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Forum: Our Community 13-05-2021, 10:28
Replies: 18
Views: 7,693
Posted By Aurora38
Re: Moorage in Greater Vancouver Area

Moorage in the Vancouver area or just about anywhere on the southern coast of BC is pretty impossible right now. I just recently brought my boat from Vancouver area to Vancouver Island as part of a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-03-2021, 09:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By Aurora38
Recommend riggers in Vancouver area?

I’ve recently relocated to the west coast, my Ericson 38 is on the hard in the Vancouver area. I wanted to refresh the rigging and I’m looking for recommendations on companies that do good rigging...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2021, 10:49
Replies: 58
Views: 14,053
Posted By Aurora38
Re: Starlink 'beta' passive gimbal experiment?

Thanks for this. Nice design. I recently received my Starlink equipment and will be setting it up on my boat soon, so it is great to see this. I also wonder if the gimbal system is necessary or not;...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2021, 13:33
Replies: 105
Views: 17,218
Posted By Aurora38
Re: Can a 30-40 foot cruiser reach speeds of 18 knots w/ engine?

This is by far the best answer. Theoretical hull speed only applies within certain conditions. Most people don’t talk about (or know about) that though. I commonly hit 9 kt when surfing down waves...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2020, 10:24
Replies: 150
Views: 26,991
Posted By Aurora38
Re: We were attacked by Orcas!!!

Orcas are remarkable animals, extremely intelligent, social, and their whole existence is based on sound. Also, they are always in pods, usually led by the matriarch, or grandmother. We have an Orca...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-05-2020, 13:13
Replies: 48
Views: 7,007
Posted By Aurora38
Re: New Zealand to Newfoundland.. sail it or ship it?

Actually I have been told by several transport companies that it is actually more costly to ship boats now because so few are moving that you have to pay for both legs yourself (rather than only one...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-05-2020, 12:07
Replies: 48
Views: 7,007
Posted By Aurora38
Re: New Zealand to Newfoundland.. sail it or ship it?

Hi Neil, I am in sort of the reverse situation from you, I am trying to ship my boat from NL to Vancouver. I have also considered selling it, since the shipping costs are between $20-25k CAD to go...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-03-2020, 08:53
Replies: 126
Views: 21,227
Posted By Aurora38
Re: New wind generator install

I‘m also in NL, I have both solar and wind. Big Bang for the buck from wind, but the solar is a big help, too, especially on a bright, calm day.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-03-2020, 08:45
Replies: 126
Views: 21,227
Posted By Aurora38
Re: New wind generator install

Very interesting thread. Thanks for posting, it is a question probably lots want to ask but don’t. I’m glad to hear all the open-mindedness here. I agree that Hank’s advice is good. You’ll also see...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-01-2020, 08:30
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By Aurora38
Ahoy!

Hello fellow cruisers. Glad to finally be part of this great community! I must confess I'm not new to reading forum posts, just new to joining. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. I have 4 assorted...
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