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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-10-2021, 11:39
Replies: 46
Views: 6,606
Posted By amanoni
Re: Upgrading Radar and chart plotters

Question. With all the equipment swaps, did you opt for wireless equipment?
Or are you pulling the mast?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-09-2021, 09:29
Replies: 63
Views: 13,051
Posted By amanoni
Re: Heavier anchor or more chain?

More chain
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-06-2021, 11:52
Replies: 41
Views: 7,330
Posted By amanoni
Re: Filling Bottom of Anchor Locker

I used an old milk crate and cut it to a triangle . The chain and rode now sit atop that to drain, and to stay as dry as possible
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-05-2021, 12:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,827
Posted By amanoni
Re: Seeking crew from Vancouver to Costa Rica

Marc,
Curious what number of people are you looking to have aboard typically? Do you have specific legs of the trip planned, meaning are you looking at the route the Coho Ho Ho typically follows...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2021, 09:38
Replies: 56
Views: 10,098
Posted By amanoni
Re: First sailboat -- 40 foot + ?

Scorpius, has it right for the West coast. I live just south of the border, and experience much the same howling rainy weather this time of the year. Generally you'll find staying under 40' will keep...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-01-2021, 09:44
Replies: 39
Views: 6,502
Posted By amanoni
Re: dumbest fuel filter question EVER.

I had so many fuel cleanliness issues, I installed Racor on my yanmar, an inline manual pump for priming the system plus the primary engine mounted filter.

I use 2 micron on the engine mount...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-12-2020, 09:42
Replies: 100
Views: 13,155
Posted By amanoni
Re: Is an electric windlass a necessity when living on the hook solo?

Here in the PNW, anchorage are typically deeper. 40 ft or more, so dropping 200 ft or more of chain is typical. Last summer my windlass crapped out, decided that for the remainder of the summer and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2020, 08:47
Replies: 48
Views: 6,570
Posted By amanoni
Re: A couple of questions on dinghy and motor logigistics

Here in the PNW, generally for passages, the dink goes on deck, hauled up with the spinnaker halyard. A motor hoist mounted to the stern, Forespar is like $400us, is more than worth the cost.
...
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2019, 08:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,728
Posted By amanoni
Re: Where can I find a free online database for navigational charts anywhere in the w

Navionics is a small fee, but provides a wealth of info. It is Andriod/iOS based
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-08-2019, 20:03
Replies: 47
Views: 14,207
Posted By amanoni
Re: Is this a reasonable price to paint a hull?

Here in Seattle area, i own a 40ft Jeanneau, 3 coats of ablative paint, pressure wash, haul, disposal fees, and return is around 3 grand . If you all pay much more than that you are getting taken,...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 25-07-2019, 10:33
Replies: 73
Views: 14,483
Posted By amanoni
Re: Do you leave your boat unlocked?

Yeah, I too like most leave the key in the ignition if anchored out. I do close the hatchway, but not locked (sometimes those dang birds land on the boat ;-). If at a public dock, and I'll be away...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2019, 09:25
Replies: 26
Views: 4,110
Posted By amanoni
Re: Looking for advice for first time BVI charter

Conch Charters gets my vote too. I used them this past April, a little older boat but the cost was 20% cheaper than others I looked at. The service from the Conch team was excellent throughout our...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-07-2019, 09:39
Replies: 97
Views: 11,730
Posted By amanoni
Re: Show of hands: who actually chartered boats before buying?

We chartered thru the sailing club we joined. During the time taking ASA classes, we had available various monohulls (sailors are we), as we progressed thru the classes. Starting with 23ft J Boats,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2019, 10:16
Replies: 52
Views: 16,816
Posted By amanoni
Re: Davits To Be or Not to be

You could also look at Weaver Davits for a tip up of the dinghy on the transom. They cost ~$500 for the full snap davit system.. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2019, 10:53
Replies: 20
Views: 2,531
Posted By amanoni
pirate Re: BVI or St. Marteen for a couples 7 day sail

Well, seems the pattern is the BVI, My wife and I (monohull sailors) and 2 other non-sailing couples spent ten days in April zipping around the BVI's. We went with a 40 ft Cat, for the complete...
Forum: Europe 08-05-2019, 11:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,110
Posted By amanoni
Re: Bareboat Charter - Italy

Re: Licensing
If you have completed the ASA courses, they issue a IPC which can be used in most of the Med.
Is an IPC required for chartering? If so, where?
ASA strongly recommends you apply for...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-09-2018, 12:31
Replies: 101
Views: 17,513
Posted By amanoni
Re: docking w/ inexperienced crew?

Many good points noted here, I'll add a couple of thoughts. First these are great suggestions for either bow in or stern in. I find though that stern in allows much better visibility to get right...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-08-2018, 12:18
Replies: 17
Views: 6,051
Posted By amanoni
Re: Cruising the puget sound

Hello, add a few bits on cruising around Puget Sound and Salish Sea. THough I don't liveaboard, I do cruise the waters quite a bit. Its great advice to get the marine pass. For less than $200usd,...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-08-2018, 09:38
Replies: 47
Views: 24,279
Posted By amanoni
Re: Experience with electric winch handles

I have the Winchrite. Mainly my wife uses it whilst trimming the main and outhaul. We also use it for the times when I need to be hoisted atop for something. It is a really torque-y device, as...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-06-2018, 09:06
Replies: 31
Views: 4,648
Posted By amanoni
Re: Sailboat make/model advice: Young couple looking for a coastal cruising boat in P

Just to pipe in here. I started similar with a C&C34 (which I still own a share of) to gain all the practical experience with cruising and sailing with my wife. I opted to partner with a couple...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2018, 08:59
Replies: 34
Views: 13,678
Posted By amanoni
Re: pros/cons of getting ASA 103/104 vs just doing it?

Well, my wife and I have taken 101-104. I had sailed quite a bit prior to the classes, my wife had not. This was a great way for the two of us to have shared sailing experience. Another aspect was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-09-2017, 09:25
Replies: 50
Views: 14,124
Posted By amanoni
Re: Bilge Pump Running But Not Pumping

If the pump is a diaphragm type (many are) the intake or outflow "flapper" may have something lodging it open. If you have a quick disconnect type fitting, take the hose off and check for debris at...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-06-2017, 11:50
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By amanoni
Sealants for Inflatable

Wondering if anyone has used the "Flex Seal" or similar product to seal the bottom of an inflatable dinghy? I have an inflatable floor type, which trying to uncover small pinhole leaks is nearly...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-04-2017, 09:10
Replies: 27
Views: 5,218
Posted By amanoni
Re: Looking at the cost of buying a used monohull 34-37' PRICE SHOCK (from a newbie)

Also on the West Coast (Washington) prices are cheaper. Someone noted ~$30 per foot per month and that seems pretty reasonable ballpark. I recently (December) jumped in and bought a 39ft Jeanneau...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-03-2017, 08:49
Replies: 54
Views: 118,060
Posted By amanoni
Re: Purchasing a yacht with 3 other friends

As expected there are various experiences. I have shared a C&C34 with two partners for a number of years. Last year, one of the partners decided he had enough and wanted out. We found another...
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