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Health, Safety & Related Gear
22-10-2021, 16:24
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Seasickness AFTER Hyoscine/Scopoderm patch?
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TomThumb
Re: Seasickness AFTER Hyoscine/Scopoderm patch?
I've spent about 48 years on the water. It became my profession (Navy) and always my hobby (sailing). I'm not going to say, don't use medication. But I will offer an observation. The only guaranteed...
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Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
13-12-2020, 09:22
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Essential gear for circumnavigation
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15,980
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TomThumb
Re: Essential gear for circumnavigation
An autopilot holds a specific course, a windvane keeps ships head relative to wind, so as it backs or veers the boat follows. They are complimentary. So some thoughts to consider:
1. Windvanes do...
Forum:
Cruising News & Events
12-12-2020, 09:45
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286
Covidiot Cruisers in the Solomon Islands
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40,255
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TomThumb
Re: Covidiot Cruisers in the Solomon Islands
Wow, entitled much?
I've been a yachtie who has also been policing borders for 30 plus years and investigated 'small yachts' who have been smuggling people (for a price not any humanitarian...
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General Sailing Forum
07-12-2020, 08:33
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33
need advice on what to use floating clam cleat
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2,735
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TomThumb
Re: need advice on what to use floating clam cleat
Still trying to picture exactly the need/desing but perhaps these from Nite-Ize, makers of innovative little gadgets, would do:
https://www.niteize.com/product/Figure-9-Small.asp...
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Dollars & Cents
30-11-2020, 10:09
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68
Is the 10% rule fact or fiction?
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12,608
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TomThumb
Re: Is the 10% rule fact or fiction?
Having done similar planning, with judicious use of many of the multiple You Tubers who post 'how much does it cost' info, I would offer that 10% is still a useful starting point. The O'Kelly's,...
Forum:
Navigation
19-11-2020, 10:01
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50
Why learning to sail is important
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5,668
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TomThumb
Re: Why learning to sail is important
I've sailed for 49 years and been a maritime professional for 36 and counting, so obviously I'm biased.
But the argument to me is always the 'both' but with a formally trained baseline.'
Buy...
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Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
14-11-2020, 10:36
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65
Where is Everything on the Boat?
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8,169
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TomThumb
Re: Where is Everything on the Boat?
For me, the key is some principles:
1. Like things together
2. Locate near where you need them.
3. Regular use/ urgent use determines accessibility. Some thinsg will be OK buried.
4. No...
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Anchoring & Mooring
21-10-2020, 11:04
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Attach anchor rope to chain
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4,004
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TomThumb
Re: Attach anchor rope to chain
Chain Splice is certainly the go.
FWIW and because we can't have too many nautical terms, a 'vertical windlass' is known as a 'capstan'. A salty old chief taught me the way to remember the...
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Anchoring & Mooring
08-10-2020, 08:56
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83
Do We Have Anchoring All Wrong?
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13,912
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TomThumb
Re: Do We Have Anchoring All Wrong?
When I see a 'common' system in use, I am always cognisant of the power of groupthink and fad following. Fads tend to die when they aren't useful but most of us conform for a multitude of reasons.
...
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General Sailing Forum
13-09-2020, 10:26
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73
Fourth question: Can you avoid bad storms?
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8,598
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TomThumb
Re: Fourth question: Can you avoid bad storms?
As a professional mariner for 35 years and sailor for around 46 years, the answer has three parts.
1. There are no absolutes in weather forecasting. When you consider the incomplete data and huge...
Forum:
Navigation
30-08-2020, 09:02
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138
Why Mean Low Tide?
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12,617
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TomThumb
Re: Why Mean Low Tide?
As many have noted, chart datum is a baseline and could be anything.
Anyone not checking a chart for what that datum is, just like the GPS datum or currency of the chart is asking for trouble....
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
25-08-2020, 09:13
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Oceanis 45 purchase advice
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4,132
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TomThumb
Re: Oceanis 45 purchase advice
In my professional life, I've used various joystick controls on small and large vessels equipped with bow thrusters and single and twin shafts or podded propulsion (like giant swivelling outboards)...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
21-08-2020, 09:12
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173
Tallships. Which one?
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14,775
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TomThumb
Re: Tallships. Which one?
I'll stay out of the business/ROI/profitability aspect. Risk, niche, longevity of market all spring to mind.
But as a square rig captain, I'll offer a few thoughts. This is clearly a niche sector...
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General Sailing Forum
20-08-2020, 09:59
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17
What should I look for in a dinghy/motor?
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2,005
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TomThumb
Re: What should I look for in a dinghy/motor?
You will see most folk who liveaboard or cruise use an inflatable rubber boat (IRB) of some form. They stow on deck, inflated or deflated depending on the size of the yacht, or on davits at the...
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General Sailing Forum
18-08-2020, 11:18
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78
Heaving to- Fore reaching- Lying Ahull
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18,404
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TomThumb
Re: Heaving to- Fore reaching- Lying Ahull
You've asked for opinions from those with experience and you can see the varied responses, because as others have said, 'it depends' on a range of factors.
My own, beyond heavy weather offshore...
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
16-08-2020, 10:15
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43
Mooring Failed - Now what?
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10,228
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TomThumb
Re: Mooring Failed - Now what?
You are managing risk here. If the damage is truly cosmetic and you are confident, then move on. But if there is any damage fund later when you slip the boat, not having raised it will not be good. ...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
13-08-2020, 11:15
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41
Must have, wants, maybe, noway, whoops
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5,136
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TomThumb
Re: Must have, wants, maybe, noway, whoops
Everyone telling you to 'wait and see' is right...
BUT, so too are those saying to address survey-found major/critical systems (engine, through hull fittings, standing rigging, osmosis etc)...
...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
09-08-2020, 13:35
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38
US Navy Jet Wash
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6,711
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TomThumb
Re: US Navy Jet Wash
Military Sealift Command, employing government civilian mariners operates these Expeditionary Fast Transports.
So, not a 'naval officer'. As I'm one of those, however, I can say that there will...
Forum:
Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
27-07-2020, 12:14
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21
How to remove pin from this shackle?
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6,590
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: How to remove pin from this shackle?
A number of knots, seizings, soft eyes will suit, as will re-doing the splice, depending on your skill. But without seeing the eye you have and knowing the type of halyard you are using, the types...
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
27-07-2020, 10:43
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15
Third party insurance in Australia
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4,547
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: Third party insurance in Australia
I had to do this quickly and from overseas (NO SURVEY!) so I won't vouch for the price/value but Trident Marine cover me for Third Party for my 1976 Tasman 26, swinging on a mooring, for $385 p.a....
Forum:
Training, Licensing & Certification
16-06-2020, 08:55
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40
which country to register in?
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11,535
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: which country to register in?
There are few restrictions and therefore plenty of permutations for what you plan. VAT is related to purchase/importing and you may be able to avoid but if/when you circumnavigate, it may come up...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
09-06-2020, 16:14
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37
Foreign Country Car Rental Insurance
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3,112
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: Foreign Country Car Rental Insurance
Most of the responses seem to suggest varying experiences and credit card based answers. My own come with cautions.
I've found that domestic policies relate to the law of that country and...
Forum:
Navigation
03-06-2020, 09:43
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46
Sharing of Routes, Tracks and Waypoints
Views:
5,727
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: Sharing of Routes, Tracks and Waypoints
As you take in all the advice, you might want to understand that ideally what you are after is general passage planning advice. Any level of detailed route info is full of risk. A good starting point...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
18-05-2020, 11:59
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29
Where Are You Registered To Vote and Drive
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2,763
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: Where Are You Registered To Vote and Drive
The answer goes to your intent.
If you want to retain a North Carolina 'legal identity' (to vote, pay tax, DL, other accounts etc) then the residency/address question has to be based on NC laws....
Forum:
Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
15-05-2020, 13:20
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23
Where do the reef lines go?
Views:
4,034
Posted By
TomThumb
Re: Where do the reef lines go?
Without seeing the end of the boom (to see if you could lead a line internally), you probably have a few options to consider.
Instead of guessing at whether it's a slab reef or single line...
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