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Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-19-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,484
Posted By Chetan
thank you for the excellent advice, Jack ...

thank you for the excellent advice, Jack

cheers
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-13-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,484
Posted By Chetan
PORTABLE ROTARY SWAGING

hi folks

just a quick question on swaging end terminals on to wire

1. is the tool for this portable and can it be done on the boat?

2. is Nicopress ok for smaller stuff like life lines? or...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-05-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,086
Posted By Chetan
VIGO FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

hey all

just a quick note to enquire whether anyone is heading over to Vigo for the Platu Class World Championships?

I hope to be going. And hope to turn in a performance that makes my mentors...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-10-2006, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,898
Posted By Chetan
hi all many of the options discussed seem...

hi all

many of the options discussed seem like "non-options" after reading the "IS your death a boat trap" thread.... or am i missing something?

glad for any clarification or input

cheers
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-09-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,077
Posted By Chetan
looking forward to the site, stories and pics.......

looking forward to the site, stories and pics.... cheers
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-08-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,388
Posted By Chetan
will second that.... the efforts of moderator and...

will second that.... the efforts of moderator and admin are much appreciated

this is just about the most focussed clear thinking and friendly board on the web

what exactly are you referring to...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 06-05-2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,475
Posted By Chetan
hi there from my limited and mostly racing...

hi there

from my limited and mostly racing experience, almost any design of boat will come with a tuning guide which will recommend optimum length and tension on different parts of the standing...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-24-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,216
Posted By Chetan
CREVICE CORROSION / HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT

hi folks

having some corrosion problems on certain parts of the boat

am told it may be crevice corrosion / hydrogen embrittlement

would be grateful for any remedial measures that can be...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-23-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,626
Posted By Chetan
indeed.... a terrible blow for his family and...

indeed.... a terrible blow for his family and wife and child. And indeed the ABN Amro team and sailing community at large.

this from the Volvo site:

Thu, 18 May 2006 06:05:34 UTC

A crew...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-04-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,712
Posted By Chetan
PLATU WORLDS IN VIGO

hey there you all

anyone planning to head over to Vigo for the Platu Worlds?

or Cruisers or Loggers in the area around that time with a friendly chat and a cold beer?

cheers

chetan
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-26-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,100
Posted By Chetan
hey there my two paisa worth and being a...

hey there

my two paisa worth and being a racing sailor not all of it may be relevant

we have a twin track headfoil which permits sail changes if you have a double halyard. the entire headfoil...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-28-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,786
Posted By Chetan
Dear Robin A few words from someone who has...

Dear Robin

A few words from someone who has followed your postings and the build up to your voyage eagerly.

Firstly, an endeavour is never incomplete till you abandon it or till you admit...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-26-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,070
Posted By Chetan
hi all many thanks for the inputs. i am sure...

hi all

many thanks for the inputs. i am sure i am not alone in my appreciation for the wealth of information of all types to be found on this forum. And also for the frank, open and honest manner...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-24-2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,070
Posted By Chetan
EMERGENCY RUDDER - WHAT TO USE

hi all

emergency rudders - what do y'all use? for stock? for blade? for attachment points?

any help would be appreciated

if you would like to send pictures please do so at...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,941
Posted By Chetan
thanks a lot John.... makes sense. I understand...

thanks a lot John.... makes sense. I understand now that when you refer to leach curve it is as seen from abeam of the boat and not from behind as i initially thought and hence mhy query on "belly"....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,941
Posted By Chetan
hi there John from you description, this...

hi there John

from you description, this alluminium boat sounds like one of the more fun rides to be found on this forum!!!

thanks a lot for the info

could you enlighten me as to what part...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,941
Posted By Chetan
CAVITATING RUDDER

hi there

can anyone explain what exactly is the meaning of a "cavitating rudder" or when does the rudder tend to "cavitate"

is it because the boat is heeling too much? is it because the rudder...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2006, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,777
Posted By Chetan
thanks all for the advice. a lot depends on...

thanks all for the advice. a lot depends on whether the delivery bid for DREAMCATCHER is successful or not. it may be possible that others have put in cheaper bids or may even be possible that...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Posted By Chetan
in his early days as an AB on merchant navy...

in his early days as an AB on merchant navy vessels a friend used to be called Seaman Staines

however he worked really hard and was eventually promoted. He now sails as Master Bates.

Admin, pls...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-28-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,618
Posted By Chetan
hi there you can check out the tall ship...

hi there

you can check out the tall ship alvei

www.alvei.com or www.alveii.com

cheers

chetan
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-21-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,777
Posted By Chetan
thanks, Jeanne.... rolly is the natural...

thanks, Jeanne.... rolly is the natural choice.... dunno why i did not think of it myself.... am in bombay right now but have been to the loft.... and the new one is around 10 times larger. i think...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-21-2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,458
Posted By Chetan
this one works fine.... many thanks

this one works fine.... many thanks
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-20-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,777
Posted By Chetan
JECKYLL SAILS

hi all

would appreciate any advice on JECKYLL SAILS

am looking for the price of a new suit of sails for a Prout 45 Catamaran

open to second hand sails as well

the vessel is being readied...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-20-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,201
Posted By Chetan
phuket to bombay

hi all

1. would appreciate any advice on a phuket to bombay passage

2. what is the best time of the year to make this passage and what kind of winds can one expect? plan is to make the hop...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-18-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,410
Posted By Chetan
DREAMCATCHER PROUT 45

hi all

looking for information on a Prout 45 called Dreamcatcher, possibly located in Phuket

does anyone know if the vessel is heading to Bombay and looking for delivery crew?

any help /...
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