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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-10-2020, 04:40
Replies: 57
Views: 5,720
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Switch to full time power?

Have a look at the hurricane damaged boats out of the Caribbean if this is the path you want to take, many are heavily discounted because they need their masts and standing rigging replaced. A win in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-10-2020, 04:00
Replies: 93
Views: 14,024
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Why Not Regular Mattresses?

I spend my working days selling mattresses (unfortunately), foam mattresses are traditionally used on boats for 3 reasons.
1 Shape, most boats have weird shaped berths.
2 Head room, traditional...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-10-2020, 03:41
Replies: 84
Views: 15,531
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Can someone identify where this mysterious water is coming from? (Photo)

The second set of photos suggest that at some stage the position of the through hull has been moved but the previous hole has not been filled correctly. I would definitely be drilling out that...
Forum: Our Community 28-09-2020, 17:30
Replies: 54
Views: 6,819
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Boat Business - What Type to Start?

So if the intention is to have your business help to fund or partially fund your passion then a couple of questions need to be answered first.

1 : What is your passion, Sailing, Working on Boats,...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-08-2020, 07:23
Replies: 132
Views: 14,022
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Cruisers seeking humanitarian refuge in NZ

I wonder if the families of the 5700 dead swedes would agree?
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2020, 00:14
Replies: 89
Views: 9,496
Posted By dgmyles
Re: An outboard push a benetau 42?

Having owned outboards on smaller fishing boats for nigh on 30 years now I would strongly recommend rebuilding the diesel.

You should be able to do a full rebuild on the diesel for less than...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-07-2020, 01:49
Replies: 275
Views: 73,602
Posted By dgmyles
Re: New Seawind - terrible helm

If you follow the channel you would already know that they have stated that they are receiving a favourable deal as part of the partnership with Seawind. They have been very open about it.

As far...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2020, 01:58
Replies: 201
Views: 22,970
Posted By dgmyles
Re: The great multi vs mono debate

Well said 👏👏👏👏👏
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-04-2020, 21:14
Replies: 68
Views: 8,528
Posted By dgmyles
Re: A little personal history with an honest question....

Whilst I have no personal experience e, a design I have been considering myself is the CSY 44. The full keel walk through version may well tick most if not all of your boxes They are available at...
Forum: Other 10-03-2020, 01:29
Replies: 96
Views: 10,522
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Why cruise where you cruise?

This sounds like a very interesting idea, give me 6 years to get on the water and I will be in.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-02-2020, 15:13
Replies: 224
Views: 53,858
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Can you have Comfort, Value and Performance in a Catamaran?

So it may not quite be 48 foot but the Seawind 1260 would tick every other box. The build quality space and performance are exceptional. Or stretch the budget a little and have a look at the 1600.
Forum: Our Community 19-01-2020, 16:22
Replies: 27
Views: 8,123
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Stop my boat from flopping around in my slip

This may be a completely dumb idea but what about trying some 4 wheel drive style snatch straps.

You can get them rated to 10 or 12 ton and they are designed to stretch under load. If you were to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-01-2020, 07:06
Replies: 107
Views: 16,078
Posted By dgmyles
Re: One Bed, Two Dreams

I find myself in a similar situation, hoping to retire in about 7 years and the dream has always been to see the world from the deck of our boat. We have been married for 19 years and together for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-10-2019, 19:42
Replies: 119
Views: 15,024
Posted By dgmyles
Re: Month 37 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

LOL I missed the whole pole part at the top of then post and had to go back and find it....
Must be getting old.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-10-2019, 13:40
Replies: 50
Views: 8,063
Posted By dgmyles
Re: First Post..... Be gentle :-)

Thanks to all for some very good advice.

I have spent quite a bit of time on the water all be it under power not sail, so I am absolutely certain this life is for me. I have also organised to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2019, 23:28
Replies: 50
Views: 8,063
Posted By dgmyles
First Post..... Be gentle :-)

Hi Cruisers,

I am looking for some advice please. I have been dreaming about telling the boss to take his job and... for quite a while now and am getting steadily closer to the mark.

The...
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