Zero deg of seperation from the Bug
Hoping all fair well in the weeks to come. Figure a non political debate prone thread would be useful to vent if and how things are hitting home. Just found out Panama closed the border to all non...
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A B**A** Little Boat
As we are sitting in Saint George’s, Bermuda, anchored out, awaiting and jefa Drive unit from Denmark; this very cool boat is sitting across from customs. I am not familiar with the manufacturer, we...
View ArticleWhy won't my Yanmar reach redline?
Why won't my Yanmar reach redline and what should I do about it? During survey it was noted that my Yanmar 4JH3E was only able to achieve about 3400 RPM at WOT. The plackard on the motor says 36.8 kW...
View ArticleLocking up the dinghy
Mundane question: What do you use for locking up your tender(s)? Or do you just have faith in the good will of strangers? Just pondering options as I have to go shop for a new lock. I've been using one...
View ArticleSewing a loop on / mounting jackline webbing
I am soon installing* jacklines on my monohull. I have a question on how to sew the loop into it, and mount it to the boat It's a day/weekend cruiser in calm protected waters, but because we're a...
View ArticleSeeking SA member for personal matter
Hi all, I'm looking for Paul Fitzgerald of Snug Tasmania. It's a somber personal matter. If he's here or if anyone can put me in touch with him, please PM me. v/r, Ajax
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Here Comes The Night
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine - and thou. With a bright sky and a bit Van Morrison in the background. Sunset pictures - post 'em if you took 'em
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Wild Times
It seems to me that it might be time that s/v Wild had its own personal thread. Though it's hard to believe, (I keep forgetting) Wild and I are out there "living the dream." I'm now a full-time...
View ArticleJordan Series Drogue attachment point engineering
After stumbling across this engrossing thread in Fix-It Anarchy on how to engineer the laminate schedule on the inside quarters of a boat to take the potentially significant loads on the mounting...
View ArticleBest cruising grounds to buy a boat in?
Retirement planning: Seems reasonable to buy a boat already in a nice cruising area. As a US citizen there must be better/easier places than others. Considerations: Taxes Registration/Insurance...
View ArticleDesalination by distillation.
Hi All I just cannot yet justify the cost of a reverse osmosis distillation unit. Due to already having a large solar panel array, sunny climate in my proposed extended cruising destination and likely...
View ArticleF/W head conversion w/separate tank
Been reading a tad on F/W conversion of electric heads. A little knowledge being a dangerous thing… here goes: I very much understand the potential to cross contaminate the potable water system. That...
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Marine Art paintings and pics
Some of my favorites. Anyone want to share some of theirs.
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Someone 'Splain This One For Me?
Oh, there's one of those... Um... I don't know what that is.
View ArticleWhat’s your winter project and will it get done by spring?
I’m lining up my winter schedule and want to know who else is taking in more work than they can handle over the winter season. So far I have a Nauticat 36 that needs a complete re-decking in Burmese...
View ArticlePerils of sea sickness - SDSA fatality
R.I.P. "Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s president Bob Osborn announced on Tuesday November 14, 2023 that a crew member aboard the 46-foot yacht Logos that was sailing with the SDSA’s Fall Rally from...
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Here comes the sun
Can’t find a thread for sunrise pics, and this morning’s was so good I have to share. Came after a long hard night getting hammered by a huge squall, then becalmed. Woke at first light and watched this...
View ArticleChasing Elegua
Our forum buddy, @Elegua has been making his way down the ICW, enroute to the Caribbean. He sent back amazing photos of the Great Dismal Swamp. I suspect that he's too busy to do much posting or he...
View ArticleAcutal use of celestial navigation prior to the GPS era
It's January in Minnesota, my (current) boat is for sale. I'm learning celestial navigation, partly as a mental challenge, and partly as a way to understand history. I find it interesting: the math...
View ArticleHow old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?
Reached 70yo recently. Why and when do folks stop sailing?
View Article2 lithiums instead of 1? SOK batteries?
I am getting my list together for a cheap-ish lithium setup. One concern is with a BMS opening up at an inopportune time and going dark-ship while transporting orphans through a minefield or maybe...
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Does anyone have experience with GN Espace Stoves?
Specifically...the Levante LPG Cooker? I'm looking at replacing my ancient Force 10 sometime this year. Force 10 and Dickinson both get mixed reviews lately. I'm contemplating the 2 burner Levante from...
View ArticleGirl with patreon account goes sailing in hot place
one more for the genre I think there are about 20 projects now running mostly featuring hotties in bikinis sailing AWBs in hot places these guys are bringing in $107 a movie from patreon they are quite...
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Tipless propeller...
I know, this is not motorboat anarchy but I stumbled upon this and wondered whether the forum experts (paging @Zonker ) had an opinion on it :...
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Starlink Anarchy
Apparently Starlink is now available for RV's in most of the US and many areas outside, also (but not in high population areas). https://www.starlink.com/rv Is anyone using it on a cruising sailboat?...
View ArticleMy dream boat is now a reality - Do you agree
I took delivery of my new boat late in the summer. It is a JPK 39 FC. I live in the US but the French shipyards have a lock on this type of boat. I wanted: 1). Strong performance. Not just speed but...
View ArticleSV Rusty Junk activity
Not sure if this has been noted here or not. A search did not yield any results. Our intrepid builder has posted an update about a month ago. Good to hear it is moving forward to launching in the spring.
View ArticleCalculating VAT
My understanding is that VAT is one of the things that deters people from buying boats abroad and bringing them home to the EU and Australia. How is VAT calculated on a used vessel that is brought into...
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South Pacific 42
Anyone know the story of the South Pacific 42? It says it is a Bob Perry design. There is one for sale on yachworld in Seattle. There is also an entry in sailboatdata.com. Apparently there were 3 made....
View ArticleHow would you evaluate this old-ass full keeler? (Micmac 26)
There is a McVay Micmac 26 for sale near me. There's almost no information about this boat online but here's the sailboatdata page: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/micmac-26-mcvay/ I'm going to take...
View ArticleLead keel on Beneteau 265
Wondering how common they are. I have one and it doesn't fit the published draft measurements. its deeper than a shoal and less than deep draft. just curious
View ArticleUglyboat Admiration Society Hang Out
Welcome to the UASHO! (correctly pronouced "You Assho' ") One positive aspect of the Urban Blight thread is that the ugly boat admirer closet door cracked open. I'm okay with ugly boats. It appears...
View ArticleSV Seeker
Time for a new thread as we’re less than 6 months from launch. Cameo appearances from Mutt & Jeff. Go Doug.
View ArticleBuilding Cockpit Coamings w/ Bare Teak Caps
Some lessons learned for those contemplating a similar project.
View ArticleRandom Info for Cruising Anarchists
Today is Agatha Christie's 132nd birthday. We're going to watch "Witness for the Prosecution"on Acorn TV.
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Galley Insect Problem
Hi, Pile of what looks like coffee grounds, and loose wings. What are we dealing with anyone? How best to eradicate it? Boat is in Pacific North West waters, Thanks, Chris
View ArticleFood, fixes and notes from the casual coastal sailor.
I’m not a huge fan of steamed Maine lobster. But the co-captain is and brought four new shells along. Our biggest pot on the boat isn’t huge so I steamed them, in pairs. 10 minutes per pound once the...
View ArticlePanama Canal
Has anyone transited or tried to in the past month or two with the reported delays? Or know what to expect end January next year (warc fleet)?
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Mocking Ads on Craigslist
We have the Ugly Boat Admiration Society thread but, I thought a little more focus on the source and a wider focus on boat stuff might entertain. The drawback of this thread is the pictures will...
View ArticleBeing run down
We were recently sailing near Split Crotia and while keeping watch noticed a big (45') power vessel on the plane astern. weather was clear and sunny with about a 3' swell and 15 knot breeze. About 2...
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Life aboard a Little Harbor 44
In a shameless act of theft, I am using Ajax’s format and applying it to my own journey. I am now, on paper at least, the owner of a 1983 Little Harbor 44. Hull #2 of 15, to be precise. Hull #1 was Ted...
View ArticleBooked a French Riviera charter. Tell me everything I need to know.
I just signed a contract to charter a Bali 4.3 in France next summer, bareboat. What do I need to know? I have bareboat chartered a Lagoon 42 before but in the USVIs. Some of the topics I need to know:...
View ArticleShow your boat not sailing
Since I don't have a drone or friends on boats with cameras, I figured I'd start a thread for those poor souls who're boat-proud but similarly deprived. Here's ours in full lazy family cruising mode at...
View ArticleCoolboats to admire
I've been following the Uglyboat Admiration Society Hang Out and have found that a number of cool boats end up on this thread - by accident or design (so to speak). I thought it might be time to start...
View ArticleShould I Buy a Beneteau Oceanis 38.1?
Hi! I retired recently and having just spent a month and half living aboard my current boat, I realize that I'm at an age and time in my life that I want a cruising boat with more space, accommodations...
View ArticleThinking about older boats which aren’t bollocks.
I wrote some dumb shit a few years ago, it’s been a long hard road of reading about physics and poking around a multitude of boats to deprogram myself from the cult of cheap shite old boats, accept...
View ArticleHeat exchanger - MD2030 - slow loss of engine coollant
Beforte clicking on the ebay for a replacement core.... The fresh water side of my engine has been in increasing need of topping up over the past month or so maybe half a pint of water/anti-freeze per...
View ArticleSailing the South Pacific
I finally did it. 2.5 years after buying Sea Change, a 1989 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34, hull number 124, in Panamá, after getting chased out by COVID shutdown and having shoulder cuff surgery, and...
View ArticleGetting serious about emergency rudder
So I have a lot of stuff to get more serious about. One thing is the emergency or backup rudder. The rudder on my boat (Concordia 47) is probably very strong. I have the receipt from when the PO...
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