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| 18th Century "Log" used to determine a ships speed | 7/9/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: I am volunteer guide at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia. I guide on ...
A: This is all I could find on it... From: http://www.physlink.com/education/AskExperts/ae400.cfm ...
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| HIN NUMBERS ON OLD SAILBOATS | 7/1/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: I HAVE AN OLD CHRYSLER BUCCANEER THAT HAS A HIN # OF ONLY 9 NUMBERS AND NO LETTERS. I THINK IT IS ...
A: Is there a serial number on the boat? HIN number If the boat was manufactured after 1972, it ...
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| hobie cat | 6/11/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: I just purchased a 14' hobie with a new sail for $200. Very cool but I have to replace all the ...
A: Alex: It depends on the conditions in which you sail. If you sail off the beach and in near shore ...
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| 18th Century Sailing | 5/9/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: In an emergency situation, could a ship of the time (approx 36 gun) cut away from their anchor in ...
A: Kerry: Yes, they could. I would venture that it could take upt to an hour if two anchors were ...
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| sailing to caribbean | 4/30/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: I am from Japan. I am ready to sailing Caribbean by catamaran. I will depart from Jacksonville. ...
A: Carrie: Welcome to the U.S. I lived on Okinawa for 3 years when I was younger. The catamaran you ...
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| 18th cen ship speed | 4/1/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: Since you answered another person's 18th cen question, I thought I'd give you a swipe at mine. I'm ...
A: Colleen: I don't know the distance but you can calculate it using a map. Other factors include ...
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| Mast for Phantom sailboat | 3/31/2008 | Malcolm Dickinson |
Q: I bought a Phantom sail boat without the mast. I need the gauge specification of the aluminum mast. ...
A: I don't have any information about the mast for the Phantom, but you can buy a new one from the ...
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| Never sailed, but want to learn!! | 3/24/2008 | Malcolm Dickinson |
Q: Hey Malcolm, My name is Jeremy and up until now i have never sailed a day in my life. However it has ...
A: No, you don't need a license to sail. The best way to learn to sail is to attend a learn-to-sail ...
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| beginner sailboat sought | 3/23/2008 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: Please offer some recommendations on a small beginner sailboat that would accomodate two adults (340 ...
A: I have never dealt with the cost of the boats I've taught on, so I can not speak to price. That ...
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| Recreational sailing in the 18th century | 3/15/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: I am writing a book and I would like to know if there was any recreational sailing done at that time ...
A: Diane: Yes and no. If he was wealthy, he probably didn't sail whatever he had himself. Sailing ...
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| sailing 32 ft boat with motor | 3/13/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: My son's father's 32 ft sailboat is docked at Pirates Cove, Maryland. I want to know how long it ...
A: Since I don't know where Pirates Cove is, I estimated the distance from Annapolis to be around 300 ...
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| Pulsar Sailboat | 3/8/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: We recently purchased a 14' Pulsar sailboat. We are trying to locate a Pulsar Sailboat Dealer, I ...
A: Cheryl: For general repair articles and such try Sailnet.com they have a great series of articles ...
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| lesson plans small boat sailing | 2/28/2008 | Malcolm Dickinson |
Q: I am from Tennessee and going be the waterfront director for boy scouts of america this year summer ...
A: Joe, I am also a counselor for Small Boat Sailing merit badge. I am not aware of any lesson plans ...
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| Old Sailboat Identification | 1/21/2008 | Keith Patton |
Q: My wife and I have sailed the Atlantic and Gulf for almost 30 years and spent 2 years in the ...
A: Art: You got me. Try posting a question on this website http://www.goodoldboat.com/ or contact ...
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| Speed and range of a 18th Century ship | 12/26/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I'm wondering what would be the fastest speed and longest range for an 18th Century galleon or for ...
A: Ship speed is a function of length. A galleon or such would make no more than 7 knots on a good ...
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| Phantom Sailboat | 12/14/2007 | Malcolm Dickinson |
Q: My son's centerboard snapped on his Phantom. It's a great little boat but no longer being made - how ...
A: The Phantom sailboat was a close copy of the Sunfish sailboat. You have two options for buying a ...
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| What is a good sailboat for a beginner? | 12/5/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I am new to sailing and would like to buy but i am small, 110 pounds, and I an not sure if I wiil ...
A: The size boat matters more on your height, age, and how serious you think your going to be with ...
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| Square rigged ships speed | 11/23/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: How would you calculate a ships speed to include the effects of the ships displacement? If you the ...
A: If you check out the question I previously answered ...
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| Typical length of time for a Transatlantic sail | 11/20/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: My brother and a close friend along with 3 other people are sailing across the atlantic (canary ...
A: Clinton: No I didn't claim to be an expert on transatlantic crossings. But I am smart enough to ...
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| Typical length of time for a Transatlantic sail | 11/18/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: My brother and a close friend along with 3 other people are sailing across the atlantic (canary ...
A: The duration of the trip depends on the speed of the boat and distance. I don't know the distance, ...
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| Sailing from the FL keys to St. John USVI | 11/7/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: my wife and I are brand new to sailing. We have two months off around March and would like to buy a ...
A: Brent - I'm not too familiar with that area of the world, so this is more general advice about long ...
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| 36 ft catalina stern anchoring | 10/19/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: Is there any definitive method that one can resource for stern anchoring. We are in Vancouver BC and ...
A: I found this article about stern anchoring http://www.alisonosinski.com/boatingtips/4.htm and this ...
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| eightenth century three masted ship: bark, brig or schooner or | 10/11/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I don't know if you will know the answer to my question, but if you don't I hope you might know to ...
A: Looks like tht tonnage varied. There are a number listed here with weights from 171 tons to 220 ...
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| eightenth century three masted ship: bark, brig or schooner or | 10/10/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I don't know if you will know the answer to my question, but if you don't I hope you might know to ...
A: I found a statement in the source below stating that an average 40 gun ship in 1700 cost 6,080 ...
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| sailing motors | 10/8/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: How come I shouldn't put a 50 hp motor on my 25 ft. catalina monohull?
A: Paul: It is just too much engine and a waste of money and weight. There is a law of physics that ...
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| Sailboats | 10/6/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I have no idea who to ask this question! My children and I are curious (after a trip to Roche ...
A: I really don't know, but here are the best educated guesses I was able to come up with after talking ...
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| eightenth century three masted ship: bark, brig or schooner or | 9/26/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I don't know if you will know the answer to my question, but if you don't I hope you might know to ...
A: Probably no more than 7 knots. Speed of a displacement boat is governed by a formula. SQRT(LWL) * ...
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| righting a Sunfish Sailboat | 8/29/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: My Sunfish sailboat went over and I could not right it myself. I am short and also light. I did ...
A: When sailing catammarans I had to have people sit on my shoulders, LOL, but that probably would not ...
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| right of way at mark | 8/26/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: Two weeks ago I was in a race in Maine, approaching a mark close hauled. A second boat approaching ...
A: Rule 18.2 would be the applicable rule. The proper section depends on where the overlap occurred. ...
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| right of way at mark | 8/25/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: Two weeks ago I was in a race in Maine, approaching a mark close hauled. A second boat approaching ...
A: Is there anyway you can diagram this and post it online and submit the link to the diagram and ...
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| sailing distance and time | 8/19/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: Any answers are appreciated, even if only a link. I am trying to find out how long it would take a ...
A: 6679 miles from London to Manila. The speed of the 16th century galleon would be around 7 knots per ...
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| Fiberglass hull problems | 8/13/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: this isn't a question about sailing "Cats" but wondered if you can answer--I inherited my dad's ...
A: Okay, then what you want to do is fill it. First be sure taht the pits are in the fiberglass and ...
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| Fiberglass hull problems | 8/10/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: this isn't a question about sailing "Cats" but wondered if you can answer--I inherited my dad's ...
A: First, the coating of the fiberglass is called gelcoat. It is considered water impermiable, but it ...
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| Preparing for long sailing trip | 8/1/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: Im planning a sailing trip to mexico and possibly through the panama canal. I have some sailing ...
A: I am not sure what tkind of licensing you are referring. In order to rent a vessel from most ...
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| fiberglass mast | 7/23/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I have the same problem someone else asked about - my fiberglass mast needs to be coated. You were ...
A: Yes, you need the hardner. West Epoxy makes several types. Some cure fast others slower. You want ...
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| Arrow sailboat | 6/26/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I have an "Arrow" sailboat. Believe it was made in Canada about 1973 per the transom ID #. About 12 ...
A: Run the first 3 letters of the HIN (transom # you refer to) through the MIC (Manufacturers ...
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| windsurfing mast | 6/22/2007 | Keith Patton |
Q: I have a windsurfing mast that is made of fiberglass. When cleaning or handling the mast, some of ...
A: Forget paint, if the fiberglass is delaminating you should recoat it with epoxy resin, that would ...
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| America's cup | 6/21/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I know that Larry Ellisonīs team for the Louis Vuitton Cup (he didn't make it to the america's cup ...
A: There are actually 4 boats that BMW Oracle Racing owns and uses. They are USA 71, USA 76, USA 87, ...
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| Identify sailboat | 6/18/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I have just bought a boat like the one inquired about in this link ...
A: Unfortunately AllExperts is transparent, meaning I never get to see contact information for any of ...
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| Scorpion Gudgeon | 6/18/2007 | Andrew Pometti |
Q: I was reading your posting from the owner of a Scorpion Sailboat made in NC in the early 70's and ...
A: Unfortunately AllExperts is completely transparent, meaning I don't get to see direct contact info ...
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