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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 27-04-2019, 06:45
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Posted By danielamartindm
2011 Leopard 39 Owner's Version

Located Saint Petersburg, Florida. Asking Price: $290,000.
Well-maintained. Morelli and Melvin design. ICW-friendly Mast Height (62' 8" above D.W.L.). Draft: 3'5". Fully Battened Main with Square...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-04-2019, 09:22
Replies: 50
Views: 8,514
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: piracy attack in trinidad

It would stand to reason that with their economy crashing, Venezuelan pirates might be willing to travel longer distances to expand their ranges. Has anyone studied or commented on this possible...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 05-04-2019, 06:46
Replies: 1,092
Views: 123,597
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Do you use a Daytime Black ball at Anchor?

It's regulation; that said, I've always thought it to be one of the more unnecessary regulations on the books, and I don't personally hoist a black ball when anchored. I think that anyone oblivious...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-04-2019, 04:58
Replies: 34
Views: 53,159
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Floating dock vs standard

Where I dock on the West Coast of Florida, the normal tidal range is 3-4 feet. I have a fixed dock, and 4 feet is about as high a tidal range as can be accommodated against a fixed dock without...
Forum: Navigation 31-03-2019, 17:50
Replies: 33
Views: 8,871
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Raster or Vector charts or BOTH?

For planning purposes, I use raster charts with an eye toward water depths, obstructions, magnetic courses, reefs, spoil, leg distances, landmarks, Plan B's, etc. Rasters are great because ALL of the...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 26-03-2019, 09:14
Replies: 276
Views: 43,998
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: When neighboring boat disagrees

I never argue with someone who dropped their hook prior to my arrival; that's just the etiquette I learned a thousand years ago, and it makes sense in that it's the newcomers who are changing the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-03-2019, 19:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: ICW mast modification

Anything is possible but even if cost isn't a factor, you're going to have to choose two out of three- of sailing ability, spacious accommodations, and ICW clearance.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2019, 19:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,186
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Getting into cruising with an exit strategy

Why not take some sailing lessons and then charter a sailboat for a week or two? It's not like full-time live-aboard life, but it might afford some idea if this lifestyle might be for you; and if...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-03-2019, 20:10
Replies: 140
Views: 97,372
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: What would you do? Go or No-Go?

Go. All life decisions are subject to re-evaluation and NEW decisions. You might love the lifestyle you're contemplating, or not; and should you come up short financially, you'll have new choices to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-03-2019, 05:39
Replies: 34
Views: 4,179
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: New twist on Yanmar issue?

I have Yanmar 3YM30's with just 1300 hours on them. A few months ago, one of them was casting a slick out the exhaust. In my case, the culprits were two fuel injectors that were so badly worn that...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-03-2019, 09:48
Replies: 77
Views: 9,873
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Stern Anchor Setup on a Double Ender?

I would rig a bridle, about twice the length of your boat width, between your two aft horn cleats; after you've let out sufficient stern rode, tie the bitter end to your bridle, or use a carabiner.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-03-2019, 04:13
Replies: 896
Views: 66,579
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Rule 5 -- Is Single-Handing Illegal?

There is no combination of electronic devices that could possibly wake and alert every sleeping skipper to every proximate hazard every time. Some people could sleep through a cattle prod. The good...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-02-2019, 16:39
Replies: 15
Views: 12,261
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Did you keep your Moorings boat after the 5 years in charter?

I have to concur with others here about wear and tear on chartered boats. No business will maintain a vessel the way a loving owner will, and most charter customers will not use the vessel in the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-02-2019, 16:55
Replies: 35
Views: 3,909
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Sail recommendation for a stinkpot

A really gorgeous vessel. I would consult a few riggers.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-02-2019, 10:03
Replies: 145
Views: 14,467
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Sailing in recession ?

The American economy is booming right now, though you won't hear news of it in the drive-by media. If you think that the Left will prevail in undermining America, then you'll likely be waiting for...
Forum: Challenges 11-02-2019, 09:50
Replies: 48
Views: 13,510
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Maddening night time noise

I agree with another poster who suggested that the "dusk til dawn" nature of the sound suggests a biological, rather than a mechanical cause. I would see if changing locale rectifies the problem or...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-02-2019, 04:24
Replies: 70
Views: 10,214
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Would I be crazy to cross oceans on a 32' LWL, 11' beam catamaran?

My concerns would be:
1. Avoiding the possibility of capsize by beam seas on a vessel who's length to beam ratio is closer to 3:1 than 2:1 and
2. Light weight facilitating acceleration down...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-02-2019, 02:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,182
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: 40 foot Catamaran

All vessels have their strengths and weaknesses, and you'll learn most by Googling reviews of them, seeing them at boat shows, and perhaps arranging for test sails of new ones; that said, I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-02-2019, 11:04
Replies: 17
Views: 3,641
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Catamaran Refit in Florida

I've heard great things about Snead Island Boat Works in Palmetto, Florida. I don't know if they can haul out cats, but they do all of the work you mentioned.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-02-2019, 06:59
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: 2008 Leopard 40

The 40 of that vintage was designed by Morrelli and Melvin, whom many regard as the better of the two designers utilized by Robertson and Caine for their line of cats. It's one of the better...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-02-2019, 04:44
Replies: 34
Views: 4,569
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Boating when alone

You need to learn to use spring lines to arrest fore-and aft movement as you come to the dock, and the Dock Stick device is very useful in looping the bowline knot of a dock line over a dock cleat....
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2019, 16:26
Replies: 20
Views: 1,901
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Sailing below freezing

Pay the two C notes for summer.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-02-2019, 05:17
Replies: 84
Views: 22,079
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Docking lines, 3-strand vs braided

As with everything nautical or aeronautical, it's a trade-off. I like the superior breaking strengths of braided and the simplicity and "feel" of easily correcting twists in it; but I hate the...
Forum: Navigation 05-02-2019, 16:18
Replies: 184
Views: 17,963
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Brain hurts - Working out course to steer

When you see that the AP magnetic course steered is slowly and consistently changing in a given direction, the idea is to correct any cross-track error and then to tweak the AP course a few degrees...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 05-02-2019, 07:29
Replies: 493
Views: 26,119
Posted By danielamartindm
Re: Why is it So Cold Right Now? (Polar Vortex)

Why is it so cold right now? GLOBAL WARMING! The programmed will believe anything.
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