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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2019, 23:22
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

if you are looking at the adams 45 in Cairns dont bother even if he offers to give it to you...... Adams 45 is a very good boat but that particular vessel too far gone.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-05-2019, 22:28
Replies: 29
Views: 16,736
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Cascade 42: Solid Fibreglass Hulls

I had a good look at this boat and it was in need of a lot of work, needed to be put on the hard and a skilled woodworker/cabinet maker to fix it. Rig was mismatched, mast was not new. Bulkheads...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 26-01-2019, 04:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,538
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Freak waves created

This an excellent Documentary with a well thought out and mathematically proven thereom on rogue waves, well worth a watch. Includes satellite pics showing the formation and travel of rogue waves.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-01-2019, 04:16
Replies: 29
Views: 16,736
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Cascade 42: Solid Fibreglass Hulls

The yacht is factory built buy one of the pioneers of fibreglass boats,


Cascade Yachts (https://www.cascadeyachtworks.com/history/cascadehistory.htm)


I think the hull will be very well...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2019, 22:58
Replies: 29
Views: 16,736
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Cascade 42: Solid Fibreglass Hulls

Hi Sailmonkey, thanks for the reply.


You have a slightly older Cascade 42? This boat is in a lot better condition than what I have looked at and much better price, far more practical. Could you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2019, 22:54
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Hi Dale,


I am searching diligently for all sorts of options but I am definately coming down in size. Check out the Cascade 42 that I have found in my other thread, I have high hopes for this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2019, 03:29
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

I was dissapointed and saddened by the boat but I dont regret going to look at it and in my gut I knew before we left that we wouldnt be buying the boat. I suspect most of the deterioration has...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2019, 01:42
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Progress Update:







This boat turned out to be a severe disapointment and the seller was a pathological liar. It is a real shame and filled me with sadness how neglect destroys a once...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2019, 01:23
Replies: 29
Views: 16,736
Posted By Metal Boat
Cascade 42: Solid Fibreglass Hulls

Hi All,


I am going to be looking at a Cascade 42 1975 model factory built. It ticks all the boxes and from the pics looks to be in VGC. Lots of money recently spent.


I am seeking advice on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2019, 08:10
Replies: 130
Views: 12,675
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: How often is your insurer requesting a survey

Over insured boats cultivate fraud. The acutaries know this and can probably predict the rates at which it will occur.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2019, 07:32
Replies: 196
Views: 22,167
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Boat Swamped - Should I walk away from the purchase?

Ann's example is a sobering case brought about by deficient repairs, and systemic failure. I couldnt agree more, one should never completely trust any structure, do everything in your power and then...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2019, 07:27
Replies: 196
Views: 22,167
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Boat Swamped - Should I walk away from the purchase?

Regex I dont think Tricolors intention was to troll. Composites are wonderful if done correctly but there are many variables that can be mismanaged that may give no indication in the finished work ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2019, 04:46
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

I am leaving tommorow to look at it I will take pics and give you a full rundown. If anything it could be entertaining.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2019, 02:37
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Hah hah just the man I need to talk to tell me more....


thats exactly where it is.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2019, 00:36
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Quote:
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2019, 04:47
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

I have a surveyor lined up who is ruthless. He is going to do a full ultrasound on the hull after I have spent two days picking apart every crevice for corrosion.


I am going to pull out all...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2019, 04:23
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Hi Hpeer,


I agree with you on the small target theory that is where I was going with my arguement, but I am concerned how much headrooom there will be forward in the boat, I can crouch but from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2019, 04:09
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Thanks Copa



I thought that as long as the decks were watertight at lower deck heights that would mean the boat got bashed around less by the waves (flush decks) but would not leak water.

...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2019, 03:07
Replies: 48
Views: 9,968
Posted By Metal Boat
Low Freeboard on Adams 45

Ok folks in my usual style I never give up. I have located an Adams 45 steel hull round bilge yacht and I quite like it. I was considering all things when one of the consultees pointed out that he...
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2019, 21:00
Replies: 69
Views: 7,305
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Should wreck owners be held accountable?

I tend to agree.
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2019, 19:13
Replies: 69
Views: 7,305
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Should wreck owners be held accountable?

Looks like old mate is trying to clean up his mess......




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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-01-2019, 04:54
Replies: 4
Views: 7,617
Posted By Metal Boat
Norman Cross 53 trimaran

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/gallery/2/0/7/0/5/2/_13304.jpghttps://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/gallery/2/0/7/0/5/2/10_4.jpgHi All,



I have spotted a boat I really like the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-01-2019, 00:38
Replies: 83
Views: 18,205
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Robert Perry 47 Taiwanese Built

PROGRESS UPDATE:


Went to look at this boat today and it was a peice of junk. All the deck was like walking on marshmellows and the interior was basically growing and rotting away. Anything under...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-12-2018, 00:36
Replies: 170
Views: 17,396
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: Lost crew captain charged

No Need to thank me Paul I am always here for you if you need me......



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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-12-2018, 00:27
Replies: 53
Views: 13,627
Posted By Metal Boat
Re: 1x19 Stainless Steel Wire Rope vs. Synthetic Standing Rigging

Would love to hear what the differences in cost are especially if you are prepared to do as much work yourself. I am looking at some boats that need a complete change of standing rigging.
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