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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 12-04-2017, 13:32
Replies: 47
Views: 22,896
Posted By Tibor
Re: Rigid versus inflatable dinghy

We have a Walker Bay 8 rigid dinghy.

Walker Bay has made this dinghy from the molded plastic.. You can retrofit your Walker Bay 8 with an added inflation tubes along the gunwales to increase...
Forum: Navigation 10-05-2016, 01:31
Replies: 68
Views: 14,438
Posted By Tibor
Re: Sextant, what to buy?

Really today there is little if any need for a sextant at all. A good GPS is all that is required for most purposes. A Sextant with tables should you have the ability to use it may be a handy backup...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-02-2016, 13:41
Replies: 12
Views: 10,469
Posted By Tibor
Re: Shallow keel for shallow water?

I agree with Bay Breeze. Our boat draws .8 metre with keel up and we love to be able to run up and rest on our keel (wound up of course) between tides.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-02-2016, 13:29
Replies: 132
Views: 12,738
Posted By Tibor
Re: Windows: 7 or 10???

As a computer tech, my opinion is that Windows 10 is by far the best operating system to date but you should probably use a program such as driver booster available for free from download.com to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-12-2015, 13:05
Replies: 25
Views: 5,609
Posted By Tibor
Re: Looking for practical charging system refit advice

I've seen a lot of good advice here but also tackle this power issue by changing all lights possible to LED. We have done this and now the only things that consume power are the really necessary ones...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-12-2015, 11:56
Replies: 20
Views: 5,939
Posted By Tibor
Re: Unattended Battery Smart Charger

When not using my boat I have all electrics turned off apart from the solar panels which keep the battery topped up. No need to use my battery charger. In fact we only connect our battery charger...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2015, 12:50
Replies: 33
Views: 9,373
Posted By Tibor
Re: Beam Reach Safe sailing Rough Weather

I would never consider going out in such conditions but on a couple of occasions have been caught out by change in weather. You soon learn which is the most comfortable direction to sail and what you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-11-2015, 12:50
Replies: 109
Views: 25,637
Posted By Tibor
re: Delta Copy Anchor Doesn't Work

To me it seems like you have a very light anchor for the size of boat. I am willing to bet that if you upgrade to a 30 0r 35 lb anchor you will not have a drag problem.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-11-2015, 12:56
Replies: 35
Views: 7,594
Posted By Tibor
Re: How do you sleep?

Ours is a double berth (bow to stern oriented) in the back cabin and we have just as good a night sleep at anchor as we do at home if not better. Also able to convert the dinette into a double berth...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2015, 13:58
Replies: 30
Views: 15,305
Posted By Tibor
Re: Deck saloon for circumnavigation

I suggest a lot of sailing experience before embarking on buying your own boat for a circumnavigation. It is not a day sail and requires a lot of planning as well as a suitable boat. There is far...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2015, 15:00
Replies: 38
Views: 11,807
Posted By Tibor
Re: Fast Sailing Dinghy as Tender?

We currently use a walker bay 8 but a walker bay 10 may be more suitable for your requirements. We have added the inflatable skirt which turns it into a sailable rigid inflatable which we have found...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2015, 14:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,792
Posted By Tibor
Re: What's the smartest "smart" battery charger for LGMs?

I use a Seatec Smartcharger and have had no problems. I believe they were originally designed for marine use but handle all types of battery types. Never had any problem over the last 8 years using...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-07-2015, 14:41
Replies: 29
Views: 8,060
Posted By Tibor
Re: Ideal sailboat size for self launching and hauling?

Ours is 9.3metres (30.5ft)and can be launched and retrieved by a minimum of two people but lives on a launching trailer and is kept in our boat club's secure boat storage yard. Could not tow it on...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2015, 14:06
Replies: 14
Views: 7,192
Posted By Tibor
Re: Folding Prop and SD20 - neutral or reverse?

we have a Bukh Diesel Saildrive with a Gori folding prop and always have the engine in neutral when sailing. We have never noticed a prop noise when under way.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-06-2015, 14:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By Tibor
Re: What kind of boat to learn on?

Just have a look at what is available within your price range and find one that suits. You obviously know how to sail and all you have to do is learn where things are on the new boat.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-05-2015, 15:00
Replies: 89
Views: 16,874
Posted By Tibor
Re: Ran engine w no oil- is it destroyed?

Even if it runs again, I would suggest that it would be prudent to pull the engine apart and check the condition of the motor and replace as a minimum rings and head gasket and anything else that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2015, 14:51
Replies: 23
Views: 5,183
Posted By Tibor
Re: Is Sailing School Worth It (for me)?

You do not need lessons at all but in your situation I go to a yacht club or find a friend with a boat and go for a sail a few times and refresh your skills and then use your money to get your own...
Forum: Our Community 19-05-2015, 15:17
Replies: 11
Views: 12,345
Posted By Tibor
Re: PPG ABC3 bottom paint

I've been using it for many years and will use nothing else. My boat comes out of the water on a large launching trailer between uses and I only need to antifoul every 6 years with this stuff. In...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-05-2015, 15:21
Replies: 27
Views: 7,693
Posted By Tibor
Re: Dinghy For An Island Packet 31

Totally agree with Anglefish2. Get the tube and you have an RIB. This is what we have on our boat of a similar size to yours and it works well and you do not need a large outboard motor either.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2015, 14:46
Replies: 23
Views: 7,701
Posted By Tibor
Re: Interesting quick fix on soft spot on deck

I'm currently doing a complete refit and mostly because of a soft spot or two which have been cut out and repaired properly. My advice is to ignore what can only be a temporary fix that does not...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-04-2015, 13:58
Replies: 15
Views: 5,313
Posted By Tibor
Re: Why bother with thimbles on lazyjacks?

I like you just use bowlines and have never had problems with my lazyjacks. I can see no reason for thimbles except appearance.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2015, 13:49
Replies: 15
Views: 5,003
Posted By Tibor
Re: Hard antifoul paints available in Oz?

You could try Ameron ABC 3 which is available in Brisbane from Seairland at Eagle Farm (Ph 07 32687511 )
I've been using it for 10 years and it works and lasts really well.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-04-2015, 15:00
Replies: 31
Views: 7,243
Posted By Tibor
Re: New anchor chain. HELP!!

I've been through this exercise and all you have to do is either take the windless apart and take the gypsy with you when buying chain or else look up the specifications of your windless on the...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 14-04-2015, 14:52
Replies: 97
Views: 39,761
Posted By Tibor
Re: Is a 32' Sailboat Over-sized for a Beginner?

my first boat was 33ft and my current boat is 30ft and has enough space and amenities to be a comfortable live aboard when cruising. It is not really the size of the boat that is important but it's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2015, 13:51
Replies: 43
Views: 18,122
Posted By Tibor
Re: DIY Man Hours to Sand and Paint a 36' Boat?

I recommend that before you start you get yourself a good orbital sander so that the sanding is a much easier and shorter experience. I am doing a complete refit and paint job on my boat and this...
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