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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-12-2023, 21:27
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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 01-12-2023, 08:39
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Views: 5,903
Posted By swvoltz
Re: 38-42ft bluewater cruiser - suggestions please!

We have Stan Huntingford's Passport 42 and I believe it would suit you. The design is much like Perry's Passport 40 and 41 but it has more headroom and a larger underbody.



I'm 6'2" and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2022, 13:36
Replies: 108
Views: 10,665
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Can project boats be worth it?

I've got a Passport 42 and have done all those repairs and upgrades without hiring experts. It's not necessary to do all those tasks before you do some sailing. You can work on it while you work on...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 02-07-2021, 13:16
Replies: 300
Views: 45,673
Posted By swvoltz
Re: For all promoting flare guns for self defense

In February, 2015 we had a thief in the night steal our dinghy motor while anchored in Guaymas Mexico getting ready to haul out. My wife heard the rowboat paddles dipping in the water and she ran on...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-03-2021, 17:34
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By swvoltz
Alpha 4404 autopilot compass sensor - Fluxgate

My Alpha 4400 brain fried and I decided to replace it with something else. I've got the flux gate compass and its controller for someone who is trying to keep their Alpha autopilot system afloat. I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 15-02-2021, 13:25
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Baja Diesel Fuel Filters

Not sure how to mark the subject as "SOLD" . But these two items are sold.
Scott V.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-02-2021, 10:01
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Baja Diesel Fuel Filters

I've got about five sailors interested in these and am working my way down the list, in order of postings. Thank you Cruisers Forum.


sv
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-02-2021, 09:59
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Dubarry Ultima Stretch boot mens size 11, never used

Lisle,


These look really good. I've three questions: What size normal shoe size do you wear? For you, do these fit tight or loose or just right. Heavy socks or not?



Thank you very...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 11-02-2021, 18:24
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By swvoltz
Baja Diesel Fuel Filters

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/64919-albums5900-picture33258.jpgWe have two Baja diesel fuel filters that need a new home. Now that we are back in the states from cruising Mexico, I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-02-2021, 18:07
Replies: 31
Views: 5,596
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Diesel tank fuel return

We got the tanks out of the boat without too much effort. Tanks are located under the cockpit. Stan Huntingford did a good design in the aft cabin (Passport 42) by making a cabinet and removable...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2021, 08:57
Replies: 31
Views: 5,596
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Diesel tank fuel return

Originally we had a Perkins 4108. Now replaced by a Beta 43 (Kubota).
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2021, 12:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,596
Posted By swvoltz
Diesel tank fuel return

We had to abort our Pacific crossing in 2015 because a black iron diesel tank cracked. On return to Mexico, we had a local weld us up a set of plastic tanks which held together for our trip to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-04-2019, 09:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Jordan Series Drogue $325

Yes the drogue is sold. If I'd done my homework better I would have priced it much higher. While I was trying to figure out how to box it up with a sturdy enough container to keep all 65 pounds of...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-04-2019, 14:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Jordan Series Drogue $325

Well that went fast! Sold it already. If you think about it, drogues are one of those things you don't need until you decide to cross an ocean (or Great Lakes). Then you pick one up from someone...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-04-2019, 13:47
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Jordan Series Drogue $325

Matt, What should I have asked? Now I'm having a little seller regrets soup.
Scott V.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-04-2019, 13:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By swvoltz
Jordan Series Drogue $325

Jordan Series Drogue - 125 cones - 365 ft long - for up to 25,000 lb sailboat. $325


See it here on my blog (https://traveleratsea.blogspot.com/2019/04/jordan-series-drogue-for-sale.html).

...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2018, 10:06
Replies: 263
Views: 24,356
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Potential Buyer Asking for a "Test Drive"

It's totally understandable that a serious sailor would want to have test sailed the boat before purchase. Instead of making him (and you) jump through all the hoops of a purchase and sale agreement...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 02-12-2016, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Guaymas/San Carlos to La Paz

Martin,
Scott Voltz here. We met in the Guaymas yard last year or maybe the year before. We have the Passport 42 and you came over for dinner one night.

Connie and I are in Olympia WA with...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 02-12-2016, 19:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,472
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Olympia, WA Day Sails Over Winter

Stephen,

My wife and I live aboard our Passport 42 at Swantown dock G-11. I'm up for some day sails, etc.. Look us up!

Scott and Connie
Forum: Our Community 02-12-2016, 18:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,207
Posted By swvoltz
Looking to borrow a boat in Pacific Mexico

After cruising four seasons in Mexico on our Passport 42 cutter we brought the boat north to the Salish Sea last summer. Cabo - Hawaii - Alaska - Puget Sound. Now we are stuck in cold, wet, Olympia...
Forum: Crew Archives 04-07-2016, 16:57
Replies: 2
Views: 2,390
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Hawaii to Seattle July 8

We have crew now. Found someone on Latitude 38 crew list. Now working our way over to Honolulu from Maui. sv
Forum: Crew Archives 21-06-2016, 15:55
Replies: 2
Views: 2,390
Posted By swvoltz
Hawaii to Seattle July 8

Looking for crew for Hawaii to Seattle crossing July 10 – Aug 10. Timeframe flexible. Are you interested? And if so, tell me a little more about yourself.

We are looking for someone who can take...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 04-02-2015, 08:06
Replies: 435
Views: 64,678
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

This baby should hold my Passport 42, no problem. Please, Please, Please, make this my lucky day!

Mantus Anchors | 65 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 29-09-2014, 13:12
Replies: 454
Views: 92,799
Posted By swvoltz
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

We currently have a 72 pound Bruce on our Passport 42. We'd love to make that our backup anchor and hang a beautiful 85 pound Mantus on the bow.

After hearing all the stories recently about the...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 14-08-2013, 09:35
Replies: 475
Views: 60,619
Posted By swvoltz
Re: August Giveaway: Mantus Makes Another Great Offer!

I've got a 33KG Bruce now, which is almost 72 pounds and it holds pretty well in most conditions. If I were to replace it I'd most likely go with the Mantus 85 pound galvanized anchor and I'd feel...
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