Boat Forum / Sailing / September 2004

Went to the boat this morning to find one of the aft lines popped in the night.
Winds gusted over 40 knots last night and were still to 30 when I got there at
10:30 am. But I knew this was coming and doubled up on the lines! No problemo.
Sure is a great day to do some sailing, so ...

Can anyone help please:
A friend and myself are discussing whether to go for a mono-hull or a
cat for some reasonably serious long-distance sailing.
We both have lots of mono experience but none on cats.

I have a single 110 Ah House battery which Id like to enhance.
Do I have to use additional 110s ?
Is there a technical reason why I shouldnt add a couple of 70's for example
?

Did anyone know that in addition to his fixed VHF on board (mobile) and his
handheld, Scotty Potty also has a VHF Base Station? Wonder which channel he
monitors!
Bwahahahahaha!

Was just perfect sailing today....8-10 knots of wind and almost flat
conditions...we sailed down to just North of Grand Hven, tacked and sailed
back.....about the most catastrophic event of the day was when I went to
grab for the mooring line coming home and landed on that damn

I saw an excellent T-shirt at the weekend, but didn't get chance to ask the
wearer where she#d got it from.  It was a sail-race t-shirt with the phrase
"Luff 'em and Leave 'em" on the back.   Anyone seen this and know from
where I might aquire one?

Remember that sail/MV that J. Cousteau's son had?
It had 3 big poles for sails.
How about fixed wing Sailing vessels like that American cups cat,
Seems I remember seeing a few pictures of boats retro fitted with

An interesting article  regarding rescuing man overboard, can be seen on
http://www.channelsailingclub.org/training.html
Colin Jackson

Scotty, Horvath & Loco...don't hate me because I own a better boat. Don't be
jealous that I pay no yard bills and essentially sail for free. Don't be angry
that I'll more than double my money when I move up to a bigger boat. Don't be
sad that your lives are winding down and all you ...

My live-aboard friends have finally lost their minds and are now wintering in
Newfoundland!  Ignoring offers of houses to stay in, they have elected to stay
on board.
So far, they have endured the remnants of Ivan - 50+ knots with gust to 85,

I've been reading this newsgroup off and on for 3 years and remember
mostly enjoyed reading Capt. Neal's posts :)  I only check this group
once a month or so and I haven't seen his name in a long time. So
imagine my surprise when browsing thru the Los Angeles (where I live)

Can anyone point me to a good wiring diagram for an alternator set up with
two batteries and the usual 1-2-Off battery switch? I know I've seen a site
somewhere giving the layout of the wires on the back of various types of
alternator but cannot find it again. Engine is a Yanmar ...

Well, "Pneuma" got her new head stay and a new Harkens Model 0 on it.
Works great. Pictures to follow this week-end
Ole Thom

How much fuel should I carry if I want to be assured of motoring (in
case there's no wind) non stop for 100  miles?  30' boat, disp.
#7,500.  Yanmar 2GM20.  I have a 12 gallon tank.
TIA

Can anyone recommend a place for winter storage on the hard for a 35
foot sailboat in the Boston Ma area?
Thanks