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Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 07-11-2017, 08:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,962
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: from rio dulce to trinidad

Well, simply...don't. Sail Northerly across to the BVIs and then take the sleigh ride south...save time, fuel patience and energy. The direct route is worse than heading North along the West Coast...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-07-2017, 08:32
Replies: 73
Views: 19,174
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: How to tie a Diamond Knot

You guys, what a bunch of palabora! there are a half dozen easier, faster and very dependable alternatives that can be broken and untied faster as well. Why all the techno spider webs?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-05-2017, 08:31
Replies: 95
Views: 14,359
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Forced to give up sailing

Depends upon why you sail...if you are over your head in size and expense, you are likely happy to curtail or at least move down to a day sailor. If you are truly exhausted from years of ocean...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 20-04-2017, 08:19
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Changed Saildrive to Shaftdrive

A beautiful job...now I think I can move forward to make a similar "revision".
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2017, 08:13
Replies: 66
Views: 9,741
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Anyone out there like blue water passages?

It is very much about the personal psychological make-up of the skipper and crew. I have been around the planet nearly twice and all the major oceans and coastal stretches and find that after the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-01-2017, 08:58
Replies: 26
Views: 6,208
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Pulling The Engine On A Center Cockpit

Maybe odd but relatively painless, I watched a crew of mechanics slide the engine forward on a small section beam held up with "A" braces with a chain cradle and dolly wheels on the top f the beam...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-10-2016, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,364
Posted By bravenewworld
A shudder in neutral/idle

During a recent sail delivery of a 2003 Jeanneau 39 Odyssey I experienced a continuous shudder in neutral at idle that did not seem to come from the engine itself but rather the transmission. The...
Forum: Crew Archives 06-09-2016, 16:19
Replies: 24
Views: 6,544
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Lagoon 42 from France to Florida - short notice

Hania,

To pay your way and risk hurricane season, someone is playing you...I think the delivery captain. Check to see if they wear an eye patch and have any teeth left in their head, wobble on a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2016, 16:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,791
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: After market cutter rig installation on 1995 Hylas 46 455

Thanks, I'll use your find in my discussions with Hylas.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2016, 15:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,791
Posted By bravenewworld
After market cutter rig installation on 1995 Hylas 46 455

I am seeking to purchase a lightly used 1995 Hylas 46 455 that currently is set up as a sloop rig. I want to determine whether a conversion to a cutter rig is possible, practical (cost/time/effort)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2016, 08:12
Replies: 28
Views: 3,706
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Moving from San Diego to Florida.....

I have sailed both coasts for many years with with a wide variety monohuls of all sizes and drafts. I can assure you that a 7'+ draft is a serious challenge in the ICW and elsewhere back East. Sell...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-05-2016, 08:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Biodegradable environmentally friendly boat products you recommend

Or, go to GEMTEK.com (Ph: 1-800-331-7022) and select from a broad range of certified biobased (made from soy, corn, palm oil and other seed oils), non-toxic, readily biodegradable, non-reactive...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-04-2016, 09:18
Replies: 41
Views: 14,483
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Sleep Science and Watch Keeping Schedules

Many very good comments here. You must be kidding with the schedule thing, really. I've been around the planet twice with two and three persons ad nauseum. I have always been a strong proponent...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-02-2016, 07:59
Replies: 48
Views: 14,372
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Can I exclusively motor a sailboat

Motor out about two miles in light wind...turn on your sails and turn off the engine...listen carefully...you are sailing, good, bad or indifferent. Douse the sails, turn on the engine and repeat:-)...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-12-2015, 08:05
Replies: 37
Views: 6,023
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Help with deciphering soft knocking sound

Check all of the following:

1. Rudder harmonic vibration,
2. Anchor chain responding to current and wave action: at the locker or pullpit,
3. The pulleys in the helm cable or chain connections,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-12-2015, 08:29
Replies: 25
Views: 17,204
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Pros/cons of center cockpit

If you are a committed long time ocean sailor and live aboard you will eventually favor a CC boat. For casual coastal sailing you will likely prefer a stern cockpit. The important differences are...
Forum: Crew Archives 15-12-2015, 16:43
Replies: 36
Views: 5,656
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Delivery from St. Helena to St. Lucia

I was one of the two on board when we (the owner/captain) elected to secure the boat in Jamestown Harbor, St. Helena. There are many other ways to arrive St. Helena but they all require leaving...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-04-2015, 09:32
Replies: 67
Views: 10,917
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Would you go for this 65 footer?

Kenomac is apparently referring to a smaller monohul, not a Cat, a different fish by any other name, starting with a slip that is as wide as his boat is long. There is no fair comparison between the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-04-2015, 08:40
Replies: 67
Views: 10,917
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Would you go for this 65 footer?

Any way you stack it, the 67 foot cat bought for cash is going to represent something north of $85,000 per year just sitting still and over $200,000 per year with just three months of active...
Forum: Crew Archives 12-03-2015, 16:45
Replies: 17
Crew Wanted: Crew Safety
Views: 3,629
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Crew Safety

Regrettably, there is ample fault to go all the way round in making the decision to proceed, notwithstanding the owner's own personal mission. It is entirely possible that he does not yet understand...
Forum: Crew Archives 10-03-2015, 10:00
Replies: 17
Crew Wanted: Crew Safety
Views: 3,629
Posted By bravenewworld
Crew Safety

The following experience was shared by three all-volunteer male crew (aged 54, 64 and 67) on a recent sail from Southern Mexico through the Panama Canal and departing the boat (a 1981 cutter rigged...
Forum: Crew Archives 03-07-2012, 14:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,469
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Florida to UK leaving this week.

Skipper,

I wondered if you received my previous wherein I expressed interest in joining you but only after the 17th of this month. I am experienced crew and first mate with considerable ocean and...
Forum: Crew Archives 09-01-2012, 15:14
Replies: 52
Views: 13,044
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Long term crusing partnership, not just crew.

sy_gilana

We are very interested in partnering for an extended sail. Coincidentally, we just passed on the purchase of a Trintella 53 in Curacao that we were very serious about...a story for...
Forum: Crew Archives 15-12-2011, 14:50
Replies: 12
Views: 3,184
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Florida to Mexico/Belize/Honduras

Joe,

Very happy to join you. I'm a young 63 Married father of four grown kids and have experience with my own boats a Catalina 37 and a Columbia 27 and some sailing on Morgan Catalina 45. Grew...
Forum: Crew Archives 15-12-2011, 14:37
Replies: 44
Crew Wanted: Crew for French Canals
Views: 8,363
Posted By bravenewworld
Re: Crew for French Canals

I wrote a couple of days ago and have not heard from you yet. I would like to join you for the canal trip and possibly a Med cruise as well. My sailing is from San Diego and Chesapeake bay and my...
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