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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-12-2020, 17:35

Replies: 15

Knysna 44 advice

Views: 6,810

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Knysna 44 advice

Thank you Drifter!

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-12-2020, 17:07

Replies: 15

Knysna 44 advice

Views: 6,810

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Knysna 44 advice

I know this is an old thread but does anyone know the air draft (bridge clearance height) for the Knysna 44?

Regards,
Keth

Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted

12-11-2020, 11:57

Replies: 32

For Sale: 1996 Dean 400 catamaran

Views: 16,183

Posted By Bleemus

Re: 1996 Dean 400 catamaran

Boat still available?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-02-2020, 11:28

Replies: 327

How seriously is the 2M dumping policy enforced? (Yet another poo question)

Views: 27,525

Posted By Bleemus

Re: How seriously is the 2M dumping policy enforced? (Yet another poo question)

I work for the Solid Waste Division of a Florida Country. FWC does random checks on boats of all types to insure compliance. Get busted and its a big fine. Fish poop doesn't have the pathogens that...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-12-2019, 18:47

Replies: 17

GoogleFI As Service Provider

Views: 3,715

Posted By Bleemus

Re: GoogleFI As Service Provider

I contacted Fi about this issue and the best they could do was change my Caller ID to "Wireless Caller".

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-12-2019, 14:38

Replies: 17

GoogleFI As Service Provider

Views: 3,715

Posted By Bleemus

Re: GoogleFI As Service Provider

Love my Google Fi phone. Stateside my bill is usually around $27. Worst bill I saw was $60 in the Bahamas. I don't talk on the phone often and mostly communicate by text. Wifi extender on boat keeps...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-11-2019, 08:20

Replies: 84

crash bulkheads on production boats?

Views: 18,807

Posted By Bleemus

Re: crash bulkheads on production boats?

Catalina's newer models have crash bulkheads and foam for impact in the bow below waterline.

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

29-11-2019, 08:30

Replies: 168

Rocna Anchor Failure

Views: 31,096

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Rocna Anchor Failure

Aside from the mystery that shackle was installed backwards. Rounded end goes on the anchor.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-11-2019, 13:23

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

"Maybe you should have raced a bit before buying a cruising boat."

Marblehead Halifax Race Record - Santa Cruz 70- Bowman
Annapolis Newport Race Record - Santa Cruz 70- Sail Trimmer
Stamford...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2019, 19:46

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

I live on a Wauquiez 38 and will happily wave to thomm as I sail past him.

The Rustler was the "best" boat as defined by the rules of the GGR. It does not make it an awesome boat. It is an...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2019, 17:39

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

A J Boat is a great example. Look at all that wetted surface. Would any sane human attempt to sail one around the world?

You should also highlight highlight Joshua Slocums Spray. Would this be...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2019, 16:48

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

Good for you. I have gone 29 knots as a bowman on Santa Cruz 70 and 32 knots on a 40 foot trimaran in the Twostar race.

What does that have to do with full keel boats?

If you have owned one...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2019, 16:18

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

If you think wetted surface equates to seaworthiness I know a few naval architects who would disagree with you. You seem intent on dismissing design from the last 50 years. You should buy a full keel...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

03-11-2019, 16:05

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

Exactly my thoughts. Stupid race that ignores the best 60 years of yacht design.

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

03-11-2019, 15:04

Replies: 18

Well that's disgusting

Views: 2,306

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Well that's disgusting

Pressure washer with 90 degree head.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-10-2019, 08:28

Replies: 242

Full Keel Sailboats

Views: 50,831

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Full Keel Sailboats

Yes, if you like going slow and ignoring the last 50 years of yacht design.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-08-2019, 14:55

Replies: 100

Hookah DIY Lesson

Views: 23,660

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Hookah DIY Lesson

Fstbottoms,

I have searched for an hour and can't find a link within $200 of that price! Any hints???

Cheers,
Bleemus.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

04-06-2019, 06:12

Replies: 45

Good quality 12VDC USB Charger

Views: 5,749

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Good quality 12VDC USB Charger

Blue Sea Systems 4356 . . .

193197

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

10-05-2019, 19:16

Replies: 894

Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor

Views: 135,641

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor

I wish I could provide feedback on the SG200 but the one I ordered from Rod got stolen by a porch pirate.

I still use and love the original SG though. I have more confidence in it than just about...

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

01-05-2019, 19:18

Replies: 21

Dinghy Anti - Foul

Views: 3,435

Posted By Bleemus

Re: Dinghy Anti - Foul

We haul it up on a halyard too. No growth.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-04-2019, 04:41

Replies: 839

Future Brown Water Cruiser: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit

Views: 162,472