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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-03-2012, 08:45
Replies: 326
Views: 60,502
Posted By td1
Re: The Cons of Owning a Catamaran

Notpopeye- another con is cargo weight capacity. While a cat may have more volume to store stuff in, they typically can not carry nearly as much weight as a similar size mono without a serious...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 01-07-2011, 15:50
Replies: 278
Views: 55,563
Posted By td1
Re: Bumfuzzles Are On The Move and Sailing

Somehow I doubt little things like dealing with a transmission problem, or, I don't know, completing a circumnavigation, will keep the naysayers quite.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-06-2011, 11:01
Replies: 208
Views: 36,936
Posted By td1
Re: 1.5 Mil. To spend….

You might pick up some of Ferenc Mates books, they're a little dated, but detail the design and construction of a lot of the boats recommend so far (Hinckley, Alden, etc.). My favorite quote of his...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-05-2011, 18:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By td1
Re: Beer Margaritas, Anyone ?

Just had one a couple days ago, had all your ingredients plus some 7-up. No idea on the ratios, but it was delicious and not as syrupy-sweet as most margarita mixes.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2011, 11:44
Replies: 1,340
Views: 731,728
Posted By td1
Re: And So It Begins ... Knottybuoyz' New Project

I usually get impatient with splinters and cut them out with a razor blade sterilized in alcohol. Got to be okay with the sight of your own blood to do a good job, and probably not the recommended...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-04-2011, 07:43
Replies: 14
Views: 5,141
Posted By td1
Re: Who has shipped packages to the BVI?

You can buy whatever you need there- maybe not the same brands as at home, but it's a pretty developed place. I wouldn't hassle with shipping stuff and trying to track it down at the start of a...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-04-2011, 06:03
Replies: 36
Views: 4,818
Posted By td1
Re: Restaurant Menus

If I remember, there's a decent sized supermarket within walking distance of the moorings/sunsail/footloose base- we bought a god bit of food there as well as beer and rum. The hard part with...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-04-2011, 10:56
Replies: 159
Views: 19,186
Posted By td1
Re: So How High Will a Cat Point?

The cats I've spent time on (both lagoons) seemed to be happiest around 60 degrees off the wind (including a decent amount of leeway)- it felt like they were pinching much higher than that. To...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 13-01-2011, 21:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,597
Posted By td1
That's legit, it's Tyler Bradt at Palouse falls,...

That's legit, it's Tyler Bradt at Palouse falls, and over a year old. There are a number of other kayakers who have dropped falls over 100 feet, and rumor has that Tyler's world record was just...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 08-01-2011, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 5,589
Posted By td1
Warm Places for US Citizen to Legally Work ?

Just got in from skiing and daydreaming of warmer climates and the possibility of spending a winter there. Availability of jobs notwithstanding, what are some tropical locations that US citizens can...
Forum: Challenges 29-12-2010, 14:26
Replies: 100
Views: 12,164
Posted By td1
I think thinwater meant to say down is as...

I think thinwater meant to say down is as dangerous as cotton when wet- wool is about as good as it gets when insulating when wet. I would still think about a down coat as an insulating layer in the...
Forum: Challenges 26-12-2010, 16:53
Replies: 100
Views: 12,164
Posted By td1
I've done a bit of cold weather sailing and a lot...

I've done a bit of cold weather sailing and a lot of cold weather camping (snow, below zero, tent, no tent, etc.), all at altitude. I work, ski, hike, hunt, etc. outside in the Colorado mountains...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-09-2010, 07:22
Replies: 25
Views: 3,145
Posted By td1
I would tell your dad that you'd love the boat,...

I would tell your dad that you'd love the boat, but it's too much money and you think he should give it a chance to sell on the open market. Let him know that if he doesn't get the price he wants in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 04-09-2010, 07:55
Replies: 17
Views: 22,031
Posted By td1
If you're educated on which fish to avoid, eating...

If you're educated on which fish to avoid, eating shouldn't be a problem- basically avoid eating reef fish or fish that may prey on reef fish- it's my understanding that open ocean fish pose no...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-09-2010, 14:37
Replies: 17
Views: 22,031
Posted By td1
A couple years ago we trolled while sailing and...

A couple years ago we trolled while sailing and caught a couple fish in the channel (little tunny and a mackerel), caught a bunch of smallish snappers at anchor, and hooked something huge in the...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 29-08-2010, 15:21
Replies: 205
Views: 94,239
Posted By td1
I'm not sure if he was talking about Mark's blog...

I'm not sure if he was talking about Mark's blog or the original poster's blog- I've enjoyed reading both of them personally.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-08-2010, 13:00
Replies: 32
Views: 14,180
Posted By td1
In the world of hypalon whitewater rafts we use...

In the world of hypalon whitewater rafts we use clifton hypalon adhesive or shore adhesive for repairs- both are applied like a contact cement. You can get them from Northwest River Supply...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 19-08-2010, 13:26
Replies: 23
Views: 11,242
Posted By td1
I grew up around lobstermen, went to school with...

I grew up around lobstermen, went to school with their kids, played on sports teams they coached, etc. These guys are trying to make a living and a lot of their families were doing it long before...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 01-04-2010, 18:30
Replies: 163
Views: 103,641
Posted By td1
So many on the coast of Maine- so hard to...

So many on the coast of Maine- so hard to choose...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-01-2010, 15:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,288
Posted By td1
We'll be in Puerto Morelos in a couple weeks on a...

We'll be in Puerto Morelos in a couple weeks on a family vacation- and I have a couple questions I'd love answers to if you happen to know:
-is there anywhere that would rent a boat (bare) for a...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 24-01-2010, 07:15
Replies: 11
Views: 13,899
Posted By td1
Thanks, Del for the historical perspective on the...

Thanks, Del for the historical perspective on the industry- that's helpful and I appreciate that type of info. I've been around boatbuilding, homebuilding, and furniture building my whole life and I...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 23-01-2010, 09:30
Replies: 11
Views: 13,899
Posted By td1
Thanks for the replies, esp. barnakiel and I....

Thanks for the replies, esp. barnakiel and I. Mike- like I said, I'm not looking for a job (my business is providing all the work I want to handle right now), and the type of info you provided about...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-01-2010, 16:21
Replies: 36
Views: 62,930
Posted By td1
The biggest problem I've had with homemade lures...

The biggest problem I've had with homemade lures is their tendency to spin and twist the line into a tangled mess, even with a swivel attached- how did you prevent that problem, especially with...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 20-01-2010, 16:16
Replies: 11
Views: 13,899
Posted By td1
Boatyard/Marina Jobs

I'm trying to get a handle on the types of hands-on jobs one might get in the boating industry. I grew up around boats and boatyards, so am somewhat aware of what the general categories of work are,...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-01-2010, 11:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,042
Posted By td1
Dammit- I unwittingly helped a Jets fan (although...

Dammit- I unwittingly helped a Jets fan (although I was happy to see the Chargers fizzle again). ;)
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