Re: [Liveaboard] test message

[John Sexton]

Ed, just a note that the Canaries are part of the Schengen group as they 
are part of Spain. What will that do for your stay?


I had a friend who was RVing around the EU back in 2003. He ran into the 
6 month limit in Schengen when wanting to cross by ferry from Denmark to 
Sweden so he could eventually make it to Norway. His Choice was to head 
to the airport and out of hop a ferry to Poland which was not Schengen 
at that time.


I had a Dutch government friend ask questions and there were no answers 
as this was not what anyone had happen before that the governments knew 
of. They did not know how to handle the whole problem. I thought there 
were some nationalities that did not have to leave if they could show 
self support without infringing work visa and/or whatever else... I will 
check and see what I can find as some of the immigration officials are 
still operating with outdated rulebooks...


Besides, you need to spend more time in Portugal.
John

On 10/26/2012 04:48, Ed Kelly wrote:
Next spring Sue and I plan to go on a rally called the Eastern 
Mediterranean Yacht Rally (www.EMYR.org ) and 
then will turn tail and head West, hoping to complete a tour of the 
Med (again only 90 days in the countries of Greece, Italy, France, 
Spain and Portugal) and then go down to the Canary Islands and wait 
till Christmas and then try to copy Columbus' voyage back to the new 
world.
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Re: [Liveaboard] New 2V House Batteries

[John Sexton]

Great work Norm! Looks good and the info was helpful...as always!

John
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[Liveaboard] Sat phone email question

[john sexton]

Does anyone here have any experience with the OCENS mail-satellite phone
email service? I have a friend traveling to a remote location in Africa who
would like a review and your thoughts. Thanks,
John
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Re: [Liveaboard] Expensive Marine Elect components

[John Sexton]

How about the option of not stopping at those marinas? If enough people 
avoid them, they might either modernize or have spare adapter available 
for no charge.


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Re: [Liveaboard] If you're in the Atlantic watch out for this

[John Sexton]

Uh, folks, I thought we were trimming our responses?!

One the lighter side now...


On 6/28/2012 23:16, Philip McConnell wrote:
> Dunno. You may be over complicating the issues. Japanese garbage is
> making it all the way across the Pacific with no power or guidance or
> even basic seaworthiness.
>
> Of course when you TRY to make something happen. . .
>
I worked in the BVI as a boat bum in a previous life and during that 
period, a boat was set adrift in St. Martin by the unscrupulous owners 
to sink in a hurricane for insurance. They even set a fire. Said boat, 
the Chikuzen, drifted away awaiting its fate at the hands of said storm 
only to drift all the way to the BVI, through the Ginger Island Passage 
before attempts were made to guide or steer her to a safe passage. The 
hurricane had changed course. This drifting boat had made the 
90-something mile journey and slipped through the passage without 
problem. I wish it had been so easy when I did that route!
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Re: [Liveaboard] If you're in the Atlantic watch out for this

[John Sexton]

Way too funny Steve! Now I have to clean the screen. Thanks.
John


On 6/28/2012 18:43, SteveW wrote:
> Good idea but then you'd have to name the boat "BAIT"
>
> Steve Weinstein
> S/V CAPTIVA
> 1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
> Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Kris Coward
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:11 AM
> To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
> Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] If you're in the Atlantic watch out for this
>
>
> Now I'm thinking that it'd be amusing to load it up with GI Joe
> figurines dressed in ill-fitting outfits from a Ken doll, and arranged
> on deck to look like a bunch of pirates... maybe try and cross the Gulf
> of Aden before the Atlantic ;)
>
> -K
>
> On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 10:23:34PM -0400, SteveW wrote:
>> There is s much potential humor in possible scenarios that it's
>>

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Re: [Liveaboard] Whatever Floats Your Boat :)

[John Sexton]

Congrats Vern. Hope the repairs can be done well with the hull jacked in 
this fashion. Sounds like someone is going to be spending a lot of time 
in waders!


On 5/19/2012 22:37, Vernon Densler wrote:


Well We got the boat floating again and temporary plugs over the 
holes.  The good thing is that both of the pilings were actually wood 
and Sam's step son was able to cut them out under the water.  She is 
moved to a safer location with the damaged hull close to shore so we 
can try to jack the hull up out of the water so it can dry and be 
repaired.  Going to go back tomorrow and hose out the hull with fresh 
water to try to limit the damage from the salt water.  Then we will 
bleach the hull.


Hopefully the worst part of the ordeal is over.




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Re: [Liveaboard] EXT :Re: Hull breach and about 2 feet of water in my boat.

[John Sexton]

That is a pretty big pump to get no result. That indicates that your 
leak is quite large. You should be able to run the pump and throw some 
dye in the water around your boat and located approximately where your 
leak is.

Another method could be to buy a large tarp, place it around the 
offending hull, pump said hull out and tarp should suck right up to 
hull. Then add water and dye in between hull and tarp. the water 
pressure will push it through your leak and you will not have diluted 
dye. Added benefit is that you have a limited amount of water coming in 
and this may assist in the location being a bit more apparent.


On 4/30/2012 16:30, Densler, Vernon R (AS) wrote:
> This is the one I bought and tried yesterday and it wasn't enough.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/35-horsepower-dirty-water-pump-with-float-switch-69298.html

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[Liveaboard] Where to next Ed?

[John Sexton]

   Ed Kelly - USSV ANGEL LOUISE is now in London for 2 more weeks.
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Re: [Liveaboard] Bootstripe tape.

[John Sexton]

I agree, paint it.

yes, paint it, don' t tape it.

Well, nice to see the list is working.

Anyone have any experience with bootstripe tape?

There are two brands, MDR and Seafit (West sells it)



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Re: [Liveaboard] 1971 British Seagull Model 40 Plus, 3 hp

[John Sexton]

The common joke in the Caribbean was that if it did not start, at least 
you could continue to pull on the starter rope to propel you forward...



On 7/26/2011 6:12 AM, johnesc...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> I'm looking at a small outboard for my 9 Ft RIB. I was thinking 3-6 hp.  I
> came across a 1971 British Seagull Model 40 Plus, 3 hp in running condition.
> I've been told that the engines are well built, usually start on 2 pulls,
> have parts availability and seem to run forever.  It is also very classic
> (i.e.OLD) looking.
>
> Can I have any opinions or thoughts the Group may have on this engine.
> Thanks in advance.
>

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Re: [Liveaboard] Battery Charger Recommendations?

[John Sexton]

I have a Sterling 
 and 
am very happy.


John

On 4/22/2011 12:37 PM, Stephen Petri wrote:

I have solved the mystery of the fully discharged batteries.  The battery
charger's blocking diodes appear to have failed.  In addition the charger's
output is a bit high.  So it's time to replace the charger.

Any recommendations or units/brands to avoid?We don't need a big device,
a 20-30 amp two battery system will be fine for our needs.


--
Stephen Petri
S/V Witchcraft, Ranger 33 No. 161
http://www.teamwitchcraft.com



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Re: [Liveaboard] Boat for Sale...still!

[John Sexton]

On 3/25/2011 10:27 PM, John Sexton wrote:

Hi All.

The boat is in Port OConnor Texas. Here is a link 
<http://www.boatshop24.com/en/sailing-boats/hedley-nicol-trimaran-2584177>. 
I consider $5,000 a good start. This is a project that is largely 
finished. Next week, if all goes well, it could be put in the water 
and lived on. Another week or so, and it could be sailed. Give it more 
time and it could be pristine. Up to you.


The boat was damaged in Hurricane Ike and due to my commitments and 
further situations, I did not have a chance to address the damage 
until recently. Never good to wait so long. Long story short, the prop 
shaft log has pretty much disintegrated so I have pulled the shaft and 
will be plugging and fiber-glassing the hole as my next project. Next 
owner can use a 25 hp outboard or re-rig the diesel. Shaft, motor and 
spare motor with shop manuals will be included. Note that the original 
design called for the now-engine room to be a sleeping compartment and 
propulsion to be an outboard.


Just be prepared to sand, paint, sand, paint, etc. The roller furling 
system is a Hood and has never been installed. A new Genoa was ordered 
at the same time and has thus never been used.


The boat must be moved by May first at the latest as the property 
owner has other interested parties for the lots and I will be leaving 
For Europe on the 1st.


I am listening.

John
Here is another link 
<http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh81/diverdutch/Tri%20for%20sale/> 
with some pics.
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Re: [Liveaboard] Boat for Sale...still!

[John Sexton]

Hi All.

The boat is in Port OConnor Texas. Here is a link 
. 
I consider $5,000 a good start. This is a project that is largely 
finished. Next week, if all goes well, it could be put in the water and 
lived on. Another week or so, and it could be sailed. Give it more time 
and it could be pristine. Up to you.


The boat was damaged in Hurricane Ike and due to my commitments and 
further situations, I did not have a chance to address the damage until 
recently. Never good to wait so long. Long story short, the prop shaft 
log has pretty much disintegrated so I have pulled the shaft and will be 
plugging and fiber-glassing the hole as my next project. Next owner can 
use a 25 hp outboard or re-rig the diesel. Shaft, motor and spare motor 
with shop manuals will be included. Note that the original design called 
for the now-engine room to be a sleeping compartment and propulsion to 
be an outboard.


Just be prepared to sand, paint, sand, paint, etc. The roller furling 
system is a Hood and has never been installed. A new Genoa was ordered 
at the same time and has thus never been used.


The boat must be moved by May first at the latest as the property owner 
has other interested parties for the lots and I will be leaving For 
Europe on the 1st.


I am listening.

John
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[Liveaboard] Boat for Sale...still!

[John Sexton]

As my departure to Europe approaches, I find I am still with boat. As I 
am getting older and wish to have a more old folk friendly boat, I am 
not sailing nor taking my present boat with me. I have had no luck 
selling her so I am looking for ridiculously low offers. I know the 
economy is bad but this is a bargain as the batteries, solar 
installation, new and as yet uninstalled roller furling genoa etc do 
have value.

36 foot tri draws 2 feet. Ketch rig with all sails within 6 years and 
little use. refrigerator runs on 12v and draws 25 amps max per day so 
solar installation and 495 AH battery keeps it running with no problem. 
Ashore now but will be able to hit water within a week or so, depending 
on my energy levels. God I hate it when my boat is ashore.

If you know anyone who might be remotely interested, let them know. I 
email pics if requested and will be setting up a link this evening.

Thanks,
John
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Re: [Liveaboard] Stoves

[John Sexton]

Does anyone on a sailboat use a non-gimbaled stove? If so,
how do you deal with cooking under sail?


We have only a cooktop on our tri. That said, we picked up a Swiss made 
cooktop stove. It looks like a biscuit pan with roundish bottom and top. 
When you open it, there is an inner pan on a spacing rack. The bottom 
outside piece has a hole in the bottom to allow the heat to enter the 
enclosure and surround the inner pan, which in turn holds the object 
being cooked. There is an adjustable vent in the top to try to control 
temperature. It works great once you learn the temp control...


This all said, we seldom cook in it while at sea.
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Re: [Liveaboard] Stoves

[John Sexton]

I am not sure I got this but did Norm say Jan loved the stove? lol
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[Liveaboard] Uh...

[John Sexton]

Hi List,

I would like to wish you all fair winds, nice weather and calm seas in 2011!

John Sexton
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Re: [Liveaboard] Nook in Bahamas

[John Sexton]

I have been looking at the Nook need a platform that can also display 
plans that are in .pdf form. Will yours do that Anita?
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Re: [Liveaboard] Selling a boat in europe

[John Sexton]

To sell to a resident of the EU, the boat will have to be imported. For 
a boat like the Hunter, I would suggest a broker that crosses country 
line, ie has offices in more than one country. I would then choose based 
on reputation.

That said, I like the professionalism of  
DeValk 
from the Netherlands. Go have a read and see what you think... 
http://www.devalk.nl/en/Brokerage/37/Selling-your-yacht.html They have 
offices in the Netherlands as well as Palma and Antibes.

John

Peter Kafer wrote:
> We're talking about a 1978 37 foot Hunter, Cherubini design, cutter 
> rig.  Probably selling in French Med or Italy.  Obviously no one can 
> tell me if there is a buyer or even what the market is.  I'm 
> interested in the actual mechanics of selling a boat.  What kind of 
> regs apply?  Can anyone recommend a broker, etc.  The point is, if the 
> boat is in Europe, how does one go about selling it?
>
> Peter
> S/V Now or Never!
>
>
>

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Re: [Liveaboard] Selling a boat in europe

[John Sexton]

Hi Peter,

There are many different areas. Are you planning on selling? Is the boat 
a heavy weather boat or a day sailer? And yes, I bought my boat in the 
Netherlands in 1990...

John

Peter Kafer wrote:
> Has anyone had experience selling (or buying) a boat in Europe?  Can 
> you recommend brokers?  What's the market like? etc.
>
> thanks
> Peter
> s/v Now or Never!
>

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Re: [Liveaboard] France

[John Sexton]

Lee...Not an easy task as I have not been around the French harbors in 
many years, but here goes...

Most of the Bay of Biscay ports are not cruiser ports. You need to be in 
Normandy or Bretagne for that. Cherbourg, Saint Malo and Brest are but a 
few. That said, the area between Île de Ré and Île d' Oléron is a major 
area for boating recreation though this is more weekend and summer 
vacation stuff. La Rochelle is a do not miss location.

On the Med, Cap d' Agde seems to dominate with its marina complex but 
try not to be embarrassed as there is a large portion of the town which 
is clothing optional. Another couple of large and not too exclusive 
ports which are further east are Port Hyères and La Lavandou.

Give this link  a try. It has all of the 
marinas with some info. It is a real pain in the ass to use though as 
you have to click through a million or so links. Set some time aside to 
learn it and then it is a great source.

This link  is 
a little less informative and covers only the Med but is a lot easier to 
navigate.
This link  
is the easiest to use...


What exactly are you looking for?

John

Lee Haefele wrote:
> We are travelling in France by car.  I would like to stop at ports used by 
> cruisers, southern Bay of Biscay and French coast of the Med.  Which are the 
> ports that are popular for cruisers?
> Thanks for any help.
> Lee Haefele 
>
>   

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Re: [Liveaboard] Greetings

[John Sexton]

Ton,

You should have a multiple entry/exit visa in your passport. If you have 
traveled through a US airport with this passport, you have it. You boat 
will need a cruising permit if you stay longer than a year. There was 
talk about getting rid of this but that is all it is, talk. You get the 
cruising permit from a US Customs office.

john

Ton Hooijmans wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> Have a question about he visa that i probably need. Do you have an idea where 
> to go to for information. Have been looking at the site of the us government 
> but thats a bit to much.
>
> groet Ton 
>
> Op 15 aug 2010, om 21:51 heeft John Sexton het volgende geschreven:
>
>   
>> Groetjes Ton,
>>
>> If you have questions about your Dutch registered boat cruising in the 
>> US, just zip me an email. We brought our tri over and cruised from FL to 
>> TX 6 years ago and while we don't live aboard at the moment, have done 
>> so and maneuvered through the paperwork.
>>
>> 

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Re: [Liveaboard] Greetings

[John Sexton]

Groetjes Ton,

If you have questions about your Dutch registered boat cruising in the 
US, just zip me an email. We brought our tri over and cruised from FL to 
TX 6 years ago and while we don't live aboard at the moment, have done 
so and maneuvered through the paperwork.

John
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[Liveaboard] Hedley Nicol tri for sale

[John Sexton]

I am putting our Hedley Nicol trimaran up for sale. She hit the water in 
1978 and I have owned her since 1990.

11.20X6.20X0.65 (thats 36'9"X 20'4"X2'2")
ketch rigged with 7 year old main and mizzen
new roller furling system and sail for genoa.
16 hp Renault Couach RC-16D with complete spare engine and shop manuals

This boat was built in the Netherlands using Bruinzeel marine plywood 
diagonally glued. The deck has been fiberglassed. This is a pretty comfortable 
sailing cruising tri 
that falls dry on an even keel as all three hulls have the same draft.

Right now she is ashore in Port Oconnor, Tx for much needed repair, maintenance 
and such. She was the only boat on her dock at Marina del Sol in Kemah to not 
sink during Ike but she did sustain some damage and I have just managed to sail 
her to POC a few months ago so I could work on her.

She has four 75 watt solar panels, a Sterling charger/controller and a battery 
bank of 495 AH which may or may not stay with the boat depending on negotiated 
price... She also has a water cooled Isotherm refrigeration system in a self 
built box that uses about 20 amps a day to keep cool.

I can send photos to those interested. As is, this is not a sail away into the 
sunset boat but could be with just a bit of work.

VAT for EU is paid. Boat is registered in the Netherlands at present.

John

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Re: [Liveaboard] Animal Farm

[John Sexton]

I used to listen to recordings of the original radio transmission of  
"The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" while on watch.
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