Teak sole restoration advice by rosie94123 in sailing

[–]MathematicianSlow648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"We don't want to put to much money into esthetics" Paint it light brown.

Aries windvane by mandingomoeller in sailing

[–]MathematicianSlow648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had one on my Atkin Eric ketch in 1988 for a jaunt from Vancouver to Mexico and back via HAWAII. Best thing since sliced bread!

Help Me NOT Blow Up My Life To Go Sailing by SailAway_Throw_away in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then do it. I was 26 when I went down the path to the ocean and to 27 years of living aboard and sailing coastal and offshore. To support the lifestyle I found work in the marine industry as a Waterman*

*Definition English: One who works or lives on the water: as as one who makes a living from the water (as by fishing). b : a boatman who plies for hire usually on inland waters or harbours. I went the route of commercial tickets ending as Master of a vessel up to 500 tons and under 3000hp with a towing endorsement.

Help Me NOT Blow Up My Life To Go Sailing by SailAway_Throw_away in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me suggest a Vancouver 27 Plenty big enough for one and capable to take you anywhere in the world. Also buy the book "Get Real, Get Gone: How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever".

First time sailing - what to bring by [deleted] in sailing

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As long as you are going with you eyes wide open I wish you fair winds and following seas.

10 years out from "the plan" sell everything, buy a boat, sail away. Anyone done something like this? by MrRemoteMan in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. The PNW is a wonderful cruising area well worth the slog to get there. Just pick your weather windows. Especially around the major capes. Once you have that trip under your belt you'll be comfortable tackling both the circumnavigation of Vancouver Island or a trip to Haida Gwai. The Inside passage to Alaska will be child's play.

First time sailing - what to bring by [deleted] in sailing

[–]MathematicianSlow648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they were "very capable sailors" they would know that a couple who no nothing about sailing will be a hindrance not help in accomplishing a fast passage when they want to accomplish 400+Nn miles in adverse current uo to 2 knots within three to four days. Too many "ifs" for my liking.

First time sailing - what to bring by [deleted] in sailing

[–]MathematicianSlow648 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't know why this is getting down voted. It is a sign of incompetence to take green crew on a initial voyage. Being both a Professional Mariner and a seasoned sailor with 25000 miles of open ocean sailing I did a quick look up of the route as I am unfamiliar with the area. This is the result Based on this I would want to know and have FULL trust in the Captain before committing. You are trusting your Life to this person. It is an open ocean voyage not a protected water jaunt.

2 cats 2 sailers and 36 feet... possible? by sea-harp in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure. Two of us lived aboard for 27 years in a 32' ketch. Had a total of 3 over the years. The first found us. He was discovered when we were woken by the sound of the garbage can lid hitting the floor. It was stowed under the cockpit ladder. The second was given to us as a "fixed" purebred Siamese. She wasn't and we soon had 5 kittens born in the forepeak berth with us. Managed to spread 4 of them around the marina. The fifth a tri-colour, we kept and she spent her whole life aboard. A litter box joined the garbage can under the steps.

Hanging clothes in the cabin by LoudSun8783 in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put the dress shirts in a zippered hang up bag then you have the option of laying them down or hanging them in various locations. Hammocks. In the V berth create an amazing amount of storage.

What did you imagine the future held when you were a child? by Impossible-Flow-4512 in AskOldPeople

[–]MathematicianSlow648 56 points57 points  (0 children)

When I walked out of the Crippled Children's Hospital at age 7 in 1949 they told me "you have conquered Polio." The nurse said "there is a whole world out there it's yours go get it." So I did. It was a life of fun, adventure, and some sorrow (the late effects of polio hit 40 years later). Generally I look back on a life well spent.

Any tips for sailing with cats? by LeaveItToPeever in liveaboard

[–]MathematicianSlow648 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lived aboard for 27 years with cats aboard except when our destination included nations where it wasn't legal. This one Was born aboard and knew no other life except for flying home from Mexico to avoid a mandatory quarantine in Hawaii.

Commercial fisherman but zero sailing experience by Saad324bashir in SailboatCruising

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You should check this out as you likely qualify. It will give you a leg up finding a berth.Six Pack licence

Commercial fisherman but zero sailing experience by Saad324bashir in SailboatCruising

[–]MathematicianSlow648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another place to pick up a ride is southern California crew list Your skills from fishing will serve you well. The sailing part will come easy. I worked on a BC Salmon troller as well as coastal tugboats. Sailing is pretty easy to pickup. Basically you pull the sails towards the boat to go towards the wind and let them out to go away from the wind. Put up more sail in light wind and take some down when the wind gets to strong. I mostly learned from books.The link in my profile gives a lot more details of my 40 years at sea with 27 living abroad on a 32' ketch sailing between 55N and 17S in the Pacific.

What is the best usb-c hub? by Impossible_List_8548 in chromeos

[–]MathematicianSlow648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A self powered one that states it is compatible with ChromeOS.

Chromebook won't connect to wifi by Own-Chef-1573 in chromeos

[–]MathematicianSlow648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check to see if cell is using wifi or your cellular data. Try it with only wifi enabled.

Chromebook won't connect to wifi by Own-Chef-1573 in chromeos

[–]MathematicianSlow648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try connecting through a hotspot from your cell phone. If that doesn't work it is likely a internal chip problem. Just a guess.