http://www.ybw.com/forums/ Especially for those who live on their sail or motor boats, or are planning the great escape from bricks and mortar. Hosted by Yachting Monthly magazine en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ybw.com/forums/ http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220341&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:51 GMT Need a fuel pump (high pressure, not lift) for a Bukh dv20. Anyone have any pointers who to ask in Trini for such a thing? Boat in Tobago but doubt... Need a fuel pump (high pressure, not lift) for a Bukh dv20. Anyone have any pointers who to ask in Trini for such a thing? Boat in Tobago but doubt if it's even worth asking over here.

Much thanks ]]> Liveaboard Link Conachair http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220341 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220292&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:17:34 GMT I thought that us Brits would be anally retentive when it comes to talking about such matters but I didn't realise the rest of you were going to be quite so chatty as well.

This discussion on holding tanks and grey water tanks must have broken the record by now... 3,227 viewings and 88 sad buggers have written in (yes me included).... come on let's have a rest for a while until someone has go some real and up to date "FACTS", on the situation in Turkey for next year, to work with.

I have a good stock of old "vets gloves" (yes the one for cows) if any one is interested, invaluable when you are shoulder deep through the poo tank inspection hatch trying to clear a blockage.

Was that a collective sigh of relief I just heard or is someone going to pick up the gauntlett yet again ]]> Liveaboard Link lille_bee http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220292 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220286&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:37 GMT Just bought some replacement/additional battery - going from 2 x 115ah to 3 x 115 ah - anyone able to suggest what cable to use to hook them all up... Just bought some replacement/additional battery - going from 2 x 115ah to 3 x 115 ah - anyone able to suggest what cable to use to hook them all up in series (also incorporationg the 1/2/both switch to isolate one of them for eng start only) - the books seem to suggest either 25/40mm2 although whats on their looks a lot less than that!! Probably replace the lot. Will have Aerogen/solar flowing in together with the alternators and biggest one on the out side is the windlass. ]]> Liveaboard Link Andy and Lyn http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220286 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220208&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:48 GMT Hello A question All you people who are living in Turkey or various places in med .what time does it get dark at night and light in morning ?... Hello A question

All you people who are living in Turkey or various places in med .what time does it get dark at night and light in morning ?
Also ,night time and day time temp at this time of year?

Cheers bobt ]]> Liveaboard Link 1bobt http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220208 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220192&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:18 GMT We are currently in Greece and have found the price of our current antifouling (International Micron Extra) to be ridiculously expensive. A local... We are currently in Greece and have found the price of our current antifouling (International Micron Extra) to be ridiculously expensive. A local chandler has recommended Stoppani at less than half the price. Has anyone had any expereince with Stoppani? Also does anyone know if it would be OK to paint directly over Micron Extra?

Grateful for any info. ]]> Liveaboard Link TerryMac http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220192 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220184&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:46:19 GMT We were at anchor a few years ago in Sardinia during daylight hours with 30-40 kt winds. An AWB 36' dragged down on us and caused some damage, we never received any compensation from the Italian skipper or his insurers.

In Greece this year the same thing happened although I was on a friend's 80' Maxi. With the help of the owner we secured the 50' charter catamaran alongside with plenty of fenders, and told the skipper that he was not going anywhere until we had all his details and the port police had been onboard and made out a report. We left the boat that afternoon and went back aboard our boat.

I just received some thanks from my friend as he was holding a cheque for Euro 8,000.00 that covered the costs of the repairs to his teak capping rail anchor roller and gel coat repairs.

The moral of the story if you are ever unfortunate enough to be in this situation. Don't let them get away and always until you have all the details, take lots of pictures and involve the local authorities. ]]> Liveaboard Link mocruising http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220184 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220167&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:40 GMT This information posted on the US National Intelligence Agency web-site (Daily Memorandum: Pacific 220) HYDROPAC 2121/2009(71,93). SOUTH CHINA... This information posted on the US National Intelligence Agency web-site (Daily Memorandum: Pacific 220)

HYDROPAC 2121/2009(71,93). SOUTH CHINA SEA. PIRACY.
TEN PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND CROW BARS
BOARDED A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY IN
03° 12.4N 105° 29.1E AT 151820Z NOV. THEY
ENTERED THE BRIDGE AND THREATENED THE DUTY
OFFICER AND AB AND ORDERED THEM NOT TO SOUND
THE ALARM. THE PIRATES FORCED THEIR WAY INTO
THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN, TIED HIS HANDS AND
THREATENED HIM WITH KNIVES. THE PIRATES STOLE
SHIP'S CASH, PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND ESCAPED.
CAUTION ADVISED. (180237Z NOV 2009)

This is 150nm North East of Singapore between Malaysia and Indonesia. ]]> Liveaboard Link lenseman http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220167 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220130&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:52 GMT I am about to have my Dufour 35 (1976) completely revamped with some Tek deck in the cockpit and the main deck having a new Awlgrip surface. The... I am about to have my Dufour 35 (1976) completely revamped with some Tek deck in the cockpit and the main deck having a new Awlgrip surface.
The yacht is in the south of France & she will only be sailed in the Med. so that lets out all the dark colours,. what do you guys think is a good colour to have her finished in?
My first choice would have been a very light blue - but the guys down at the yard said that it is not a seviceable colour for the med. Looking at the blue tone white!

Any one have any experience with Awlgrip? comments?

thanks

poter ]]> Liveaboard Link poter http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220130 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220123&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:58 GMT Just a quick 'thank you' for what became a pretty informative thread. It's obvious that just living here requires a degree of street wisdom I've not had since my youth; but I'm absorbing these lessons quickly.

It's fairly obvious from the responses that boat crime hasn't been seen as a quick and lucrative return. This could be because we either live on our craft and therefore have a chance of protecting them, or because craft in marinas are seen as a daysail pleasure thing which don't offer rich pickings and an easy return of the type the thugs want.

Something to think about though is whether it is wise to leave the red duster flying over the stern. This is equivalent to the foreign number plate...

From the point of view of my article however it's obviously a non-starter; but again, thanks for responding.

Cheers, Dave ]]> Liveaboard Link whiteoaks7 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220123 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220112&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:50:45 GMT I plan to fit some solar panels (2 x 80-90W each) and was thinking about which type of regulator.

From what I have read, these "MPPT" regulators are especially useful when panels are used in conditions of low to moderate sun exposure, as they recover some of the panels output which would otherwise be very very low.

Our boat will probably be in sunny places. As at the price of one of these MPPT regulators I could almost buy an additional panel, are they really worth installing when panels are supposed to get a lot of sun exposure ?



Also, is there anyone having replaced a "normal" regulator with an MPPT type one ? What was the increase in output ?


thanks ]]> Liveaboard Link Roberto http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220112 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220101&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:33 GMT BBC News Today Here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8366204.stm) Looks like it may not be your fault if you had a fraudulant transaction... BBC News Today

Here

Looks like it may not be your fault if you had a fraudulant transaction but the Card Processor in Spain .. ]]> Liveaboard Link exfinnsailor http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220101 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220006&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:55 GMT The daughter of a South African friend of mine is hoping to get a job on a charter boat in the Med next year. Anybody have any suggestions on who she... The daughter of a South African friend of mine is hoping to get a job on a charter boat in the Med next year. Anybody have any suggestions on who she might contact; any agencies, charter companies, etc? Any advice would be appreciated. ]]> Liveaboard Link drawp http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220006 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219929&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:39 GMT I have just been on the web site of a very well known UK company which specialises in deck hardware. I needed to purchase a small item (catch block... I have just been on the web site of a very well known UK company which specialises in deck hardware. I needed to purchase a small item (catch block for a hatch) which could be popped into a padded envelop. Cost of the block £5.52, cost of the post and packing.........£18.49! (eighteen pounds and forty nine pence). This is for mainland UK.

Can anyone beat that? ]]> Liveaboard Link artemis07 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219929 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219875&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:08 GMT I would like to mount a flexible solar panel (min. 32W) on the sprayhood or coachroof of my boat (Malo 36). Can anyone advise me on the issues/costs... I would like to mount a flexible solar panel (min. 32W) on the sprayhood or coachroof of my boat (Malo 36). Can anyone advise me on the issues/costs and recommend a manufacturer. ]]> Liveaboard Link tuadhmumhan http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219875 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219778&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:28:20 GMT Hello I am a newbie here,but was wondering if anyone with more experiance than me(which is none)maybe able to help me.I am seriously considerering... Hello I am a newbie here,but was wondering if anyone with more experiance than me(which is none)maybe able to help me.I am seriously considerering buying a boat which is a bed and breakfast business in Barcelona,If the boat is regisered in the UK but permanantly berthed in Spain..what marine safetey certificate should it have the person selling has told me it dosent need one as its regisered in the UK but permantly in Spain....thank you...Filbo ]]> Liveaboard Link filbo http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219778