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Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-21-2011, 02:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,206
Posted By SteveW
Rod, I went the used raft route, with my...

Rod,

I went the used raft route, with my "eyes wide open". That was a mistake. It wasn't the age of the raft, it was the inflation cylinder was rusted and release valve wouldn't hold pressure...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-17-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,889
Posted By SteveW
In my 50+ years of boat ownership and dealing...

In my 50+ years of boat ownership and dealing with private and publicly owned marines, I thought I had seen every fee imaginable. As live aboard became more common 'they started charging for that...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-14-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By SteveW
You don't state if someone else is occupying the...

You don't state if someone else is occupying the home while you were cruising?? I think that if you are renting it out then your no longer entitled to the homestead exemption.. If you still have an...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-17-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,043
Posted By SteveW
I can see the advantage to the setting of the...

I can see the advantage to the setting of the anchor in soft bottom material. However, I would have some concern about routine handling of the rode since the 5/8" dia. wire, with the related swivel...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 11-29-2010, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By SteveW
Some good points. However, since this is...

Some good points.

However, since this is hypothetical, I'd like to suggest that we consider what is really a "popular cruising boat"? If we go by the most popular boats sold as "world class"...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-24-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,953
Posted By SteveW
Personally, I would have some concern. Especially...

Personally, I would have some concern. Especially transiting through the Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and into the Persian Gulf. Just where do you intend to keep the boat if your living in the UAE. There...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-23-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,047
Posted By SteveW
I haven't owned a Pearson Triton but looked one ...

I haven't owned a Pearson Triton but looked one over for my son. What I remember was it had an Atomic 4 engine that needed replacement. Plenty of room for engine access/removal (in this model,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-19-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,459
Posted By SteveW
I have an Ingrid 38 and most would say that it...

I have an Ingrid 38 and most would say that it would have a LOA of 38'. Then some might say LOD (Length On Deck). Or the marina manager wouldn't except anything less than Tip of BowSprit to (in my...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-28-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By SteveW
I didn't even mention Marine Group because I know...

I didn't even mention Marine Group because I know they are expensive. However, they use to have some storage. (They use to be South Bay Boat Yard, a division of SouthWest Marine (I worked for So.West...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-28-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By SteveW
Geoff, In my experience, in San Diego or So....

Geoff,

In my experience, in San Diego or So. Calif., boat yards aren't a cost effective place to store a boat, unless the yard is going to be doing major work over the period of time you mention....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-27-2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,087
Posted By SteveW
Many, if not most, marinas "disclaim"...

Many, if not most, marinas "disclaim" responsibility for just about everything. That said! I'm not a lawyer but I'm told that won't stand up in court if they are neglectful, unless of course they...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-08-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,682
Posted By SteveW
Here are two alternatives I would suggest, as I...

Here are two alternatives I would suggest, as I read your situation.

1) A quick method to steer if your wheel steering fails completely (steering from below deck while getting direction from on...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-25-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,438
Posted By SteveW
I prefer the harness/inflatable over those...

I prefer the harness/inflatable over those in-croperated into a jacket. The jackets might be nice in colder climates but the harness, in my opinion, can be used with any combination of deck gear.
...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-19-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,418
Posted By SteveW
Yah! it sure sounds like you use it a lot....

Yah! it sure sounds like you use it a lot. However, I would like to make a point since you mentioned using it on rigging screws. Since these are seldom disimilar metals I would rather use a petroleum...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-18-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,418
Posted By SteveW
The inside of a aluminum extruded mast it just...

The inside of a aluminum extruded mast it just about as polished as you well ever get on the outside, just from the extruding process. Within hours or days of extruding the surfaces exposed to air...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-12-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,418
Posted By SteveW
I modified and installed a used aluminum mast in...

I modified and installed a used aluminum mast in my Ingrid 38. It was un-anodized but painted. This was the original paint from the spar builder and had held up well. However, I did find corrosion...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-08-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,557
Posted By SteveW
I'm with JeanneP, especially on an older boat. ...

I'm with JeanneP, especially on an older boat.

I have visited the Cheoy Lee boat yard (when it was in Hong Kong) and I have owned a Cheoy Lee Clipper 33 with teak decks. It was built in '76 and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-06-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,756
Posted By SteveW
Hmmm! I wonder who I could get for sponsors. AARP...

Hmmm! I wonder who I could get for sponsors. AARP is out since I don't agree with their agenda (politics). Maybe Miracle Ear, or Jazzy Scooters, or more recent mail box clutter Prepaid Cremation...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-06-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,756
Posted By SteveW
You maybe correct. I don't have either book...

You maybe correct. I don't have either book around and Tania Aebi might have been the one that was contested because of a "passenger" on board.

As I remember the accounts of Tania Aebi, she was...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-06-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,756
Posted By SteveW
I think I see your point about emphsis on...

I think I see your point about emphsis on technology and sponsors, etc.. I agree that good skills, voyage prep and KISS can eliminate the need for most sponsorship needs. I'm kinda turned off when I...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,604
Posted By SteveW
Ron, I feel like I'm getting into a ongoing...

Ron, I feel like I'm getting into a ongoing discussion, so I want verify it the NADA that your talking about is an Ingrid 38, previously owned but Nigel Calder. If so I can tell you a bit more about...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 10-12-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,114
Posted By SteveW
Tightening the rigging just to solve the mast...

Tightening the rigging just to solve the mast rotation problem can lead to excessive mast compression. As long as the mast stays in column, it won't be noticeable until it receives some side loading...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 10-11-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,789
Posted By SteveW
Hi All! I've been hanging around here for a...

Hi All!

I've been hanging around here for a month or so. Posted a couple times.

While I was building my Ingrid 38 ('90s into 2002) I hung out in another forum and lost touch (and the URL)...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-11-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,130
Posted By SteveW
"Welcome aboard"...

"Welcome aboard" https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

What you plan is a big step but "Do-Able" with the right attitude and precautions. You have ask...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-21-2009, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,745
Posted By SteveW
To answer my own question!...

To answer my own question! https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I sent and email to the builder, who is still in business but only builds a couple Hi...
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