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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-06-2018, 06:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,896
Posted By REsCat
Re: North Channel Charter

I do not know the current status of CYC so you will have to see where that goes. There used to be a charter outfit in Little Current but that demand shifted to Gore Bay. There were charter outfits in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-06-2018, 04:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,896
Posted By REsCat
Re: North Channel Charter

Hi Scarlet, Gore Bay on Manitoulin Is can be reached from driving down Hwy 6 from the north thru Little Current and then East 35 miles. A very beautiful drive!
From the South you take the Ferry...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-08-2016, 09:57
Replies: 472
Views: 86,830
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

From previous replies that you have made here and elsewhere on CF regarding your general Lat/location I would completely agree with you with the one exception that I might consider venturing your way...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-08-2016, 16:41
Replies: 472
Views: 86,830
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

In the thankfully Few times so far that we have been in conditions building to 50 knots, we sure weren't reading and enjoying the spectacle... :nonono:

Bob
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-08-2016, 10:05
Replies: 472
Views: 86,830
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

If you would like to start a new thread on that subject I would be glad to comment on what our cabins in the hulls are like with a picture or two,
as I'm sure other owners would as well.
Like every...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2016, 10:08
Replies: 472
Views: 86,830
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Some Cats from South Africa " seem to exhibit less windage, glass walls and other unfit for ocean aspects" but many others exhibit much of those negative traits as well as low bridgedeck clearance,...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 28-07-2016, 06:09
Replies: 102
Views: 34,995
Posted By REsCat
Re: The new Leopard 45!!

Yes, Most Cruisers on this forum are out there on their boats for enjoyment and "pleasure"...
What are you out there for?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dulcesuenos
I think only monos really...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-07-2016, 10:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By REsCat
Re: Used Boats

AS Redhead and Paxfish have noted, poorly maintained boats are HUGE workprojects ,potentially very expensive - time,money,nerves,relationships etc etc (as Redhead has detailed)
If you want a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-07-2016, 07:11
Replies: 262
Views: 39,724
Posted By REsCat
Re: Dating, Relationships livingaboard

He is not the only one :smile:, in terms of having a "life spouse" willing to share and enjoy the dream with him. It was my dream (and my background) that my wife was willing to try, and rely on my...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-07-2016, 07:33
Replies: 127
Views: 19,084
Posted By REsCat
Re: I call BullS$!T on that.

What kills the dream for many people that do get out there and experience it, especially for more complex,expensive boats is the continuous need for repair,replacement and upkeep.
It simply wears...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-07-2016, 08:06
Replies: 23
Views: 4,517
Posted By REsCat
Re: Cruising cat design evolution.

I am a devout advocate of the concepts of simple, logical and efficient applied to most things.
Applying these to modern Cruising Cats usually translates into less weight, less expense, easier self...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 19:57
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

Equally well said Mike! but I guess us Hosers to the North better go check on our supply of Molsons...

Bob
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 19:45
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

Spoken like a true Texan... :biggrin: Thanks
I really like the US, Have spent a considerable amount of time there in my life, and money and have made many close friends and continue to do so......
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 18:51
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

If the words "for the greater good" had been included with "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms" or be amended to read such then perhaps the 2nd Amendment would more accurately reflect the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 11:28
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

I always thought the "gun rights community" and the NRA are one and the same...
Every political debate,commentary, analysis I have ever heard both from the US and abroad has reinforced this central...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 08:08
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

Zeehag,
It would be very hard to counter what you say as for every peacekeeping iniative the USA has ever conducted, internally or externally...
there would probably be 10's of ones that promoted...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 07:34
Replies: 163
Views: 14,183
Posted By REsCat
Re: Bahamas Warns Citizens About USA

Wow! That just floors me!... Roadside Cops have pulled you over and have a gun drawn and aimed at you,... more than once??

I am born/raised/live in a border town all my life and have spent a lot...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-07-2016, 20:21
Replies: 42
Views: 8,191
Posted By REsCat
Re: How to deal with T storms on the Chesapeake

Yes you are right, the Bay isn't the Ocean...

And no you are wrong... a lot of the same ideas DON'T apply...

The Bay as described previously is a BIG (mostly) shallow body of water with a lot...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-07-2016, 08:39
Replies: 42
Views: 8,191
Posted By REsCat
Re: How to deal with T storms on the Chesapeake

I disagree... I was able to match "Exactly" what was playing out on zoomed in, enhanced Sirius/XM radar and what I was seeing in the midst of it and GPS positioning on the XM radar shows this. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-07-2016, 07:31
Replies: 42
Views: 8,191
Posted By REsCat
Re: How to deal with T storms on the Chesapeake

We came up the Bay from south(Cape Lookout Bight) back in early May and as we were abreast of Mobjack bay we started to see two building Cells to the west. I use Sirrius XM Master Mariner...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-07-2016, 05:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,360
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catana 581 rudder bearings.

Good morning Calico, I sent you a PM to put you in touch with one of the group Mods.

Bob
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-07-2016, 06:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,360
Posted By REsCat
Re: Catana 581 rudder bearings.

I have done this project and as AD28 has said the Catana Owners Yahoo Group has detailed accounts and photos to help you.
As Neko has detailed they are JP3 ertalyte nuckles held within Aluminum...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-07-2016, 06:40
Replies: 67
Views: 16,570
Posted By REsCat
Re: Buying the right catamaran

I completely agree with Factor and would add that we always keep our destinations flexible when possible and choose ones that give favourable wind angles.
We sail FAR more than motor/motorsail and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-07-2016, 09:58
Replies: 85
Views: 22,544
Posted By REsCat
Re: Best Central/South American countries for cruisers?

Thanks for those updates on yet another bug issue we have to keep alert for.

Bob
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-07-2016, 09:10
Replies: 85
Views: 22,544
Posted By REsCat
Re: Best Central/South American countries for cruisers?

I'm guessing Chikungunya Fever will probably show up in the Western Carib if it hasn't already ? and how bad is it ? Any preventatives... ? I don't know anything about it.

Bob
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