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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 13-05-2022, 08:26
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Denmark and Sweden: 6-8 Weeks: Recommendations?

Brilliant !!!! I will ask you for advice and help when I need it in that area
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-04-2022, 08:30
Replies: 82
Views: 10,418
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Towing a Motor Boat

Great and careful your words....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-03-2022, 08:27
Replies: 34
Views: 9,670
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Elegant Reefing Solutions

Dear S/V JEDI.- can you send a diagram of your solution?
Best regards.
Ekeno
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-02-2022, 14:45
Replies: 91
Views: 8,931
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Are Sailors Individuals who differ from the norm..

When I finished my medical studies, I was invited to sail in a Snipe... I thought it was incredible that it could be driven in any direction and that day I decided that a sailboat would be my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2021, 07:14
Replies: 133
Views: 20,736
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Fat bottomed girls

Those of us who have departed with Korsars, Prindle 19, J24, Melges 24 learned to carry the boats on the water and the flight hours do serve to navigate the wide-hulled ones .....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2021, 06:50
Replies: 133
Views: 20,736
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Fat bottomed girls

I have sailed in the cyclades long and swell in a Jeanneau 53 and in the southern part of Chile I own a Jeanneau 469, which sails perfectly with our usual wind of 20 to 22 knots, more gusts.
I think...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 29-10-2021, 11:07
Replies: 43
Views: 5,264
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Your 2022 Cruising Plans/Philosophy?

I was referring to Joh's Ghurt comments
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 29-10-2021, 10:07
Replies: 43
Views: 5,264
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Your 2022 Cruising Plans/Philosophy?

cool, smart and careful reach
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-10-2021, 08:39
Replies: 139
Views: 19,254
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Life rafts on small bluewater boats

Interesting and important thread ... I hope to sail soon in blue waters, after a great coastal experience, but in complex seas.
Although we will sail 3 crew members in very long stretches and on a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-09-2021, 07:52
Replies: 51
Views: 9,874
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Construction quality on the new boats

Very good focus and careful to get to the bottom of the initial question.
Congratulations!!!
I would add, however, that several topics of today's Forum have been approached with what is called in...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 04-09-2021, 12:01
Replies: 57
Views: 10,511
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Tradition around boat names

I bought a sailboat with the name Archimedes.
I decided to honor the decision of the former owner and facilitate communications with the Coast Guard .... Now it is called TRACK, something like a new...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-08-2021, 13:35
Replies: 90
Views: 11,950
Posted By Ekeno
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-08-2021, 10:57
Replies: 90
Views: 11,950
Posted By Ekeno
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-08-2021, 09:50
Replies: 90
Views: 11,950
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Which VHF channel to use for on-boat operations?

It´s posible to use SENA Bluetooth Stereo Headset / Intercom in Europe?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-08-2021, 09:22
Replies: 77
Views: 11,134
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Advice docking a boat with throttle mounted down low?

I have sailed in different sailboats with the engine control to starboard and low. I always wondered if the builders actually sailed in a crosswind harbor.
Now I have a Jeanneau 469 and I can't stop...
Forum: Our Community 02-08-2021, 10:14
Replies: 163
Views: 22,123
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Need to abandon crew

Thank´s Montañan
Forum: Our Community 02-08-2021, 09:15
Replies: 163
Views: 22,123
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Need to abandon crew

Aiming at more structured relations with the crew, there are Standard Contracts that are used and that are based on International Law, to set remuneration, work period, grounds for termination,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-07-2021, 13:16
Replies: 29
Views: 3,551
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Which Bottom paint for fiberglass sailing boats

Thinking that I will be able to sail from South America to the USA, what kind of antifouling paint would not be accepted in the latter country?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-07-2021, 12:51
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By Ekeno
Harken Winches Corrosion

Dear friends.- I checked the stern electric Harken winches of my Jeanneau 469 and the paint on their body, which goes inside the trunks, came off, causing degradation of the metal of these.
The...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-06-2021, 09:09
Replies: 37
Views: 4,606
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Med Mooring opportunities in the Carribean/Bahamas?

hello .... I have sailed many times in Greece, and what I recommend may be obvious but it is key to have a clear routine when using a molo or dock.
1.- Choose the place with enough space for the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2021, 09:45
Replies: 61
Views: 8,409
Posted By Ekeno
Re: I could use some advice choosing a sailboat

I have seen in these threads many queries to decide a good sailboat purchase and it seems very reasonable, however, most of the time they arise from people who have a dream, but who have not had...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-06-2021, 12:18
Replies: 251
Views: 302,711
Posted By Ekeno
Thumbs up Re: "Bluewater" Boat Threads

Very very good aproach....And polite
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2021, 16:51
Replies: 161
Views: 21,634
Posted By Ekeno
Angry Re: Ditching the diesel inboard engine

Hello Guys ... on the one hand, the long discussion of no money but I want to do long cruises seems doubtful to me. On the other hand, the assembly of the outboard motor with rusty elements does not...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-04-2021, 07:15
Replies: 123
Views: 9,002
Posted By Ekeno
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY ends May 3rd.

El Kit de Panel Solar sería una excelente forma de integrarme al uso de energías renovables en mi Jeanneau 469....
Forum: Our Community 05-03-2021, 09:03
Replies: 56
Views: 4,703
Posted By Ekeno
Re: Predict our (sailing) Future

I estimate that the Covid modifications will give rise to different strains and vaccines that will change over time, as occurs with the flu in each hemisphere from year to year.
What can facilitate...
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