Of course I mean qualified crew. A passage is not a picnic or day sail, you are the captain of a vessel...
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