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Ddlochner replied to the thread South pacific single handed explorer seeking advice.Remember, the OP is Canadian and has $50K CDN which at today's exchange rate is about $35K US.
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CCYQK replied to the thread Lewmar 1000 pro fish windless jammed.Yes Ralph The problem is in the head Cannot get the head to rotate off....something is jammed/broken inside Sorry Shemandr...
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Captain Larry-DH reacted to dlochner's post in the thread South pacific single handed explorer seeking advice with
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At 55°S you are sailing in what most sailors consider is the Southern Ocean. It is not an area of the globe to be trifled with. The boat... -
Captain Larry-DH reacted to dLj's post in the thread South pacific single handed explorer seeking advice with Helpful.
Looks like you first posted over on Cruisers Forum, no? Seems you have two very separate questions: 1) should you build your own boat...
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JoeWhite reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Jib Seldon Furlex and Jib Halyard Swivel Issues with
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One of the causes of jams in the furling drum is letting the jib unfurl too quickly which leads to overrides and loose wraps. Then when... -
I did actually hunt around for the wire I needed. I think I might have even looked for the site you mentioned, based on your earlier... -
Phil replied to the thread South pacific single handed explorer seeking advice.I honestly think that if you pick the right boat you can safely sail from Vancouver to New Zealand spending $50K US for the boat, refit... -
jssailem replied to the thread Jib Seldon Furlex and Jib Halyard Swivel Issues.Mine is the not the ocean version -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Fastening Down Teak Slats on Wing Seats.TotalBoat Flex or West System G Flex 655 would be good options. They can be drilled and tapped or just use a self-tapping screw. When...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Jib Seldon Furlex and Jib Halyard Swivel Issues.One of the causes of jams in the furling drum is letting the jib unfurl too quickly which leads to overrides and loose wraps. Then when...
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JRacer replied to the thread Jib Seldon Furlex and Jib Halyard Swivel Issues.Have you talked to Selden in SC about the problem? I have a Selden 200 on my First 310 and have not had any issues. Is the angle the... -
I had a hockle on my rode jamb. It stopped the windlass. Because I could see the jamb, a rope twist. And no way to use the windlass to...
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JoeWhite reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Fastening Down Teak Slats on Wing Seats with Like.
For my wooden seats, I used threaded nut inserts. Then I used SS bolts to attach the seat to the pulpit. No stripping. 4 bolts per seat...
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jaysweet replied to the thread More Scams.I did actually hunt around for the wire I needed. I think I might have even looked for the site you mentioned, based on your earlier... -
jaysweet replied to the thread More Scams.I'm embarrassed to admit that when my first credit card was declined with the aforementioned vendor, I popped out another card, and that...