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Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-19-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,944
Posted By haffiman37
The GRP as material is not what I would be...

The GRP as material is not what I would be worried about.

Except from a hull survey, the rigging, both standing and running is just as important and too often 'forgotten'.

My 37 Jeanneau...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-18-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,699
Posted By haffiman37
The one that might be able t give th best answer...

The one that might be able t give th best answer is the harbour master where You are going to moor it. Local conditions plays a huge role in what to choose. Where Haffiman is moored, at Langkawi...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 02-04-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,955
Posted By haffiman37
A fiend of mine that launced today after a botom...

A fiend of mine that launced today after a botom job gave the following descripsion of Rebak as for a haul-out place.

Do it Yourself or You never get out!

Sounded like there was a shortage of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-16-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,510
Posted By haffiman37
I live here, have my own boat at the yacht club.

I live here, have my own boat at the yacht club.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-09-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,599
Posted By haffiman37
No need. Heard about Google?...

No need. Heard about Google? https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-09-2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,599
Posted By haffiman37
Why the anger? I put up he question due to...

Why the anger?

I put up he question due to my secuity programs response.

Clickserve.cc-dt seems to be known for some quite aggressive marketing. It is obviously an 'affiliate service' used to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-09-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,599
Posted By haffiman37
I have the forum on a short-cut bookmark when...

I have the forum on a short-cut bookmark when entering.

However today I thought of exploring the site and clicked on 'Home' to get to the front page, www.cruiser.co.za.

Imedeately my security...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-07-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,368
Posted By haffiman37
Well spoken.

Well spoken.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-07-2008, 02:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,497
Posted By haffiman37
JanneP: I have yet to find an area in my...

JanneP:

I have yet to find an area in my Jeanneau SO37/2002 not top-coated. The inside of the hulls are not gel-coated but top-coated. Basically the same 'stuff' except for the wax solution....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-06-2008, 03:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,497
Posted By haffiman37
I still se no coating of the laminates PRIOR to...

I still se no coating of the laminates PRIOR to installation, which was what my original comment was about, in fact his last pic after one year of use still shows no coating.

I admit I missed his...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-06-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
As much as I admire those who jumped in and did...

As much as I admire those who jumped in and did heroic jobs trying to rescue what could be rescued in both Telaga Harbor and Rebak Marina, there might be others that are not too high on my list.

I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-06-2008, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,497
Posted By haffiman37
I have too often come across loose through hulls...

I have too often come across loose through hulls on older boats, and cases where laminates have been dammaged by water in the area due to no coating of the holes after drilling. People spend...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-05-2008, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,497
Posted By haffiman37
I really hope ie did not forget to coat the raw...

I really hope ie did not forget to coat the raw laminate with top-coat/epoxi before assembly!!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-31-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,962
Posted By haffiman37
Nausekaa: I may agree that direct hits are...

Nausekaa:

I may agree that direct hits are rare, but 'too close' is another thing.

Singapore area is conciddered the 'worst'.

I got burned out once between Bali and Singapore, last year day...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-30-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
Nausekaa: 'We are a group of individuals' -...

Nausekaa:

'We are a group of individuals' - very true. But I would add: A group of strong individuals. And we have to be, or we would not survive out there when things gets tough. To me it is not...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-30-2007, 02:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
I find this which hunt of Freebird rather...

I find this which hunt of Freebird rather distasteful, and I do not think posting the web address was with intention of starting such a hunt. It was just an example with reference to one of my...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-28-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,962
Posted By haffiman37
Johnar: You have the theories and what is...

Johnar:

You have the theories and what is 'supposed to be', and then the real life and what might meet You out there.

A lap top is convenient, as long as it works.

Updated paper charts is...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-27-2007, 03:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
First of all I did not intennionally start this...

First of all I did not intennionally start this thresd, it was moved by a moderator from another thread. I would have appreciated if he had started wth a short note that this was a 'mooved' post.
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-26-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
I think Michael needs a different approach in his...

I think Michael needs a different approach in his discusiions with the government. Leave the situation of today, that is a dead end. Try to switch it around and look at possibilities of how may...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-25-2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
As said in the first posting, this is not just...

As said in the first posting, this is not just about 'dollars'.

The resorts might be owned and managed by foreigners, but the resorts needs staff like househouse keeping, restaurants,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-24-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,278
Posted By haffiman37
I think it might be more reasonable to compare...

I think it might be more reasonable to compare income from yacties to income from general tourists, and that will not go in favor of the yachties.

We bring our own accomodation, we give next to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-19-2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,847
Posted By haffiman37
The cheap purchase price of some items might soon...

The cheap purchase price of some items might soon be eaten off by add-ons and function problems.

If You have to pull hydralic lines all the way to the steering pedestall, buy a wheel-pump and go...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-11-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,983
Posted By haffiman37
Whatever You find of alternatives. Try look for...

Whatever You find of alternatives. Try look for one with a small diesel inboard, hopefully of newer date. For extended cruising it makes life a bit easier. Less fuel consumption than outboard, safer...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-11-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,315
Posted By haffiman37
The sailing itself might be one of the most...

The sailing itself might be one of the most environment friendly means of transportation, but to get to that stage:

The boat, the sailes, the running rigging all made from oil or natural gas.
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-09-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By haffiman37
Contrary from You I did not generalize,I clearly...

Contrary from You I did not generalize,I clearly stated 'SOME'.

There is a huge difference from my statement of yachties favourite words: me,now, free to what You describe them as.

Most...
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