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Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2024, 14:14
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Is There an Airmar Alternative?

Thanks for this. Have had good experiences with NKE in the past. Does anyone know if they make their own transducers?
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2024, 10:27
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Is There an Airmar Alternative?

Our DST810 is also failing, also connected to a B&G H5000 system. Temperature is reading 107 deg F in 70 deg water.

Contacted Airmar looking for assistance, they quickly responded with my unit is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-12-2022, 09:38
Replies: 165
Views: 36,784
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: "Reality" Youtube Sailing Channels

We used to watch lots of sailing channels before we left and went cruising.

We created our own https://youtube.com/c/sailingsweetruca

As far as the "reality" of things, we found lots of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-12-2022, 08:58
Replies: 146
Views: 10,960
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Radar or AIS to kick me in the butt when in a stupor?

Maybe my reply was worded a bit strong. Not meant to cause alarm, pun intended ;-)

We have also sailed lots of shorthanded miles at night without the gizmos. Surely waking up every 15 minutes and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-12-2022, 07:45
Replies: 146
Views: 10,960
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Radar or AIS to kick me in the butt when in a stupor?

It does not always receive a "bounce". The reason is waves.

Radar can be ineffective in offshore conditions. It will surely pick up a cargo ship, but don't expect it to consistently pick up a 20ft...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-12-2022, 04:46
Replies: 40
Views: 7,742
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Best drones for boats

We mostly fly a Mini 2, as it is easier to handle on board and carry on land. For higher winds, the heavier Mavic is a little better and easier to control.

Landing on the boat takes some practice,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-11-2022, 09:19
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Anchor Rode for Caribbean?

Your current setup should be just fine, no worries.

We have 218ft of chain w/ the same 33kg Rocna on a 12 ton 46' sailboat. We never needed more in the Caribbean. We can't remember using more...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 03-11-2022, 13:15
Replies: 41
Views: 7,097
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Sailing Across the Atlantic Ocean Solo

Boatman6 has got it right!

You can do anything you set your mind to.

When we crossed from St. Maarten to Horta we helped a friend with weather routing and sail trim via sat phone. It was his...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-10-2022, 06:23
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Looking for advice on unstepping 30ft mast.

You should be able to do this safely on that size mast.

It would likely be helpful to enlist the help of a few (2-4) extra strong people to help guide and stabilize the rig at the base, and to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-10-2022, 06:14
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Convert split back stay to single

An adjustable backstay is not in the category of racing only. It may be important to your boats sailing ability.

We frequently use the adjustable backstay when sailing in cruising mode.
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2022, 10:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,044
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Behavior of race boat on a mooring

Our 46' Cruiser/Racer did just fine on mooring balls in those areas (we don't have a T bulb but it wouldn't matter) but do consider that your boat may move differently than others in the field. Use...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-08-2022, 11:19
Replies: 70
Views: 8,250
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Heading upwind to furl

I think we can all agree on that.

Regarding the sails, it is really good to hear a positive review on your sails after 7 years on the boat. Glad to hear they are still in excellent condition.
...
Forum: Navigation 15-08-2022, 06:30
Replies: 20
Views: 1,205
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: New to Nav

This is good advice, and something you will likely enjoy studying and having on board.

Here is a link to one (I am sure there are others or possibly better ones):...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2022, 16:47
Replies: 99
Views: 27,617
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Shower Me Timbers! Boats Up To 50' LOA with Shower Stall

The J Boats J/46 can be added to the list, with a separate shower stall including a seat.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-08-2022, 13:20
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Hypalon leak repair

After trying some of the hypalon glues and having patches fall off, we have been using West G/5 epoxy adhesive for the last year and a half. Fingers crossed, not one has fallen off or leaked with it....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-08-2022, 12:43
Replies: 70
Views: 8,250
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Heading upwind to furl

The OP actually, twice. I am saying it also. I see lots of it. It makes me cringe.





False. It will work every time to lower the apparent wind on the sail.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-08-2022, 17:31
Replies: 29
Views: 2,450
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: bushings instead of ball bearings in furler

262617

Sorry, couldn't resist when I saw the thread title! :smile:
Forum: Navigation 10-08-2022, 17:25
Replies: 20
Views: 1,205
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: New to Nav

Welcome to the sailing world!

Those here saying to use your phone/iPad are giving good advice. Do take care though if you are caught in bad weather. The screens of most non-marine devices...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-08-2022, 16:25
Replies: 70
Views: 8,250
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Heading upwind to furl

This thread is is really interesting. Most of the old salts with a high post count seem to advocate furling upwind. :facepalm:

Most of the people with fewer posts advocate for furling downwind.
...
Forum: Navigation 07-05-2022, 12:24
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: B&G geofenced? Doesn’t work outside USA?

We can confirm that is False. Our B&G Zues3 and ZG100 work just fine outside the USA (Carib, EU, South America, you can see our route on our website). We bought it at Defender 3 years ago.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-03-2022, 07:41
Replies: 156
Views: 26,780
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Dismasted at sea in the Bahamas, now what

For sure best bet is to go back to Florida or anywhere else in the USA for repairs.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-03-2022, 16:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,961
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Remote work on a liveaboard?

We manage our youtube channel and do fintech consulting while aboard full time. We have 800w of solar, wind gen, and 600ah of LifePO4 batteries on our 46' boat. We also run a fridge, freezer, and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-12-2021, 18:10
Replies: 77
Views: 9,288
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Help me whittle down my anchors

We went from 3 anchors to 2.

1 oversized rocna. 1 fortress.

We have only once used the fortress as a stern anchor in 10000 miles, and that was just for practice and "fun."
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-12-2021, 18:03
Replies: 44
Views: 9,536
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

Funny you mention Evo Expedition Membranes. We just put 3600 miles on our new #2. So far, so good. Here are some pics and our thoughts in our blog
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-12-2021, 03:12
Replies: 86
Views: 13,717
Posted By SV_Sweet_Ruca
Re: Which boat would you get for 1-2 year RTW cruise on a $900k budget?

Our original plan was 2 years as well. We think it is do-able, pre-vid. That was blown out of the water for us as covid hit 6 months in. We have spent much more time in places, we have enjoyed that...
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