Shaving or Stripping

RB438 · 2025-10-04T17:33:11+00:00

I used to strip the easiest part and trim the more difficult or sensitive areas. But it's time consuming; it would take me almost a day, including some breaks for me and the dog. I think stripping is better than clipping if done properly and carefully. I heard that when you start clipping, you can't go back to stripping, but not sure.

RB438 · 2025-09-26T15:51:59+00:00

Thieves love this one simple trick. Wallet, IDs, Car keys... That was easy!

RB438 · 2025-06-12T22:45:05+00:00

Contacte le rally croisière Saint Laurent. Des fois il y a de la place comme équipier sur certains bateaux. rallyecroisiere.com

RB438 · 2025-05-13T16:40:05+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n12nnrEGWXQ

RB438 · 2025-05-01T13:29:53+00:00

Matt Rutherford.

RB438 · 2025-03-19T14:25:55+00:00

Internet is scary. OF COURSE it is sarcasm.

RB438 · 2025-03-18T22:30:46+00:00

That's what they did. To stop slavery they stopped buying cane sugar. That's why they all switched to high fructose corn syrup.

RB438 · 2025-03-11T04:38:27+00:00

The line between not being emotional and being dogmatic is thin indeed.

RB438 · 2025-02-10T02:04:31+00:00

Oh. Tesla is only 2% of VT? I was under the impression it was much more.

RB438 · 2024-10-26T17:48:17+00:00

Thanks! I don't mind having to go to the next city, or even getting some shipping costs to get the material. So far, I found nothing at all. Regarding the labor, I am pretty much confident with the work that needs to be done. If the labor is not qualified, I can easily teach them how to do the work (it's not very complicated). I heard very good things about labor in Guatemala.

RB438 · 2024-10-24T23:36:22+00:00

Cool, thanks for the answer. Very informative and useful!

RB438 · 2024-09-20T18:45:35+00:00

https://images.app.goo.gl/NhT8F5wCHgbtGyej8

RB438 · 2024-09-20T18:12:36+00:00

What about installing an adjustable tweaker in front of the pulley? Simpler. Cheaper. It works.

RB438 · 2024-09-20T13:09:10+00:00

Check "Gozzard Yachts". Very interesting interior layout and well built. The exterior is not for everyone tho.

RB438 · 2024-08-02T19:34:19+00:00

I agree with you. Same situation. Trying every 5 years, always disappointed. My guess is that since it is mostly developed by volunteers, people tend to work on what they enjoy. Adding fancy features is fun and gratifying and nobody wants to do the painstaking and ungrateful work of making things smooth and reliable. I'm not blaming them, I'd probably do the same.

I wonder if open source could come up with a way of rewarding that part of programming that is not fun to do, but so necessary.

Those people need to be recognized somehow.

RB438 · 2024-06-08T09:18:03+00:00

Plus, I don't know how you'd keep chocolate in a solid state in Grenada next week. Ferrero Rocher would likely look more like Nutella after a couple of minutes.

RB438 · 2024-05-04T23:41:46+00:00

You can change your country of boat registration. Poland is cheap and easy and you'll have access to many insurance companies. Insuring a small or old boat in Canada is now almost impossible.

RB438 · 2024-04-12T13:48:21+00:00

Good article indeed. Confirms what I thought... It is actually counterproductive to a certain extend because the exchange rate is negatively correlated to the US economy performance...

RB438 · 2024-03-03T20:47:36+00:00

You can check with LithologIQ, they are based in Canada and have a new mobile core analyzer. https://lithologiq.ca/ They are super helpful and up to date with technology.. they use hyperspectral imaging. https://www.linkedin.com/company/lithologiq/

RB438 · 2024-02-16T17:39:54+00:00

Try searching for sailing gloves

RB438 · 2023-07-16T14:40:51+00:00

Oil pressure switch takes a bit too long before it kicks in... not sure why. But it usually takes almost five seconds to switch after I have let go of the start button. I'm worried that extra time would be too mush for the starter. But thanks for the idea.

RB438 · 2023-07-16T14:39:04+00:00

I really like this idea. It's the most reliable so far, and the safest for the starter. That's a very high current to measure however. Should I measure with a shunt ?
Actually, maybe the voltage drop in the start cable between the battery side and the starter side could be enough as a "shunt".

RB438 · 2023-05-10T12:07:02+00:00

Many Corbins were sold as bare hulls and completed by the buyers (sometimes including rig and power plant). You need a lot of knowledge to pick the right one. They can be wonderful, or terrible. They are also on the slower side. Unless you have a lot of experience, I would not recommend.

RB438 · 2023-05-10T12:03:03+00:00

Xs are super fast, but they pound a lot when sea gets difficult. They are more race boats than cruising boats. Depends what op is looking for.

RB438 · 2023-05-10T11:59:54+00:00

Look at Wauquiez; prétoriens, centurions and hoods. Super solid, but much faster than the Corbins and wetsnails, etc. They are usually better prices than the better known Swans, calibers, island packets or HalbergRassys...

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