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?
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