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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-11-2018, 23:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By AquaGeo
Yet another YouTube Sailing Couple

Hello All,

I'm a bit of a lurker on these forums, but thought you might be interested in yet another novice couple taking the time to get into monohull sailing and posting the Vlogs to YouTube,...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 11-08-2017, 18:04
Replies: 4
Crew Available: Couple Available For Crew
Views: 1,747
Posted By AquaGeo
pirate Couple Available For Crew

Happy young couple available to assist in crewing for deliveries or cruising, we are at Ft Lauderdale waiting for work to be done on our own 42' yacht and looking to get out there in the down time.
...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 13-04-2017, 09:23
Replies: 24
Views: 6,375
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: 42' blue water cruising up to 55k USD

We struggled to find anything in that range for under 100k in the 'blue water' range, we looked at Pearson and Peterson and ever hunters etc. ithey all needed a lot of work despite owners swearing...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-03-2017, 23:43
Replies: 22
Views: 10,263
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Impossible to get Insurance in Hurricane Season

Hi all,

So, turns out it is far easier to get insurance by doing the basic USA versions of comp crew and boating safety. Much of which can be completed online at low (enough) cost might grab a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-03-2017, 17:03
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By AquaGeo
Fire / Smoke / CO / LEL

Hi all,

Wondering what everyone does for alarms I found these little smoke detectors that are unobtrusive enough, anyone try them?

G144193
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-03-2017, 15:54
Replies: 22
Views: 10,263
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Impossible to get Insurance in Hurricane Season

Thanks All,

Will walk the gauntlet and start submitting requests again.

Otherwise will be investing in the ground tackle instead.

Cheers

G
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-03-2017, 19:26
Replies: 22
Views: 10,263
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Impossible to get Insurance in Hurricane Season

Thanks for the reply,

I really don't think that I'd ever let an underwriters idea of risk dictate what I do John, that is not nor will ever be who I am, but I respect that some people have such a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-03-2017, 17:17
Replies: 22
Views: 10,263
Posted By AquaGeo
Post Impossible to get Insurance in Hurricane Season

Hi all,

Does anyone have liveaboard insurance for their boat allowing them to actively cruise in the tropics during hurricane season, if so Who do you insure with and what does it take to get them...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-02-2017, 14:11
Replies: 15
Views: 6,061
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Acte Marine 42' Polynesia

Awesome info all thanks :)
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-01-2017, 03:12
Replies: 306
Views: 66,858
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: How to Make Perfect Coffee?

In my experience the perfect cup is as unique and tailored as the individuals who drink it. Some enjoy a mild cup, others bitter. some like a thick black sweet cup, others a foamy milky late. Drip...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-01-2017, 16:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,645
Posted By AquaGeo
pirate Living the Dream in 6 Weeks!

Hi All,

We are doing it, in Early March we will have sold our motorbikes, put our lives in storage and be flying out of Brisbane, Aus for Ft Lauderdale USA. We intend to buy something suitable for...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-12-2016, 16:11
Replies: 36
Views: 8,216
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Single braid dyneema sheets?

Hi,

Just a note, I recently was crewing on a boat that had upgraded to a thin (I think it was 12 or 14) gauge dynema sheets and Carbon sails, and I quickly decided I did not like it at all, the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-12-2016, 21:09
Replies: 20
Views: 3,762
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Interior remodeling resources?

Hi,

Check out Mads 'Sail Life' Channel, it is super good and aints a great picture of how long and how much is involved.

https://www.youtube.com/user/madsdahlke

Dude is a champ and even...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-11-2016, 14:27
Replies: 15
Views: 6,061
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Acte Marine 42' Polynesia

Thanks,

Onavegador, that is quite interesting, and makes a lot of sense given only 15 were made, I actually found an old article which poopoo'd the short mast and underpowered engines. I think I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-11-2016, 19:09
Replies: 15
Views: 6,061
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Acte Marine 42' Polynesia

Hi All,

Thanks for the response, we tought it looked a bit too good, and TBH I had reservations. Flying over is not really an option as I am in Australia, but we'll be heading up in early 2017...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-11-2016, 16:29
Replies: 15
Views: 6,061
Posted By AquaGeo
Acte Marine 42' Polynesia

Hi,

Fiancé and I just saw this boat for what looks to be a fairly reasonable price. Free Will

1990 ACTE MARINE Polynesia Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-11-2016, 20:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Black Friday Deals

Epoxy doesn't block the pay wave! Bleep ;)
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-11-2016, 18:25
Replies: 201
Views: 17,741
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Cruiser's perspective..If Trump wins?

I like this Quote from an Aussie businessman:

Christian Cunningham, director of Vital Talent

“The election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency represents a range of upside and downside risks...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2016, 04:22
Replies: 8
Views: 4,094
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Amel Maramu / Santorin in QLD?

Thanks Eleuthera much appreciated.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2016, 00:59
Replies: 1
Views: 1,156
Posted By AquaGeo
Buyers Agent?

Hello All,

Has anyone had any good experiences with a buyers agent?
We were hoping to use an agent to save us multiple trips to France (and expense) to rule out any boats that present well on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2016, 03:31
Replies: 8
Views: 4,094
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Amel Maramu / Santorin in QLD?

So broadening to any kind of Amel Pre SM2000 really.

We have heard so much about the nuanced interiors and useful design, we'd just like to have a look before organising the offer and surveyor all...
Forum: Powered Boats 30-10-2016, 14:34
Replies: 32
Views: 5,126
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Hurricane = permanent marker on vinyl seats = Help

Have you tried Creme Clenser? The white slightly grainy stuff for washing pans, it worked on a white leather with texta so might do the trick?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2016, 06:32
Replies: 48
Views: 21,512
Posted By AquaGeo
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-10-2016, 17:02
Replies: 16
Views: 5,102
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: Zero energy water maker

Definitely not zero energy, zero electricity perhaps...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-10-2016, 00:06
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By AquaGeo
Re: earth plates

I'm so bummed out, I saw the topic and thought it was going to be a question about tectonic plates!

Regardless I have heard using a Zinc Cream works but would likely also reduce connectivity with...
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