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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-08-2022, 17:49
Replies: 49
Views: 7,679
Posted By sailian89
Re: Leaving an anchorage in a hurry

Short Snubbers are not worthless. They take the shock off the windless and transfer it to the cleats. Used a lot with boats 40 to 80 feet that that have all chain anchors roads.
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2022, 13:37
Replies: 38
Views: 4,253
Posted By sailian89
Re: General startegirs for finding a small cruiser...

A worthwhile book.

www.twocansail.com

Their five step plan to boat ownership asks a lot of very good questions
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2022, 13:02
Replies: 26
Views: 5,737
Posted By sailian89
Re: Best 45'-50' boat with two larger staterooms/heads

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE Actual selling price was??
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-04-2022, 13:06
Replies: 122
Views: 14,558
Posted By sailian89
Re: retirement

Their book is a quick read and very helpful
Www.twocansail.com
All about defining your cruising style and selecting the right boat
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-03-2022, 12:09
Replies: 55
Views: 9,654
Posted By sailian89
Re: Best liveaboard and cruising choice

There is a very helpful book, easy read, from
Www.twocansail.com
Title is something about a five step process to take the drama out of the dream.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-03-2022, 11:10
Replies: 55
Views: 9,654
Posted By sailian89
Re: Best liveaboard and cruising choice

You can learn a lot about sailing quickly by volunteering for race crew at a local club. Learning not only how to get from a to b safely, but why which adjustments make a boat go faster improves...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-01-2022, 16:16
Replies: 63
Views: 16,445
Posted By sailian89
Re: Sailing Downwind Offshore - how to stop rolling ?

Twin headsails are a Great idea. If you don’t have a second grove in your headfoil, another idea…..we used to race with bloopers, a kind of second spinnaker on the leeward side. Greatly diminished...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2022, 11:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,744
Posted By sailian89
Re: Frigoboat keel cool deep clean

DO NOT RUN ON THE HARD. We ran the freezer for short periods on the hard, trying to use it as a fridge. MISTAKE. we had to replace the freezer expansion or cold plate. And this was in NZ, not the...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-12-2021, 08:54
Replies: 115
Views: 20,465
Posted By sailian89
Re: Surface Air Supply (Hookah) Systems

Frankly has your answer. Stopped reading there!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-09-2021, 12:41
Replies: 94
Views: 27,093
Posted By sailian89
Re: Regalvanization of anchor chain

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Forum: Our Community 29-08-2021, 13:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,321
Posted By sailian89
Re: I want to buy a Cat in Florida or the Caribbean I live in New Zealand..

I’m from s Florida, know a few brokers and the cruising area you mentioned well. Currently living aboard in Whangerei NZ. Be happy to chat. Send me an email sailian89@yahoo.com
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2021, 15:58
Replies: 54
Views: 8,963
Posted By sailian89
Re: Teak deck - is just sanding enough?

Didn’t read all the replies, but recaulking is a big job. Just get a tool that holds a razor blade and shave the proud caulk flat. Only recaulk where it is missing or below the teak surface. ...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-04-2021, 18:11
Replies: 41
Views: 7,632
Posted By sailian89
Re: Watermaker - Experiences life expectancy of membranes

Talk to desalitor. Believe we have 12 yo membranes working fine, company said they’d be good for twenty years. We are third owner of boat, 1350 hrs on watermaker
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2020, 11:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,314
Posted By sailian89
Re: A good Reputable Broker in South Central Florida

TwoCanSail, Couples Cruising, Buyers Brokers, Consultants and Surveyors (https://Www.twocansail.com). Been in the business forever. Tell them Ian from NZ sent you. 727 644 7496. Their book is worth...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-08-2020, 09:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,238
Posted By sailian89
Re: Surveyor in St. Petersburg, FL

Contact TwoCanSail, Couples Cruising, Buyers Brokers, Consultants and Surveyors (https://www.twocansail.com) which is also Antigua Marine Surveyors
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-07-2020, 10:33
Replies: 68
Views: 8,722
Posted By sailian89
Re: Any recommendations for boat surveyor in South/Central Florida?

Thoroughly recommend TwoCanSail, Couples Cruising, Buyers Brokers, Consultants and Surveyors (https://www.twocansail.com) Known them for thirty plus years, vert thorough. Tell them Ian n Cindy...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-07-2020, 15:32
Replies: 77
Views: 58,762
Posted By sailian89
Re: Ease of finding crew as blue water cruisers?

We always ask for references, @nd usually speak with three. Don’t have to be sailing ref. Work is fine, but not just friends. Then add all the above bout clear expectations. REFERENCES ARE KEY!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2020, 13:50
Replies: 44
Views: 4,592
Posted By sailian89
Re: How best to learn to sail a large boat when i'm inland?

Good advice above. Would think there are books and on line courses on navigation and weather for home on rainy days. Maybe someone recommend these? I learned from Dad decades ago...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2020, 09:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,279
Posted By sailian89
Re: Cleaned Strainer Now HPF

The pump I have had an Allen screw on top for bleeding air. Was in the manual...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-04-2020, 14:21
Replies: 94
Views: 27,093
Posted By sailian89
Re: Regalvanization of anchor chain

Painting an anchor chain results in paint chips all over, some get ground into the deck and stain. DONT PAINT! We are happy having regalvanized but did so in NZ at a place set up for it, both...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 14-12-2019, 10:20
Replies: 859
Views: 145,443
Posted By sailian89
Re: Any early retirees turnerd cruisers with big careers have regrets?

Read their book and call them
TwoCanSail, Couples Cruising, Buyers Brokers, Consultants and Surveyors (https://Www.twocansail.com)
Their motto is take the drama out of the dream and they really...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 29-09-2019, 12:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,733
Posted By sailian89
Re: Predict wind not downloading latest forecast

We have had great response from emailing predict wind, believe it’s support@predictwind.com
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 30-07-2019, 12:42
Replies: 326
Views: 23,285
Posted By sailian89
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends 8/12/19

Among other things....

https://www.mantusmarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Packaging-Instructions-for-the-Mantus-Snap-On-Light.pdf
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-backpack/
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-09-2018, 21:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,552
Posted By sailian89
Re: Quick question regarding cooling system bypass?

Greg,

I have often wondered about flushing when changing the oil....any way to flush other than using a lot of oil?
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