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Forum: Polar Regions 28-08-2023, 16:23
Replies: 10
Views: 5,692
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Circumnavigation west to east via Cape Horn

Yes, a good question.

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Forum: Americas 28-08-2023, 14:48
Replies: 42
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Wanting to go around Cape Horn

As other posts have noted, the first thing which needs to be clarified to provide a reasonable answer to the original question, is a little more detail on what the OP has in mind.
First, I would...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-08-2023, 15:49
Replies: 53
Views: 6,019
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: preventer attachment to boom

I do something very similar. I use a vang-preventer on either side that leads back to the cockpit for normal use, but if I want a sturdier preventer for heavy weather or long down wind runs, I have a...
Forum: Polar Regions 08-08-2023, 02:55
Replies: 10
Views: 5,692
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Circumnavigation west to east via Cape Horn

Deleted my post. I didn't realize how old this thread was.
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2023, 02:28
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Ballast in tar

Actually, from past experience with owning a 28 ft steel hulled sloop, ballast in tar or pitch is not such a great idea. Water will seep between the hull and the tar and cause corrosion, which is...
Forum: The Library 01-08-2023, 18:53
Replies: 58
Views: 14,896
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Suggestions for good sailing fiction

A like button is needed here. Consider it pressed.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-07-2023, 15:40
Replies: 31
Views: 6,903
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Winter Sailing in Alaska

Ditto, a beautiful boat. I have only spent one year in Alaska, en route from Japan to Canada, and ended up wintering over in Cordova because I didn't want to be caught out in the more extreme winter...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-04-2021, 15:16
Replies: 106
Views: 14,323
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Knot Funny

Funny, big discussion about the cleat hitch. Personally, I never use it and don't like it because it just seems so many people make a mess of this simple hitch ending up with a jammed line, and in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2021, 15:09
Replies: 35
Views: 60,930
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Is this a bad idea?

My own thoughts would be if you think this is a good boat that will meet your needs then make a stupidly low offer. You have plenty of time and other opportunities will come along if the boat is...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 15-01-2021, 15:03
Replies: 52
Views: 15,294
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Solo Sailor Missing in Bass Strait

Agree with above sentiments. I have sailed that area single-handed many times.
I also thought that 57 feet is a lot of boat for one person to manage. One has to compensate size with more complexity...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2020, 11:44
Replies: 73
Views: 12,761
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Am I biting off too much to chew?

And 9f course a factor most of us have to consider is operating costs, which tend to increase exponentially with waterline length..
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2020, 11:11
Replies: 100
Views: 13,003
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Is an electric windlass a necessity when living on the hook solo?

So it seems, in answer to the OP, "is an electric windlass necessary when single-handed?", the answers vary. Some simply and categorically say yes. Some, generally those who have changed over to an...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2020, 13:22
Replies: 73
Views: 12,761
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Am I biting off too much to chew?

Skimmed the many posts here but strongly agree with general thrust, 36-40 foot is pretty optimal size for short-handed long distance sailing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2020, 12:58
Replies: 100
Views: 13,003
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Is an electric windlass a necessity when living on the hook solo?

I am not going to disagree with much of the good advice and opinion but will offer an alternative perspective as a long term single hander. I have a 12 ton boat and a manual anchor winch and have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-11-2020, 12:58
Replies: 136
Views: 19,149
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Very Flexible Sealant (not adhesive) For Polycarbonate?

So I am wondering why not just use a UV resistant silicone sealant such as used in roofs and gutters?
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-11-2020, 10:55
Replies: 47
Views: 11,159
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: How is your InReach or Iridium service working out for you?

Thank you Snore. Some useful info. I use an Iridium satphone and have wondered whether changing to GO makes sense. I am curious about iWatchSat (Apple only I presume). I have tried to find a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-10-2020, 11:34
Replies: 63
Views: 8,560
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Night Watch Deadman's Switch?

I have been using the "Watch Commandser" for some 15 years or so now and am surprised that they are not more widely known and used by short and single-handed sailors. It is designed by a short-handed...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-03-2020, 10:49
Replies: 42
Views: 12,874
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Bass Strait in early winter

Hi Jim, lots of advice already that I won't add to or comment on. I just wanted to say that I have sailed that route single-handed on my own boat many times and the time of year was never a real...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-10-2019, 14:45
Replies: 63
Views: 47,296
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Insuring Aus registered boat

No doubt true about Northern Reef. I certainly hope I never have to make a claim on them.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-10-2019, 17:38
Replies: 63
Views: 47,296
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Insuring Aus registered boat

I have found Northern Reef to be pretty flexible and competitive. My boat is 60 years old, steel and I single hand, so most companies wouldn't touch me or are ridiculously expensive.
Forum: Polar Regions 04-10-2019, 16:43
Replies: 44
Views: 9,512
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Antarctica (Not the Peninsula)

Speak with Ben Tucker, SY Snow Petrel. Snowpetrelsailing.blogspot.com
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-08-2019, 01:30
Replies: 40
Views: 7,653
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Is self steering possible or practical?

A beautiful boat.
As usual, lots of opinions and good suggestions. I can also recommend a Hydrovane. I have a similar overhang but a narrower transom and found the Hydrovane works well. A number...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2019, 15:55
Replies: 40
Views: 7,653
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Is self steering possible or practical?

Sure is a beautiful b[oat. As usual, lots of opinions with many valid points. My view is that I love the simplicity and robustness of windvane steering and no need for electrical power. I have...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-11-2014, 22:28
Replies: 11
Views: 9,385
Posted By Sylph VI
Re: Muir Hercules Manual Winch - How Do I Lube it ?

Interesting post. I have a Muir Hercules, bought it second hand fifteen years ago, and have serviced it twice now, ie pulled it off the deck, taken the bottom plate off, completely stripped and...
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