Just finding the right balance. Do I spend 15000 on a boat that cost only 21000? I just cannot get there mentally, especially when I am in my robotic state. But even "dreamer" Russ cannot get there. Life raft or a wind generator? If I have to choose one, which way to go?
Hello Russ, Thanks for another interesting video. We discussed at the plant the difference between excellence and perfection. Excellence is safety, reliability, and results Excellence is the road to financial ruin - no one can afford perfection - it is reserved for deity. On your MUST GET list, one vital inclusion - a good bottle of Rum (or two). Also, facing 72 in Nov. - we have no time for waiting.
I was divorced in the summer of 2015, and then 3 weeks later watched my brother die when he was 57 and the sense of urgency was VERY strong. But we have to keep working, right? And another year ticks off... I am thankful that I am at least able to stop work. Not wealthy, but not completely flat-ass broke.
My inspiration is "Desperate Voyage" by John Caldwell. When we were waiting out weather that we thought was too rough to sail in Tavenier Key in our robust well maintained sailboat, a dilapidated sailboat crossed the Straits of Florida and landed in the mangroves on shore with 20 Cubans or Hatians, soon to be new Americans. It does help put your idea of safety in a different perspective.
It sure does, Richard. I am so glad that we met up in Marathon, and I appreciate your hospitality. I can imagine being in that position where your "hierarchy of needs" tells you that it's better to shove in a barely-floating wreck...
Hey Russ. Good, informative video as usual. I tried calling the other day and I guess you were "out-of-range" - now I know you're in Panama or enroute there. Hope all is well. Give me a shout when you're back this way.
Go man, go! Do the minimum priority stuff. Get the mechanicals up solid, safety gear squared away and weigh anchor! Yer gonna be coastal for how long? Fix/finish it on the way. Don't wait, tied to the dock, trying to get it finished...it's **never** finished..it's a boat ;)
Last chance at "civilization" will be in Panama City, waiting for the timing around cyclone season. I can shoot you a copy of my "wish list" if you send me an email at: skipjack@gmx.com I'd love to get your "two cents worth". On an earlier comment, you can see the choices: life raft or wind generator? Storm sail or EPIRB? Those types of choices. Whatever I'm going to order, I need to do it soon because it'll be a 6-week lead time. Send me an email?
Visited French Polynesia; its spectacular. I want to go back to see - Rangiroa like a lake in the middle of the ocean. Look forward to watching your transit.
@@skipjacksailing8986 Your engineering approach will get you there safe. Solid hull, reliable autopilot, good rig, reliable electronics and solar, need that engine reliable and a backup rudder and lots of water!
Fantastic decision. Have you met the guy on sailing channel finding freedom. Dacia is boat name it's on the hard in Rio where you are has no motor. Trew it away long time ago. Sails every where. Single handed.
I'll try to find him. I'm in the Nanajuana marina and we have a boatyard. There's another boatyard next door at RAM marina. I'll check his channel and try to meet up.
Great video on passage planning. I really enjoy the sailing channels that talk about sailing. Too few do anymore. Are you concerned about the pirate problems around Honduras and Nicaragua?
Yes, to the pirate issue. Most cruisers tell me that the solution along that coast is to stay outside of that shallow bank, at least 100 nm out. And, I'm also told that they are not really pirates, but just fishermen who aggressively ask for help. I suppose that's why staying out in the deep water is the solution. If you have access Google Maps or a chartplotter, you can find the islands (along that same coast, close to the border between Nica. and Costa Rica) of Providencia, San Andres and (much closer to shore) the Corn Islands. Some more experienced folks that I trust strongly recommended these islands to visit.
I am still trying to improve my Spanish. I can usually "transmit" verbally what I want to say (although limited often by vocabulary), but my big issue is that I have a hard time understanding any native speaker. Now and then, I will actually know and comprehend when someone speaks to me, but usually not. But this getting older thing...I am going to haul out in another week or so for the dry work...so I'll be glad to get moving again.
Main engine? You are right and that's been on my list for a long time. I just am scaredy-cat about diving into something for which I have ZERO knowledge.
@skipjacksailing8986 they are stupid simple to replace. All you need is a feeler guage to realign for the most part. Getting the drive shaft flange apart will be the biggest challenge I would guess.
Yo tambien tengo 61 anos. Your words resonate with my thinking 100%. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Just finding the right balance.
Do I spend 15000 on a boat that cost only 21000? I just cannot get there mentally, especially when I am in my robotic state. But even "dreamer" Russ cannot get there.
Life raft or a wind generator? If I have to choose one, which way to go?
Hello Russ, Thanks for another interesting video. We discussed at the plant the difference between excellence and perfection. Excellence is safety, reliability, and results Excellence is the road to financial ruin - no one can afford perfection - it is reserved for deity. On your MUST GET list, one vital inclusion - a good bottle of Rum (or two). Also, facing 72 in Nov. - we have no time for waiting.
No time for waiting.
Perfection is for diety.
So very well said.
Man, that sense of urgency has hit me really hard this year, I'm 58 and I want to be sailing around the world before something happens!
I was divorced in the summer of 2015, and then 3 weeks later watched my brother die when he was 57 and the sense of urgency was VERY strong.
But we have to keep working, right? And another year ticks off...
I am thankful that I am at least able to stop work. Not wealthy, but not completely flat-ass broke.
My inspiration is "Desperate Voyage" by John Caldwell. When we were waiting out weather that we thought was too rough to sail in Tavenier Key in our robust well maintained sailboat, a dilapidated sailboat crossed the Straits of Florida and landed in the mangroves on shore with 20 Cubans or Hatians, soon to be new Americans. It does help put your idea of safety in a different perspective.
It sure does, Richard.
I am so glad that we met up in Marathon, and I appreciate your hospitality.
I can imagine being in that position where your "hierarchy of needs" tells you that it's better to shove in a barely-floating wreck...
Hey Russ. Good, informative video as usual. I tried calling the other day and I guess you were "out-of-range" - now I know you're in Panama or enroute there. Hope all is well. Give me a shout when you're back this way.
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Go man, go! Do the minimum priority stuff. Get the mechanicals up solid, safety gear squared away and weigh anchor! Yer gonna be coastal for how long? Fix/finish it on the way. Don't wait, tied to the dock, trying to get it finished...it's **never** finished..it's a boat ;)
Last chance at "civilization" will be in Panama City, waiting for the timing around cyclone season.
I can shoot you a copy of my "wish list" if you send me an email at: skipjack@gmx.com
I'd love to get your "two cents worth".
On an earlier comment, you can see the choices: life raft or wind generator? Storm sail or EPIRB? Those types of choices.
Whatever I'm going to order, I need to do it soon because it'll be a 6-week lead time.
Send me an email?
Hi Russ, thanks for the video. Looking forward to seeing Panama!
Really great to chat, Jim. Best to you and Jenny! Enjoy Thailand!
Visited French Polynesia; its spectacular. I want to go back to see - Rangiroa like a lake in the middle of the ocean.
Look forward to watching your transit.
I've been dreaming of it for so long...to just keep whiling away time is not acceptable.
I'd rather die trying.
@@skipjacksailing8986 Your engineering approach will get you there safe. Solid hull, reliable autopilot, good rig, reliable electronics and solar, need that engine reliable and a backup rudder and lots of water!
Fantastic decision. Have you met the guy on sailing channel finding freedom. Dacia is boat name it's on the hard in Rio where you are has no motor. Trew it away long time ago. Sails every where. Single handed.
I'll try to find him. I'm in the Nanajuana marina and we have a boatyard. There's another boatyard next door at RAM marina.
I'll check his channel and try to meet up.
Happy BDay Russ!!!!
Thanks!
Another trip around the sun...never knowing when it's our last trip.
Should be hauling out in a week or so...
Happy Birthday Russ!
Thanks!I look forward to having you aboard one day.
Great video on passage planning. I really enjoy the sailing channels that talk about sailing. Too few do anymore. Are you concerned about the pirate problems around Honduras and Nicaragua?
Yes, to the pirate issue.
Most cruisers tell me that the solution along that coast is to stay outside of that shallow bank, at least 100 nm out.
And, I'm also told that they are not really pirates, but just fishermen who aggressively ask for help. I suppose that's why staying out in the deep water is the solution.
If you have access Google Maps or a chartplotter, you can find the islands (along that same coast, close to the border between Nica. and Costa Rica) of Providencia, San Andres and (much closer to shore) the Corn Islands. Some more experienced folks that I trust strongly recommended these islands to visit.
Lo se! Almost 64, and that can be either 'I know' or 'lose'
I am still trying to improve my Spanish.
I can usually "transmit" verbally what I want to say (although limited often by vocabulary), but my big issue is that I have a hard time understanding any native speaker.
Now and then, I will actually know and comprehend when someone speaks to me, but usually not.
But this getting older thing...I am going to haul out in another week or so for the dry work...so I'll be glad to get moving again.
I am commenting before the end of the video.
Your motor mounts need attention. They at least need to be inspected.
Main engine? You are right and that's been on my list for a long time. I just am scaredy-cat about diving into something for which I have ZERO knowledge.
@skipjacksailing8986 they are stupid simple to replace. All you need is a feeler guage to realign for the most part. Getting the drive shaft flange apart will be the biggest challenge I would guess.