<![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! en Thu, 17 May 2012 10:16:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Want to Buy: spreaders http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/spreaders-82027.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:50:01 GMT Looking for 2 sets one set 27 inches long second set 36 inches long. Aluminum air foil with inboard end 3 and 3/4 wide/ thanks sarge Looking for 2 sets one set 27 inches long second set 36 inches long. Aluminum air foil with inboard end 3 and 3/4 wide/
thanks
sarge ]]> Classified Ads Red Horse http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/spreaders-82027.html Trimaran for a Single Hander... why not? http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/trimaran-for-a-single-hander-why-not-82023.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:28:50 GMT The Price range will be around 100K usd. I will be sailing El Caribe (and surrounding areas). I will be living aboard full time. This is a new... The Price range will be around 100K usd. I will be sailing El Caribe (and surrounding areas). I will be living aboard full time.

This is a new idea for me. I was strongly leaning toward a catamaran, (Gemini), now I'm wavering. I've done a lot of searching for info, but wanted to check in here. There are so many things I haven't been able to discover. How do they do at anchor? Good tri sailing blogs out there? On average are they more expensive than cats or less in the 35ish foot models? They seem very exposed to the sun...

Really, any ideas or comments appreciated. I like their speed. I like their looks. I need your thoughts and/or your expertise. ]]> Multihull Sailboats ty.gregory http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/trimaran-for-a-single-hander-why-not-82023.html Crew Wanted: Crew wanted http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/crew-wanted-82022.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:57:51 GMT Looking for fun femal cruising buddy, I am in Panama now, just bought catamaran,see pictures at my Facebook Robert Mac Powell. Email... Looking for fun femal cruising buddy, I am in Panama now, just bought catamaran,see pictures at my Facebook Robert Mac Powell. Email earth.visions@yahoo.com. You must be willing to work and learn, crew first with me and see what happens. ]]> macpowell http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/crew-wanted-82022.html Anti siphon questions http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/anti-siphon-questions-82021.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:57:26 GMT So I got around to attempting to install an anti siphon for our engine. The setup that I got is just basically a T fitting that sits between the... So I got around to attempting to install an anti siphon for our engine. The setup that I got is just basically a T fitting that sits between the heat exchanger and the injection elbow. I ran a line from the T up to the very top of the engine room and then connected it to a fitting that is right above one of the cockpit drains.

When I run the engine a lot of water shoots out the fitting. More than I thought it would be. I was wondering if this is okay? How much water is supposed to shoot out of the anti siphon?

I'm considering moving the point that the T fitting vents out of from the cockpit drain fitting to over the side. I have an unused through hull way up high near where the normal exhaust is. Anyone have input on this setup? ]]> Engines and Propulsion Systems Target9000 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/anti-siphon-questions-82021.html Leaving in July for solo Circumnav! http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/leaving-in-july-for-solo-circumnav-82020.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:45:13 GMT Hi!

After three mad years of raising money, networking and holding crappy jobs, I'm finally leaving Seattle in July to begin my 2 (or more) year single hand circumnavigation of the globe!

It's wild to think of how far I've come since 2009. I was 29, I'd just moved back to Seattle and I had nothing in my pockets but a list of goals to accomplish over the next three years. The last one on the list: "sail alone around the world and write a novel."

So that's what I'm doing!

Anyhow, I know I haven't posted much on here the last year. I've been pretty busy. Not cool, I know. Gotta keep my cruiserforum network strong.

Anyhow, if anybody will be between Seattle and Australia after July, let's meet up and have a drink!

Here's my blog: Broad Reach » sailing the planet for humanity

and here's my kickstarter page (for the novel): Sailing Alone Around the World and Writing About It by Alexander Clark &mdash; Kickstarter

-alex ]]> General Sailing Forum Catpainzmcspice http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/leaving-in-july-for-solo-circumnav-82020.html port eveglades to Bimini http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f109/port-eveglades-to-bimini-82019.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:21:12 GMT Hopefully leaving Friday from Port Eveglades to Bimini in 23' Wellcraft W/A, Weather reports say winds from S/E at 14-17 knots and sea's 2-3 feet. I would have expected it a little rougher. Any thoughts or words of wisdom would be appreciated. thanks ]]> Powered Boats courtess http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f109/port-eveglades-to-bimini-82019.html Any thoughts on this boat... http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/any-thoughts-on-this-boat-82018.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:30 GMT Hey guys.. Doing my research on suitable boats here in Australia. Anyone know much about this design. Used Robert Perry, Young Sun 35 for Sale... Hey guys..

Doing my research on suitable boats here in Australia. Anyone know much about this design.

Used Robert Perry, Young Sun 35 for Sale | Yachts For Sale | Yachthub

Good points/bad points...
what to look out for etc..

cheers

Frans ]]> Monohull Sailboats fwalschots http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/any-thoughts-on-this-boat-82018.html Is backstay misaligned, bent and/or something to worry about http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/is-backstay-misaligned-bent-and-or-something-to-worry-about-82017.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:05:47 GMT Looking at a boat last week and took this snap and after looking at it zoomed I realized the backstay and swage seem to have a bend or kink as it... Looking at a boat last week and took this snap and after looking at it zoomed I realized the backstay and swage seem to have a bend or kink as it goes into the fitting at the top of the mast. Is it me or is this messed up? You'll have to zoom in to see it well.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

Blown up/Zoomed in

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink ]]> F15EWSO http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/is-backstay-misaligned-bent-and-or-something-to-worry-about-82017.html Hi,new here http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-new-here-82016.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:49:57 GMT Hello,I'm new to this forum,nice to meet everyone here and talk about this forum together. ]]> alexand http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-new-here-82016.html Rubber bits turning winches into self tailing? http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/rubber-bits-turning-winches-into-self-tailing-82015.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:10:44 GMT Hello, I have a Top Hat 25 a 25 foot sloop which has standard winches. Self tailing winches are very expensive and I have seen these from... Hello,

I have a Top Hat 25 a 25 foot sloop which has standard winches.

Self tailing winches are very expensive and I have seen these from Barton Marine in the UK for sale on the internet. I have spoken to people who have also wondered about them but noonhe who has actually used them.


http://[URL="http://www.bartonmarine.com/products-winches-and-winchers.asp"]www.bartonmarine.com/products-winches-and-winchers.asp[/URL]
The ones I want to know about are the "Winchers"

Rubber thingies that fit on the top of the normal winch and for a fraction of the cost magically you have a self tailing winch.

Has anyone used them?
How good are they?
Do they make it as easy as they should for short handed or solo sailing?

p.s. I am always on the lookout for things that can make it easier for me to sail solo. ]]> Aussie Sealady http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/rubber-bits-turning-winches-into-self-tailing-82015.html Best location for an autopilot compass? http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/best-location-for-an-autopilot-compass-82014.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:59 GMT I'm in the process of installing my new Simrad autopilot and am trying to choose a good spot for the compass. The instructions say "not near motors, electrical cable, chunks of metal etc" but low and near the pivot point. My problem of course is finding such a place. My boat has an iron keel to complicate the issue. It seems that there are two reasonable choices: low on the centerline in the bilge but only a few inches above the iron keel or in the back of the chart table. The chart table is near the centerline and only about 30" above the waterline. It is fairly far from the engine and keel but may be subject to interference from a laptop or ipods. The bilge location would seem ideal except for the chunk of iron. :rolleyes: I could also locate it about halfway between the keel and motor down low but then it is within a foot of 00 battery cables.
Any thoughts of best choice or should I just try one and see how it works and be prepared to move it?
This is turning into a bit of a project so I'm open to enlightenment to save a step or two.
Thanks,
Shoal ]]> Marine Electronics Shoalcove http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/best-location-for-an-autopilot-compass-82014.html For Sale: Lirakis Newport (L) Safety Harness http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/lirakis-newport-l-safety-harness-82013.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:04:04 GMT I have a Lirakis Newport Safety Harness (L) in very good condition that needs a new home...$54 includes packing and shipping in US Accompanying... I have a Lirakis Newport Safety Harness (L) in very good condition
that needs a new home...$54 includes packing and shipping in US

Accompanying tether is 6' long and has loop one end and Wichard snap on the other...in good condition. $38 includes packing and shipping in US
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]]> Classified Ads thesparrow http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/lirakis-newport-l-safety-harness-82013.html For Sale: Mushroom Vents http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/mushroom-vents-82012.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:51:57 GMT I have 2 mushroom vents that need a new home...

1-Wilcox Crittenden mushroom vent is galvanized steel and has 6 7/16 base diameter and is 4 7/8" tall....$45 includes packing and shipping

2-Bronze mushroom of unknown maker is very heavily made and will likely last forever...6 7/8" diameter base and 5 3/4" height....$55 includes packing and shipping
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]]> Classified Ads thesparrow http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/mushroom-vents-82012.html Alcohol http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/alcohol-82011.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:08 GMT I,am having the bottom paint removed.No Blisters are present althought the boat is 30 years old,I,wil want to apply a barrier coat after removing the... I,am having the bottom paint removed.No Blisters are present althought the boat is 30 years old,I,wil want to apply a barrier coat after removing the bottom paint,I,stated to the Service Provider that the bottom will have to dry before a barrier coat can be applied,he stated about a week was good,and that could be hurried by spraying Alcohol to the GELCOAT to evaporate the moister faster.Am I,being smoked.I,have always been under the premise that a boat will to sit out at least a month or more befor a barrier coat can be used.He plans on using Interprotect.
Help me understand,Thanks ]]> casual http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/alcohol-82011.html For Sale: Forespar Spinnaker/Reaching Pole Deck Chocks http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/forespar-spinnaker-reaching-pole-deck-chocks-82010.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:24:07 GMT I have a pair of 2 Forespar 300002 Deck Chocks for stowing Spinnaker or Reaching poles on deck. The chocks are new. Spring cleaning rules are in... I have a pair of 2 Forespar 300002 Deck Chocks for stowing
Spinnaker or Reaching poles on deck. The chocks are new.
Spring cleaning rules are in effect...use it or move it.
$54 includes shipping in the US.
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