Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
09-04-2024, 22:27
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,277
Re: Cardboard
OK; enough has been said that I will NOT bring any cardboard onboard. The even small chance of roaches is enough for me.
thank you all for the response
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
08-04-2024, 20:41
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,277
Cardboard
when I first started chartering sailboats, everyone made a big deal of NEVER taking cardboard on board the boat for fear of cock roaches.
does this thinking still prevail? is it cardboard of...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
18-02-2024, 21:03
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Re: chain type
thank you everyone. I have decided to just keep the 70 meters of chain. I will add chain or use rope as needed.
I will upgrade the anchor to a Rocna Vulcan
don
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
16-02-2024, 17:31
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Re: chain type
I meant to type " I was told you CANT add chain". not you CAN
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
16-02-2024, 16:05
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Re: chain type
Thank you Jim and Jammer. my first instinct was to just add chain. Someone told me you can do that but I know you can buy joining links so. It is good to hear somneone echo the sentiment that...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
16-02-2024, 08:58
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Re: chain type
Tin tin
that is a good question. Ordering a brand new boat has been an education and yes I have paid the dumb tax a few times. One": I ordered my boat during the pandemic run when boats were...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
15-02-2024, 15:49
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Re: chain type
thank you all for the reply
yes, I will end up getting a propersized Rocna Vulcan and will just keep the chain. Realistically if I need 100meters of scope I can have rope for the last 30 meters. ...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
15-02-2024, 10:57
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
chain type
I am taking delivery of a new Nautitech 44 and it comes with 70 m of galvinized chain 10mm and a 20 Kg delta anchor.
my Delivery broker has suggested upgrading to a bigger anchor (which I...
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
02-02-2024, 11:01
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,157
Re: Oxley Bora vs new ISTEC parasailor?
Anyone want to give thoughts on Oxley Levante, vs Istec Parasailor, vs wingaker? vs just a symetrical spnakker for a 44 foot catamaran going across the Atlantic and then the pacific?
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
31-01-2024, 04:29
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,821
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-12-2023, 09:44
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Replies: 2
Views: 466
Re: Where to charter in the Caribbean
certainly the most popular place to go is the BVI. It is the number 1 destination for a reason and NO, two weeks there is not too long.
easy sailing, easy navigation and lots to see and do. down...
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
22-11-2023, 07:32
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,043
Re: Catana 471 vendor hiding survey
lots of strong opinions and negativity here.
following is my opinions you can agree or disagree. First of all I come from the airplane purchasing world. In the airplane world everything is...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
31-10-2023, 15:32
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,267
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
31-10-2023, 10:22
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,267
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
09-10-2023, 09:26
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Replies: 118
Views: 13,255
Re: Does a genset still make sense?
I hope a generator is still needed. I am buying a new Cat and opted for the Generator and did NOT opt for Lithium batteries.
in all my previous chartering in the Caribbean, I use AC most evenings...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-09-2023, 00:20
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Replies: 6
Views: 681
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
13-09-2023, 22:04
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Replies: 14
Views: 880
Re: Best boat upgrading sequence…
If you can just go straight to the boat you ultimately want. the sooner you buy it , the sooner you'll sail it and the better you will know it. All of this is dependent on your financial...
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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available
24-08-2023, 09:50
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-08-2023, 08:56
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Replies: 22
Views: 50,923
Re: onan 7KW
thank you John Holland and sail crazy. It is good to know that fuel burn will be .5 gph or a bit under. My friend has changed his mind a bit and now would like to have the built in
generator. ...
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
11-08-2023, 08:23
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,541
Re: YachtWorld changes filters again
ya bummer
I just logged on and Noticed that the region feature was gone. Oh well. I also liked the old way to search by region. I guess if they get enough bad feedback then they willl change it...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
07-08-2023, 08:02
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
Re: Sailing charter October-February advance
I would say BVI is a much better choice. I personally did not like Abaco in the Bahamas but to each their own. the Abaco is less crowded but I didnt find as much to do. Having said that, I really...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
05-08-2023, 08:39
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Replies: 7
Views: 639
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Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine
04-08-2023, 08:07
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,373
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
31-07-2023, 12:57
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,934
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
31-07-2023, 10:00
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Replies: 63
Views: 6,155
Re: bottom paint
Mirelos
thank you for the reply. since the coating would be applied by the boat manufacture, I will assume they will do it well. I will likely opt for the more expensive copper coat
Don
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