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Challenges
30-01-2011, 13:17
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Challenge: Solo Four-Month Trip - Spring 2011
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nigheandonn
Er, a large container of self reliance.....
Er, a large container of self reliance.....
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Europe & Mediterranean
19-01-2011, 16:03
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South West Ireland
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Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit -...
Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit - lots to do, many boating visitors, good fun.
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Europe & Mediterranean
19-01-2011, 12:46
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South West Ireland
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nigheandonn
These links may help: www.sailing.ie...
These links may help:
www.sailing.ie (https://www.sailing.ie)
look at the My Boat section
www.cruising.ie (https://www.cruising.ie)
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
31-03-2010, 14:37
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Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
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nigheandonn
I'm sorry I do not hace a picture to post. I...
I'm sorry I do not hace a picture to post.
I haven't actually seen the tank myself it being on my friends boat -He referred me to this type of tank as being similar to his own.
Moeller 31-90...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
31-03-2010, 14:26
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Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
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nigheandonn
I just wonder if the installation of an...
I just wonder if the installation of an inspection hatch is an option? All of the new tanks for petrol I note in catalogues show no access hatch - presumably because the fuel is so volatile?
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
30-03-2010, 13:55
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Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
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nigheandonn
The tank is about 4 foot long and most likely...
The tank is about 4 foot long and most likely baffled. My mate thought that the presence of baffles was preventing the crud from flowing to the ope at the rear of the tank where he was able to...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
30-03-2010, 12:43
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Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
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nigheandonn
He mentioned that fuel polishing was not an...
He mentioned that fuel polishing was not an option with petrol as opposed to diesel ie the guy who polished fuel locally would have obliged gad it been a diesel tank but was apprehensive of polishing...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
30-03-2010, 11:49
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Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
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nigheandonn
Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank
My friend's boat has a large 40 gallon plastic petrol tank. The deck ope is not large enough to facilitate removal of the tank. There is no suitable inspection ope and the only means of inspection...
Forum:
Challenges
27-03-2010, 07:23
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Challenge: Sail Around the World on $15k ?
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nigheandonn
Barnakiel as usual is spot on with his advice....
Barnakiel as usual is spot on with his advice. You don't have to go round the world to have fun on a boat and to get your head into a completely different space. Learn sailing and learn how to look...
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Monohull Sailboats
24-03-2010, 14:20
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Seaworthy Pocket Cruiser - Advice ?
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May people speak highly of the Albin Vega. As...
May people speak highly of the Albin Vega. As well as a specific model, I think you should focus on age and condition. You could end up with a boat with a good reputation which has not had sufficient...
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General Sailing Forum
22-03-2010, 16:08
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Where Has the Cruising Counter-Culture Gone - Is It Too Late?
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41,735
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nigheandonn
Very interesting question. We sail the west...
Very interesting question.
We sail the west coast of Ireland - no marinas for 100 miles north or south so hidden anchorages are our daily port of call! You can cruise for ages without seeing other...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
11-03-2010, 15:41
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New Mainsail ?
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Posted By
nigheandonn
I think that is a pretty good summation, borne...
I think that is a pretty good summation, borne out by how my boat sails - no problem sailing nicely on a reach or a run but when close hauled, she points poorly leaving us looking at each other and...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
09-03-2010, 14:40
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New Mainsail ?
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nigheandonn
Wow -thanks for lots of very useful comment!! ...
Wow -thanks for lots of very useful comment!!
I don't know the age of my main.I I know the gib is 5 years or so I suspect the main is more than double than and I don't go to windward well. I'm...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
08-03-2010, 16:45
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Commander Bill King, Solo Circumnavigator and Living Legend
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nigheandonn
Commander Bill King, Solo Circumnavigator and Living Legend
Delighted to stumble across a wiki page on the great man who is still going strong as he heads for his 100th birthday cake later this year
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_King_(Royal_Navy)
...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
07-03-2010, 14:42
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New Mainsail ?
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nigheandonn
New Mainsail ?
How often should one renew one's main? Typically? I know sails get baggy and lose their shape with use. this is of course down to individual useage. But are there any rules of Thumb out there which...
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The Sailor's Confessional
07-03-2010, 02:46
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Navigation Error = Almost Lost the Lot
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nigheandonn
Excellent post -good tale very well told. If you...
Excellent post -good tale very well told. If you were that way inclined, you could make it into a good magazine article and make a few bob out of it. There is a lesson for us all the tale. Despite...
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The Sailor's Confessional
06-03-2010, 15:02
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Marooned
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2,495
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nigheandonn
What a great 79 year old! Hope I have some of...
What a great 79 year old!
Hope I have some of his get up and go when I have that many years clocked up!
Hope he gets his new boat and stays sailing. :)
Forum:
The Library
06-03-2010, 14:50
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42
Can Someone Recommend a Good Book / DVD on How to Sail ?
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5,614
Posted By
nigheandonn
Hi We started sailing as a family 5 years ago...
Hi
We started sailing as a family 5 years ago on the west coast of Ireland. It has all been good and we have learnt tons as we have progressed. The best part of it has been the welcome and the...
Forum:
Challenges
22-02-2010, 08:57
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Challenge: Climbing a Mast Using Prussik Knots
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10,393
Posted By
nigheandonn
Gord May - thanks excellent links. Think I'm...
Gord May - thanks excellent links. Think I'm moving from the theory into the practical and seeing what I can manage comfortably!
Forum:
Challenges
22-02-2010, 08:55
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Challenge: Climbing a Mast Using Prussik Knots
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10,393
Posted By
nigheandonn
Thanks for your comment. I note many people...
Thanks for your comment.
I note many people give the same advice re winching the halyard tight at the mast. What is the advantage of this? Stops the loose end twisting?
Forum:
Challenges
22-02-2010, 04:32
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Challenge: Climbing a Mast Using Prussik Knots
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10,393
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nigheandonn
Challenge: Climbing a Mast Using Prussik Knots
I usually have my 18 stone ex-rugby playing friend to haul me up the mast when required. However, in preparation for single handed cruising, I thought I would learn how to climb the mast...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
22-02-2010, 03:56
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69
Sailing by Headsail Alone
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11,256
Posted By
nigheandonn
We often furl our genny when sailing downwind to...
We often furl our genny when sailing downwind to avoid the flogging of the genny that can take place, resulting in sailing with main alone or main/spinny depending on how energetic we are feeling.
Forum:
Challenges
19-02-2010, 16:28
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28
Challenge: Thought Experiment
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3,501
Posted By
nigheandonn
I love sailing but I do not see a return to sail...
I love sailing but I do not see a return to sail as a commercial means of bulk transport - too fickle and too unreliable for commercial purposes as any of us who have sailed to a timetable at...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
18-02-2010, 07:04
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32
How Old Is Too Old Before SS Rigging Should Be Replaced?
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7,238
Posted By
nigheandonn
Completely agree with the first part of this post...
Completely agree with the first part of this post - plan on a routine replacement of standing rigging as described. Excellent advice. I would have to disagree with the very last point "If the boat is...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
16-02-2010, 14:04
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34
Engine Stops - Then What?
Views:
4,181
Posted By
nigheandonn
Hi I do not want to come across as an expert...
Hi
I do not want to come across as an expert because I am not. However I do think you have to approach this theoretical problem differently. You need to develop understanding of all your boat...
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