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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 19, 2017 - 04:34pm PT
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Right on Tad! I hope you had a great time on Oahu.. I was born there :)
I once got to tour the Missouri way back when she was mothballed in Bremerton WA about 30 some years ago. I'll never forget that beautiful wood deck at the spot where the treaty was signed.
regarding boats.
Absolutely..I'm still getting a nice smaller inflatable 10 to 11 ft. 10ish HP 4 stroke. Yamaha or Tohatsu. right now my dinghy is my trusty Innova Kayak.. sufficient really, but the motorized inflatable brings so much more to the table. Makes for a much more capable, convenient, comfortable, fun and safer experience. Joyriding, runnabout, mini tug ..better than nothing life-raft.
I do think there are real interesting possibilities in the micro motor cruising concept though. One would really have to design your own craft to do it right. I still daydream about the possibilities.
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JimT
climber
Munich
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Aug 20, 2017 - 10:17am PT
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Pocket cruising is pretty well established in the sailing fraternity and smaller still there´s dinghy cruising, the main proponents are probably the British where there´s a Dinghy Cruising Association. They have the hassle that with a fully fitted out sailing dinghy you´ve got to anchor, camping on the beach doesn´t really work which is why guys like me go Dinghy Trekking on the basis we are going to beach every night. You really need a custom boat for this like I have since you´ve got to be able to move it on land. the French are big into doing it with Hobie Cats and that sort of thing.
For the rubber boat fans the French and Italian are the big deal, "Raid Nautique" is a real big scene there. The hassle with RIB´s is they are real hard to convert to sleep on and the weight makes operating off the beach practically impossible so you can only use sheltered anchorages and camp or go into a harbour and hotel it. Ends up a bit like this
Getting even a small RIB, 25hp engine, the fuel and all the rest up a difficult beach to where it is safe is just unrealistic so you end up in the same crowded anchorages where everyone else is.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Aug 20, 2017 - 11:12am PT
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I see you had some fun time with an Innova kayak in the past. We carry two onboard and sometimes four of the Innova Safaris and perfect for exploration, surfing and back up taxi. Added bonus is they store so well when deflated, self-bailing and don't beat the sh#t out of your knees or boat while stored on deck tied alongside the hull or trailing aft off the stern.
As far as an excellent reference guide and most likely you have a copy, I recc Nigel Calder's books as a must have on the boat. Bit too much sometimes but very very practical in applications and go to ideas when all else fails. Sh#t happens in the worst of times.
Boat Owners Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Diesel Engines
Cruising Handbook
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Aug 20, 2017 - 12:06pm PT
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propwalk is your friend..it's like having a stern thruster in one direction.
Indeed...and each boat seems to have its own unique prop walk!
Enjoy your new "BOAT". Break Out Another Thousand
Susan
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Aug 20, 2017 - 02:31pm PT
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Prop walk is caused by the prop shaft not being parallel to the surface. My Pearson 30 hardly walks, it also has a two bladed prop, which walk less than a 3 blade.
Cool to see you getting experience. My best advice for maneuvering in marinas and harbors is always have your anchor ready to drop, some sort of quick release system you do not have to fiddle with too much. I kept a lightweight anchor and chain with some anchor line handy in a cockpit compartment, would hold me in calm conditions till I get things sorted out.
I put an outboard on mine because my Atomic 4 was well worn. A lot of sailboat owners I talked to said they would never replace their inboard if it died, they would just go to an outboard. I considered upgrading to a diesel, but opted to rebuild the Atomic cuz it is so cheap and very reliable. Will keep the outboard as backup. Singlehanded docking with an outboard in windy conditions can be a challenge.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2017 - 02:45pm PT
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Thanks Guido Just got one of my Calder books in the mail. It's impressive. I see why so many recommend it.
So today was my first full day living aboard my sailboat permanently. One thing for sure I doubt I will ever utter the words..I cant think of anything to do today ever again. Lots of work to do.
My wall-climbing experience came in handy installing a new masthead anchor light.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Aug 27, 2017 - 03:20pm PT
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I experimented with prusik knots on the backstays and headstays years ago and found it quite easy to prusik up 3/8 to 1/2 inch+, 1x19 stainless stays. You can always increase the wraps on the prusik knot if need be.
You could most likely also prusik up a furler extrusion minus the sail if need be.
Keep us posted on your project, exciting indeed!
Climbing experience is a big plus when venturing out on a boat.
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 27, 2017 - 08:58pm PT
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Avoid the Bermuda Triangle, it will swallow you up and deposit you in a parallel universe.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Aug 27, 2017 - 09:30pm PT
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Jon Turk found out that the Sea Of Okhotsk is best avoided, also.
Well, at least the entrances during ebb and flow. YMMV
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Aug 28, 2017 - 09:22am PT
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My god man, beware of all of Polynesia if you cherish your life!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 28, 2017 - 02:49pm PT
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I'm a gonner fer shur.
Looks like I am heading out tomorrow morning from Tavernier in Key Largo for a two day motor up the ICW to Miami at Dinner Key Marina. While I do love this Marina and location it's much more chill than Miami and dinner Key I have to be able to make some income while I'm working on getting her completely ready for serious travel.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Aug 28, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
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Geez, Guido, how does a cap'n keep a crew thereabouts?
Them lassies put the 'rrrrr' in 'run'!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 30, 2017 - 05:12pm PT
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3rd and 4th days on a sailboat..singlehanding.. well in this case more like a trawler..although I did try the genoa a couple times.. but not much wind really.. also nailed the mooring ball first try in a crazy crowded field.
Saw dolphins!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 1, 2017 - 06:28pm PT
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Yay! finally a nice little rain squall came through ..9 at night scrubbing the deck after a scorching hot day.. sublime and beautiful and fun. BTW anyone who wants to stop by and hang out on a sailboat in Miami is welcome.. bring your self sufficient dirtbag credentials. Total idiots will be keelhauled..seriously. Should be fun!
Got one of my solar panels installed..lashed down for now.. will build a much nicer permanent fixture after some more thought.
Hmm..Gangplank...
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SalNichols
Big Wall climber
Richmond, CA
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Motorsailing with main=ok. Motorsailing on genoa = not ok, unless you like shoveling cash at a sailmaker.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Some masts are weaker when the main is not set, best to always set the main.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2017 - 05:17pm PT
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I may be about to become a racing boat...Racing Irma north.
Scraped hull today. Dropping car off at long term parking in the morning and heading north probably... depending on forecast in AM.
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SalNichols
Big Wall climber
Richmond, CA
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".....best to always set the main."
Please explain. Just wondering what kind of masts/yachts these are.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2017 - 10:38am PT
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Should make it at least a Boca Raton tonight. I'm out here east of Miami Beach heading north. Running from Irma
For those who may be curious or would like to track me to my doom the link below will give you my inreach tracking and messaging page.
https://share.delorme.com/DerekRoland
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Derek-lots of learning on this first "cruise." Kind of like jamming several years of boat learning into one adventure. You went out to climb a Grade 4 and now it looks like a Grade 6! Keep us posted.
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