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Posted By SvenG

Re: Nicholson 38 sunk on Baja Ha-Ha

You memory is partially correct. Lira had an unexplained fever. Cora was not sick.

Your estimate of Eric's capabilities is way off, but then you didn't/don't know him.

I'm not going to...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

08-03-2024, 17:21

Replies: 233

Views: 42,881

Posted By SvenG

Re: Nicholson 38 sunk on Baja Ha-Ha

The chainplate had hidden corrosion/rot and tore out IIRC.

-Sven

Forum: General Sailing Forum

08-03-2024, 15:51

Replies: 233

Views: 42,881

Posted By SvenG

Re: Nicholson 38 sunk on Baja Ha-Ha

I could not disagree more. Having watched the preparation of Rebel Heart in person for months I saw nothing that I would fault.

Ray, that's a completely different story, but at least he...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

08-03-2024, 15:14

Replies: 233

WARNING : Sailrite Machine (240v/international) version does not work with inverters

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Nicholson 38 sunk on Baja Ha-Ha

And there was no evidence that the autopilot was in control when Ray was at the helm when he ran her aground and sank her.

-Sven

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

09-02-2024, 17:13

Replies: 50

Views: 5,975

Posted By SvenG

Re: WARNING : Sailrite Machine (240v/international) version does not work with invert

What inverter won't it work with ?

The Sailrite should not even know that it is an inverter if it is a true sine inverter at the correct Hz.

Bizarre claim.

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

06-02-2024, 06:48

Replies: 17

Rudder stuffing box leaking...can't adjust..seal from the outside?

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Rudder stuffing box leaking...can't adjust..seal from the outside?

Wax from a toilet seal can be forced in around the rudder shaft from the outside. It won't be a perfect seal but certainly reduce the flow. Did that with the propshaft when a couple of 100 miles...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-01-2024, 10:58

Replies: 119

Delivery -> sleigh ride

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Delivery -> sleigh ride

This thread sure became relevant again.

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

05-01-2014, 18:41

Replies: 159

How to sneak into beach resorts

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Posted By SvenG

Re: How to sneak into beach resorts

So you do not sneak in like the OP was doing ?

That's very different !

-Sven

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

05-01-2014, 18:35

Replies: 159

How to sneak into beach resorts

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Posted By SvenG

Re: How to sneak into beach resorts

I don't know if that is an original statement but it is quotable !

Anyone who ignores it deserves keel-hauling.

-Sven

05-01-2014, 18:07

Replies: 350

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Impounded boats in Mexico

Glad you and Charlotte and the girls are OK.

She had us thinking we should not cross over to La Cruz but we'll blame it on the vapors and stick to our loose plan. Look forward to hearing Cora...

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

05-01-2014, 17:36

Replies: 159

How to sneak into beach resorts

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Posted By SvenG

Re: How to sneak into beach resorts

Care to elaborate ?

Seems spot on to me.

-Sven

05-01-2014, 17:03

Replies: 350

Views: 47,836

Posted By SvenG

Re: Impounded boats in Mexico

Thanks, I should have stated that but I wasn't positive.

-Sven

05-01-2014, 16:45

Replies: 350

Views: 47,836

Posted By SvenG

Re: Impounded boats in Mexico

Not sure what you mean by "personal visit" ?

The rules are here:

Crewmember Visas (https://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_5005.html)

The interview conducted in the US embassy abroad...

05-01-2014, 09:44

Replies: 350

Views: 47,836

Posted By SvenG

Re: Impounded boats in Mexico

And try getting a tourist visa in the US if you arrive on a private boat or plane from outside N. America - won't happen.

-Sven

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

04-01-2014, 13:55

Replies: 65

Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

Reading this thread makes me realize that no serious maritime exploration was ever possible before the invention of the steam engine. :whistling:

-Sven

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

04-01-2014, 08:33

Replies: 65

Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

Views: 31,862

Posted By SvenG

Re: Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

To clarify; our all-solar is not on the dinghy.

We charge on board and then have to lift the 50 Ah AGMs on board to use them. Still a pain.

-Sven

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

03-01-2014, 22:12

Replies: 65

Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

Views: 31,862

Posted By SvenG

Re: Are Electric Outboards Any Good ?

For right now (1 year) we are all electric. We use a Minn Kota 55 and have two Lifeline 50 Ah AGM batteries. All solar since May of 2012.

It is not ideal but is sure beats carrying gasoline on...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

02-01-2014, 07:08

Replies: 42

Bernard Stamm rescued

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Posted By SvenG

Re: Bernard Stamm rescued

Now you've done it ! :whistling:

-Sven

Forum: Cruising News & Events

01-01-2014, 18:58

Replies: 242

Views: 42,094

Posted By SvenG

Re: Mexico confiscated 380 yachts - MERGED THREADS

Being in the target zone I've had the same question. I suppose fear might be the reason but I'd still expect posts from new accounts like astonished trying to hide their identity. CF would still...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

01-01-2014, 18:51

Replies: 242

Views: 42,094

Posted By SvenG

Re: Mexico confiscated 380 yachts - MERGED THREADS

How the #ell did I end up defending the good people who are still in the US !? :confused:

-Sven

Forum: Cruising News & Events

01-01-2014, 18:46

Replies: 242

Views: 42,094

Posted By SvenG

Re: Mexico confiscated 380 yachts - MERGED THREADS

So you will blame the "good" people living in the US for all the evils of the country as a whole ?

-Sven

Forum: Cruising News & Events

01-01-2014, 18:25

Replies: 242