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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-01-2021, 13:46
Replies: 55
Views: 7,738
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Using pipe cutter on bimini tubing

And my money would be on the sawzall! It was fast, at least for the first few cuts until the blade was shot.....LOL!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-01-2021, 08:10
Replies: 55
Views: 7,738
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Using pipe cutter on bimini tubing

OK, I know many will disapprove, but I managed to cut S/S tube for our dodger using a reciprocating saw (also known as a sawzall). I just used cheap, regular metal cutting blades and while the blades...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2020, 08:59
Replies: 33
Views: 7,952
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Best place for a value for money blue water boat

If Mexico and the Sea of Cortez are still on the table, I would consider the San Carlos/Guaymas area on the mainland coast. We had a very good experience doing a long haulot/refit at the marina in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-05-2020, 08:11
Replies: 53
Views: 5,754
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Oil in fresh water tank help

We once got a lot diesel in our fibreglass built in water tank, when a return fuel line broke. The tank was built into the bilge over keel. After a thorough cleaning with dish soap and warm water, I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-02-2018, 18:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
Re: PUR 35 manual desalinator

SOLD! Thanks for looking.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-01-2018, 08:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-01-2018, 20:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
Re: PUR 35 manual desalinator

Bump; still looking for a new home for this watermaker. Next stop will be eBay.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-11-2017, 15:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
Re: PUR 35 manual desalinator

This is a manual unit. We carried it aboard as an emergency back up, but never needed it. Thanks for looking.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-11-2017, 11:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
Re: PUR 35 manual desalinator

This needs a new home. Open to offers. Thanks!:smile:
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-11-2017, 10:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,145
Posted By greenghost45
Mexico Boating Guide, 2nd edition 2006 by Rains

We have the 2nd edition of the The Captain Rains Guide. We found this to be very helpful while cruising Mexico. There is a newer 3rd edition that sells for between $60 and $70 USD. Ours is in very...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-11-2017, 15:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By greenghost45
PUR 35 manual desalinator

We purchased this unit 12 years ago with the understanding it was unused military surplus. We kept it in the ditch bag for a couple of years while sailing in Mexico, and it has been stored ashore...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-04-2015, 16:04
Replies: 421
Views: 42,540
Posted By greenghost45
Re: April Giveaway: GMN Long Range WiFi Extender Systems

I'd go for the Wifi extender;
Halo WiFi Extender | Global Marine Networks (https://www.globalmarinenet.com/redport-halo-wifi-extender.php)

Thanks!
Forum: Mantus Anchors 03-02-2015, 17:57
Replies: 435
Views: 64,507
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

A new main and a hook for the dinghy!

Mantus Anchors | 45 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor (https://mantusanchors.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

Mantus Anchors | 13 lbs...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 01-10-2014, 09:48
Replies: 2
Views: 2,963
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Truant 37 offshore Sloop/Cutter

Please note that the weebly link does not work by just clicking on it. You have to highlite it, then cut and paste in your browser. Sorry about the extra step but that seems to be the only way to...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 30-09-2014, 18:27
Replies: 454
Views: 92,593
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

The 45 lb galvanized will work fine for me!

Mantus Anchors | 45 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor (https://mantusanchors.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

Looks like a really...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-09-2014, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 2,963
Posted By greenghost45
Truant 37 offshore Sloop/Cutter

Sassona is a beautiful example of a Garden designed offshore sloop/cutter. She has lovely lines from her upswept bow to her wine glass stern. Sassona has been continuously upgraded and maintained and...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 24-06-2014, 21:38
Replies: 6
Views: 4,146
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Garden designed 37' Truant offshore sloop

Thanks for the heads up. If you were to paste
truant37.weebly.com
in your browser, you should find the site. It seems that weebly links don't work, at least for me! There is also a short video of...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-05-2014, 19:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,146
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Garden designed 37' Truant offshore sloop

Whoops! Sorry about the bad link. Try

truant37.weebly.com
Forum: Classifieds Archive 13-05-2014, 17:14
Replies: 0
Views: 1,016
Posted By greenghost45
16RH17 3 blade propellor

We have Federal brand "Supercup" NiBral 3 blade bronze prop for a 1 & 1/4" shaft. We had it completely overhauled and re-trued in a prop shop and then carried it as a spare for 8 years. It has never...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 11-05-2014, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 4,146
Posted By greenghost45
Re: Garden designed 37' Truant offshore sloop

Hello;
Please check your inbox; personal message sent.

Thanks!
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-05-2014, 13:31
Replies: 6
Views: 4,146
Posted By greenghost45
Garden designed 37' Truant offshore sloop

After 12 years of ownership and having cruised with our (then) young family to Mexico, we are reluctantly offering our Truant 37 for sale. She is located on Quadra Island, BC (near Campbell River,...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-01-2014, 15:13
Replies: 14
Views: 11,316
Posted By greenghost45
Re: 37 foot Truant Triad sloop; $49,900 USD

Hi Adam;
Sorry for the delay. We spent some time to get some decent pictures of the main salon and added them to Flickr; you can find them here;
Flickr: svsassona56's Photostream...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 16-01-2014, 10:37
Replies: 14
Views: 11,316
Posted By greenghost45
Re: 37 foot Truant Triad sloop; $49,900 USD

Hi Steve;
Thanks for that! Bill Garden definitely knew how to design pretty boats, that were functional as well.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-01-2014, 09:46
Replies: 14
Views: 11,316
Posted By greenghost45
Re: 37 foot Truant Triad sloop; $49,900 USD

The cutter rig stay is easily removed and we leave it off for inside sailing, because it is a bit of a nuisance when tacking. But it is nice to have for off-shore sailing and/or passages. With this...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-01-2014, 00:11
Replies: 14
Views: 11,316
Posted By greenghost45
Re: 37 foot Truant Triad sloop; $49,900 USD

We'll endeavour to get you more pix. Perhaps even put together a you-tube video! I can tell you the cockpit is compact; exactly what you want on an offshore boat. A large cockpit represents a...
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