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Multihull Sailboats
23-03-2021, 17:12
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Leopard 50 OR Privilege 510
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navigator54
Re: Leopard 50 OR Privilege 510
Whichever boat you select and based on personal experience after circumnavigating over 4.5 years we found that 90+% of your time is spent at anchor. A greatly undervalued aspect in choosing a boat in...
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Monohull Sailboats
07-01-2019, 21:23
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Catalina/Beneteau/Hunter/Jeanneau good enough for coastal cruising?
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navigator54
Re: Catalina/Beneteau/Hunter/Jeanneau good enough for coastal cruising?
Having circumnavigated in a Catalina 42mkII, crossed the pacific in a Catalina 470 and currently cruising SE Asia in a Catalina 445 I would say Yes they are fine for coastal cruising. :smile: Don
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Liveaboard's Forum
10-04-2018, 17:59
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Credit Cards when living onboard
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3,951
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navigator54
Re: Credit Cards when living onboard
Hi Heg, I have used a PO Box since before bankcard for all my credit cards. That includes time away for a 4.5 year circumnavigation. No issues being out of Oz. Even had a replacement card sent to...
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Powered Boats
12-08-2011, 20:22
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Minimum Range for Circumnavigation
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navigator54
Re: Minimum Range for Circumnavigation
Theoretically at least, by hugging the coastlines via the high latitudes a range of 1000nm could do it assuming you can get a permit to stop in Kamchatka. The problem at the moment is the horn of...
Forum:
Our Community
13-07-2011, 00:50
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US Practice of Deposit with Boat Purchase
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navigator54
Re: US Practice of Deposit with Boat Purchase
Hi Erik,
I went through this a few years ago. While it is a very alien concept to Australians I initially adopted an "as in Rome" approach and paid the 10% of my offer and was then told the...
Forum:
The Library
13-07-2011, 00:49
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Looking for eBooks ?
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5,268
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navigator54
Re: Looking for Ebooks ?
sorry posted in wrong place
Forum:
Powered Boats
23-02-2011, 23:36
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Coming Along
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2,501
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navigator54
Re: Coming along
I believe it is the Lianqiao Road bridge over the Jitimen River in Doumen. The pontoons that Mark's Coot is tied to are definitely the ones located at Seahorse Marine's steel boatyard.
Don
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Anchoring & Mooring
22-02-2011, 13:07
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Stockless Anchor
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7,144
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navigator54
Re: Stockless Anchor
Most of the yachts in our club would be using a stockless. We had a manson supreme as the primary on our sailing yacht (and are choosing a rocna for our trawler - both good anchors) but the best one...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
15-02-2011, 13:03
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Tell Me the Truth !
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7,381
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navigator54
Hey Mark, You didn't ask to see the one we...
Hey Mark,
You didn't ask to see the one we had on board at the time (Tonga) https://www.cruisersforum.com/images/icons/icon10.gif. Never used in anger, tho', after 1.5 circumnavigations.
Don
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
14-02-2011, 23:51
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Catalina for Crossing the Pacific
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29,891
Posted By
navigator54
The wiring itself is not an issue - 110 requires...
The wiring itself is not an issue - 110 requires much thicker wire than 240 - just the 110V applicances.
You can get decent sized transformers that step up/down 240/220/120/110 for a few hundred...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
14-02-2011, 18:39
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Catalina for Crossing the Pacific
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29,891
Posted By
navigator54
Based on our experience and that of a couple of...
Based on our experience and that of a couple of others we know who have done that, I doubt that you will make a profit, maybe break even at best. You also have the 240V vs 110V to factor in as well,...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
14-02-2011, 13:16
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Catalina for Crossing the Pacific
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navigator54
Hi Bdurham, we have done this in a Catalina 42...
Hi Bdurham, we have done this in a Catalina 42 (as part of a family circumnavigation) and on a Catalina 470 as a couple. They are both capable of handling rough weather (see our web site...
Forum:
Families, Kids and Pets Afloat
06-02-2011, 13:17
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Size of Boat for Family with Two Kids
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25,227
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navigator54
For what it is worth, we circumnavigated with our...
For what it is worth, we circumnavigated with our two children on a Catalina 42, 3 cabin version. The kids each had their own cabin and the older they get the more important that becomes. Depending...
Forum:
Europe & Mediterranean
01-02-2011, 13:32
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Turkey - Grey Water
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8,778
Posted By
navigator54
In South Australia there is a grey water...
In South Australia there is a grey water discharge prohibition within 3 miles of the coastline (and fish farm etc). The hardest thing about adding a grey water tank to an existing boat seems to be...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
12-01-2011, 16:25
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27
Have You Crossed an Ocean in a Cruiser and a Cruiser / Racer ?
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Posted By
navigator54
We've completed a circumnavigation as a family on...
We've completed a circumnavigation as a family on a Catalina 42 and a trans-Pacific as a couple on a Catalina 470. Although we did encounter a bit of rough weather a few time no hesitation in saying...
Forum:
The Library
26-12-2010, 00:48
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First Sailing / Sea Book You Ever Read ?
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22,393
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navigator54
Another 'Swallows and Amazons' devotee....
Another 'Swallows and Amazons' devotee. Encouraged me to learn to sail in a 420 sailing dinghy which eventually led to a circumnavigation under sail with my wife and children.
Forum:
Powered Boats
11-12-2010, 16:57
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Good Trawlers for Around $150k ?
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26,282
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navigator54
A sistership to the one we are having built...
A sistership to the one we are having built achieves 11L (2.9USgal) / hr at 8 knots in calm seas so there are definitely trawlers out there that can achieve what you want. Just remember to allow for...
Forum:
Powered Boats
05-12-2010, 00:31
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43
Good Trawlers for Around $150k ?
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26,282
Posted By
navigator54
I would second the suggestion to look at the...
I would second the suggestion to look at the Diesel Ducks especially with $300K to spend.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
22-10-2010, 16:52
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113
Cruiser Advice for Pacific Isles Liveaboard
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13,579
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navigator54
cruiser advice for pacific isls live aboard
Hi Seachange,
Do not be afraid to sail whichever yacht you buy back yourselves. There are many good boats available in your price range. Don't forget to allow for the 'extras' Australian Customs...
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
06-05-2010, 02:59
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19
Buying Boat in Maryland, Registering in Australia - Seeking Immediate Cruising Permit
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6,645
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navigator54
Hi Ian, did this exact thing a couple of years...
Hi Ian, did this exact thing a couple of years ago. You will be able to get a 12 month cruising permit free of charge for the US. Your passport visa will determine the length of time you can stay in...
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