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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-09-2017, 05:37
Replies: 30
Views: 6,774
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Buying a STEEL boat WITHOUT survey

captlloyd, the purpose of the post was not to criticise or cast aspersions that's not what anyone is here for... the purpose is the same as pretty much all posts in this forum which is to toss around...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-09-2017, 05:51
Replies: 30
Views: 6,774
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Buying a STEEL boat WITHOUT survey

Woah CapnSteve those pictures certainly tell a story and only 20 years old!

The thing that had me really scratching my head was why the buyer feels he needs to enter into a contract in such a way,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-09-2017, 02:24
Replies: 30
Views: 6,774
Posted By ReefRaff
Buying a STEEL boat WITHOUT survey

This should interest anyone who has ever had anything to do with steel boats... I recently met a guy who has gone under contract to purchase a 50-foot 30-something year old steel sailing boat without...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-08-2017, 06:13
Replies: 297
Views: 63,250
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: The Perfect 60' to 65' Cruising Boat

Hi Dockhead,
I've been lazily following this thread and re-read your original (and sensational, mind you) 25-point post of essential qualities of the ideal 60-plus cruiser and I keep on thinking...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-08-2017, 05:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Ubuntu Software Center

Thanks very much rooiedirk, i appreciate your help. Cheers. I ended up uninstalling, reinstalling and updating the software centre via terminal, now will try to install opencpn the same way...but i...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-08-2017, 15:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By ReefRaff
Ubuntu Software Center

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Hi all,
I just tried to add the OpenCPN PPA into my Ubuntu system using the system GUI via the Ubuntu Software Center, followed the steps advised, inserted...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-09-2011, 00:50
Replies: 18
Views: 15,254
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Rogger 46 Motorsailers - Are they Seaworthy ?

I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to provide such good information; it's an innate sailor thing - a natural instinct to provide assistance to those in need! I now have a clearer idea...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2011, 20:13
Replies: 18
Views: 15,254
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Rogger 46 Motorsailers - Are They Seaworthy ?

Thanks fisherking that's very helpful; I now understand the Lloyds thing.

It's great to get some first-hand information on this Rogger design - everything I have read and heard about them has...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2011, 03:42
Replies: 3
Views: 3,772
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Bollard 60

G'day Laurent,
Bollards are an Australian design (by William Bollard). The designs can still be bought (websearch it) and I've seen quite a few 40'-odd steel over the years down under. I personally...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2011, 03:26
Replies: 18
Views: 15,254
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Rogger 46 Motorsailers - Are They Seaworthy ?

Thanks for the input fisherking, however I am mystified as to how any build can claim to be "built to Lloyds" specification/classification but not have 'certification'. Has this been your experience?...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-08-2011, 16:06
Replies: 18
Views: 15,254
Posted By ReefRaff
Re: Rogger 46 Motorsailers - Are They Seaworthy ?

Thanks Gord for your welcome message, it's good to be here.

And thanks Mike for your great reply, I appreciate it, it's really helped me understand these boats better. I have heard of the Banjer...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-08-2011, 21:11
Replies: 18
Views: 15,254
Posted By ReefRaff
Rogger 46 Motorsailers - Are they Seaworthy ?

Does anyone know about the seaworthiness and sailing ability of these yachts? My research suggests they have excellent sailing characteristics and are offshore-capable, but they're a pretty obscure...
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