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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2016, 22:19
Replies: 30
Views: 8,202
Posted By decca
Re: Help me chose my next boat :)

Thanks all for the info! Sorry I've been quiet in the past few days, it is because I was sailing :) (living the dream in Florida! still very warm weather and water)

So:
venture Newport : a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2015, 07:12
Replies: 30
Views: 8,202
Posted By decca
Re: Help me chose my next boat :)

wow that's quite a list. I'm going through it right now, thanks :smile: More ideas welcome!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2015, 05:25
Replies: 30
Views: 8,202
Posted By decca
Help me chose my next boat :)

I am looking for my next boat, but my list of requirements takes me to a very unknown-to-me segment of the market. I am hoping that CF's knowledge can help me narrow down my search to specific...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 09-11-2014, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 5,065
Posted By decca
Re: Catalina 30 in *amazing* condition!

The video works, but you can find about 170 pictures there if you prefer

Link to pictures (https://www.myalbum.com/Album=3OWWSCOR)
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-11-2014, 10:08
Replies: 3
Views: 5,065
Posted By decca
Catalina 30 in *amazing* condition!

Allright! I am selling my beloved Pelikan 2, and believe me: it is the best maintained Catalina 30 mark I or mark II on the market. It is truly in pristine condition.
It comes fully loaded (and I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-07-2013, 15:18
Replies: 13
Views: 25,120
Posted By decca
Roll and tip Imron (DuPont) paint?

Hi all,
After spending dozens of hours researching about paints, and desperately trying to avoid Awlgrip for it's absolutely outrageous cost (they trick you with a "cheap" $200/gal paint, but then,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-07-2013, 08:37
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Re: Tiller Steering and Outboard Motors

I am aware of the James Wharram Designs, but where is "all I need to know" about linking tillers? His designs might be great but his website is a mess. :whistling:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-07-2013, 07:51
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Re: Tiller Steering and Outboard Motors

Ok, no need to answer to Romano2b, as you all did it already :)
I am very, very pleased with this thread, it's like my Xmas gift. Things are looking better and better, and I got some really nice...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-07-2013, 17:02
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By decca
Question where to get good acrylic ports?

The title says it all. Where can I get either:

- good cast acrylic ports (tinted) from a reliable online supplier (custom made or already ready to fit a catalina 30
OR
- good cast acrylic...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-07-2013, 09:52
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Re: tiller steering and outboard motors

yep, I'm aware that it can be an issue, however, here is the thing: I am way more concerned about 1/ outboard getting stolen when they are outside and 2/ outboard being exposed to water/salt/sun on a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-07-2013, 19:15
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Re: tiller steering and outboard motors

Hey guys, thank you SO MUCH. I learnt a lot as usual when I come here. It's like you've lightened up my path and now I can see how long the way is...but there is a way :)

@Nimblemotors this sure...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-06-2013, 19:02
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Re: tiller steering and outboard motors

the sig 45... nice to dream, but not really what I can afford. Any affordable production cat with tiller steering? Regarding the engines, I was more wondering whether there is a system (that I would...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-06-2013, 17:55
Replies: 60
Views: 10,501
Posted By decca
Lightbulb Tiller Steering and Outboard Motors

Hi forum!
I've been thinking about my next boat for quite some time now, and I methodically listed all the elements I wanted to see (or not to see) on it. But is everything I want compatible?
I'd...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-06-2013, 17:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,197
Posted By decca
pirate HEADSAIL jib 110% OUTBOARD 8HP, dinghy davits, and more!

Hey there, I have for sale a few items, that I'm looking forward to get rid of. I have been trying to sell them for a couple months now, but it's not very easy to close a deal when sailing from place...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-05-2013, 17:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,602
Posted By decca
Re: Need help adding solar panels

Thank you djmarchand for your detailed reply. For sure I'll do it myself. I know the "leave it to a professional" song by heart, but I have a very long history of (successfully) doing things that are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-05-2013, 12:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,602
Posted By decca
Need help adding solar panels

Warning: I am a serious ignorant when it comes to electrical work! I have read everything I could here and elsewhere about this matter and it only made it more confusing. My electrical experience is...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 31-03-2013, 11:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,789
Posted By decca
Re: LOTS of stuff (dinghy, outboard, sails, dinghy-tow, etc.)

Ok, here are the links to everything I sell:

1/ Dinghy tow system by DAVRON (= dinghy davits with more options and taking less space)
RARE davron DINGHY TOW all included ready to mount good...
Forum: Navigation 31-03-2013, 10:10
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Hey thank you all for your answers! I wasn't expecting such a success. It turned out to be very interesting (for me at least) and thanks to many of you I have here a lot of information, and a lot of...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-03-2013, 12:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,789
Posted By decca
Re: LOTS of stuff (dinghy, outboard, sails, dinghy-tow, etc.)

All measurements I took are on Craigslist. Some are missing but I cannot complete it as I am not on the boat right now.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-03-2013, 21:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,789
Posted By decca
LOTS of stuff (dinghy, outboard, sails, dinghy-tow, etc.)

If anybody is interested, selling the following items (Northern Florida, currently in Panama city, FL , then Tampa, FL next month):

For more information, all adds are currently on PANAMA CITY...
Forum: Navigation 26-03-2013, 20:04
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Hi Allio, to answer your question about SOG vs SOW which I felt directed to me:
I personally don't see the added value of SOW when sailing. It is true that SOG cannot tell the difference between X...
Forum: Navigation 25-03-2013, 14:44
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Thanks, thanks, thanks! This thread is allowing me to discover a few new apps, and learn a few things, and hopefully I also allowed others to get interesting information concentrated in one place....
Forum: Navigation 24-03-2013, 22:07
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Hey, thank you all for your answers, it's getting interesting!

for the speed through water, let's just agree to disagree. I personally don't need it, and I believe that SOG will give me all...
Forum: Navigation 24-03-2013, 13:09
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Thank you lake-effect for the Navigatrix recommendation, I'll give it a try.
Still waiting for anybody with the Hz information? (no offense, but I'm not looking for advices or "you can't do it"...
Forum: Navigation 24-03-2013, 10:33
Replies: 187
Views: 29,489
Posted By decca
Re: A tablet to replace it ALL: how, which one, which apps?

Oh, and I just to add one thing. Most people think that they pay more for a marine dedicated application because it has been specifically engineered for that purpose, hence it is better. Not true....
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