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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-07-2018, 15:35
Replies: 238
Views: 36,602
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Renegade Sailing Adventures.

Hey guys, I have decided to stop posting to CF, if you want to follow along with what I am doing please come find me on YouTube


https://www.youtube.com/RenegadeShow
Forum: Our Community 27-05-2018, 14:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: How my dad learned to love the boat life!

He has even been talking about getting his own boat now, I love it! :thumb:
Forum: Our Community 25-05-2018, 22:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By BigNickMontana
How my dad learned to love the boat life!

Back in March my dad got to come to Tacoma from Montana and visit.

When I bought my boat he hated the idea and went as far as demanding that I sell it.

After this trip he totally changed his...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-04-2018, 12:51
Replies: 41
Views: 11,593
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Bluewater cruiser suggestions for newbies

Wish I had known about it, I am running the Spencer Yacht Owners Group on Facebook now, I would have posted it there! :thumb:
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-04-2018, 10:41
Replies: 251
Views: 41,218
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Prepping My Boat for the End of the World

Don't forget plenty of Kraken repellant!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-04-2018, 09:42
Replies: 41
Views: 11,593
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Bluewater cruiser suggestions for newbies

I have a Spencer 42-2, IMHO it is hard to find a better boat, especially at the price point they can be had for.

1968 Spencer 42 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-03-2018, 15:20
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

I think I have my mind made up, going to do the nidacore spindrift with the kevlar bottom.

Now the only question is do I go 10 or 11 feet?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-03-2018, 15:03
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

How much would you want to increase the freeboard?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-03-2018, 14:33
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

You are right, the PT-11 is a very nice craft, however it is 2500.00 for the kit not including epoxy! that is just the wood and hardware!

Call me crazy, but that is a bit much for something that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2018, 22:32
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

That is a good thought on the light layer over the Kevlar.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2018, 21:54
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

I have a friend who has one, and personally I don't like it.

I will frequently need to go from ship to shore with 4 people and a dog, and supplies, and with the porta-bote it would be a two trip...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2018, 21:51
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

My friend is going to let me use her 2 car garage, so I will be good there.

I also have a ton of tools, I used to be a welder, so I have grinders, sanders, saws, sawsalls, jig saws, drills, you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2018, 21:46
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

I have been playing with some ideas on how to make the dinghy practical, one of the things I see is that the biggest issue will be bolting it together, and the stock design sucks.

What I am...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2018, 18:48
Replies: 41
Views: 18,266
Posted By BigNickMontana
Building a Spindrift Nesting Dinghy

So spring is coming and I need a dinghy, been considering options one route to go is a zodiac like I had before, but I have a confession...

I HATE INFLATABLE BOATS!

I have had a few of them...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-02-2018, 23:16
Replies: 362
Views: 221,313
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Hard Dodger (Sprayhood) Illustrated Guide - Examples, Tips

Looks like she came out nice, can't wait to see it buttoned up!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-02-2018, 23:58
Replies: 46
Views: 9,092
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: What sailboat is right for us?

If you want a really solid sailboat look at the Spencer 42's or 35's they are really solid little ships, I own hull #7 of the 42's, no coring material, solid fiberglass, many have circumnavigated.
...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 01-02-2018, 23:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Posted By BigNickMontana
The Big Seattle Boat Show! - Vlog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsweQ5NPlA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsweQ5NPlA)

Had a really awesome time at the show, and got to introduce my friend Alex to the boat life. :thumb:

He...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 28-10-2017, 19:39
Replies: 356
Views: 64,871
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Couple and dogs rescued after months at sea

This documentary comes to mind.

Check out "Deep Water" on Netflix
www.netflix.com/title/70075820

Beginning to sound like a Teignmouth Electron voyage to me!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 28-10-2017, 05:07
Replies: 356
Views: 64,871
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Couple and dogs rescued after months at sea

So Blondie is an actress and a model...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJI6e60Rsw

At least according to this clip.

I do have some serious questions, is this a case of they didn't know how...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 29-05-2017, 19:31
Replies: 0
Views: 2,045
Posted By BigNickMontana
Melbourne Australia need some help finding a place!

If anyone is in Melbourne Australia I have a good friend of mine who is coming from Thailand to Australia for school, she hasn't been able to find a room to rent and is supposed to be there to class...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-05-2017, 19:30
Replies: 0
Views: 1,274
Posted By BigNickMontana
Circumnavigating Vashon Island

Had a great trip around Vashon Island in Puget Sound with my neighbors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFzvUnja9ao&feature=youtu.be (https://youtu.be/iFzvUnja9ao)

Hope you enjoy! :popcorn:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2017, 20:56
Replies: 195
Views: 23,405
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: Wow! Disappointed With CF

Many people do not want advice, they want you to validate their BS.

Something I always try to consider before responding to a thread.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2017, 20:14
Replies: 23
Views: 4,209
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: The brown water blues - Can a sewage tank mess up my weight and balance?

I am going to deep six it, It is in the way of making my head into a shower, id rather be able to shower on-board than pump it over the side anywhere.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2017, 20:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,209
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: The brown water blues - Can a sewage tank mess up my weight and balance?

The photo is looking aft, the head is located in the 4' forward of the mast and is on the starboard side.

I can already fill this tank in a week by myself. It won't make it past 10 days with out...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2017, 20:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,209
Posted By BigNickMontana
Re: The brown water blues - Can a sewage tank mess up my weight and balance?

I am against the composting heads after having read Glenn Damato's book Breaking Seas and hearing other horror stories of urine making its way into the compost bin making a stanky mess of everything....
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