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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-03-2024, 09:21
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Whisker Pole Mast Attachment

Thanks all for the input, will pass it along and emphasize the use of the manufacturer's recommendations.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-03-2024, 09:15
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Yojimbo
Whisker Pole Mast Attachment

A friend is planning to add a whisker pole for the jib on a Catalina 28. What is the best attachment for mounting the mast bracket? Rivets, screws, adhesives a combination of some sort? This is the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2024, 23:44
Replies: 45
Views: 3,729
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Going rate for rigger to climb mast

I'm generally confounded by boat owners of 200K+ yachts begrudging a few hundred bucks to a working stiff to do a job they wont- but conceivably could- do for themselves.

Some ancient mariner off...
Forum: Our Community 11-03-2024, 23:35
Replies: 91
Views: 8,078
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

Thank you Anne,

Still doesn't really answer the question for me nor do I think it would explain it to Jean Socrates, Cole Bauer or a few other sailors.

Has always and still does perplex me to...
Forum: Our Community 11-03-2024, 19:59
Replies: 91
Views: 8,078
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

Will someone please explain to me the origin and meaning "Gentleman don't sail to weather". Spilled cocktails, wrong Yacht Club, Elitist Sea- sickness? How do you even make the weather mark on a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2024, 18:07
Replies: 23
Views: 1,794
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Lucky Bitch (Female Singlehander)

To clarify: only the website intro page translates to English. Once in the website there is no English translation option [at least on my Chrome browser].
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2024, 17:23
Replies: 23
Views: 1,794
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Lucky Bitch (Female Singlehander)

Interesting journey. The website opening page had the option for English translation but the rest of the site seems to be in Dutch/Belgium. Is anyone reading the site in English?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2024, 14:57
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Best Destinations

Kettlewell- Very cool. Didn't know of the name change, will have to read about that.

bccoast- Did the inside passage in 1998- maiden voyage on a 195' factory trawler FV Browns Point out of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2024, 14:10
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Best Destinations

Kettlewell-

Looking forward to visiting there this year, have heard it's as you described.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2024, 13:14
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Best Destinations

Shrew,

I try to emulate the perspective of a friend who refers to herself as World Centric. The term Western Civilization is probably misapplied in my question. Perhaps Modern Civilization would...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2024, 11:54
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Best Destinations

I read about the missionary that tried to bell that cat. My interest is decidedly not fanatical. Nothing wrong with access to groceries, fuel, medical supplies, modern convenience or many of the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-01-2024, 19:44
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Yojimbo
Best Destinations

Question to the serious world travelled Cruisers:

What are, have been, the best, most interesting destinations you gave gone to? By most interesting I mean those least impacted by the near...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2024, 22:41
Replies: 121
Views: 12,793
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Is there a senior (70+) cruising sailor forum?

And I thought I was getting too old at 68. Jeesh. Always a step behind you more experienced guys and gals. Will it never cease?!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-12-2023, 09:07
Replies: 53
Views: 6,270
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: How should I protect my steel hull from rust?

Corten Steel, specified as A588. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken. My experience with A588 [Corten is a manufacturer's trademark name] has been architectural. Also referred to as...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 12-12-2023, 20:00
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Hunter 45' 1-2 crew for day sailing from Swantown Marina Marina

Mark,
I crew and sail the Tacoma/Des Moines/Seattle waters. Have been paying attention to the purchase of your boat and occasional need for crew. Work schedule has me too busy until after the 1st...
Forum: Our Community 28-11-2023, 13:42
Replies: 57
Views: 10,816
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: What to look for in a delivery skipper

As someone preparing to hopefully begin crewing for delivery skippers this coming year would anyone venture an opinion for vetting the skipper as a crewmember? I've read the sticky on the crew forum...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-10-2023, 08:21
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: DIY-ish boatyard Seattle?

I would check with Hylebos Marina in Tacoma on Marineview Dr. Not sure of their restrictions but quite a few boats on the hard and people working on their boats.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2023, 15:20
Replies: 29
Views: 3,078
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Drilling out keel bolt advice.

As you probably know SS work hardens when drilled. At a certain temperature is changes granular structure and becomes "impossible" to drill. Slow drill rpms, lots of coolant and plenty of force [vs...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2023, 11:52
Replies: 29
Views: 3,078
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Drilling out keel bolt advice.

RE: Core drilling. Checked with my rental company- their 1" core bit is 16" deep and a rental unit might be a cheaper route. 2 points to consider- lead is much softer than concrete so the friction...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2023, 10:20
Replies: 29
Views: 3,078
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Drilling out keel bolt advice.

I've only skimmed through this thread so the following may have already been suggested. Concrete coring bits fit the description of the tool you require. They are capable of coring through steel...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-09-2023, 09:42
Replies: 27
Views: 2,019
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Grinding away galvanized Rocna

massnspace-

PM sent.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-08-2023, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Searching for a recent post

PSK- This skipper has never used a barber hauler that I've seen so pretty easy to assume it's not a consideration. I'm certain he'll be able to express a fully informed opinion as to why.
...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-08-2023, 17:26
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Searching for a recent post

Nolex77-

Yeahhhhhhhhhh. That's the ticket. Thanks.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-08-2023, 17:24
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By Yojimbo
Re: Searching for a recent post

Warren-

When I skipper the club boats I sail, my sail trim is still a work in progress applying what I've learned so far crewing a couple of race boats who's skippers are seriously experienced...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-08-2023, 16:22
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By Yojimbo
Searching for a recent post

There was a post in the last few days where someone was looking to sail higher to wind and the post discussed a piece of equipment, the name of which escapes me. It was a well know piece of kit to...
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