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Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-25-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,580
Posted By dokondr
Need help to understand harbor info from Reeds almanac

From Dielette port information (Reeds almanac, area 18, Central N France):

"Outer hbr entr dredged to CD+0.5m; accessible for 2.5m draft with Coefficient > 55"

Questions:
1) "harbor entrance...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-09-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,037
Posted By dokondr
Thanks for your advice! In case of a storm I will...

Thanks for your advice! In case of a storm I will instead travel along the cost in Solent area.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-08-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,037
Posted By dokondr
Thanks, good read! And I have found: English...

Thanks, good read!
And I have found:
English Channel Weather Statistics...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-07-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,037
Posted By dokondr
English Channel: Sailing conditions in November?

Hi all,
In mid November I plan to sail first time English Channel (Hamble - Channel Islands). Please advise on sailing conditions this time of the year.
What are weather statistics for November?...
Forum: Pets, Children & Guests 02-11-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,691
Posted By dokondr
From time immemorial dogs accompanied sailors....

From time immemorial dogs accompanied sailors. There are numerous written evidence. And even some early photos :)

1804

Lieutenant Commander Frank Jack Fletcher, USN, Commanding officer of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-10-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,142
Posted By dokondr
I am thinking about Jeanneau Gin Fizz Ketch : ...

I am thinking about Jeanneau Gin Fizz Ketch :
Jeanneau Gin Fizz 37 Review : Bluewaterboats.org (https://bluewaterboats.org/jeanneau-gin-fizz-37/)
37' Gin Fizz Ketch...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-10-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,142
Posted By dokondr
Blue Water Ketch 35-36' under $50K ?

Dear all,
Need you advice on what brand to look for a strong, not very old GRP ketch around 36' that can be acquired for $50K or less in hope to invest no more then $10K to set sail :)
Please also...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-10-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,685
Posted By dokondr
More photos: 1801 Low water - where is...

More photos:
1801

Low water - where is keel?
1802

1803

Landfall:
https://www.youtube.com/v/iY0hCdIEp0Y&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-10-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,685
Posted By dokondr
Thanks everybody for your feedback. Lots of...

Thanks everybody for your feedback. Lots of valuable info for me!
Now I am in the process of reading this thread. Just discovered new replies as for some reason I have not received e-mail...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-03-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,685
Posted By dokondr
Thanks for sharing! I sailed both types of main....

Thanks for sharing! I sailed both types of main. Furling main tends to get stuck in the mast when you unwind it. In this case you need to go to the mast and pull the main out with your hands....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-03-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,685
Posted By dokondr
Also furling genoa as a storm jib?

Also furling genoa as a storm jib?
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-03-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,685
Posted By dokondr
Mainsail for singlehandler: Batten vs Furling

Dear all,
Please share your experience on pros and cons of batten vs furling mainsail for singlehanded long-distance cruising in various conditions.

Thanks!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Sailors in cockpit create a lot windage,...

Sailors in cockpit create a lot windage, sometimes more then any pilothouse :)

This Nicholson 38 ketch looks lively to me:...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
I see. Your points are well taken, thank you for...

I see. Your points are well taken, thank you for as always detailed examination of the topic. I also have all these in mind: getting out for a quick look periodically, extra windage, observation in...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Sure, thanks for the info about Comet 11. As I...

Sure, thanks for the info about Comet 11. As I said - a really interesting boat. According to video she does not drag a lot of water, goes nicely :mellow:
Yet for me steering with good observation...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
What do you mean? From Voyager 35...

What do you mean?

From Voyager 35 description:
"The engine is under the floor in the centre of the saloon, raising the seating around the table to allow a view out of the windows"

So Voyager...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Regarding Comet 11 I wonder: 1) How deep is...

Regarding Comet 11 I wonder:
1) How deep is her saloon? Is standing at full 1.85 meter height possible?
2) With engine aft under saloon table is she balanced well enough?

And what do you think...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Thanks! Interesting boat. From these pictures I...

Thanks! Interesting boat. From these pictures I can't quite figure out:
1) Does she have a tiller steering from cockpit?
2) What keel does she have?
3) Where is her engine located and how to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Thanks for your advice. My budget is around $70K...

Thanks for your advice. My budget is around $70K and Hallberg-Rassey is out of consideration. I have sailed Sun Odyssey 35, Bavaria 38, Hanse 43, Oceanis 430.
Also plan and all set to sail ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Redbopeep, thanks for detailed explanations :) ...

Redbopeep, thanks for detailed explanations :)



The only thing left - is to name a few brands of these "good _production_ cruising boats". Any?
Or maybe by "production boat" we understand...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Yes, I am talking about tiller, (no wheel) and...

Yes, I am talking about tiller, (no wheel) and possibility to use wind-vane.



I am familiar with inside steering systems on boats specifically built for "awful", as you put it, weather. I am...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
I prefer as simple as possible mechanical systems...

I prefer as simple as possible mechanical systems with independent control. I wonder how to use autopilot tether inside the boat and ensure water-tightness the same time?
Besides, autopilot does not...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Thanks for your reply. I sailed several boats of...

Thanks for your reply. I sailed several boats of different sizes up to 43'. For me 34 - 36 ' is a reasonable comprise: still easy to singlehand and already big enough for a long cruise supplies...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-27-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,900
Posted By dokondr
Most Popular 34' - 36' Production Boats for Blue Water Cruising ?

Hi all,
Please share your opinions on most popular today 34' - 36' production boats for blue water cruising ? The boats that can be sailed around the world by a couple or singlehandedly.

Thanks!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 11-25-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,888
Posted By dokondr
Hello Peter! Thanks for your comments. I...

Hello Peter!

Thanks for your comments. I agree that this thread has lots of good advice. I am really grateful to all thread contributors.

I sailed 43 ft Hanse around Canary islands, and know...
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