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Forum: The Poop Deck 01-12-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By Pelagic
I notice that they have been showing "Dead Calm"...

I notice that they have been showing "Dead Calm" on HBO Asia these past 2 weeks. Perhaps this tourist assailent got inspired!
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 10-23-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,866
Posted By Pelagic
Cruising Vietnam Some of us are thinking...

Cruising Vietnam

Some of us are thinking about visiting Vietnam but have yet to find a reliable source of info. The RHKYC does races every 2 years from Hong Kong, but that is managed thru a travel...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-18-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,172
Posted By Pelagic
Hi John, I’ve said this before but I think...

Hi John,

I’ve said this before but I think it applies especially to your concerns. Study different types of boats from an ergonomic point of view and as in Kirk’s great story about that...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-18-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,507
Posted By Pelagic
One other note. As Trim rightly advises the...

One other note. As Trim rightly advises the system should be designed heavy duty for the repetitive torques of autopilot steering.

Once you are all done, do some sea trials by going astern and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-18-2007, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,507
Posted By Pelagic
Hi Kirk The key questions are: ...

Hi Kirk



The key questions are:

Do you need to over ride the mechanical steering?

Would it bother you if your steering wheel turns when the auto-pilot is engaged?
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-13-2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,428
Posted By Pelagic
Takes a few “near” disasters to get the ratings...

Takes a few “near” disasters to get the ratings up and attract more sponsors, which is exactly what he needs.

If he knows what he’s doing…Great! If not…. Then some people will learn from his...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-12-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By Pelagic
My partner has a great deal of influence on the...

My partner has a great deal of influence on the quality of my sleep. If she is restless or feeling particularly unloved…. Well you just have to ride out the storm! (no matter how many reefs you put...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-09-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,204
Posted By Pelagic
Hopefully this might be of help. Back in...

Hopefully this might be of help.

Back in the early nineties, I tasked a number of the large marine insurance brokers with finding me the best Individual worldwide health coverage for my crew....
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 10-04-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,477
Posted By Pelagic
So true atavist! In the early 80’s I was...

So true atavist!

In the early 80’s I was one of those people living off the sea and what I would find on deserted pacific atolls. I thought nothing of it as there seemed to be an endless supply...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-04-2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,580
Posted By Pelagic
At 1:30am sounds like some people on that...

At 1:30am sounds like some people on that powerboat were really anxious to get off. Wonder why?



Just remember Trim that this is the beauty of living aboard…You can get away from them!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-03-2007, 02:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,040
Posted By Pelagic
David, there will always be times at sea when a...

David, there will always be times at sea when a particular design shows its weaknesses and you will say…If only I had gone with a…?



Cats are definitely less forgiving than mono-hulls when it...
Forum: Living Aboard 10-01-2007, 03:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,297
Posted By Pelagic
Interesting topic and JohnT’s comments are right...

Interesting topic and JohnT’s comments are right on the mark. Apart from choosing your crew (which may not always be possible on a commercial delivery), I think the way you manage your watches is...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-29-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,461
Posted By Pelagic
I think the reasons the schools are primarily...

I think the reasons the schools are primarily using fin keels are:

1 Cheaper production boats for classes and rentals.

2 Tacks easier, especially in light winds, which helps...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-28-2007, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,334
Posted By Pelagic
Hi David, While I agree that the more...

Hi David,

While I agree that the more knowledge and awareness you have about Colregs the better informed you are when questioning the intention of a give way vessel via VHF in high density traffic...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-28-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,741
Posted By Pelagic
Helen, I think the “nursing home” and escape...

Helen, I think the “nursing home” and escape from, is the perfect scenario for an inspiring story of rediscovery after “instituionalizement” (What a word… eh!)

Do you guys remember “One flew over...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-28-2007, 02:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,224
Posted By Pelagic
I have used R/O water makers since 1982, in both...

I have used R/O water makers since 1982, in both commercial charter yachts and private cruising yacht applications, ranging through all temperatures and seawater conditions.

Like everything else...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-28-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,461
Posted By Pelagic
Post Hi Mike, Your questions about design criteria are...

Hi Mike, Your questions about design criteria are very similar to the questions we all have when choosing a wife, partner or husband (you missed out multihulls) (lol).

Within each design there are...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-28-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,058
Posted By Pelagic
You have reasoned out everything very well and I...

You have reasoned out everything very well and I think found the answer in “Are both appropriate under different circumstances?”

To clarify what you mean by crew: i.e.

1 ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-27-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,334
Posted By Pelagic
As a Master Mariner who used to teach both costal...

As a Master Mariner who used to teach both costal and celestial navigation, I worry about those who rely solely on modern navigational magic without the knowledge of how to determine if fixed or...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-26-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,128
Posted By Pelagic
When sailing: If it doesn’t come easy, then you...

When sailing: If it doesn’t come easy, then you are fighting with nature. Take a moment to think!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-26-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,368
Posted By Pelagic
Wink The “Black Box” concept is so true, but to my...

The “Black Box” concept is so true, but to my salted psyche, a bit inanimate and bland.

My yacht is my wife and our marriage is one of complete unconditional devotion, to the needs of each other. ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-25-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,118
Posted By Pelagic
Hi Morvan, All the designs you mentioned can...

Hi Morvan,

All the designs you mentioned can be made into solid blue water boats as long as you don’t load them up with too many “conveniences”

If I may offer a little bit of advice, start off...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-23-2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,856
Posted By Pelagic
I had exactly the same thing happen to me in...

I had exactly the same thing happen to me in Australia. Docksides Marina, Brisbane River (much larger damages) and the guy's insurance company refused to get involved because of the very high...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-21-2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,405
Posted By Pelagic
Great advice from all of the above especially...

Great advice from all of the above especially networking with other cruisers and yacht clubs in your area about security issues. If there are other yachts around, we usually help to baby-sit each...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-19-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,263
Posted By Pelagic
Well, at least we can read his writing !

Well, at least we can read his writing !
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