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Forum: Polar Regions 27-06-2006, 17:01
Replies: 17
Views: 4,181
Posted By SailorPaul
I spent a lot of time in NZ and understand the...

I spent a lot of time in NZ and understand the sensitivties. BUT give me a break...
1. if the USCG takes on thousands of tons of diesel fuel for bunkers -- she's not nuclear powered.

2. if the...
Forum: Polar Regions 23-05-2006, 17:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,181
Posted By SailorPaul
Neither confirm nor deny - USCG icebreakers

Gimme a break. I spent five seaons on the ice. The "neither confirm nor deny" is an example of both of our governments being pig-headed and stupid.

Nukes are not part of the mission description...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-05-2006, 21:15
Replies: 62
Views: 35,169
Posted By SailorPaul
Newport 41 has a great shower separate from the...

Newport 41 has a great shower separate from the head.

Shower includes a sit-down seat that works well.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-04-2006, 22:57
Replies: 49
Views: 34,253
Posted By SailorPaul
The load issue on loose footed mains is bogus. ...

The load issue on loose footed mains is bogus. Even boats as big as the AC boats or the Around Alone and VOR 70 boats use loose footed mains.

In many cases the aft attachment point for the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-04-2006, 22:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,489
Posted By SailorPaul
Mack Sails usually uses pretty high quality...

Mack Sails usually uses pretty high quality cloth. Often lot of Challenge cloths. There is a consitancy in the numbering. For example 5.63 7.63 and 9.63 all share some common characteristics.
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2006, 00:11
Replies: 20
Views: 9,829
Posted By SailorPaul
We ended up with a new main from a local sailloft...

We ended up with a new main from a local sailloft affiliated with one of the larger franchises.

At first I thought we'd be going with one with the most agressive pricing, but we learned some...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2006, 00:01
Replies: 20
Views: 9,829
Posted By SailorPaul
Ummm... Hydranet is a D-P product, and they mfg...

Ummm... Hydranet is a D-P product, and they mfg cloth and laminates for all sailmakers. It's not a Hood mfg cloth. Cost for Hydranet Radial is as much as the high end vectran laminates or cuben. ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-04-2006, 23:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,551
Posted By SailorPaul
Chainplate rebeading & covers

So it's time to redo the sealant bedding the chainplates on our 41'. I'd like to put two considerations up for discussion. It would be nice to find someone with practical experience with these...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-02-2006, 19:20
Replies: 25
Views: 22,952
Posted By SailorPaul
The prime reason that older sailboats can be...

The prime reason that older sailboats can be bought cheap is deferred maintenance by the prior owners.

The British couple you were talking to are allowing the net value of their boat to decline by...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-01-2006, 18:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By SailorPaul
Also the Taylorbrite CCF (cold cathode...

Also the Taylorbrite CCF (cold cathode florescent) lights are great. We have five installed on a 40' keelboat, and my wife wants two more where we have space. Warm white, rugged and about 25,000...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-01-2006, 15:04
Replies: 21
Views: 19,078
Posted By SailorPaul
There is also a Robert Perry designed Fairweather...

There is also a Robert Perry designed Fairweather Mariner 39

https://boatsville.com/used_boats_detail.cfm?BoatID=11633&Fairweather%20Mariner&39

Saw a used one once at a local boat show. Like...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2006, 22:58
Replies: 66
Views: 13,179
Posted By SailorPaul
Instead of jumping in first with boat models,...

Instead of jumping in first with boat models, maybe a look at how well the crew (and their needs) fit the particular boat would help.

The size, weight and loads on gear increase rather...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-01-2006, 22:22
Replies: 93
Views: 66,186
Posted By SailorPaul
If you are looking at the Outbound 44, I have to...

If you are looking at the Outbound 44, I have to ask. How much are you thinking about spending on this first boat?

How does the target boat compare in size to what you are sailing now? The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-01-2006, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By SailorPaul
I don't understand what being local to the boat...

I don't understand what being local to the boat has to do with having the sailmaker sub the measurments out.

Fax a letter of authourization to the marina to get them access. Someting that says...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2006, 20:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By SailorPaul
Have the sailmaker sub the final measurements out...

Have the sailmaker sub the final measurements out someone local (rigger). That way the sailmaker is responsible for the fit of the sails.

If you are talking prelim measurements for a price quote,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2006, 21:18
Replies: 93
Views: 66,186
Posted By SailorPaul
Well let's get the boats in the right categories...

Well let's get the boats in the right categories first....

Fin keels
These are longer planform fin keels, but still fin keels none the less:
Pacific Seacraft, Valiant. Alos in this category...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-12-2005, 21:00
Replies: 31
Views: 10,338
Posted By SailorPaul
I like the Vivvid White bottom paint (by Pettit)...

I like the Vivvid White bottom paint (by Pettit) that we put on last May.

It's been a fast bottom. Can't tell you if it's compatible with the existing VC-17
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-12-2005, 20:39
Replies: 19
Views: 14,206
Posted By SailorPaul
BTW, there is an easier way to cure the twist in...

BTW, there is an easier way to cure the twist in the mainsheet.

I'll bet that the prior owner was coiling the long tail of the sheet in nice neat loops before hanging it up in the cockpit. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-12-2005, 20:31
Replies: 15
Views: 5,598
Posted By SailorPaul
I think Hydranet is a D-P trademark and is...

I think Hydranet is a D-P trademark and is available two ways: either a crosscut or a radial orientation.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-12-2005, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,010
Posted By SailorPaul
Fujinon Mariner II

I found the Fujinon Mariner II to be a better fit for me than the WMarine. (believe both built by Fujinon).

The eye cups on the Mariner II are solid twist-up type, and the spacing between the...
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