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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-03-2016, 09:46
Replies: 357
Views: 51,469
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Yacht in Storm Video

I like this bit of footage of a Leopard 39 catamaran sailing the Southern Ocean from Cape Town to Brisbane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-svmgOxqw
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-02-2016, 07:47
Replies: 41
Views: 15,495
Posted By rocma
Re: Katadyn 40E or 80E

Hee Tellie! I think you meant Spectra is now Katadyn, since Katadyn Group took over Spectra and not the other way around. But, whatever. I am surprised about your statement the 80E has been dropped....
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-02-2016, 14:10
Replies: 148
Views: 18,494
Posted By rocma
Re: Solo Sailor Took His Own Life

Mind your own business I would say. I am just stating what my view is. And looking at your last post, you seem very convinced of yourself.....breeding faster than rabbits.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-02-2016, 14:04
Replies: 5,230
Views: 335,020
Posted By rocma
Re: Why Climate Change Won't Matter in 20 Years

We can write all we want and some people here even pretend to know a little more than others. :nonono:

Nobody knows jack **** about this and for certain, nobody has the answer either.

Letīs...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-02-2016, 13:56
Replies: 148
Views: 18,494
Posted By rocma
Re: Solo Sailor Took His Own Life

Who cares what his reasons were. They were HIS reasons. Each and every one of us is in charge of his or her own destiny. Who are we to judge. I respect the guy and his decision, for whatever reason....
Forum: Cruising News & Events 23-02-2016, 03:40
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

This is not a very good example Carl. Oysters were built in 3 yards, 4 even at some stage. Windboats, Landamores and Southampton Yacht Services (SYS). Some owners insisted on Landamores built, others...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-02-2016, 00:49
Replies: 13
Views: 7,742
Posted By rocma
Re: Problem with Yanmar transmission KM35p

Huh?? WHo told you that :confused::confused:

If say you buy a new prop and by mistake you have bought a left drive instead of a right drive, you can buy a new prop OR, much easier, just change the...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 23-02-2016, 00:41
Replies: 522
Views: 113,758
Posted By rocma
pirate Re: When we shouldn't encourage people to "just go"

I think the actual question on its own is very belittleling and arrogant to even think this. But, I assume topic starter just wanted to inventarise views and opinions here.

I will never ever tell...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-02-2016, 05:21
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

You are right: both Dufour and Grand Soleil are now fully independent companies. My omission.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-02-2016, 05:07
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

For the people not speaking any other lingo than english:

Oyster Yachts explains the reasons for the keel failure that lead to the sinking of Oyster 825 Polina Star III – Yachting World...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-02-2016, 00:22
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

Ofcourse I mean Bavaria and Hanse. Who else! On the one hand they made boating more accessible to a much larger group BUT they are the ones that have changed the whole market to what it is today and...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 17-02-2016, 11:18
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

Exile: I can see you point, but you show me any other Oyster than the 825 that is a pile of the proverbial crap. There isnīt. Where as I can mention many piles of the same proverbial crap being...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 17-02-2016, 10:02
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

Pretty bad all in all for a brand pretending to be at the high end of the sailing boat market. Whatever the excuses, it is plainly bad and unacceptable really. Makes me laugh about all the joking...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-02-2016, 09:39
Replies: 69
Views: 8,436
Posted By rocma
Re: If you won the lottery

I recently read the J-Class "Endeavour" is for sale for 20.000.000 euros.

That will do nicely!
Forum: Our Community 03-02-2016, 00:13
Replies: 85
Views: 10,034
Posted By rocma
Re: What's your boats name?

Our boat is called "On y va" which is a french expression for "letīs go!" (see more explaination below). I am dutch, live in Spain, so no connection with France as such. But the reason my family...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-02-2016, 00:16
Replies: 65
Views: 11,496
Posted By rocma
Re: Married but sailing alone

Facing the same question: boat is virtually cruising ready and we were meant to cast off September this year...... but my wife stepped into this new business venture three years ago, which I am happy...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-01-2016, 11:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By rocma
Re: Skywave terminal IDP-690

Ok, what is have been quoted is the following:

The ST-Star tracking kit is 999 euros (basically the Skywave dome terminal 690), the smart box is 169 euros.

The yearly service charge for giving...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-01-2016, 10:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By rocma
Re: Skywave terminal IDP-690

I contacted the supplier/inventor of this "smart box" and it is all Inmarsat approved.

This company who developed it is in fact an Inmarsat dealer and they have developed this smart box and the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-01-2016, 00:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By rocma
Re: Skywave terminal IDP-690

Your time and input is much appreciated John.

Currently a friend of mine (where I got this idea from in the first place) is sort of mid Atlantic. He will let me know his findings when he arrives...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-01-2016, 00:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By rocma
Re: Skywave terminal IDP-690

True and not true John.

True the device is mainly uses for tracking and sending position/COG and SOG, but there are companies who have developed hard- and software (a little smart box) where you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-01-2016, 23:57
Replies: 40
Views: 10,590
Posted By rocma
Re: Spreader Lights vs. Foredeck Light

Foredeck lights for swabbing the decks at night? :biggrin:

Last year on a delivery had to use both deck and or speader lights in bad weather between Sardinia and Sicily, trying to get a genoa down...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-01-2016, 01:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By rocma
Skywave terminal IDP-690

Hi,

Does anybody use a Skywave terminal IDP-690 for position updates, messaging and getting in gribfiles? And if so, what are the experiences about reliability and easy of use?

Thank you
...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 24-11-2015, 04:25
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

Wow! Well, let me first thank the Captain for being honest and open. Can we somehow get verified you are who you say you are. Just to be prudent.

But this is purely a production error if you say...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-09-2015, 05:33
Replies: 1,072
Views: 179,858
Posted By rocma
Re: Oyster Problems?

Well, at least we can take the Mickey out of Oyster owners now, instead of the ever returning remarks on forums about Bavariaīs whose keels fall off :whistling:

But I agree with what Dhillen says....
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-06-2015, 08:35
Replies: 160
Views: 43,649
Posted By rocma
Re: Do you sail with your transmission in gear?

Says who Gus? Do you have scientific proof for this? or only hearsay?

A free rotating shaft causes less damage to your gearbox than one that is being held (braked) by it's gear.
Where there is...
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