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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-10-2009, 19:58
Replies: 170
Views: 14,902
Posted By Sailormann
I wouldn't put too much stock in anything Health...

I wouldn't put too much stock in anything Health Canada says. These are not members of the top tiers of either the medical or scientific communities. A lot of the information they promulgate runs...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-10-2009, 09:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,698
Posted By Sailormann
This is the ideal boat for you - easily launched,...

This is the ideal boat for you - easily launched, sails really nicely and has a huge cockpit

sirenowners : Siren Owners (https://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-09-2009, 22:16
Replies: 18
Views: 10,451
Posted By Sailormann
I put an Isotherm unit in our boat this spring. ...

I put an Isotherm unit in our boat this spring. It works but it is not as fast as the Atlantic that it replaced. It holds the heat fairly well.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-09-2009, 21:02
Replies: 63
Views: 13,351
Posted By Sailormann
The CS30 is the boat you need. Great headroom,...

The CS30 is the boat you need. Great headroom, high quality, fast, close-winded, affordable and incredibly spacious. It doesn't get any better:
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-08-2009, 07:27
Replies: 94
Views: 64,289
Posted By Sailormann
Unfortunately, yes this is generally the case...

Unfortunately, yes this is generally the case with boats as with most other things in life.

Good Luck ! :)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2009, 22:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,495
Posted By Sailormann
You need to buy a 20 foot daysailor and sail that...

You need to buy a 20 foot daysailor and sail that for a couple of years, then get a 24 foot weekender and sail that for a couple of years. Next buy yourself a 30 foot cruiser and cruise on that for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2009, 22:44
Replies: 39
Views: 5,908
Posted By Sailormann
The greatest danger to the boat will be that you...

The greatest danger to the boat will be that you make the wrong decision(s). It comes down to a question of build quality. Heavy duty, thick layers of fibreglass, top quality metal fittings that are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2009, 21:17
Replies: 27
Views: 8,817
Posted By Sailormann
The Flying Scot is an ideal boat to start on. I...

The Flying Scot is an ideal boat to start on. I think you are doing a wise thing by starting on a dinghy rather than a keelboat. The Flying Scot has enough lines and sail trim adjustment options...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2009, 20:36
Replies: 40
Views: 6,967
Posted By Sailormann
I find myself looking at others...a little fuller...

I find myself looking at others...a little fuller here, a little tighter there, but then my honey of the moment does that little thing underneath my butt when the wind comes along and I worry that no...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-08-2009, 23:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By Sailormann
Excellent ! It is always nice to hear of people...

Excellent ! It is always nice to hear of people getting into the sport.

Don't dwell too much on that. Difficult is a subjective thing.

If you are serious about wanting to learn to sail well,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-08-2009, 23:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By Sailormann
Congratulations ! Beautiful boat and I am sure...

Congratulations ! Beautiful boat and I am sure you'll have many fine adventures aboard her. :)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-08-2009, 09:23
Replies: 27
Views: 20,060
Posted By Sailormann
I would choose the Cape Dory over the Contessa...

I would choose the Cape Dory over the Contessa unless I was specifically planning to cirumnavigate, in which case I might consider the Contessa for the trip, but I would trade it for a Cape Dory when...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-08-2009, 21:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,218
Posted By Sailormann
Available in the US ASMO Marine...

Available in the US

ASMO Marine (https://www.asmomarine.com/2005/asmo_uk/00.shtml)
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-08-2009, 18:56
Replies: 39
Views: 5,578
Posted By Sailormann
+1 on the foregoing. I have not had great...

+1 on the foregoing.

I have not had great experiences with brokers and am definitely of the opinion that the great boats go long before the broker gets called. I think the best thing to do is to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2009, 00:13
Replies: 14
Views: 7,264
Posted By Sailormann
I am amazed when I read about people who can keep...

I am amazed when I read about people who can keep a boat going on a couple of thousand dollars a year.

I count on spending about $7,500.00 a year, and even that doesn't cover everything all the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2009, 09:40
Replies: 40
Views: 4,806
Posted By Sailormann
Save your money. In two years you are going to be...

Save your money. In two years you are going to be able to buy a far better boat for less cash than you can right now. As negative as this sounds, the US economy is nowhere near bottom yet. Look at...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-06-2009, 21:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sailormann
Good boats. Get a really thorough survey. At...

Good boats. Get a really thorough survey. At that price - as long as the major things are in good condition - it could be worth sinking 15 to 20K into her if you really like the boat.

They are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2009, 22:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By Sailormann
There is a CS 36 "Traditional" which was produced...

There is a CS 36 "Traditional" which was produced prior to the Merlin and is probably a better sea boat. It does not have a cored hull.

The Corbin hulls were strongly built but most of the hulls...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2009, 22:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,700
Posted By Sailormann
I concur that you need representation, a surveyor...

I concur that you need representation, a surveyor definitely, and I would suggest a lawyer (solicitor) rather than a buyer's broker, as they will have access to security documentation that a buyer's...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-06-2009, 21:49
Replies: 25
Views: 23,132
Posted By Sailormann
They are great boats and quite fast but they do...

They are great boats and quite fast but they do not point as well as my CS 30. Mind you, a great many boats do not point as well as my CS 30.

I think that they are ideal for coastal cruising. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2009, 21:15
Replies: 21
Views: 3,690
Posted By Sailormann
1974 Catalina 22 keel Sail Boat For Sale -...

1974 Catalina 22 keel Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1974/Catalina-22-Keel-2007182/North-Hero/VT/United-States)

1982 Catalina Catalina pop-up...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2009, 20:16
Replies: 28
Views: 29,777
Posted By Sailormann
There is a boat that would be ideal for you. ...

There is a boat that would be ideal for you. It's the Balboa 26. Designed to be more seaworthy than most trailer sailers

Balboa 26 Sailboat Photo Gallery...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-05-2009, 21:24
Replies: 44
Views: 7,153
Posted By Sailormann
While I agree with some of what you say - I think...

While I agree with some of what you say - I think you need to remember that the US is still an internationally important economy. Similar to some of your banks there, it is deemed "too big to fail"...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-05-2009, 21:40
Replies: 68
Views: 11,735
Posted By Sailormann
I replaced our hot water heater and some of the...

I replaced our hot water heater and some of the fresh water system on our boat. I used a product I found at Home Depot which is a series of brass fittings that just push on to the ends of plastic or...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2009, 21:15
Replies: 22
Views: 3,392
Posted By Sailormann
My sailing experience has involved yacht clubs...

My sailing experience has involved yacht clubs ever since I was a kid - there were no marinas in the area I grew up.

After moving to this area, I stuck with the club until getting the most recent...
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