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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-08-2023, 06:42
Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Smoothest application of bottom paint short of spraying

You'll get a better result using a foam roller, small roller is better than large. More thin coats rather than few (one?) thick coat(s). Don't rush.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2022, 10:20
Replies: 40
Views: 4,485
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Wooden Hulls

As above, I don't understand the addition of carvel planking on top of the cold-moulded hull. I've never heard of this and the use of glass cloth as well? It sound as though the builder didn't trust...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 14-06-2022, 05:15
Replies: 78
Views: 7,807
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Help with a fiction novel

I think Tetepare is oh so wrong about this 🙂
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-04-2022, 01:30
Replies: 122
Views: 14,577
Posted By ms.lau
Re: retirement

I'd pay someone to build me a yacht (small, around 26/27ft, cold moulded, very simple and seaworthy, maybe even no engine). I'd sponsor individuals or charities with half my income and set sail,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-04-2022, 02:19
Replies: 125
Views: 17,235
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Why use bottom paint when you can scrape?

Why use a washing machine when you can scrub? Why use a car when you can walk? Etc.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-04-2022, 00:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,141
Posted By ms.lau
Re: vertical vent for galley stove

What Fortytwo says.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-03-2022, 13:02
Replies: 186
Views: 16,822
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Tipping

Tipping is wrong for many reasons. Workers should be adequately paid for the job they do.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-02-2022, 09:52
Replies: 48
Views: 6,726
Posted By ms.lau
Re: UPDATE: Reduce Offer After Survey?

I said it before, I'll say it again. He's been less than honest with you, I wouldn't trust him, walk away.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 31-01-2022, 12:38
Replies: 51
Views: 7,863
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Normal to Reduce Offer Post Survey?

If that happened to me I simply wouldn't trust them and would walk away.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 07:07
Replies: 110
Views: 18,773
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

All I'd like to ask is why? I'm serious, it's an odd parameter for a novice to set themselves. Nothing wrong with it that I know of, it's just unusual and I'd like to hear the story behind the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-08-2021, 13:20
Replies: 63
Views: 10,459
Posted By ms.lau
Re: 40 year old sailboat with good survey, vs 20 year old sailboat with good survey?

Older fibreglass boats tend to be stronger (thicker fibreglass) than newer ones and any osmosis problems sorted out. They also tend to be a bit slower and have less comfortable interiors. I'd prefer...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2021, 07:15
Replies: 48
Views: 6,093
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Amateur building

Build your own Wharram cat? See how you get on?
https://www.wharram.com/
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-12-2020, 07:05
Replies: 52
Views: 9,860
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Sail handling without winches

Rucksta, thank you for the Harken link, that was more what I was looking for rather than the pro/con thing, though the conversation is interesting! It helps to understand things from basic principles.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-12-2020, 06:54
Replies: 52
Views: 9,860
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Sail handling without winches

Thank you for your replies so far. I'm currently "between boats", last one was 34' but I'm thinking of more like 24' next time. I'm just looking at the cost of outfitting and the price of gear. The...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-12-2020, 04:32
Replies: 52
Views: 9,860
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Sail handling without winches

At sea, I think it would be much simpler to fix than a boken winch.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-12-2020, 03:43
Replies: 52
Views: 9,860
Posted By ms.lau
Sail handling without winches

Hi, as part of my interest in keeping things simple, does anyone know of a good reference source for the physics of using a block & tackle for sail handling instead of a winch? Thanks.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2014, 07:36
Replies: 192
Views: 20,512
Posted By ms.lau
Re: New Sea Shepherd vessel and shes a beauty

what's the joke?

looks like a beautiful craft and the work they do is great!

(is martin sheen a joke? i really have no idea.... )
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-05-2011, 04:11
Replies: 17
Views: 18,767
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Havsfidra Modifications and the Benefits of Small Boats

further to my last post.. if you've converted one quarter berth to a sail locker, if that had a full height bulkhead at its forward end you could hang your oilies from that, above/next to the sails....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-05-2011, 11:12
Replies: 17
Views: 18,767
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Havsfidra Modifications and the Benefits of Small Boats

i'll look forward to following your progress.

wet locker? ideally near the companionway as you'll want to keep your wet oilies away from your bunk. so maybe right by the sail locker or part of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-04-2011, 05:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,361
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Anyone know this sailboat?

i think it might be a havsfidra. (6m/20ft). i could be wrong, though. if it is, i've heard good things about them and i think they look very good for their size. laura.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 19-04-2011, 15:25
Replies: 440
Views: 74,498
Posted By ms.lau
Re: A Woman's Needs

d-o-j

if the above is a response to my last post, i think you missed the point or i wasn't being clear. virtualvagabond was being patronising. he also said much about what he wanted. this...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 19-04-2011, 14:22
Replies: 440
Views: 74,498
Posted By ms.lau
Re: A Woman's Needs

hmmmmm.....

virtualvagabond (post #235)

thank you for your comments. i would respectfully draw your attention to the title of this thread 'what do women want?'. your post explains to us all...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 17-04-2011, 05:35
Replies: 440
Views: 74,498
Posted By ms.lau
Re: A Woman's Needs

thanks for your welcome, good to be here. pillum - my heels are right at the bottom of my legs, so not very high at all :)
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 16-04-2011, 09:07
Replies: 440
Views: 74,498
Posted By ms.lau
Re: A Woman's Needs

my first post, having just read the whole thread all at once...

knowazark, you said it right.

i think some (not all) of you guys are starting from the wrong place. you talk as though you want...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2011, 18:28
Replies: 17
Views: 18,767
Posted By ms.lau
Re: Havsfidra Modifications and the Benefits of Small Boats

those little havsfidra yachts are so pretty! it's the only yacht i've seen that made me wonder whether i could justify having a spare.... i wanted to live aboard so my yacht's 34', but i would love...
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