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Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-18-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 116
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Posted By MMNETSEA
It has apparent that ideas,...

It has apparent that ideas, assistance,clarifications,links etc are no longer helpful.

Therefore good luck on your search and if you eventually find the boat that matches your needs and pocket,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-17-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Further Clarification :- Where the boat is...

Further Clarification :-

Where the boat is in the sea, the Heat Exchanger uses both raw and fresh water. Inside the heat exchanger compartment, see picture:-

1727

The part with the bundle...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-17-2011, 01:38 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi, just to clarify :- A 'popped' head...

Hi,

just to clarify :- A 'popped' head gasket can be very serious for both types of cooling systems. In a system where the engine is full of fresh water in a closed circuit, once the head gasket...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-16-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Again we have a broker's description of a yacht...

Again we have a broker's description of a yacht in which the word 'new' is inserted. In this case when describing one of the 4 important components " In 1998 she was fitted with a new DV 24hp BUKH...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-14-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
The photos in the PDF were of the AC 38 -- In the...

The photos in the PDF were of the AC 38 -- In the website that they are talking about a 39ft AC - Unfortunately I am over a 1,000 km from Phuket, But if you need specific questions answered I can get...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-14-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi James, I do know the boat - I know the...

Hi James,

I do know the boat - I know the designer, he designed my big catamaran. I know the builders, and I have known the owner Grenville Fordham for some 12 years. I have been on the race...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-14-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Stealth, I guess if one was on holiday in...

Stealth,

I guess if one was on holiday in the BVI, it might be worthwhile having a look at that boat - otherwise it appears to be one those for sale that has lot more wrong with it than is being...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-13-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi Stealth, I agree the presentation of that...

Hi Stealth,

I agree the presentation of that boat is like someone selling snake oil. It is loaded with information that is generally misleading - just how something can be described as new when...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-12-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
James, You are absolutely right ! The...

James,

You are absolutely right ! The problem with that type of hull construction is that the boat has to be out on the hard for some time - otherwise moisture readings will not be helpful in...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-12-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
The C&C 34 definitely not a cruising boat, also...

The C&C 34 definitely not a cruising boat, also the cored hulls of that era need special attention from the surveyor.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-08-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
No ways eat humble pie. Our discussions have...

No ways eat humble pie. Our discussions have been very good, insofar as being able to highlight some of the issues when searching for a boat. What appeals is a very personal thing. The reason for...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-07-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
That should be easy just visit the link that you...

That should be easy just visit the link that you provided in your question

(B.T.W the link was removed because we don't encourage posts of this kind)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-06-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Seafarer, spot on regarding the LOA measurement...

Seafarer, spot on regarding the LOA measurement vs Actual space. One of my first monohulls a Nantucket Island 33 - designed by Peter Cole, had more space than any 36ft boat. The aft cabin had a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-06-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Three important matters that should be factored...

Three important matters that should be factored in when buying a boat in the USA for delivery to the UK and that is the cost of a delivery crew, the cost of commissioning the boat for the Atlantic...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-05-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hello Stealth, By this time my contributions to...

Hello Stealth, By this time my contributions to your search may have been a little rough.

So I spent a little time checking out some boats on your behalf.

Do you remember the British Couple, ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-05-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Here is a boat worth looking at, in your back...

Here is a boat worth looking at, in your back yard

CLICK HERE...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-05-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
What can I say, A petrol engine, now 36 years...

What can I say, A petrol engine, now 36 years old. Overhauled 17 years ago. Complete overhaul, some time ago? 125 hours since then.

Way over priced. Not worth $20 000 US. Reading between the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-05-2011, 01:31 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
As with previous selections both of these boats...

As with previous selections both of these boats are on the wrong side of North America -- In the Sea of Cortez.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-04-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
The First one's engine is a rebuilt in 2001 - not...

The First one's engine is a rebuilt in 2001 - not good idea.

Both are on the wrong side of the USA - just getting one back into the Caribbean would leave very little change out of $10,000 US.
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-03-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
There is always a case for 2 masts - the most...

There is always a case for 2 masts - the most important being ease of handling. Once the boat is over 40 LOA and when one is single handing, then breaking up the size of the sails may become...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-02-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Minor corrections "the 4 parts of safety"...

Minor corrections

"the 4 parts of safety" should read 'the 4 major components'

Osmosis is not caused by "Our good old atmosphere" but by

water penetrating the outer skin of the hull,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-01-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Keep in mind, The one piece of navigation...

Keep in mind, The one piece of navigation equipment which is usually to be found in good order is the Binnacle Compass. Electronics will include a VHF radio, the only other that you NEED is a GPS.
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-31-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
That price is low for a CS 36. From the photos...

That price is low for a CS 36. From the photos it looks like a charter boat (however photos seldom tell the whole story) not a sign of an owner on board eg not a book in the bookshelves. Again from...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-31-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
Hi, The Newporters built between 1957 and...

Hi,

The Newporters built between 1957 and 1965 have a potentially serious defect and that is the hull (remember the 4 major components that must pass muster)

Well the Newporters of that era...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-30-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,711
Posted By MMNETSEA
[QUOTE=stealthmode;1306718587] [b]39'...

[QUOTE=stealthmode;1306718587]

[b]39' McGruer, 1956 C/R ($19,500 Canadian) I loved this beautiful looking yacht on sight and already started the ball rolling on this one.

The McGruer 8m is...
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