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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-01-2024, 12:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,083
Posted By wackerb
Re: Where to sell - French Polynesia or Fiji?

Sold my Lagoon 400 in OZ. You have to pay the import duties before you can even advertise. To import requires meeting local codes. I had to pay for new gas lines and inspection of appliances even...
Forum: Our Community 25-12-2023, 14:58
Replies: 63
Views: 7,844
Posted By wackerb
Re: Selling my boat

FYI, I bought a trimaran with a 5yr old roller furler around the forestay. The thimble which was hidden from inspection under the forestay drum broke resulting in dismasting att sea on a volcanic...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-09-2023, 10:19
Replies: 39
Views: 5,067
Posted By wackerb
Re: ARC or Alone

As a 70 yr old first time sailor I joined Jimmy Cornell's Atlantic Odyssey of about 40 boats for a Canarys to Barbados crossing. Inspection and pre-departure seminars were worth it. I don't even...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-07-2023, 23:41
Replies: 58
Views: 7,127
Posted By wackerb
Re: Sailboats 40-46': bed size matters

A previous poster mentioned "island berths". I sailed a lagoon 400, 4 berths and 4 heads, charter version for 3.5 years. For me size is less important than access from either side, especially if...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 31-03-2023, 11:35
Replies: 136
Views: 18,968
Posted By wackerb
Re: Written from a child's perspective

Long post and don't know this has already been recommended but https://www.amazon.com/Child-Sea-Doina-Cornell/dp/1408178591 also available from other places. Inspiring story.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-03-2023, 07:03
Replies: 43
Views: 5,968
Posted By wackerb
Re: Current thinking on laundry in salt water?

I finally got a wall mounted washing machine, a bit pricey, but makes the most efficient use of fresh water. The only problem was it was a lot cheaper buying directly from Korea so all the labeling...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2021, 10:44
Replies: 90
Views: 11,431
Posted By wackerb
Re: Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Power Your Sailboat

See Energy Observer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgdXbe1in64 and associated web site. "First autonomous hydrogen boat to sail the seas". It was here about 2 months ago. It now sports 4 vertical...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-05-2021, 10:11
Replies: 73
Views: 9,146
Posted By wackerb
Re: To Rename a Boat

Bought a boat once named "She's Got Issues". Who wouldn't rename it? No ceremony required and with great relief. Now "She's Got Style"
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-05-2021, 10:26
Replies: 60
Views: 9,953
Posted By wackerb
Re: Wireless controller for my windlass

I had a control unit fail probably from salt air. Since then I spray the controller boards with clear lacquer. I love the $15 Amazon units.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-04-2021, 09:43
Replies: 57
Views: 10,513
Posted By wackerb
Re: Drill assisted Mainsail hoisting

I have a right angle Milwaukee for sale. PM me if interested.
Forum: Powered Boats 01-03-2021, 11:20
Replies: 50
Views: 12,157
Posted By wackerb
Re: Largest cruiser that can go on a trailer at a boat ramp?

+1 for F-boats, but you won't really need a semi, just a medium SUV. Also designed for easy mast lowering.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-12-2020, 22:58
Replies: 135
Views: 30,141
Posted By wackerb
Re: Why so many Lagoons on the market?

One anecdote about Lagoon. I bought a used 2012 in 2016 and sailed it for 3.5 years 40,000 nm and 2/3 around the world. It turns out there was a very small fresh water leak feeding into an enclosed...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-12-2020, 01:02
Replies: 68
Views: 12,817
Posted By wackerb
Re: Is the 10% rule fact or fiction?

I bought a 3 yr old 40' Catamaran and figured 50% over two years. It was probably more like 60% over 3 years and I did most of the work and repairs myself. You don't want to skimp if you're out in...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-11-2020, 01:46
Replies: 57
Views: 8,939
Posted By wackerb
Re: Anyone install their own electronics package?

This thread has gotten kind of long so I apologize if this is a repeat.

Try hooking everything up, one at a time, but run the cables exposed. That way you can fix things easily and have high...
Forum: Navigation 28-11-2020, 01:36
Replies: 49
Views: 12,234
Posted By wackerb
Re: Creating polars for an older cruising boat

I spent most of my life doing technical stuff on computers. I like technical stuff. The math for transport problems, which weather routing is, was and is beyond me. However, I cruised 2/3 around the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-10-2020, 13:37
Replies: 42
Views: 7,351
Posted By wackerb
Re: Solar MPPT Controllers to consider

I had two Victrons on my last boat and they worked fine, but will not buy another as long as their connecting blocks are too small to accept properly sized wire. What a stupid place to economize!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-08-2020, 19:11
Replies: 94
Views: 19,167
Posted By wackerb
Re: Is a 40 cat enough to sail oceans?

I did it in a L400, starting age 70. Not quite RTW, but 2/3 and about half single handed. Don't worry about speed. I probably averaged between 6-7 kt and made 40,000 nm in 3.5 years. I learned to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-07-2020, 22:34
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By wackerb
Question Temporary live aboard in San Diego area

I expect to be getting a new to me trimaran ready to go to Hawaii in a month or so and would like recommendations on a reasonably priced marina that allows temporary live aboards and is near...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2019, 09:13
Replies: 81
Views: 14,051
Posted By wackerb
Re: Could one use boat propeller to drive el generator?

I've had two purpose built hydro generators I suggest you look at DuoGen, which also has a wind propeller which is not very efficient, but works at anchor. I had a lot of solar but cloudy days or...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 15-11-2019, 17:53
Replies: 187
Views: 22,272
Posted By wackerb
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY

https://www.emarineinc.com/SunPower-110W-Solar-Panel-12V

can always use more solar.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-11-2019, 03:17
Replies: 45
Views: 11,555
Posted By wackerb
Re: Please Help: Internet / Cellular / Data / Wifi

Been using Google Fi 3.5 years mostly off shore (Mediterranean to AU/NZ). Works pretty well where they have service. It is nice to get the message that "We've got you covered" 20-40 miles offshore...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 21-10-2019, 13:43
Replies: 248
Views: 44,493
Posted By wackerb
Re: Yacht sinks off Bay of Islands in 40knots

I think the real lesson here is that no matter what the design and/or shutter preparations we have to be aware that they may not be enough to withstand the sea's fury head on. Head the boat into the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-10-2019, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,980
Posted By wackerb
Re: squeaky mooring lines

I've also tried anti-chafe at the cleats, but the noise is coming from within the lines, themselves, as the tension on them changes. It is most noticeable at the cleats because of the bending of the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-10-2019, 17:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,980
Posted By wackerb
squeaky mooring lines

I have a Lagoon 400, about 14T, and use 3/4 twisted nylon mooring lines. As tension comes and goes on the cleats some of them squeak. Some of them I can even grab in the middle and twist manually to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-10-2019, 02:37
Replies: 111
Views: 19,121
Posted By wackerb
Re: Headset for radio comms between helm and anchor?

I have Eartec Ultralite remote and base set. One has a switch to turn on the other a button press. It also lights up on both when they've synched. When they are working they are great! And not just...
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