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Good idea! That sprit is indeed worryingly close to where it doesn't belong. Looks like you have the room where you could warp her around in the slip, when conditions allowed...?

She's gorgeous.

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Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by CapnK - February 23, 2025, 02:39:29 PM

The Mini King has been deposed! ;D By a pretty young lass, to boot... :)

Great seeing the pics again. Noted that you dropped the LiFePO batts to 70% before leaving them, from what I've read that is the proper thing to do for long term non-use, so - good on ya, Frankie! :D

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Hurricane Storage

Last post by CapnK - February 23, 2025, 02:33:24 PM

Yes, I've seen that done in the Carib for 'canes, and the SoPac for typhoons. Very good idea and eminently practical.

I've anchored my boats for 'canes where at mid to low tide they would sit in deep pluff mud. Sorta the redneck version of that. ;D

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: What are These?

Last post by CapnK - February 23, 2025, 02:30:51 PM

Yes, those are oysters. Yummy yummy oysters. ;D

#67

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Gerry Hutchins of Compac Y...

Last post by CapnK - February 23, 2025, 02:29:41 PM

Really sad to hear this. What they've done with their company, though, is a great legacy, and they'll be remembered for that long after crossing the bar.

Fair winds, Gerry!

#68

sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Space X?

Last post by CapnK - February 23, 2025, 02:22:07 PM

I saw the exact same launch, on my way back home from picking up a lil boat in Va. Was driving in that direction and got to wondering about that single cloud, kinda weird looking, up there all by itself... Then I thought "Launch...?", and looking closer and could see the flare of exhaust from the 2nd stage as it ignited, coming out of the cloud.

Really gave me pause - and perspective - as to how much things have changed since being a kid. We still don't have flying cars, but at least space rockets are becoming a fairly regular occurrence. :)

Here's what followed me home. Needs some polishing, but she's all there and in good shape. Planning on some dinghy cruising down in Fl with her.

#69

sailFar.net Discussion / Hurricane Storage

Last post by wolverine - February 20, 2025, 11:07:26 AM

I was researching storm prepping boats and found something I thing is much better than how we do it here in the states. Instead of the boats high up on stands, the yard has channels dug out and the boats rest on old tires with their keels below ground. They are then secured with straps to ground anchors. Even if the straps gave way the boats wont' fall, only tip over. Of course if the water comes up too high your boat floods. I'm sure insurance companies here would never allow a marina to operate with a bunch of trenches in the yard.

#70

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - February 20, 2025, 06:02:19 AM

Took some friends up to Anchor by Rat Cay with the intention of taking them for a dinghy ride in hopes of seeing sea turtles. We were not 100 yards from the boat when we came upon three majestic Eagle rays and slowed down to follow them for about five minutes. What a treat!
On the way there I came upon this Cape Dory 22. When I was just aft of him, I yelled over "I am mad at you"
He looked back at me, puzzled.
I yelled back at him, that I am supposed to have the smallest boat here!
Then I complemented him on his vessel.
He laughed.
Pretty boat. Had a diesel.
Can't imagine cruising without a dodger tho.....

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