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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-04-2022, 00:11
Replies: 36
Views: 8,020
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Obsessed with anchor snubbers

I have two rubber sealing rings off a stormwater pipe. On my cat I attach them to the bridle with a length of rope and a prussik knot. The rubber rings are then attached to the cleats on the bow over...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-04-2022, 15:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Wanted : Raymarine ST50 displays

I have two wind, but I’m in Oz.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-03-2022, 23:40
Replies: 61
Views: 7,302
Posted By Ssas5342
Does a chemical exist which will dissolve masking tape but not paint?

I had the same problem. I used green tape instead of blue last anti foul. That green stuff sticks like sh!t to a blanket! I tried goo off, which is mostly acetone so you might as well use acetone,...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 17-01-2022, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,997
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: South East Asian Sails

I’ve been chatting to them a bit. They are using challenge sail cloth (same as what I’ve been quoted by rolly tasker) and quality thread. Many of them worked with tasker sails in the past. And it is...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 10-01-2022, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,997
Posted By Ssas5342
South East Asian Sails

Anybody had any sails from these guys? They are based in Thailand and have very reasonably priced sails. Which make me a little suspicious.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-12-2021, 17:32
Replies: 117
Views: 23,733
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Cat Capsize Lake Macquarie

It’s back! Mast is slightly bent but the boat is being fully restored better than new.
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-10-2021, 14:05
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: LOKING FOR A SILLETTE SONIC TYPE 2 TRANSMISSION

I’m looking for a sillette sonic Tran,
Scaramoosh, scaramoosh,
Will you do the fandango.
(Sorry, couldn’t help myself)
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-08-2021, 15:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Overseas insurance for Australian registered Vessel

I think you’ll find that topsail are now brokers, not insurers, and they are pushing New Wave. Very expensive too.
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 25-07-2021, 15:23
Replies: 54
Views: 7,922
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Insurance exclusion of Australian ports

Topsail no longer are insurers, they are brokers! My renewal was more than twice last years premium. They are trying to insure me with New Wave. I told them to jam it. I already have a quote for less...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-05-2021, 15:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,855
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Boat Purchase Australia

In NSW it’s just a private contract between you and the seller. Then just change the registration details. No stamp duty. I assume it’s the same with most states. Not sure what the deal is if you are...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-02-2021, 23:51
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Yeah, after talking to the sail maker and showing him the photos, he agrees with you all. It appears the sail is stretched beyond help. I’ll try a few more things but it looks like I’ll be revamping...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-02-2021, 16:32
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Sail too long in the luff

The battens are pretty stiff. I think the photos are exaggerating the flatness of the leech. I was also experiment with a few things so the shape could be as a result of that. As you can see, I’ve...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-02-2021, 16:20
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Ok, so this is what I think might be happening. (Sensible corrections or discussion may follow)
The sail is too long in the luff as it appears the factory Seawind 1000 XL has a lower boom. The sail...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-02-2021, 21:21
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Here are some photos of the sail with a Cunningham on the first reef point. There are some vertical crinkles I’m not happy about.
Still looks too flat towards the leech to me.
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-01-2021, 15:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Yeah, tried all those. Hauling up on the top lift helped a bit of shape. The sail is definitely all the way to the top.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 28-01-2021, 13:35
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Thanks for the input. A few things to try. I’ll get some photos next tim I sail and post.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-01-2021, 22:00
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Yeah I will consult with the local sailmaker. I’m sure a fixing point on the leech might help.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-01-2021, 21:59
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Sail too long in the luff

Agreed, but I don’t have the money for a new sail.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-01-2021, 15:41
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By Ssas5342
Sail too long in the luff

I have a sail off a Seawind 1000xl on my Seawind 1000 (extended to an XL) The sail is too long in the luff as the boom on the factory xl is a little lower on the mast.
I’ve attached the sail on what...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-10-2020, 14:19
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Holiday on Cocos Islands anyone in WA?

I’ve seen this on another forum. It’s not for sale, he just wants someone to do maintenance.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-09-2020, 15:25
Replies: 17
Views: 5,757
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Best drone for sailboats? (solo sailing and under $2k budget)

I have a mavic mini with floats. It can land on water, takes great shots and is inexpensive. Granted it does suffer if the wind is strong but I just don’t fly it then. Being cheaper I suffer less if...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-09-2020, 20:09
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: ST50 wind showing boat speed

Checked all the wiring and it all seems correct. Kind of unusual that it would read boat speed at all. I know it communicates with the boat speed instrument to calculate apparent wind, but why would...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-09-2020, 01:32
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By Ssas5342
ST50 wind showing boat speed

I recently fixed my ST 50 Wind transducer. It wasn’t reading wind direction properly but now is. Only problem is now that I have reinstalled the instrument it is reading boat speed not wind speed....
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 08-09-2020, 14:54
Replies: 0
Views: 443
Posted By Ssas5342
Marine insurance and lightning strikes

I noted, after renewing my insurance with Topsail, that they no longer cover for lightning strikes. Are other insurers going this way or is it just Topsail. They are cheaper and very easy to deal...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-08-2020, 15:04
Replies: 41
Views: 4,221
Posted By Ssas5342
Re: Strange Brown Splodges That Appeared Overnight

Fruit bat. Or as we call them in Oz, flying fox. Maybe.
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