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Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-15-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,537
There are yachtmaster courses in the UK where the...

There are yachtmaster courses in the UK where the instructors wont go out in anything over a force 6.... so how can you be a master of a yacht if you cant handle a force 6 or 7.

The 2,500 mile...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-21-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,928
Question That is so sad... I hope no one was hurt...

That is so sad... I hope no one was hurt https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_eek.gif
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-28-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,621
That is pretty good software... Do you know how...

That is pretty good software... Do you know how accurate it is with its forcasts ??

Also watch your harddisk space as each download does not overwrite the previoous one
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-28-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,216
Actually China is signed up to the copyrights...

Actually China is signed up to the copyrights legislation..... It just does not want to enforce it.

Occasionally they do a crackdown on a major producer who hasnt paid the right bribes after a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-27-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,216
Wow interesting theories there... Just because a...

Wow interesting theories there... Just because a lot of people do something doesnt make it right its like speeding on the roads lots of people do it but it is still wrong.

The fact is that...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-26-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,216
Talking The only thing they are allowed to do is disable...

The only thing they are allowed to do is disable their software if they find that it has been installed on more than one computer. This is like windows XP that needs to be registered online with...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-26-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,216
You are correct it is illegal and should be...

You are correct it is illegal and should be discouraged.... as should the copying of music.

Software companies do not put viruses on disks. If they did then you would have a case for compensation...
Forum: Power & Electronics 02-23-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,445
Smile Your electrician is probably going to have to...

Your electrician is probably going to have to dismantle the main board and remove all devices and then reconnect them one by one to find out which circuit has the leak. Of course it may be the main...
Forum: Power & Electronics 02-23-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,445
I dont know if this helps at all. Most...

I dont know if this helps at all.

Most Mainland European power supplies work with an Earth Leakage Breaker. In France this is a 30mA differantial.

I would suggest that you have a short...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-22-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,874
Its a graph of wind direction to the bow against...

Its a graph of wind direction to the bow against speed.... it shows you the optimum speed it various wind conditions.

Some GPS systems that are linked to the wind instruments will produce this...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-21-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,418
Angry I wouldn't secure it in four places as it won't...

I wouldn't secure it in four places as it won't swing. You obviously need to string it fore and aft.

Hammocks are very comfortable on a large boat but I would think that a small yacht under way...
Forum: Pets, Children & Guests 02-16-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,650
So does anyone actually sail with a Dog on board ?

So does anyone actually sail with a Dog on board ?
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-15-2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,664
SkyEye

Has anyone used SkyEye from https://www.xaxero.com/

Do you think it was worth the money ??
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-05-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,493
Hi, I am in France, I was going to...

Hi,

I am in France,

I was going to suggest that you get on to a boat and do a short passage or go to a club and crew a racing yacht.

You learn very fast on a racing yacht, you dont...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-05-2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,510
I would recommend a periscope.. It would be...

I would recommend a periscope.. It would be useful when it sinks under all thet extra weightB)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-05-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,493
Where are you based ??

Where are you based ??
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-26-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,437
Well it would teach you to do it quickly...

Well it would teach you to do it quickly https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-26-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,437
You need to be able to right a capsized dinghy....

You need to be able to right a capsized dinghy. Most people I have taught (and I am not suggesting you are one of these people)are scared of the boat heeling until they have been through the capsize...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-25-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,091
I used to race a Mull quarter tonner (It had the...

I used to race a Mull quarter tonner (It had the very pointed stern). Lovely boat to race if a little bit hairy down wind. Up wind she pointed like a dream.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-21-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,146
Many thanks for your comments I shall investigate...

Many thanks for your comments I shall investigate further. The reason I asked is that there seems to be a lot more yachts in my price range that are larger and ferro than GRP ones.

As I said...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-19-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,146
Ferro Cement boats

I have sailed many miles on ocean racing yachts mainly built from carbon, kevlar or cored grp. I am now looking to buy a cruising yacht and keep coming across ferro concrete yachts.

Can some one...
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