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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-10-2023, 04:20
Replies: 37
Views: 31,111
Posted By Darcosailing
Thumbs up Re: Cost of Rebuild of Perkins 4.108?

:thumb:
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 18-09-2023, 06:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Perkins 4-108 Marine Diesel Engine Marine Engine & Transmission - Running

did you get a price?
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-12-2019, 10:12
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Smile Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

They look like great times to me, very encouraging information.

Specially this.

"This boat was the most comfortable boat I have ever sailed on. Never ever got a rhythmic roll and always sailed...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-12-2019, 10:07
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

That sounds good, I don't know yet how it is ballasted, I have sent off a few questions but the vendor doesn't seem too motivated as far as emails go.

Cheers, Darco.
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-12-2019, 11:47
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Hi there,

There are angles there I didn't consider, The Centreboard is Cast iron I haven't inspected it yet so im not sure how it's fixed or works, I may be way off with this observation but in a...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 14:04
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Great :thumb: good one I read that before i posted, great info.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 14:03
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

I see, Im with you now, thanks.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 12:31
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Could you elaborate on that? maybe there is something Im overlooking.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 12:29
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

I really like the idea of a bowsprit, would the Genoa stay where it is?
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 10:45
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

I you may be right there, I will be touring the med but I really want to sail in the fjords in Norway that's the one that really excites me :thumb:
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:47
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

That will be a new experience for me as I intend to go far and wide, I was thinking about some form of bracing.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:43
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Yes I really like it but it's not as clean as it looks, the term used was 'maintenance deferred' Im sure that dutch for 3 months of sanding and varnishing and much more :) all good to me tho, I...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:39
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

My intentions are full time livaboard single handed as you can probably tell I am kinda new but I have crazy on my side :), will have a competent crew course under my belt before I leave, maybe.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:30
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Cheers.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:29
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Cheers.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:28
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

“gunkholing”, :) haha i had to google that and it describes my intention fairly closely :) I intend to do some SUP (stand up and paddle) and tender sailing, I have been drooling over a nesting...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:16
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Thank you, it does look like a pivot pin, i didn't notice that before.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 07:12
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Cheers, I'll keep that in mind about the canvas. not sure if they are the original spars or if the stem head fitting is good enough, I'll be sure to check that.
A thought that crossed my mind would...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 06:38
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Great, thank you.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 06:32
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Thank you, i'll have a read of that.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 06:31
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Yes Im considering it for the comfort and space.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 06:29
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Cheers.
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-12-2019, 06:28
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Re: Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Thank you.
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-12-2019, 13:38
Replies: 47
Views: 7,291
Posted By Darcosailing
Do blue water cruising sailboats require a deep keel?

Hi fellow sailors,
I am going to view this 38 foot 9 tonne 1960 wooden Bermudan ketch mahogany planking on oak frame. I have requested more pictures from the seller before i travel to view, so for...
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