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I want to give it a try. text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:contessatwentysix?rev=1403588456&do=diff Constellation (Nick Jaffe) * <http://www.bigoceans.com/> text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:electric_propulsion?rev=1403588456&do=diff Information / Forums * <http://www.electricseas.org/> Power Ratings According to THOOSA's documentation, the following is true: * 5kW ~= 10-15HP (48V/125A @86% efficiency DC motor) * 6kW ~= 12-18HP (48V/140A @88%) * 7kW ~= 17-25HP (48V/160A @93%) From another source: text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:electrical?rev=1403588456&do=diff Wire Gauge per Distance @ 12V text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:food_water?rev=1403588456&do=diff * rice in thermos Water * <http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-products/products/katadynshopconnect/katadyn-desalinators-manual-survivors/katadyn-survivor-35/> text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:ice_propulsion?rev=1403588456&do=diff Vendors * Volvo Penta - reliable, expensive (and parts), A marine Perkins? * Westerbeke - good overall reviews, US built * Cook Engine - Primary recreational engine folks in Portland (Westerbeke and Yanmar) * Beta Marine - UK marine Kubota * Beta Marine NW - Seattle * text/html 2020-03-15T06:02:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:knots?rev=1584252135&do=diff Dyneema Knots These knots work better for high tech slipperly line * Diamond - large stopper, used for soft shackles and soft padeyes (starts with Carrick) * Stevedor - Figure 8 with extra loop around standing * Turn and 2 Half Hitches * Any Figure 8-Based Knot text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:montgomeryseventeen?rev=1403588456&do=diff Pony Engine * For Sale Sweet Pea * <http://m17-375.webs.com/> text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:moorage?rev=1403588456&do=diff Astoria, OR * <http://www.portofastoria.com/> * $810/yr ($27/ft/yr) * power: $10/mo + usage Ilwaco, WA * <http://portofilwaco.com/> * $435 - $533/yr ($14.50 - $17.75/ft/yr) * power: $190/yr text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:nmea_2000?rev=1403588456&do=diff Airmar PB200 PGNs This is a masthead multi-sensor with no moving parts for wind speed/direction. N2K * supported by PolarCOM 59392....... ISO Acknowledgement 060928..... ISO Address Claim 126208..... Acknowledge Group Function 126464..... PGN List 126992..... System Time 126996..... Product Information 126998..... Configuration Information * 127250.....Vessel Heading * 127251..... Rate of Turn 127257..... Attitude 127258..... Magnetic Variation * 129025..... Position and Rapid Update * 1290… text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:offshoreboats?rev=1403588456&do=diff Links <http://atomvoyages.com/articles/boatlist.htm> Boats to Consider for Offshore Cruising Updated January 2008 Through our Weekend Offshore Cruising Seminars and personal consultation I have helped thousands of sailors locate the best ocean cruising boats for their planned voyages and budget. If you need knowledgeable, experienced (257,000+ ocean miles) and unbiased advise from someone who has no financial interest in the boat you select perhaps I can help. Details on text/html 2020-03-15T06:02:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:offshoretips?rev=1584252135&do=diff Taken from <http://www.smallcraftadvisor.com/articles/5-seaworthiness-q-a-a>. 1.Unsinkable - using solid flotation if possible, such as thick foam core. 2. Fixed keel 3. Easily reefed 4. Fully watertight companionway 5. Enclosed cockpit (i.e. full lifelines) 6. Full height lifelines (27") 7. The ability to self-right from at least 125 degrees of roll (180 preferable but hard to achieve) 9. Sealed mast with external halyards (to help with self-righting ability) 10. Enough headroom to at least s… text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:potternineteen?rev=1403588456&do=diff <http://www.wingo.com/billsvoyage/technotes.html> Bill Teplow - Singlehanded Sailing on a West Wight Potter 19 - San Francisco to Hawaii Chubby Commutes to Hawaii: A Technical Discussion by Bill Teplow Posted originally to Stories of Pottering at <http://potter-yachters.org/stories/> From Dream to Plan As a consulting exploration geologist, my work life tends to consist of periods of intense work punctuated by periods of intense unemployment. True to form, I completed my last work assignment… text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:preventer?rev=1403588456&do=diff * Bridle connected at the ends of the boom for which to connect the preventer which would lead to port/starboard * Use streachy 3-strand Nylon, possibly small for more streachyness * Regardless, attach preventer to at least end boom if end boom main-sheeted text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:running_rigging?rev=1403588456&do=diff Clutches Ronstan has a new product that seems interesting: a soft clutch which they call the Constrictor. Rope Sizes metric (mm) imperial (1/32) 1 - 2 - 3 1/8 4 5/32 5 3/16 6 1/4 7 9/32 8 5/16 9 11/32 3/8 10 13/32 11 text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:safety?rev=1403588456&do=diff From the Low Speed Chase Analysis thread I personally carry the standard horizon's VHF with DSC either in my pocket or in my bum bag. I believe that DSC is one of the most important safety features that we have created in modern times. In the open ocean rescue is going to come from boats in the immediate area not the Coastguard no matter how well they deploy their assets. Having several levels of being able to attract attention in an emergency is important. text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:sail_lofts?rev=1403588456&do=diff Portland * Waagmeester Canvas Products - Banks Sails loft, Gary recommended * North Winds Canvas - North Sails loft, services Cal 20 fleet * As far as I know, both these firms send design specs to parent company and sails are made offshore Bay Area * Pineapple Sails - make their own sails, might give them a try for a headsail (reefable genoa?), or an asym cruising spinnaker text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:sailboatmanufacturers?rev=1403588456&do=diff Ordered by hit count from AllSailBoats * Catalina * Hunter * Oday * Laser * MacGregor * Pearson * Morgan * Bristol * Ericson * Vanguard * Tartan * Beneteau * Irwin * Cape Dory * Escape text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:singlehanded_transpac_tips?rev=1403588456&do=diff Provisioning Tips for the 2012 Singlehanded TransPac * Whether you like it or not, you’re an athlete. Eat like one. If you’re sailing hard, you need upwards of 3,000 calories per day. Eat every 2-3 hours. * When you’re not drinking, you should be eating text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:standing_rigging?rev=1403588456&do=diff Rope Standing Rigging * Dynex Dux - Annealed Dyneema SK-75, main expert seems to be Colligo Marine * I want to use this stuff on Gemini Spirit, but will probably use turnbuckles rather than dead-eye rigging text/html 2020-03-15T06:02:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:start?rev=1584252135&do=diff Mercator 30 - Gemini Spirit I did it. August 4th, 2010, a Wednesday. Driving up to Seattle with cash in a backpack I became a boat owner. Where I keep the boat details: * Gemini Spirit I did it again, only this time I purchased a boat that better fits my needs, an Express 27, which participated in the 2017 Race to Alaska. text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:stonehorsecutter?rev=1403588456&do=diff * Edey & Duff - Used to build the SHC, and according to their news page, might bring it back. text/html 2014-06-24T05:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.subtend.net/wiki/sailing:unsorted?rev=1403588456&do=diff * Carnetix P2140 power supply (powers his Mac mini) * Planar LX1201PTI touchscreen * hybrid configuration * anapolis hybrid marine * food: Gu Energy Mnemonic for running adjustments (in order of priority): * Our - Outhaul * Boats - Backstay