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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-04-2018, 18:16
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Waste Through Hull

We have a C&C 37R that we purchased last fall. She has been on the hard for 3 years now and we are putting her into the water this spring. We have this through hull and we are unsure and need...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2017, 16:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: Updating our Cushions

Hey, our fabric is a cotton and we had good success with it. Your idea with Velcro is a great one... We may give it a try in the future.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2017, 09:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Updating our Cushions

Updating our Cushions


(https://svoceanphoenix.com/2017/12/29/updating-our-cushions/)
FYI…circles are pics, squares are videos,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-12-2017, 05:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,395
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: "Sail" Tales

Thanks for they reply. Well said... I would have thought this would be a Hotter topic.

We had all the sails surveyed by the "Kingston sail loft" last week and are picking them up today. The...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2017, 14:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

Home port is Barrington, RI :)

Cheers
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2017, 14:29
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

Thank you for your thoughts and feedback, we are really new to this and I may want to reach our to ask some questions in the future.

Cheers
James and Tammy
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2017, 14:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

Yup...but we really feel in love with her so....deep water sailing for us, and we can anchor out some and dingy in.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2017, 14:25
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

Hey, we have 8'2" draft. She is currently in Barrington, RI and for now we will be keeping her there and sailing in that area. Anything you would like to know just give us a shout!

James and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-12-2017, 07:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,442
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Worldly Possessions

https://svoceanphoenix.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/possessions.jpg?w=685


Day sailing, weekend voyage, a week here or there, summer vacation or liveaboards, we all enjoy our vessels. We enjoy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2017, 16:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,395
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
"Sail" Tales

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So after the purchase of our boat one of the first things was to survey our sail inventory. We had...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2017, 05:58
Replies: 24
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: The Power of sailing

That's a great comment! It is very true. I don't want to be that person atempting to gain control of a stalled out vessel especialy in a crowded mooring field or like mentioned, near a bridge. We...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-11-2017, 15:31
Replies: 24
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: The Power of sailing

Thanks Everyone for the insight. So many culprits that affect a diesels performance. For now I think we will start with the most common suggestion through the 20+ posts so far which is get rid of the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-11-2017, 15:21
Replies: 60
Views: 7,907
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: Why do you sail?

WOW...We really enjoyed reading all the replies to this thread (55 so far) Some really made us stop and think and others were quite funny. Thank you all for taking the time to share with us!
Cheers...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-11-2017, 15:11
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Path of Travel

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Many of us dream of sailing away to far places. Many to escape cold weather like ourselves or maybe it is a desire...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 19:24
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

We purchased the one out of Rhode Island called who's you daddy. We are changing the mane though.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 18:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: C&C 37R

Hi, sorry about the delay, new name. So the C&C37R has a fin keel. Our max draft is 8'2". We are out of Rhode Island right now but no idea where we are going... time will tell. Lol
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-11-2017, 16:18
Replies: 60
Views: 7,907
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Why do you sail?

The water is all around you, your boat is swaying gently with the waves and you can feel your whole body at peace. We know this feeling because we live on a sailboat or we are striving to live on...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-11-2017, 04:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Mooring Location

Hey all, we are looking for a mooring location for next season. Currently our boat is on the hard in Barrington, Rhode Island. We have really come to enjoy the Rhode Island area as well as...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-11-2017, 04:39
Replies: 24
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
Re: The Power of sailing

Thank you all for the insight and suggestions. I will definitely check the glow plug voltage and resistance. I was told that they repaired the fuel tank so I will check all the fuel lines also. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-11-2017, 16:38
Replies: 24
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ocean Phoenix
The Power of sailing

So…. we all agree that sailing is not only the best way to boat but also the most economical. However, we all have those times when we have to start the motor and use mechanical propulsion to get...
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