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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-04-2022, 21:53
Replies: 22
Views: 4,162
Posted By recollect
Re: F-24/C-760 for Cruising

Thank you for the reply. Ive been moving from larger boats to smaller boats. I have no desire to trade up again. I went from a Pacific Seacraft 37 to an older Westerly Centaur and I love the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-04-2022, 20:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,162
Posted By recollect
Re: F-24/C-760 for Cruising

A cat of the same size is an interesting idea. I have been looking at a Wharram Tiki 26 as an alternative choice to the F-24. I dont have any experience with the Wharrams but I hear they are a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-04-2022, 13:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,162
Posted By recollect
F-24/C-760 for Cruising

Hi all,

Im looking into the viability of solo cruising on an F24. I am very much a minimalist and tend to cruise with only whats needed. I will be cruising the Sea of Cortez and the Bahamas with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-04-2022, 09:08
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By recollect
Re: Cruising a 24 - 27ft mono vs cat vs tri

Thank you for the responses.

As far as the F boats go, can you not just reduce sail area in heavier conditions? I dont need to sail at 10+ knots 24/7. In fact, id sail at whatever speed made the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2022, 12:18
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By recollect
Cruising a 24 - 27ft mono vs cat vs tri

Looking for some advice here. I single hand small boats (under 28 ft). Always have, probably always will. I dont need standing head room and I take minimal gear. (and I do mean minimal) I will be...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 13-01-2020, 20:49
Replies: 43
Views: 9,544
Posted By recollect
Re: Panama Canal on an electric motor

As I understand it if your boat makes less the 7.5kts you will be assigned a 2 day passage, mooring overnight somewhere on Gatun Lake. If the total passage is 43nm lets assume you need at least a...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 11-01-2020, 16:39
Replies: 43
Views: 9,544
Posted By recollect
Re: Panama Canal on an electric motor

Thank you for the reponses.

Id agree that towing might be possible but not preferred by any means. I wasnt sure if this was feasable or safe.

As far as adding an outboard, we displace 16000lbs...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 10-01-2020, 10:14
Replies: 43
Views: 9,544
Posted By recollect
Panama Canal on an electric motor

Hi Folks,

While we were planning our electric motor conversion the topic came up of transiting the panama canal. From what we have read, sailing is not allowed nor practical. Anyone know of any...
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