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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-12-2012, 14:26
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Posted By Ex-Calif
Well. My brother found his FC boat in Thailand...

Well. My brother found his FC boat in Thailand around July 2012. I went and had a look. It was as advertised and he came up for a survey and did the deal in Langkawi. The plan was to sail it back...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2012, 00:54
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Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Many thanks for your photos. I can really see why you are attracted to the boat. Under all of it is some really interesting stuff. Very glad the engine runs and that the tar was the stain and not...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2011, 18:24
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Posted By Ex-Calif
Hi Thomas - tried to pm you. If interested...

Hi Thomas - tried to pm you.

If interested email me at dan5oh :at: yahoo :dot: com

Cheers!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2011, 04:25
Replies: 1,093
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Posted By Ex-Calif
Welcome aboard! I am complete newb on ferro...

Welcome aboard!

I am complete newb on ferro boats but have quickly learned that all kinds of mods are and were done and boat identification can be tricky.

Try these two links.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2011, 21:25
Replies: 1,093
Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

I am freely admitting that I am close to clueless on construction methods but at least I am searching for truth!

For anyone who wants to participate in this thread in a meaningful way, please...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-12-2011, 18:45
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Posted By Ex-Calif
I wonder what "a few projects" means. ...

I wonder what "a few projects" means.

Nothing 50k or so can't solve I am sure...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-12-2011, 18:12
Replies: 1,093
Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
Hi Thomas, I am a neophyte in terms of...

Hi Thomas,

I am a neophyte in terms of ferro. However now that my brother has one I am in "fast absorption" and make some common sense decisions mode.

Firstly, I have bounced and pounded my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-12-2011, 18:56
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Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
My brother just bought a low priced ferro boat....

My brother just bought a low priced ferro boat. 53 foot but that's with a 10 foot sprit.

- hull condition
- standing and running rigging condition
- sail condition
- engine condition
-...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-11-2011, 19:10
Replies: 1,093
Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
Interesting question about the surveyor. ...

Interesting question about the surveyor. Insurance company needed an up to date survey, surveyor is "certified.". Surveyor is on the clock and the boat is 40 odd feet on deck. The electric systems...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-11-2011, 18:04
Replies: 1,093
Views: 390,922
Posted By Ex-Calif
Just got back from 5 days in Phuket on my...

Just got back from 5 days in Phuket on my brothers "new" boat. The steering is hydraulic and instead of sailing the islands for four days, we blew a hydraulic hose on day one going to the fuel dock....
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