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Date: Tue Feb 19 2008 - 10:26:08 EST
I'm departing in March for the Marquesas/Society Islands passage. I'm
signing on crew with Tahiti as the first major destination and with only a
commitment to go that far. In French Polynesia the skipper is liable for
crew transport out of the country, and I believe a bond or a return air
ticket is required. My crewing requirements are that crew pay their airfare
and documentation fees. I tend to be a trusting man, but there is always
the possibility of incompatible crew not agreeing to pay their way off the
island.
What are your experiences with crew and transport? Has anyone had any
problems? Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey M. Stander
La Paz
s/v BEATRIX - KP44 #276 (1980)
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-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:]
On Behalf Of Mark Parker
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 1:28 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Re: furling systems
For a low cost furler, consider the CDI. It can be owner installer _ I did
it on my 28' Pearson Triton and found it both easy to install and use. Could
certainly handle the staysail. I would get other opinions about a bigger
genoa as it lacks ball bearings and such (KISS!) I my experience the CDI
worked much better than the Lofrans until be have on our FP 43" cat (BUT
that really is comparing apples to oranges!) Fair Winds, Mark Parker
casey_2020 wrote:
>
>
> Mike,
>
> The Spin-Tec looks interesting, here are a few thoughts.
>
> Since you plan on going cruising:
> * I would recommend having a halyard in place on all hoisted sails. It
> will allow for easy luff tension adjustments that you will want to
> make for light to moderate air (in heavy air you will probably furl
> the genoa up and use the staysail).
>
> * Stuff happens and there will be times when you need to get the genoa
> down pronto, like a large rip or sail blow-out and you will want the
> sail drop to be simple and fast.
>
> * If you have more than one genoa you will at times want to put up the
> light air headsail. Hopefully you have some light air sails, if not
> there are sources for used sails in good condition at low $$. If you
> ever do need a new sail of any type I recommend: www.rollytasker.com I
> bought a premium quality new mainsail from them, delivered to my door,
> at 1/2 the price of a local sailmaker.
>
> * If you have a halyard attached you definitely want some type of
> anti-wrap feature (other than having to remember when you may get a
> wrap) I've been-there-done-that....
>
> * You can save $$ by doing the furler installation yourself. Stalock
> or Noresman fittings are fine. If you do have one on the bottom of
> your headstay be certain that you install it correctly. I have read of
> two instances where the fitting came "unscrewed" due to the furling
> and unfurling action over a period of time. I used a Noresman fitting
> and haven't had that problem.
>
> * DON'T give up on the watermaker. I think they are a necessity if you
> will be cruising where the water quality cannot be trusted. It's a
> real health issue. Also you will be able to takes 2 showers a day when
> in hot & humid conditions. You will be able to wash the boat salt
> residue of the boat. And you will not have to jerry jug hundreds of
> lbs of water. I bought a modular watermaker system and did my own
> installation. Do it yourself you will be glad you did because you will
> be throughly familiar with every hose and valve. And you can locate
> the components where you have space for them. Plus you will save $$. I
> bought a new 24 gph watermaker system for 1/2 the price of the
> off-the-shelf units. Mine is made by: www.aquamarineinc.net it came in
> kit form with excellent instructions and Dan was always available by
> telephone to answer any questions. They have been in business for
> years.
>
> Hope this helps, have fun,
>
> Casey
>
> many require that I replace or modify my 3 year old head stay and
> require a closed turn buckle and swedged fitting rather than the
> Stalock fitting and open turn buckle I have now.
> Looks like the watermaker will have to wait.
> >
> > Mike D.
> >
>
>
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