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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-08-2017, 15:42
Replies: 17
Views: 27,562
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Which Is the Best Boat Catalina Ever Made ?

Well I'd personally like a thicker hull. My Catalina is already not winning any races, so I'd to know she's a hardy one.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-08-2017, 14:26
Replies: 17
Views: 27,562
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Which Is the Best Boat Catalina Ever Made ?

Anyone know how the 1980 Catalina 30 fairs in it's hull thickness?

I've read that the oil crisis affected the sailboat industry in 81 and 82. That's when they started down making them due to...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-08-2017, 18:42
Replies: 26
Views: 8,295
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Diving on anchor

Cool thank you!

I was actually thinking of it more in terms of servicing. I work in a harbor and was wondering if there is a side gig opportunity I can get on.

I.e. charging people to check...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-08-2017, 17:30
Replies: 26
Views: 8,295
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Diving on anchor

I know this is a dead thread but I figured I'd ask here opposed to starting a new one.

Is there anything you can do for an anchor besides being topside with an engine and backing down it deeper...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 07-04-2017, 11:32
Replies: 44
Views: 19,866
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Questions about USCG Captain's License

Haha I am an American, I just see that's how it's spelt online and I'm a chump.

The inland demarcation line, is the 25 mile line or?

Also you say 360 days, but for the 100 ton =P do you need to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 07-04-2017, 08:50
Replies: 44
Views: 19,866
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Questions about USCG Captain's License

I probably should have stated this earlier, but I have quite a few opportunities to work with this license. I'm not just trying to put it on my mantle.

But now after viewing the site and...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 06-04-2017, 20:08
Replies: 44
Views: 19,866
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Questions about USCG Captain's License

Hey all,

I'm looking to get my Captain's license in the next few months, and I have a few inquiries. I can't really seem to find a whole lot online with solid evidence. Mainly I find a bunch of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-04-2017, 23:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,343
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Looking for suggestions​ for new electrical system

Thank you for the input. I'll probably ditch the water heater, but was kind of keen on the TV. No matter, no really needed would have just been luxury.

I'm moving further away, from the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-04-2017, 20:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,343
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Looking for suggestions​ for new electrical system

Hey all,

Hope everyone is happily cruising! I hope to be soon, with just a few adjustments to my electrical system. I was hoping to find some suggestions.

I'm in-between going solar, wind, and...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 01-01-2017, 16:14
Replies: 0
Views: 3,382
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Looking for a boat for South America cruising

Hey there everyone,

I'm currently traveling around in South America and very interested in doing some cruising while I'm down here.

I'm quite keen on going from Ecuador or Panama to the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2017, 16:12
Replies: 8
Views: 8,576
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Van de Stadt thoughts?

Thank you very much for your input! Most appreciated. I'm actually about to get a survey done on the DE which could be a deciding factor.

Part of the reason I liked the VDS was because of the aft...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-12-2016, 14:54
Replies: 0
Views: 2,078
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Looking for a boat for South America cruising

Hey there everyone,

I'm currently traveling around in South America and very interested in doing some cruising while I'm down here.

I'm quite keen on going from Ecuador or Panama to the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-12-2016, 14:38
Replies: 8
Views: 8,576
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Van de Stadt thoughts?

Thank you very much for your input and pointing out those red flags. Your right I should have posted the DE as well.. so here it is
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-12-2016, 18:28
Replies: 8
Views: 8,576
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Van de Stadt thoughts?

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new vessel and I'm torn between a Downeaster 38' and a Van de Stadt 45. They are both similarly priced, which concerns me for a boat that much bigger.

Done...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2016, 10:58
Replies: 3
Views: 4,782
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Down Easter 38' input

Hey there guys,

Not exactly sure how this thread works, but I'd like to give it a shot.

Been looking for an upgrade to my Catalina 30', been checking out the market daily and I keep finding...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2016, 10:56
Replies: 151
Views: 18,717
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Mysterious battery drain... where to begin?

Hit your solenoids with a hammer in case they are stuck open
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-11-2016, 17:58
Replies: 0
For Sale: Catalina 30' 1980
Views: 2,486
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Catalina 30' 1980

Catalina 30' 1980 in Rhode Island, asking $12,500, but really OBO.

Here is a link with more pics and info:
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/62485

Contact me via email or pm if you have any...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2016, 17:49
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,183,289
Posted By DewTheDewDude
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Hey there guys,

Not exactly sure how this thread works, but I'd like to give it a shot.

Been looking for an upgrade to my Catalina 30', been checking out the market daily and I keep finding...
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