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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
08-07-2023, 14:51
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Best way to get last 1/2 inch out of bilges.
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Cynara
Re: Best way to get last 1/2 inch out of bilges.
People worry to much
Forum:
Meets & Greets
08-07-2023, 14:48
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ARE WE MAD? Embarking on a sailing adventure with zero experience
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Cynara
Re: ARE WE MAD? Embarking on a sailing adventure with zero experience
In my opinion yes
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
08-07-2023, 14:45
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How to know if there is enough room for you in the anchorage?
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Cynara
Re: How to know if there is enough room for you in the anchorage?
Good eyes and judgment
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General Sailing Forum
08-07-2023, 14:35
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"Knots"?
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Cynara
Re: "Knots"?
You can throw all the tech at a you want. That is why we recorded our estimated position every hour. The more accurate your tech the more accurate your estimated position is. Generally if you are...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-07-2023, 14:02
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Tayana 37 Bowsprit (Repair or Replace)
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Cynara
Re: Tayana 37 Bowsprit (Repair or Replace)
The bowsprint on our Hans Christian 34 was made out of Apitong. Togh as nails. Dinnt hold paint very well, but was very strong. The sprin was 6 feet long it was very strong with a nice wide platform...
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Monohull Sailboats
28-06-2023, 17:33
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Can anyone solve the mystery
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Re: Can anyone solve the mystery
And it is not pumping the max at 4+ feet
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Monohull Sailboats
26-06-2023, 19:50
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Can anyone solve the mystery
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Cynara
Re: Can anyone solve the mystery
When caculating pump discharge rates take a good look at the pump rate at the head.how high does the pump have to pump the water out
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Monohull Sailboats
13-06-2023, 17:53
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Can anyone solve the mystery
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Re: Can anyone solve the mystery
On one of my books leaves blocked the cockpit drains. This was in southern California which gets very little rain. 32 inches is a lot rain
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Monohull Sailboats
12-06-2023, 09:48
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2 broken shroud wires
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Cynara
Re: 2 broken shroud wires
Is the question should you replace the stay that has broken wires? The answer is yes
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
12-06-2023, 09:24
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OLD vs NEW boats. Contradictive experts' opinion.
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Cynara
Re: OLD vs NEW boats. Contradictive experts' opinion.
Most people take the wrong approach. Buy the boat you want. Not based on the price. It may take you longer but you will be happier.
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Anchoring & Mooring
12-06-2023, 00:10
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How much anchor is too much anchor?
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Cynara
Re: How much anchor is too much anchor?
Heavy for a typical cruising boat
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
09-06-2023, 11:27
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Planning a route - Fort Myers to Miami
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Re: Planning a route - Fort Myers to Miami
Buy some good charts. Maybe there are some cruising guides.. learn to read them. Maybe YouTube can help. Don't be in a hurry. Don't travel at night. Layout your course on the charts. Make sure your...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
09-06-2023, 10:41
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Experience required to cross the Pacific
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Cynara
Re: Experience required to cross the Pacific
They only time you work on an engine is when it needs work so if it doesn't fail ij the first year you won't learn anything except how to change the oil. You can also take classes
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Anchoring & Mooring
08-06-2023, 03:12
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How much anchor is too much anchor?
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Cynara
Re: How much anchor is too much anchor?
You actually anchor for lunch. If we are having a good day we don't stop.
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
05-06-2023, 11:33
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How much anchor is too much anchor?
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Cynara
Re: How much anchor is too much anchor?
I love ZCqr discussions. When we were cruising the modrn anchor was the bruce and CQR worked fine. Just had to learn how to use it
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
30-05-2023, 08:50
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Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint
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Cynara
Re: Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint
Paint was waring off after about 2 years. Each paint mark was about a foot. Red white and blue for a us sailor easy to remember. Before we applied the paint we painted that part of the chain with...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
29-05-2023, 17:42
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Chotu's Rigging Thread - Time to Go Fast
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Cynara
Re: Chotu's Rigging Thread - Time to Go Fast
Long post so missed all the details in why you are in such a hurry. Remember speed kills
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
29-05-2023, 15:59
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Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint
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Cynara
Re: Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint
We painted ours every 30 feet 1st mark was red 2nd white 3rd blue 4th 2 reds, erc worked fine
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
29-05-2023, 15:52
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Question for Liveaboards
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7,317
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Cynara
Re: Question for Liveaboards
Are you always in a hurry. To get somwhere. Do you mind spending an extra night at sea.we sailed even if doing one knot. We met people who motored if they weren't making at least 6 knots. Only you...
Forum:
Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
27-05-2023, 15:50
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STA-LOK Swageless Terminals (Wire Rope Terminals)
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Cynara
Re: STA-LOK Swageless Terminals (Wire Rope Terminals)
My boat had 13 wires I had to cut hacksaw worked just fine
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
20-05-2023, 17:33
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Getting clearance to leave the US with a US vessel
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Cynara
Re: Getting clearance to leave the US with a US vessel
In November 800 + boats will leave san Diego for Mexico. No permits required. Check out latitude38. Com and the ba ha ha
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
16-05-2023, 02:39
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Safety at sea (from other humans)
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Cynara
Re: Safety at sea (from other humans)
Even flare guns are illegal in some countries.
Forum:
Our Community
14-05-2023, 09:21
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Rocna 10 vs CQR 45
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Cynara
Re: Rocna 10 vs CQR 45
We found out early on you just can't drop the CQR and back on it like it mad man. It does take some skill
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
12-05-2023, 13:03
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Safety at sea (from other humans)
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Cynara
Re: Safety at sea (from other humans)
I meant 100 miles
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
12-05-2023, 13:02
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Safety at sea (from other humans)
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9,826
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Cynara
Re: Safety at sea (from other humans)
You can check with the State department. If you are already in a country you can check with the embassy for safe areas
When we sailed from Long Beach California to the Panama canal we stayed 1pp...
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