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Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-15-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,842
Posted By MMNETSEA
Dimtri Generally the mizzen is powering in a...

Dimtri

Generally the mizzen is powering in a broad reach without affecting the main. Once the wind comes from aft of say between 100° <> 260° then it becomes a factor. When running downwind with...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-14-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,842
Posted By MMNETSEA
- I need to be able to sail single-handed quite...

- I need to be able to sail single-handed quite often. I decided to stay in 34 - 36 feet range - enough for 2 and manageable by 1 as well. Also ketch rig - though great split rig to adjust sails...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-13-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,842
Posted By MMNETSEA
Dmitri, here's a link to a listing of boat...

Dmitri,

here's a link to a listing of boat builders

https://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-04.html#top

Also Google "Brent Swain steel boat designer"

Not fond of Dudley Dix's...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-13-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,842
Posted By MMNETSEA
I believe he would move to the next genration of...

I believe he would move to the next genration of Josua's - Retaining Steel, Ketch,centre cockpit, Off-shore proven, more space aft, Away from the "Colin Archer Double End Design"

Here is an...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-12-2011, 01:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,842
Posted By MMNETSEA
Welcome Dmitri, Thanks very for your...

Welcome Dmitri,

Thanks very for your interesting introduction to one of the greatest sailors of our time.

I too could find no sign of steering in the forward saloon, the 360 showed clearly the...
Forum: The Poop Deck 10-08-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,996
Posted By MMNETSEA
Try this link for freqs SABC...

Try this link for freqs SABC (https://www.sabc.co.za/wps/portal/SABC/SABCSPORT)

or this one C L I C K (https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/schedules/frequencies/)

Today the boks play wallys 05...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-07-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,479
Posted By MMNETSEA
Spot on, racing in close match racing or round...

Spot on, racing in close match racing or round the cans make it very difficult for the coxswain at the helm to see other boats through the sails - hence the twin helms.

As for offshore cruising...
Forum: General Weather Discussion 10-06-2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,437
Posted By MMNETSEA
Up until mid October Sailing on the blue...

Up until mid October

Sailing on the blue rhumb line will mean light winds more or less on the nose - lots of diesel.

Longer route but reasonable sailing winds - follow the yellow route. (only...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-02-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,944
Posted By MMNETSEA
What is meant by a bag type liner ? How would...

What is meant by a bag type liner ? How would one connect it to the boat's water supply ?
Forum: Overdue & Distress Reports 09-27-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,471
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hello, The piracy taking place in the gulf...

Hello,

The piracy taking place in the gulf of Guinea is primarily inshore to Nigerian waters and next door Togo.

Unlike the Somali piracy, these pirates are not interested in the ship itself -...
Forum: Power & Electronics 09-24-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,827
Posted By MMNETSEA
Here is a site with comparisons of various...

Here is a site with comparisons of various devices - connectivity included : C L I C K (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Android_devices)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-24-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,296
Posted By MMNETSEA
Yachtworld.com By far the greatest covering for...

Yachtworld.com By far the greatest covering for US & Europe
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-22-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,894
Posted By MMNETSEA
Caustic Soda -- (Sodium Hydroxide) --- Do not mix...

Caustic Soda -- (Sodium Hydroxide) --- Do not mix with an acid.

or safer, and takes longer = An Enzymatic drain cleaner
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-21-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,032
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi Tony, You are the captain of your ship -...

Hi Tony,

You are the captain of your ship - so what ever info you get here. It is given without knowing your boat, its condition, its navigation equipment, its communication ability and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-20-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By MMNETSEA
The Washington Post carries this report today :- ...

The Washington Post carries this report today :-



Somali pirates who attacked Virginia-based ship to appeal conviction

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

The Somali pirates found guilty of attacking...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 09-17-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,059
Posted By MMNETSEA
Unfortunately the Phinisi has evolved as a...

Unfortunately the Phinisi has evolved as a displacement vessel, it cannot go any faster than its Froude number - If its LWL is say 62ft, then irrespective of numbers of sails, the HP of engine or the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-15-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,267
Posted By MMNETSEA
It is probably common cause that there is no such...

It is probably common cause that there is no such thing as a "The Perfect 30' Yacht Design," but, the same observation could be made for any size of yacht.

There are so many components on a sail...
Forum: Regional Piracy 09-13-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,337
Posted By MMNETSEA
Pirates Kill French Catamaran Skipper - Abduct...

Pirates Kill French Catamaran Skipper - Abduct his Widow.

C L I C K (https://gulf-times.com/site/topics/printArticle.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=457863&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21)
Forum: Regional Piracy 09-13-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,365
Posted By MMNETSEA
Pirates Kill French Catamaran Skipper - Abduct...

Pirates Kill French Catamaran Skipper - Abduct his Widow.

C L I C K (https://gulf-times.com/site/topics/printArticle.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=457863&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-12-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,070
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hello Gary, Could I suggest that you log-in...

Hello Gary,

Could I suggest that you log-in to our Cruising Wiki - then go to countries, then Greece.

This is an excellent information site, if you don't find what you are looking for, have a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-12-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,267
Posted By MMNETSEA
Firstly off, Welcome to Cruiser Log ! Feel free...

Firstly off, Welcome to Cruiser Log ! Feel free to ask any questions - they may have been answered before - no matter.

In trying get a fix on what you need, need to know a few things :-

#1...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 09-10-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,059
Posted By MMNETSEA
Jib, It might be an idea to check with the...

Jib,

It might be an idea to check with the Australian authorities to confirm the standards that will be applied to your boat - you might find that you will not be allowed to berth that boat - plus...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 09-06-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,117
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi Francis, The reports I have had, do not...

Hi Francis,

The reports I have had, do not mention serious problems with coral. Having said that, The Nicobars were very badly by the Tsunami. The west coast of the islands on the west coast of...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 09-05-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,059
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi Jib Sail, without knowing exactly the current...

Hi Jib Sail, without knowing exactly the current sail-plan measurements; Together with an accurate graphic of the boat's hull, keel, skeg and rudder

The problem as described is probably due...
Forum: Cruiser's Market 09-04-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,087
Posted By MMNETSEA
Big Smile is a fine example of professional Dutch...

Big Smile is a fine example of professional Dutch yacht building. Designed by Henk Tingen, one of Holland’s renowned naval architects. Henk Tingen also the chief designer for Royal Huisman, the...
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