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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-10-2020, 18:10
Replies: 119
Views: 45,001
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Liveaboard around Vancouver without a slip

They have liveaboards in the boat yard not the best but i have some bottom work to do so i will use the time to best use while scoping out for a mooring ball, slip or some other combination that will...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-10-2020, 17:00
Replies: 119
Views: 45,001
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Liveaboard around Vancouver without a slip

I went though the Liveaboard thing on my Tanzer 26 on lake Winnipeg. From May to October for 4 seasons. What i learned is that i enjoy it, and the constant maintenance of the boat gave me a new...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-10-2020, 18:03
Replies: 119
Views: 45,001
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Liveaboard around Vancouver without a slip

Hey thanks for asking the question i am just about finished purchasing a Alberg 37. I will be working in the Vancouver area. I will be on the hard in shelter island till i have some more local...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-09-2020, 17:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: What components do you recommend

I would pick an epsolar charge controller for the house and a keep both panels for the house. and use the engine to charge the starting battery. LifePo4...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2020, 17:31
Replies: 86
Views: 11,934
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Identifying a mystery boat

Possable a rough water?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2020, 17:03
Replies: 49
Views: 14,303
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: 22' vs 25' vs 27'

i started with a Tanzer 26 price about $6000 CAD. easy to sail with one person enough room for a couple and 2 kids. A 22 will be cramped day sailor. i have a honda 9.9 very reliable and easy to dock...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-08-2020, 19:16
Replies: 39
Views: 5,758
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: A step up from an O'Day 19?

My first boat was a Tanzer 26 on Lake Winnipeg. Nice size, quick and easy to handle. Points well. tough and cheap and looks good. I race last year in one for the first time in Gibsons Landing it beat...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-08-2020, 18:01
Replies: 34
Views: 12,940
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Double sided panels - pre order 50% discount

I dont mean to be glib but are you serious. two sided panels sounds a bit shady
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-08-2020, 17:55
Replies: 34
Views: 12,940
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Double sided panels - pre order 50% discount

some mc 4 connectors are junk but they should all fit each other.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-08-2020, 18:40
Replies: 22
Views: 2,282
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Provide 100+ watts through USB-C

i have a t450 i was able to order a 12v power supply. It draws about 6 amps when battery is very low and i am using it. When battery is charged it draws about 2 amps when in use and none when i close...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-08-2020, 03:17
Replies: 69
Views: 11,570
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Satellite Compasses?

GPS compass relies on the difference between two points and can be affected by bad signals. an electronic compass needs to be located away from ac current and for that matter dc too and a few meters...
Forum: Navigation 18-08-2020, 03:05
Replies: 16
Views: 4,158
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Hand Bearing Compasses

i use Silva forestry compass. Mainly because i have used it for many years in forestry and prospecting and it is always in my pocket. i have to hold it level but i like the fact that i can move the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2020, 02:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,809
Posted By dmdelorme
what would you chose Alberg 37, Elizabethan 33, Hughes 38

I am looking for a bluewater cruiser. two boats are similarly equipped all 3 similar price range $35,000 Canadian.The Hughes lacks wind vane and life boat and a few other items. The other 2 have...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 17:49
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

I feel bad for them having there dream cut short. it is a nice boat for a couple. what do you do at the marina? i need a slip or mooring ball and a parking spot for my truck. i will be in Victoria in...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 12-08-2020, 17:32
Replies: 12
Views: 5,657
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Magma BBQ Blowing Out

works best sailing down wind. kidding some times the regulator or element gets funky and shuts off in the wind. i need a gimbled one so my weaners dont roll around.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-08-2020, 17:12
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: General electrical problem

could be short that is not enough to trip a breaker does not sound safe. use an amp meter to see how big a load it is.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 16:08
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

i see your from bc do you know this boat.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 15:19
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

on the hard why
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 14:01
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

the hull is sound but this will be on the purchase survey. i believe the head room is 6 ft 2 throughout. it looks like a chest of drawers inside. The map table slides away and panel opens up with a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 06:03
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

They did what from west to east or the more insane way east to west. yes it is outfitted less a windvane? but they might have kept it. the same boat or make? it has an inlaid table. it has a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 05:31
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

It has a Yanmar 2GM20F. the survey is not that old it really needs cleaning. i have the same thoughts on the fuel tank. they allegedly they sail good windward and are similar to a NICHOLSON 32. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 04:57
Replies: 21
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmdelorme
thoughts on a Elizabethan 33

I am moving to BC very soon and am looking at boats. I will be living on it but the longer plan it to see the rest of the planet. One boat i found is a Elizabethan 33. it sailed from the UK to BC a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-03-2020, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,416
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Pearson 10M vs Hunter Cherubini 37

I have heard the ports, mast steps, and soft spots on deck can be an issue. But they sail nice and can point well. I wish the rudder had a skeg but that is life.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-03-2020, 10:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,416
Posted By dmdelorme
Re: Pearson 10M vs Hunter Cherubini 37

I had the tanks backwards the 37c does have larger tanks.. I am stuck in limbo like the everyone else. Smell of salt water is just a dream for a few months. I think the 37C is the boat for me. This...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2020, 04:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,416
Posted By dmdelorme
Pearson 10M vs Hunter Cherubini 37

I am buying a new old boat. I am moving to BC and am looking for a good blue water boat that i can handle single hand.
I have found 2 that I like a Pearson 10m and a Hunter Cheubini 37. The Pearson...
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